PP 5711 vs AP 15202 - POLL
Very curious to see how this one goes down.I am in love with both, but can only justify one of these.I would just rather the next after one of these be a different time piece to diversify the collection.I think the AP gives a better statement as it speaks louder, and is more obvious (bigger presence). The bracelet is more noticeable though it doesn't have PCL, the white gold screws on the bezel, etc.The nautilus is more discrete, more subtle, and also a stunner.Which will it be and why?Neither of these pics are mine btw.

Cool old advertisements for OMEGA
I am sure many of you have seen these but I wanted to share with anyone who has not. 1910.jpgAd1895_p227_DIeu_Chronos.jpgAd1904_p672_aJ04_temple_Grec.jpgAd1906_p066_ann__Jamais_Omega_ne_varie.jpgAd1907_p065_ann__main.jpgAd1912_p233_Lepine_boitier_lentille.jpgAd1915_p106_ann__brac_radium.jpgAd1924_p686_aJ24_all.jpgAd1927_p085_ann_double_page_coul.jpgAd1933_p120_a (1).jpg

New Omegas
I was in the Omega boutique last week and got a chance to handle the new Planet Ocean GMT. It was a very beautiful watch in person, waaaay better than the pictures. I didn't expect to see it but the orange on the bezel caught my eye so I asked to hold it. I must say the orange bezel looks a lot better in person and the orange hand is painted the same as the orange material of the orange numbers of the POs, so it's very brilliant and beautiful.The bezel turns both ways and the black date wheel which looks incredibly odd and stands out in close up pictures of the dial looks just fine. It has a look as to sort of simulate that the white numbers kind of pop out from a shaded background. It didn't bother me at all the way it does in internet photos.Now that Basel is history we see that it's available in all the normal colors also, this watch will be pretty hot also.The biggest turn off for me is the thickness, still too thick. If it were my only big watch then I wouldn't mind, but having to

NYC- Minute repeater event
The minute repeater event in NYC was amazing!A group of 4 clients and 4 AD reps spent the day at Patek's NYC facility in Rockefeller Plaza with Larry Pettinelli and Laurent Junod. Laurent delivered a fascinating presentation on the history and culture of minute repeaters, during which time all questions were answered. In fact, interesting questions continued to be answered throughout the day by both Larry and Laurent providing some rare insight into the brand, history, and various references.Numerous minute repeaters were available for hands on examination. (!!!) Two additional advanced techs that I remembered from the recent exhibition at Cipriani were also there to facilitate examination and discussion.Absolutely attend if given the opportunity. Lunch at La Grenouille was a wonderful touch and a champagne toast with swag bags was the perfect close.A++ all around!!(I'll add here that it absolutely had the intended effect because a minute repeater is my new grail) I hope other friends

Show Me Your Patek's
Im in search of a 5107j right now and would love to see some of our TRFers Pateks. you know the drill make us drool