Bring a Loupe: Two Mega Pateks, Some Great Vintage Rolex, And A Blingy But Dressy Audemars Piguet
This week's Bring A Loupe will be full of thrilling discoveries, ranging from a rare Patek Calatrava in steel to a very early Rolex Explorer with an intense tropical dial. As usual, expect a lot of eBay finds too, including an amazing Vacheron 222, an intriguing Longines Nonius, and a badly cooked-up Universal Geneve Aero-Compax. And of course, all those will go together with a round of special picks from the upcoming Artcurial auction. This is your Bring a Loupe for July 17, 2015. An Uber Cool Vacheron 222 WITH Box And Papers 1 OF 13 Despite persistent rumors, Gerald Genta did not design the Vacheron 222. Nonetheless, the 222 exudes the same mix of class and cool as its famous cousins, the Royal Oak from AP and the Nautilus from Patek. We emphasized how amazing the 222 felt on the wrist thanks to its Gay Frères bracelet but frankly what I love the most about this reference is the unique Vacheron emblem engraved on the edge of its case!The one offered he

Royal Oak Everyday & Everywhere
Looking for some advice. I have read almost all the threads on how delicate and is this OK for everyday but am hoping to connect with those that really beat on the modern references. I have been wearing a modern GMTc everyday for about two years. From the Board Room to the Gentleman's club. Construction sites to weddings. Big meeting and large presentations to street hockey and alcohol fueled fist fights... it has served me well. I cannot get the thought of the silver 15400st out of my mind and am thinking of retiring my GMT or passing it along to a family member. Can the 15400 really handle my lifestyle?Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Well, well, well - the Panda woke up!
I was getting really disappointed that it had stopped after having it for just 6 months. Again, it must have been over-wound by the watch winder��??On a bright side, I pulled out the crown to set the time, hoping that the mechanism would engage, and noticed the 'second hand' moving for about 5 seconds.I then pulled it out again and pushed it back in and noticed another 5 seconds�� repeated this for about another 20-30 times and the watch started! I'm wearing it now to see how it keeps time and also to make sure it continues to charge and will take it in to the AP boutique when the watchmaker arrives on Thursday. It is too bad that the movement is so sensitive - nothing like the Rolex work-horses :)

Bubbling on new Calatrava strap?
This is the second strap that I have received that has had this problem. Strap is brand new from HSWA. I've only had it for about 1 month, worn sparingly. Anyone else having similar issues?Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

SS Jubilee
Is so fabulous... can't wait for the new BLRO