Audemars Piguet outdid themselves for 2017 in the ROO collection.
The 2017 SIHH offerings were exceptional and I had to be a part of it.First off, the new 26401RO subtly overtook the old generation. I was in denial since I owned the previous model. The new RO color scheme just works much better when on the wrist. With the black subdials, the dial itself looks less busy and lets the details really shine especially with the rose accents. The old RO was a hit in photos, but on the wrist it was too much going on. Was it worth the premium to upgrade to the new RO? Yes absolutely!If your spending this much money on something, why not spend a bit more instead of settling.The unexpected star of the show is the 26400IO. I purchased both of these timepieces sight unseen. When I arrived the IO SCREAMED at me. Just like any other Royal Oak, PICTURES DONT DO JUSTICE! The bezel works better with this dial than any other 44mm. The markers, screws on the bezel, and the hands POP on this watch like your wearing 3D glassesfort and weight balance is perfect which doesn

First AP - Deciding Between AD and TRF Dealer
Hi everyone, I'm looking into buying from my first AP - a 15400. I have a few other watches (Rolex, Panerai, Ulysse Nardin, etc), but this will definitely be my biggest purchase.I'm curious to learn more about going with a TFF dealer who typically offer the 2+1 year warranty versus the AP Boutique's 5-year warranty. The boutique told me that 5-year warranty covers the first service, which typically runs around $1300. Is that service really necessary within the first 5 years? Rolex recommends the first service after 10 years.Anything else I should be aware of? Is adjusting the bracelet myself relatively simple? There are only two ADs near me. Once has terrible customer service so I won't even bother going there, and the other will be bummed I didn't buy from them, so I'd rather do it myself if I don't go through the boutique.

AP Incoming!
Hello everyone. I'm new to the forum, signed up because of the AP forum, wanted to know more about the brand and different models. I'm on the process of acquiring my first Audemars Piguet, a new stainless diver. I should have it mid-week, looking forward to getting it as this is the nicest watch I've owned. I have had a few watches in my past collection, including Breitling, Omega, Rolex, Tudor, Panerai and Tag Heuer. I'm down to 3 now, a Panerai 328, Baume & Mercier Riviera and now the AP Diver. Thanks!

Omega AT for the wifey
Thanks to DSW life is good! She loved it!

Speedmaster help please (Omega newb)
So I've always been a big fan of the Speedmaster pro, especially the model with the clear caseback. So I was wondering:1. Is that a particular reference number or are there several model numbers with the clear caseback? For example, I've seen in the For Sale section before models labeled 3572.50 and 3573.50 - are there more? Where can I find the differences?2. Are they all manual wind or do they make an automatic version of this?Manual wind movements look to be absolutely beautiful, but I don't know if I could wind it everyday. I like to just put my watch on and wear it 24/7.Thanks for the info and sorry for the newbie questions!