I confess.....
Huge thanks once again to Mr David SW

Incoming Chronomat GMT in Blue
It was a long time coming to get this. 2 years ago I picked this out, waited and waited. Finally I saw it in a dealer and then knew I had to have it. SO I ordered it 8 weeks ago. It arrived today! Sorry for the crappy lume shot I was free handing it.CA022897.jpgCA022907.jpgCA022911.jpgCA022917.jpgCA022927.jpg

5712r
Have any of you ever created an extra hole in a Patek strap? I recently picked up a 5712R and it seems too tight or too lose. I saw in a previous post that the composite strap holes were lined up in between the leather strap. I might just switch to it instead of making a new hole. Also, how do you remove the clasp from the short end?

Changing to leather on a 5726
I'm considering purchasing a 5726 on a bracelet and was wondering if anyone knows if it is possible to change the bracelet to a leather strap, if I want to change things up every once and awhile. Tried to do some searching on this topic, but have had no success so far. Any help would be much appreciated.

Remembering my first and celebrating my last Rolex
I was never really into watches or in fact any form of jewellery. My first watch was a birthday gift Timex which I wore as a child for a few months before losing it. The second watch I ever bought was a Longines lady quartz watch for my wife in which to celebrate a new job, she loved it and wore it every day and when I got and even bigger break in 2008 I vowed to get her something more expensive. This was my first introduction to Rolexmmedia/Mobile%20Uploads/22E6DFBC-7CE1-40F6-928B-423D34C224D5_zpswzx6m95s.jpg.html" target="_blank">18months later she persuaded me to get a 116234 and whilst initially reluctant to wear anything on my wrist I, after 4 years of daily wear therein started my journey with TRF and luxury watches. I've had the good fortune to own and wear many fantastic brands and still own some today. In a collection of 8 (2 of which are owned by my wife) I/we own 3 Rolex and 5 other brands. 3 rolex keepers from a total of 12 Rolex and 22 other brands that have passed thr