RG44 off to the spa today
My RG44 is off to the spa today. The prepaid kit they sent me is pretty cool. Contacted APSC Clearwater directly. Found out if you go through an AD or Boutique for service, you have to communicate through them and cannot call APSC directly regarding the service? They tell me five weeks turn around time. I hope it's sooner. I'm going to have withdraw issues!!

Undecided between business casual watches
Hello,I am pretty new around these parts, but have been bitten by the watch bug pretty hard. I currently have an Omega PO 8500 as my daily beater. I wanted something that would withstand my semi-rough ways, and the PO was perfect. It goes really well with my daily attire, which is jeans, t-shirt, and sneakers. I'd say I dress like this 95% of the time. Now I am in the market for something that is a little less casual. I very rarely dress full blown formal, so business casual is what I am aiming for. So less, day at the beach and more Easter dinner with the whole family. My current favorites (other than the impossible to find Silver Snoopy Speedmaster) are the Omega Grey side of the Moon and the Rolex GMT II 116710ln (ceramic). I like the BLNR, but I think I would get tired of it eventually (plus I love the green hand on the LN). I really like the looks of the Omega, but I already have an Omega, and am curious about other brands. Plus, I like to swap bands/straps often and I

Patek 5711/1A-001
My current collection is patek 5146p , patek 5726/1A-001 , patek 5712/1A-001,Patek 5164A-001 , rolex submariner 1166610LNi need some advise , as I am thinking of adding the 5711/1A 010 ( blue dial ) , despite having the 5712/1a , does this make sense , having both the 5712 & the 5711 .. , your thoughts please

Strap change questions....
Hello all here at TRF! While browsing the forums this weekend I paid particular attention to straps that are on the watches. It was so exciting to see how a different strap can give an entirely new look to a watch. So, this got me thinking about a few strap-related questions I would like to pose to all of you:1). Do you change your straps yourself or take it somewhere to have it done? I have the tool to make the change myself, but am so worried that I will inadvertently cause damage due to my lack of experience and skill. But at the same time I feel a little odd taking it to a shop to have it done knowing that I didn't purchase the watch there.2). I notice in some of the photos the strap doesn't seem to be the right size (i.e. Too narrow for the lug width of the watch). Are there any potential issues with this other than cosmetic? 3). How often do you change your straps? It seems like it would be easy to become a little OCD with this and develop a habit of constantly changing t

Anyone else��s happy with the Rolex price and availability situation. I am
I have seen all these threads where people complain about availability, pricing etc. I love watches, but right now I am a one watch person. I have a sub c and bought it two years ago. I am already seeing it go for 15% more than what I bought it at from a trusted seller.I will not be in the market for a 2nd watch and personally I love the Rolex strategy. The only thing I own that has gone up in value is my house and maybe some investments. I hope Rolex keeps this up and value just rises. I did buy this to give to my son in about 20 years. I honestly would not be mad if he was not into watches but we could sell it and make a great profit. I also would not mind if he did like watches and I gave it to him, but over time money was worth more and he could sell and make a great profit. Anyone else feel this way?