My First Grail Watch: Peter Roberts
Welcome back to an original watches-dealer interview series, "My First Grail Watch." In this series, we ask prominent people in the watch industry about the first timepiece that they lusted after. Today, we're speaking with Peter Roberts, who is, well, is hard to pin down in a single sentence, in terms of his relation to the watch industry. He's been in it for four and a half decades, going through many brands in a many capacities. He's also taught horology (teaching some other names well-known to us), writes on watches, and recently created a new version of a watch he first built back in 1970. Since I couldn't pin down his relationship cleanly, let's let the man himself tell us.watches-dealer (ABTW): Who are you and what is your relationship to the watch industry?Peter Roberts (PR): I have been in the industry for 45 years. I have worked for many watch companies over the years including Rolex in Geneva and as Technical Director and Director of Watchmaking for two brands. I taught Horo

Hands-On: With The Audemars Piguet Openworked Royal Oak Reference 15305 (Live Pics + Video)
The Openworked Royal Oak (reference 15305) was introduced at SIHH 2010 but really only began hitting stores in the past few months.? The watch is absolutely awesome, and from we we hear, is next to impossible to find.? At roughly $30,000, we view the Openworked RO as the first of two "entry level" haute horology products from AP - the other being the new Millenary 4101 that Ben raved about after SIHH.?What makes this watch so interesting is its youthful, industrial tone.? Many skeletonized watches can take on an ornate, almost formal look, but this Royal Oak avoids that, to its credit.? The caliber 3129, which is the openworked version of AP's in-house 3120 found in the traditional ref 15300 RO, is really something you need to see in the flesh to appreciate, though we've done our best here with live pictures and HD video.?Also, being based on the 3120 movement and not the 2120, this skeleton is a bit thicker and sturdier than previous openworked Royal Oaks.? This beefier stature plus a

AP Royal Oak 15300 Fit
Hey Everyone:I'm in the market for an AP Royal Oak. Either 15300st or 15400st.Unfortunately, the only AP dealer in town has sold out of 15300ST models so I have no way to see if the 39mm case will fit me.Anyone know how the AP RO fits (larger, same, smaller) compared to any of the standard 40mm Rolex models (GMT II, Sub, Expl II) as I do have those watches to compare to.Regards,M

Omega Seamaster - Mid Size.
I bought my wife a Midsize Bond Seamaster Quartz last year. She wore it once and put it back in the box because she found it too heavy. I have since purchased her something smaller and she is content.I have Box/Papers and everything it came with from the AD. I have a buyer lined but I am wondering if I am giving it away. What is it worth fella's?I appreciate any help given :)ThanksColinAttached is a picture of the Mid-Size and my 40mm Seamaster.

Good or Bad Experiences with second hand Panerai Dealers
Hi all. After years of ignoring Panerai, something in me clicked and now they're all I can think about. I've spent some time at AD's, and at a Panerai boutique so I'm getting to know the brand a little bit. The newer pams are super nice and there are a few that I'd buy under $7,000. I'm looking at older pams too though, online, and the prices are nice. A lot of choices under $6,000. (Honestly I'd love to sell a Sub 116610ln and get a Luminor and a Radiomir!)Anyway, I'm considering going the second hand route for this and am hoping someone here can tell me about a good experience they've had buying Panerai on the second hand market. Who's trustworthy? Chrono24, Crown and Caliber, Watchbox, David SW, Watchmaxx? I've been combing all the pages. The Chrono24 I suppose would depend on the seller... Thanks for your help!