My collection of large dial and square dial watches
I think that the majority of people have a hobby; for some of us as it is read, to some hobby is written hubs, but some people for example collect coins, stamps, rings, etc. I belong to a people who collect watches. You may be surprised, but it gives me really great pleasure.

Would you trade..
A DSSD in for a white face 15400 Royal Oak with leather strap?Also, question on the side... What is the msrp and typical AD discounts on these, AND what is the cost if you buy the leather straps and not include the bracelet?

Vintage Omega parts dealers here on TRF?
Hello can anyone point me in the direction of known Omega vintage parts dealers around here? I'm a Rolex guy but looking for a Speedy bezel.ThanksRobby Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

My SMP Waiting For the Space Shuttle Fly-by
Looking out to Moffett Field, my SMP waits for the shuttle to fly by on its jumbo ride - which it did 10 minutes later, low and slow right over our building.

First Time Buyer at AD: Some Questions
I normally always buy watches second hand as I typically buy vintage watches or rarely if its a modern peice I'll wait to avoid the often massive depreciation a first time buyer gets hit with. This has changed having seen the Panerai Luminor Due 38mm (PAM755) release at SIHH, I'm smitten and pretty much resigned to the fact I'll need to head to an AD.I've read about the hype surrounding recent Rolex releases and I'm wondering if it can be similar for Panerai: 1. Do new releases often have large waiting lists at ADs? 2. Do ADs often offer discounts on brand new releases? (I've read boutiques don't, best is normally a strap thrown in) 3. Do you expect much hype around this watch? 4. How quickly do watches normally flow through to 2nd hand markets? 5. Does the country you purchase effect any of the above (I can buy the watch in Austrlaia or UK)?