Just Arrived!!!
Hello Everyone,Received this yesterday, I'm very excited to be wearing this piece. Thanks to DavidSW for making it happen. Enjoy the pics.

Allocated/Application
Excuse my ignorance. I've been reading about application and allocation and I believe that application comes direct from PP and allocation from AD. So if an allocated watch comes from PP to an AD the AD can give the piece to anyone they want but a applicated watch comes from PP with the recipients name written on the certificate of ownership. Is this about correct? Now my other question is that I've been on a list for a 5712 and the AD says I'm 2nd so when they get allocation do they come in at the same time? I mean if they are allocated 4 a year would they get 2 at a time? I'm sorry I am just going nuts waiting and it's only been 2 weeks! But I was told that once the 1st watch comes in I could come in and take a look at it. So I was thinking if the 1st one comes in maybe the 2nd comes in at the same time? Maybe?

Ugh...the noise...the noise!!
I need to start by saying that I absolutely love my Patek 5164. The look is the perfect combination of luxury and stealth. Plus, it feels unbelievable on the wrist. The tropical strap makes it a perfect summer watch when those hot, humid temperatures would ruin a leather strap. I could go on and on singing the praises of this amazing watch. But........But I have to admit, the noise of the rotor is driving me nuts. I knew the Aquanaut had a reputation for making noise before I bought it. But I never knew it would be so audible. Truthfully, I didn't think it would be a big deal for me. In fact, I kind of thought it might be one of those little endearing traits. But having owned it for quite a while now, it's becoming a severe negative.Honestly, I don't get it. How can a watch that costs over $30k sound like a tin can? It really makes me feel like it's not a well-made product. I'm surprised Mr. Stern approved the release of a product that rattles and hums so audibly. I own se

One for the Panerai crowd....
...a nice cover pic from last year's Antigua Classic Regatta.

Milgauss issue
Hello all, I was looking at a MILGAUSS white dial yesterday in an AD brand new even though I know it's discontinued now, when the guy brought out the warranty card and swing tag they were the new ones with the new green and 5 year warranty but the older style box with the old green and no pull down part in the box? What is all that about? Help? Thanks