Royal Oak or Vacheron Constantin dual time?
Both have the same designation for the GMT models, one is 39mm while the other, the VC, is 42mm, the RO is steel bracelet, the VC is nice in titanium with leather/rubber strap, you have one of each when you buy it, the price new from grey dealer is more or less the same for a new piece.Can't download a pic from the site so here's a link to the VC:.vacheron-constantin/f...7450-000w-9511Same thing for the RO so here's the link:.audemarspiguet/en/wat...k#!CO:RO.EP:COBoth are great looking IMO, the VC being more modern and using titanium.I understand that the debate will be biased this being a AP forum, but what do you think of both models, their pluses and minuses, knowing that I am cutting down on my collection and aiming for a 3 watch collection, 2 of which are ordered, the Rolex Hulk, sub c LV, and the Patek Philippe Nautilus 5712.Which according to you would be the perfect third to complete the trio?Thanks in advance for your thoughts and advices

SMP Spring Bar Ordeal
Has Omega really cracked down this much on parts distribution? Otto Frei is no longer able to get SMP spring bars and I was told the only way to get any Omega parts is through an AD or watchmaker with a Swatch / Omega account.So, I placed an order with the local AD and provided part numbers for both the shorter bars (bracelet) and longer bars (strap). I was told they would be in a week. After following up three weeks in a row, I was told they couldn't find my order and their watch tech would call me back. The watch tech called and informed me they always have spring bars and I could come pick them up anytime. He also added SMP spring bars only come in one size. Hmmmm.My wife had to run an errand at the store next door, so she stopped by to pick up the order and she was told (rather rudely) I was misinformed and they will not sell spring bars. They will replace spring bars, but they need to see the watch and will only provide spring bars if they install them.Needless to say, I wi

Hi can some one help me to identifi this watch please
Hi every one just got this watch ,not looking to sell it can some one tell me some information about it ,what model and years thanx

16610 - possible to swap clasp with gmt/explorer?
Just picked up a NOS 16610 earlier today. I'm loving it so far except for one thing - the clasp. It just seems big and clunky and sticks out too far for no reason (well I know the reason with the diver extension but who here has ever actually had a need for that). I was wondering if it was possible to take a oyster deployant clasp similar to that on my 16710 or on an Exp2 and replace this clunky clasp? Or would I need to replace the entire bracelet? And even if you could swap, is it possible to buy just the clasp?

SD43 and SubC: Dial Comparison?
Can anyone with both watches take a picture that compares the two dials side-by-side? I thought I read somewhere that the hour markers are slightly larger on the SD43: True? How about the date font/cyclops: same size, or larger on the 43?I'm considering both watches, understanding that I will have a good bit of time to wait for an SD43 if I decide to go that route, but my tired old eyes could always benefit from bigger everything. If the differences are really minimal, I may just jump on a Sub.Cheers