Reflections of a Rolex to AP convert
Over the years, if Rolex made it, I owned it. As in probably a dozen different models mostly in the SS sport line. As a younger man, to me it represented the pinnacle of prestige. Rolex is oh so awesome at marketing. In the last few years I have acquired a taste for something different, not in small part due to the fact that it seemed that every schmo out there sporting a Submariner or a 20 year old Date Just with an awful after-market diamond bezel thinks they are big time. You can sense it in some (disclaimer....not all) on the various Rolex forums. It's the look at me, look at my car, obnoxious new money (or not) mentality.So long story short....I recently picked up a new AP Diver. I wear it every day. It's heavy. That took a bit of getting used to. The finish and craftsmanship are world class. The movement is a work of art. It's a consistent +5 seconds per day which, although not thrilled, I can live with until serviced for my 3rd year additional warranty. I think what I like best

New font on Seamaster bezel
Looking at pictures from Basel I see that Omega has changed the bezel font on Seamasters, so far it looks like still metal, not ceramic; anyone has more information on this?

Incoming 5524G
Today I got the call and was excited to pick this up right before Christmas. Sourcing this was much easier than expected and took just under one week from request to delivery. I had mentioned to my AD a few months ago that I would like one whenever they got one in, but I was buying a Christmas present for my wife this past Thursday in the store and said that I wanted it for sure. Since one hadn't come into the store, I asked if they could source it for me. I went home, and 3 hours later I got a call to say one would be delivered the following week. I was surprised when it arrived today to have my information already printed on the certificate of origin as I have never had one done that way before but it was a nice touch. The watch is just stunning. Its way heaver that I thought it would be (in a good way) and it's also thinner than expected (also in a good way). First impressions are that it's a keeper for sure and I think it's going to be my favorite watch. It is now for sure,

Another "Don't You Just Hate Incomings" Thread
Hi guys,I am not a regular poster in this forum, but have lurked for a while. I have owned one Patek Philippe watch, a 6000g, back around 2006-2007, then sold it on after a year.Finally bought my long time wanted Patek Philippe, paying roughly 2.5 times what I bought my 6000g for, and I should have it tomorrow. Hint: it is not steel. Unboxing pictures tomorrow. Hopefully, it will arrive on schedule and not be delayed like kilyung's was.Glad to be posting here.

Rolex Day-Date 36 for small (5.5") wrist
Hello everybody.I am not interested in watches in general, but the only one I would like to have is Day-Date (YG/WG); however I am curious whether it would fit my very small wrist with the Presidential bracelet. Do the permanent links have to be removed if I'd like to have it well fitted for 5.5 wrist?When it comes to watches for me - it is either Day-Date or no watch (haven't wore watch almost entire life).Also, I am very modest and having this kind of watch with relatively small wrist could look kinda... lets say that would be mentally contradictive for me :) (someone could guess from my nick!)This one watch fever for Rolex has been for months, and I just try to cope with it now somehow!P.S. I am a male so no women's day-date watches for me :D