make it a successful Versace watch this year
Overall, the handsome watch gives off a classic sense that will surely make it a successful Versace watch this year. But if you are a watch expert, you will easily notice that the watch bears certain resemblance to the Rolex Oyster Perpetual watch, either from the dial layout or the bracelet design.

Love/Hate Relationship with AP
I seem to developing a love/hate relationship with AP and maybe even haute horology in general.On one hand, my favorite all-time watch is my 25860 ROC. There's just something about seeing that bracelet and the hexagonal bezel screws on your wrist. Nothing quite like it to me.On the other hand, there is service. As chronicled here (), I had some service-related issues with this watch after a full movement service in late 2014. Then this fall I noticed some slippage of the crown while winding and eventually I could not wind via the crown. So I sent it back in to Clearwater. Today I got a call from Betsy to go over the $3100 estimate. The hairspring was out of place and they say it needed to be replaced and well as the rotor. They asked me if anyone opened the case and I said absolutely not, because it just had a fairly recent full service. And I said that I thought they put stuff on the screws so they can tell if someone opened it anyway (I didn't really get any acknowledgement

Battle of the Divers
You guys have inspired me to make this thread taking a closer look at my last thread regarding FC. Another fun poll for you guys to choose and tell me why one over the other.Enjoy

It's complete! (Diver on bracelet)
Just got my bracelet from Heru and it rocks! Initially got my Diver from him also Bracelet oozes quality and heft! I really like the matte finish with those chamfered edges. Still getting used to the butterfly clasp though Thanks for looking!

Patek AD Paris
I was at the Patek AD in Paris today. All I can say. It was the best retail watch experience of my life. That shop is first class. I have never had an experience even close in the US. Unfortunately, their selection was depleted due to the volume of product they move. I was there for an hour and they sold 12 watches! I was looking for the 5980. They had one left with a very minor hair line scratch. They refused to sell it to me. They said that the insurance covered it and they were only using it as a display. Once the watch went out of production they would send it back to the Patek's museum for display. They took my info and told me they would call me when the next one came in in a month or so. When I say small hairline, I mean barely visible to the naked eye. Also, if you want a Patek, 1.23 Euro makes them more reasonable in Europe right now (for a Patek) especially after the 16% VAT refund. You can buy in EU right now for much less than at an AD in the US.