please take a look of this scratch
guys, any opinion about the scratch on the case?? there quite a long scratch there do you guys think this will be easy to polish or any other solution? thank you Sent from my GT-I9300 using Tapatalk

How to increase chances of acquiring a piece?
Hi all,New to the PP game. I'm on the waitlist at my local AD, but they are a smaller dealer and are estimating a 2-3+ year wait for the 5167A. I did not inquire about the 5167R, but I would imagine it would only be slightly better. How do you increase your chances of getting one of these? Just call around and see if you can get on a waitlist? Also I'm curious, regardless if there is a waitlist or not, are there some dealers that will offer you a watch if you are there in person, cash in hand? (thinking of swinging by a few dealers on the next vacation) Thanks!

5711/1A retail/AD price
Grey market prices seem to be inflated for the 5711/1A - i am trying to figure out what the price would be buying directly from an AD? Do AD's mark up price due to high demand as well or should they be charing RRP per 2016 price list? I am based in Hong Kong for reference. 2016 RRP according to a euro/swiss franc price list i saw looked to be c. HKD 180,000 however i also saw a USD price list on the patek forum which suggested USD 26,700 list (HKD 207,000). Could this be due to the recent USD appreciation against EUR? Would Hong Kong follow USD pricing due to the currency peg?Thanks!

Luminor vs Luminor 1950's caseback
Am thinking about my next watch purchase being a Panerai and have been looking at the different styles.It seems like (at least on this forum) that the more popular styles between the luminors are the 1950's caseback.Is there a particular reason why? Do they hold there value better? Is it because they have in-house movement?Appreciate any feedback.

1st service for my Rolex. Confused
Hello friends,I have asked a while ago but I'd like to have more opinions. The situation is as follows:My first and still only Rolex.. It's a 2010 Submariner 16610 that I bought NOS 4 years ago after working my ass off for 1 whole summer at the age of 22. Wearing it proudly and happily every day. The watch is still in very great shape (mint+). It runs quite well (a bit too fast). Therefor I don't want to polish the case as I have learned RSC completely grinds the watch, including the brushed lugs and refinishes everything. Well.. there's not a lot to refinish... but there is 1 ding that bothers me very much. Especially because it's caused by pure stupidity and I have a hard time living with it. It needs to go.Click for large. (2.5mm width) I've sent a few pics to RSC K?ln (they are very very friendly btw) and asked about laser-welding which they offer. They suggested I'd come by with the watch. Yesterday I've asked at Rolex Amsterdam and the white-dressed men stressed not to touch this