AP ROO Panda (Bracelet) for Rolex SS YM2
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Vintage Omega crosshair dial question...
Having a discussion with another collector about vintage Omega Seamaster or Constellation crosshair dials. He insists that in the true Omega original dials, the crosshair line did not pierce the logo and connect at the 12 marker. He says the company didn't want anything to interfere with the logo. I think the opposite, having seen many many Omega crosshair dials with the line extending to the 12....and only one where the vertical inexplicably stops short of the Omega logo. who's right?

Discounts from Patek ADs
Gents,I'm a (relatively) new addition to this forum, and I've loved seeing the discussions. I'm curious to see if Patek ADs offer discounts and, if so, how much?I'll qualify by saying that I know/ understand the typical issues, how long the AD had a piece in stock, type of piece etc...I'm specifically asking about the 5130r, 5712a, 5164a and 5167. These are relatively high demand pieces. So I'm curious if a discount can be obtained. Thanks for the help

Nerdy lifecycle question...
I found this statement from Rolex interesting...THE OYSTERLOCK Crowning security - Accidental knocks and everyday gestures – not to mention climbing to rugged summits or diving to great depth – can subject the bracelet and clasp of a watch to the toughest of forces. The new generation Oysterlock fitted on Professional Rolex models underwent 26 different types of drop tests during its development. It was also immersed in tanks of chlorine and salt water with added sand, where it was opened and closed tens of thousands of times – about three times the clasp's given lifecycle – to ensure it will remain fully functional even in the harshest conditions.Which makes me wonder what the calculated given lifecycle is?

Strap ideas for the BLNR
Hi all,I've been told I can expect my BLNR to come in within the next few months. I also had an AD place an order for a jubilee for me a few months back. Now that AD has said RUSA is pushing back on selling them a jubilee without a broken one needing replacement or sending in a head that would have had one (possibly wanting to service it too). While I haven't given up hope on getting the jubilee, I am looking at other options.First thing I did was purchase some custom end links to fill the gap between case and strap - those arrived yesterday. With the recent Jomashop Hadley Roma strap sale, I also bought a shiny black alligator strap with black stitching and a matte navy blue alligator with off white stitching. Those are pretty generic options that would work fine, but not really add much flare. I did see a picture of one on a mesh similar to the one I own already and though it looked great - but another watch friend hated it; just goes to show different strokes for different folks