AP buying advice
Hello forum, I search and read alot however rarely post. Have been on a AP kick as of late and now searching for my next acquisition which I think I have found. The Boutique scuba edition in blue ( 15701ST.00.D002CA.02 ) is what I am really drawn to. My question is if it is worth it or not? Was wondering if the movement and finish and such is as good as present day models. Is the value there for what they are typically going for these days which I think is 17-19K. For such limited pieces they seem to sit for a while which makes me have second thoughts.I am currently not near a distributor and my patience is wearing so thin that I really should have purchased one yesterday.I purchased a previously owned 26331ST in blue recently and love it, it seems that I like the boutique editions. Am hoping to get a few more AP to insert in my rotation.Your input would be greatly appreciated.Cheers

Doubts.
With all the shenanigans going on lately, well......found myself lookingat.....well......Omega's.....yes I know, I know, but.........just sayin'.

2018 Rolex catalog for $400 ?
What am I missing ? Is the world coming to an end ? https://.ebay/itm/Rolex-new-c...53.m1438.l2649

New Member and first watch: 16013, 16014, or ?
Hi TRF Members,My very first post and wanted to say hello and thank you for the vast amount of great information here. I'm finally at the point in my horological life where I'm ready to add a Rolex to my collection. I'm barely beginning to scratch the surface though on models, movements, history, etc. So many that I would love to own!However, for my first purchase, I'm leaning towards a vintage(ish) model for a couple of reasons. Cost being one (although I realize certain vintages can command some serious money), and just partial to vintage (or vintage looking) watches in general. From the info I've gathered in the past few weeks, I think I've narrowed down my search to two models. The 16013 or 16014. How I came up with them was as follows:Must have acrylic crystal (just love the vintage vibe it gives)Be 36mm caseMust hackHave Fluted BezelHave Jubilee bracelet Prefer black or blue dial Still on the fence between two-tone and not two-tone though, hence the two models. Please Let me know

A DIY Leather NATO
Being somewhat partial to nylon NATOs I haven't tried this myself. It seems easy enough. Why pay $50+ for something so simple? Just take your time..designsponge/2012/03/...atchstrap.html