Cyclops fever!
After having added a cyclops to my 16660 Seadweller as detailed in this thread, .rolexforums/showthread.php?t=467611I realized I had a spare cyclops (I bought two for the SD project).What to do with it....I plopped it on my Seamaster quartz.

I sincerely hope that you are listening, Mr. Stern.
There are two things that I would love to see Patek do in the future that I feel would be not only be good for the brand itself but also for watch lovers in general. First, would be to release a non-limited edition of the new 5522 without the New York engraving. This would make a wonderful watch available those not fortunate enough to obtain one of the originals while in no way detracting from the value and exclusivity of the limited-edition. And secondly, to make a steel version of the 5524. This would bring both of the Calatrava Pilots within reach of a wider audience and would perhaps tempt me away, at least for a while, from my Rolexes. Let me know what you think of my modest proposal.

Kinda Personal- Affordable Vs Struggle To Obtain
This may be way way too personal for some of our members and doesn't really apply to some since their collections speak for themselves. But, being that the majority of us here are generally just watch lovers and admire Patek pieces, I'm curious as to how many fit into my category when it comes to affordability vs just flat out I'm gonna do what I have to so that I can acquire x Patek?Without getting too personal how do you fit in the $25k+ ownership? I'm far from a good writer so hope this comes across as I intend it to. Using myself an an example:My wife and I make decent money but also have quite a few properties and other ongoing expenses that have to be paid each month/year so flopping down $25k+ on a watch isn't a minor purchase by any means and I would normally have to save for 6 months to a year for such purchase unless relinquished a property of some sort or flipped watches. I'm sure there are PP owners out there that make a lot less money but are so in love with a watch that t

Incoming 425
Just received my Pam 425 from David sw. Super smooth as always and excited to be back with Panerai.

Ladies can never wear 47mm.........
Yeah, someone forgot to send her that memo! Had lunch with my mother last week and she stole my watch for the duration of the meal. Oh, and I think she rocked it, too.