The Streets Of London: Watch Hunting With A Watchmaker
Please enjoy the following article contributed by legendary watchmaker Peter Roberts of England. Peter's new self-named brand is Peter Roberts and is about to release their first watch. It is 1969 and the streets of London are still swinging. As a young horology student, at Hackney Technical College, I am wondering where I will be able to get my hands on some top quality watches for practice. Surprisingly, owners of fine watches are not willing to risk their precious timepieces to an impecunious, novice watchmaker like myself.As soon as I was old enough to roam free, I discovered the wonderful delights of exploring London on foot, putting real life memories and images to those evocative, Monopoly Board Game street names.Now of course, I found the Kings Road, Carnaby Street and Soho, enjoyed the Royal Parks, and in the summer months, the unfeasibly short mini-skirts. But I had, and still have, this obsession �C watches �C so these three expensive (on the Monopoly board) streets, Oxford St

Sized, Sealed & Delivered! (My new PO)
After being in the market for a new swiss watch, I fell in love with the 42MM b&w PO (2201.50). I'm really glad I was able to get my hands on one. Attached are some photos. Have a great weekend, cheers!

What's In A Name
Curious what others think, though it's ultimately an individual decision. I'm considering one more major Patek purchase for the year (5270). I have the option to buy new with my name on the papers or one version sealed with someone else's name or a third mint (obviously, again, with someone else's name). Essentially, the privilege of being the named owner will run me about $20k. Part of me thinks that's an absurd vanity, but part of me believes this will be an heirloom piece I'll someday hand down to my son or grandson (unborn as of yet), and I'd like to avoid the awkwardness of explaining why the family name isn't on the papers and also can't imagine missing the money that far down the road.What do people here feel?

5550P for 5396G Tiffany & Co. Do the trade or not?
Hi Guys,I have a dilemma which has been confusing for me for a while and I want to ask you guys' opinions.I own a 5550P Advanced Research & Perpetual Calendar 300 limited in my personal collection for 2 years now. It was my first Patek Philippe ever. Now I am lucky enough to own 7 of them (6102P, 5711P, 5270G, 5550P, 5070P, 5235G, 5164A). And I have been hunting for a 5396G Tiffany & Co 100 limited for a while.Now I've found the watch for me. My dilemma is either I should go buy 5396G with cash or should I trade-in my 5550P?The reason why I'm considering giving up the 5550P is that the size is really small for my wrist to be able to wear it in any occasion (37mm). Of course it being a really classic model with brown strap is one of the biggest factors with the size. I know 5396G is not really too much bigger (38mm), but sportiness and the dial of it makes it a everyday watch which can be worn with tshirts or casual wear as well. Since the day I own 5550P, I was able to wear it

AD��s are pulling inventory and holding it. There is really no shortage.
I think all Rolex AD's are pulling inventory and holding it in anticipation of a price increase. How is it that SS watches that don't move fast are all of a sudden gone? It's all a faux shortage to drive demand! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk