Service or not?
Hi guys, as you can see from my avatar I have a 15300 blue unworn, I wanted to know if you would make it serviced prior to wearing it? It's new but not sure if I should service it or not, of course AP says to do it, it's from 2009, some say as long as it keeps good time not to do it, not really sure if I should or not, what would you do?Thanks for your replies

Thoughts on AP Perpetual Calendar Platinum??
Gentlemen and Ladies,Been lurking on the forums for some time, but breaking out with my first post. I've been seriously considering a new (used) AP Perpetual Calendar in platinum. The openworked platy perp is a grail of mine, but still beyond what I want to pay for a watch. A version similar to this link (but not a Muhammed Ali special edition) has come up, but without papers or box. Cert of Origin can be obtained from the manufacture, and seller is willing to obtain it as part of the sale. I love the platinum, love the crystal back, love the perp calendar, but not completely convinced about the textured dial. I know its completely subjective, but what are your thoughts? For reference, current collection includes PP 5980, AP ROO Safari and JLC Master Compressor Chrono - I seem to have gravitated towards chrono sports watches. Part of purchase would involve trading in the current AP ROO for the perp calendar. Also, if the watch is to be sent in to the manufacture for a CoO, wou

DIVER on Black Hornback....PICS
Eric recently had his black on black hornback for sale...So, I grabbed it with a little push from Thomas of courseIt arrived today...thanks EricLoving the look and feel on the Diver.Being black/black it retains the contrast against the surfaces of the Diver and adds a certain elegance IMO.Anyway...here it is. Opinions as ever appreciated

A Day To Remember
Hello, I Just feel I have to share this with all you Omega lovers/collectors.Yesterday I visited the Omega Boutique in Regent Street London. I had the time of my life. The assitant who dealt with me named Ali was so helpful, knowlegible and never pushy. He showed what I the watch I wanted to see over coffee (Aqua Terra Red Gold GMT on an Allogator strap) then When I said I would like to see around the 2 floors of Omega watches they have there, he gave me the personnel tour. I saw some really awesome watches, the likes will never be in seen in my AD in Bristol. I saw all the Museum pieces, limited addition pieces and tried on the Platinum Speedmaster with one Gold sub-dial. ��65,000 worth of lottery winning money on my wrist. What an absolutely beautiful watch this is. They even have watches there that My AD cannot get yet (new Speedmaster 2 sub-dail chrono,) which I have on order in Bristol but still has not arrived, I tried it on of course and was love with it immediately it, It is a

Do you find your taste in watches changing after buying a Patek?
After owning and wearing a beautiful 5712 for a while, I love the understated beauty that it offers.People can tell a Rolex from a very far distance, and most people that want a one and only, especially out in the NON-wis world, would buy a Rolex.This is why they can still spot your watch.A Patek however is understated, and invisible to most, unless they are in the know. I find this simply amazing. My watch is become an even more personal thing now. I don't care if others notice it, as long as I know what is on my wrist.And I will be lying if I said it was this way in the past.I had plans to add a full gold Rolex day-date or equivalent.After trying my friend's on, I really can't stand the bling factor on it anymore.I am actually drawn more towards a Calatrava, or a complicated dress watch in WG. I love the beauty in the understated Pateks.Did not see this happening.