Put Deposit down on 1st Patek
Today I've put a deposit down for my first Patek! I'm really exited and looking forward to it. It will be either 5711 or 5712. As many of us, I've been going back and forth between the two depending on the dayI've worked a deal out with AD where I would be able to pick between 5711 or 5712 when the pieces come in. Number of you have responded to my private messages and previous posts in regards to two models, WHICH I REALLY APPRICIATE!!I know that I will have to get the one that SINGS to me, but If any of you guys want to add thoughts and opinions on either 5711 or 5712 I would really appreciate your personal feedback.Thanks and looking forward to INCOMING post,

I did it again!
Just added this to complement my 5167a. They are very different and not redundant (mike!)First impressions: Bracelet is very comfortable - the links are smaller than Rolex, so its contours better. The second hand changes colors, from red to blue to steel. The dial changes hue at every angle. Heavier than the 5167a and bracelet makes it feel more solid.

Panerai Owners Club
I have not seen an owners club for Panerai on this forum.Is there one?If not, why not? We all seem to take a lot of pride in our watches.What image would you want as a .gif or jpeg to have as a signature? I would personally choose one of Traveller's photos, or HDHUNTER's or Aboen's 372 or Nishant's 305 or Takuya's 233 or or or so many to chose from.Anyway, if someone wants to donate a photo, we can have a little image with some text on it to include in our sigs like the Submariner Owners club I have in mine.Just a thought.Cheers! Sorry wrong sub forum, Can a mod lease move this?

Daytona didn't last long. What would you get for $20k?
I couldn't bond with my black dial Daytona. I wore it once and the legibility was an issue. As soon as I saw it I wasn't in love like I was with the rest of the collection, and that's when I knew it wasn't for me. I wish I could have tried it on before, but you know the story with that, no one has any to try.So..the fun money is back. What would you get for around $20k? Open to PP, AP and Rolex. I may get a white 500c, I knew all along I would like it better.Resale is important to me. I don't want to take a bath on it should I want to ditch it.Edit: decided to hold off for a bit. Gonna wait for something that really gets my attention; maybe Basel.

Rolex ADs in Sydney- first impressions. Advice welcome!
So I’ve been wanting to get a “real” watch for a while and I thought I would finally get around to trying on the different styles I am interested in.I went to three ADs in Sydney- J Farren-Price, The Hour Glass and Swiss Concept (in that order).The service at the first two dealers were superior to the last one I visited. I felt the women who served me more more professional and more approachable than the last guy (you can pm me if you would like names). Additionally, the first two were able to offer me a similar discount, whereas the last place refused any negotiation at all. The watches I looked at were TT lady Date Justs with silver dials and most had diamond markers (pictures below). The prices I got quoted were on the 28mm TT date justs with diamond markers. Only one place (The Hour Glass) still had the 26mm in what I would be interested in. I did try on ones with a pearl dial and diamond markers, but I felt it was not practical as it was more difficult to read th