Black Watches: The PVD and IP Processes From WatchReport.com
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Audemars Piguet
I've been looking in the Audemars Piguet forum here and Rolex doesn't seem as expensive any more. They have some very fine pieces that I fell in love with but out of my budget range. I'll keep peeking from time to time on the forum but I'll stick with Rolex.

Incoming from the other side of the ocean...
Too bad it's not a new watch hahaI'm on a business trip to Taipei and China and first day of arrival i dropped in AP Boutique at Taipei 101 looking for a short rubber strap for my 44mm FC. To my surprised, the rep told me they have in stock a short gator strap for GP (like Eddie Choi). Couldn't resit so i bought it on the spot. Check it out... this strap wears like a dream. very comfortable and easy to change size in this horrible humid environment. So which one you guys like better? Rubber or Gator? Another surprised is next week AP will hold an exhibition in Taipei 101 to showcase all of their new models. Will definitely post more images next week...Here are two new models that i tried on... The orange on the diver is actually really nice in person for those who's considering it.The 44mm ceramic was one of the model i was considering when purchasing the 44mm FC. After seeing it in person, i am extremely happy i went with the FC.

The Definitive Patek
I know its expensive. In fact very expensive. No, it's stupidly expensive.But;I just love it.I always wanted a PP with officers style case.And the the magazine arrived...With the 5227 in.So called the local AD, a friend. One had just come in that day. I'll go and have a look, but only will be interested if in yellow gold...It was in yellow gold.That was Thursday. I said I would think about.Friday pm I went back....I will take it I said.....And my AD then said that's good, someone came in this morning and wanted to buy it, the AD said it was taken for...I saved up and paid bit by bit. Bit by bit.I wear it all the time now. It's scratched and a bit battered in places..it's been up mountains and across moors. And the straps a bit worn allready.But in my opinion it is the definitive Patek. The 'rolex explorer' of the PP line...Yes it's expensive....

116610LV Shortage
has anyone else noticed the recent spike in the grey market for the Hulk? Seems a year ago they were 8.......now 10 bnib.Is this speculation about the end of the series......like the 16610lv run of 7 years or just hype? My AD got one in and i reserved it this week but i am told that there were a few folks that were desperate for it.......is this a sales hype or legit?Seems odd that a watch that has been out for almost 7 years is this hard to fund and trading for a premium like this......the SD43 is easier to get....and it should not be.....