luxurious Vacheron Constantin Celebrates Quai de l'Ile Collection
A 120 foot wall was linked to some of these stations, giving viewers a unique mechanical perspective as the watches came together piece by piece. The wharf at L'Isle event was organized by Marc Guten, Director International of Vacheron Constantin and Julien Tornare, North American President of Vacheron Constantin.

Recommendations for finding an AP 14790
*Responses via PM please (if that is the appropriate method to follow forum rules)I'm reaching out to see if any forum members have suggestions of how to find an AP 14790 with blue dial (discontinued 36mm Royal oak). I have been actively searching on the sales forums and chrono24, but have had no luck so far. Does anyone have recommendations of dealers who work with preowned APs or other methods of searching? I'm willing to look outside of the US and figured some forum members might be able to give a little bit of advice. Thank you very much for your time. I really appreciate any responses. Chris

Patek charity
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Any alternatives to OP for crystal replacement?
I have a small scratch on my sapphire crystal and called Panerai NYC to see how much it would cost to replace. They would not get specific on pricing (must be sent in for an estimate) but they said it would be at least $300 plus they would have to evaluate the entire watch. They conceded it would take about a month to get the crystal replaced if they had it in stock.So my question -- are there any alternatives to going through OP that might be quicker and/or less expensive?

Rolex with a leather strap
I have stumbled upon something that I can't seem to learn about via research online.I need the help from TRF experts :)I have understood that some Rolex watch cases destroy two-piece leather straps because they have a sharp edge or a sharp groove in the case.Some examples are 6 digit Subs and GMTs.I am talking about just buying a two-piece leather strap and putting it on.NOT a two-piece strap with CURVED ends or CURVED spring bars.NOT a two piece strap in which you leave the END LINKS on, or buy special end links.Just buy a traditional leather two-piece strap, take off your bracelet and end links, put the strap on and that's it.Apparently, some watch cases destroy such straps.I am very curious about this. I used to think it was only 6 digit subs or GMTs, but apparently 5 digit subs and GMTs do this to.Which Rolex watches do this and which ones don't?What do I look for in a watch, when I am shopping for one that won't destroy a traditional leather strap, without having to take off the b