Server Migration Phase 2: aBlogtoRead.com Down For A Bit
A few weeks ago you may recall that I notified you that aBlogtoReadwatches-dealer would be down for a bit. That was the first phase of the upgrades to make aBlogtoReadwatches-dealer faster, and more powerful for you. Well that was a band-aid compared to what I am doing now. As such, I am undergoing a more intensive full web host migration. The site will be down a bit, can't say how long. No matter what, aBlogtoReadwatches-dealer will be back and serious soon. Wish me luck!

Finally back home after a 2.5 month hiatus
Just picked up my Jarno Trulli from local AD after a full spa treatment at APSC. Looks like new again! A shout out to Royal de Versailles in Toronto for their excellent customer care. The service took a little longer than expected for APSC to carry out the work but it was well worth the wait, for the pleasure of peeling the sticker off the bezel.

Service: RSC or AD with in house capability
I'm thinking of servicing my yachtmaster and perhaps others after 13 years of ownership. The AD, Benari in Exton, PA I recently landed an SD43 from has in house capabilities. I'd kinda prefer to use them as I feel my salesman Joel is quite knowledgeable and and great to deal with and feel like I can give detail direction plus i think it would be turned around quicker. My sense is that if I bring to NYC they will tend to do what they think needs to be done and decide on their own. Am I way off?This would be a trial run for my Kermit as it scares me to send it in and have them switch the bezel, all though it's in great shape, or something I didn't direct them to do like maybe polish it. My yatchmaster and Kermit are running great but feel it may be time for a preemptive general tune up. I guess I'm due but part of me also thinks why mess with it and the expense. I would like a polish and spa treatment on my YM though and hence my desire to send it in. So I'm looking for general thou

Glad There Are No BLNR's At AD
I am a compulsive buyer. I wanted one so bad two months ago, that if it was available at retail I would have bought it instantly. I currently own a Coke 16710, a TT 16713, and a most recent purchase of a brand new Deep Blue at the AD. All exceptional watches and a joy to wear and have. Time to step back. The waiting period has allowed me to look at things from a different perspective. If you have more money than you know what to do with, stop reading this now. I certainly don't and have a plethora of priorities as money to me is worth at least 7%. There is no way I am ever going to pay over MSRP for any watch, so I started thinking of the excuses, or reasons for wanting a sought after Rolex. I ended up disqualifying most of them. Here they are:1) I will buy the watch because I am so in love that I will wear it for life. Best reason, go for it.2) I love to have what everyone wants so bad and cannot get. Sure, we all feel this way and proud to be the owner of a valued item. Hardly a reas

Tudor BB Chrono Wins GHPG Award (SIAP)
.gphg.org/horlogerie/en/wa...ack-bay-chronogo tudor. again for under 5k a column wheel is quite remarkable.