Incoming..... First AP!! Yummy
Because of all you AP forum posters I had to have one... you bastards... . My visit to the AP boutique in Paris last month didn't help.1.jpgWired the funds to a TRF trusted seller a short while ago and it should arrive tomorrow. Special thanks to Mike (aka kilyung) for being kind enough to help answer a few queries last night and to all you AP forum posters for making me want it!A little waffle below while we wait...waffle.jpg

I give thanks for my new Neil Armstrong Speedie!
It's a 105.012-65. Pictures from the seller; I'll take my own soon enough. Dial, hands, and bezel look to be in fantastic shape, with an even patina. Bracelet is perfect, though it will be switched out for a JB Champion a la Neil. Can't wait to see her in person!

1970ish Omega Seamaster 600 Ploprof safe queen.
Chatting watches with a colleague in work today about Rolexes, and he got talking about his safe queen Omega Ploprof 600. The bracelet is completely unworn in brand new condition with not one scratch and the watch itself he reckons only a handful of times on the other strap which is incredible since its from the early 70's. He sourced it from a collector in Israel. When he recieved he had it serviced and authenticated by Omega just to be sure. Whilst it was away Omega phoned him as they wanted to buy the steel bracelet of him. They hadnt got this particular strap on show in their museum and wanted it as it was split new. He declined, saying he would only sell the whole package, wise move I think. Hes a bit of a dark horse when it comes to watches, with impeccable taste I have to say. He also has a Sub and a Sea Dweller to keep the Omega company in the safe! Anyways hes going to bring the Ploprof into work next week to show me in Person, but he emailed me a few photos of it in

The eagle has landed
Thanks for all the input in the which annual calendar thread! I went with my heart and this piece landed in the collection yesterday. Genta lives on!

New Di Stefano absinthe strap
Here is my Panerai 0389 sporting one of my new straps. If you are in the market for a new strap, check out Di Stefano. Fantastic quality and superb service from Firenze, Italy.