Bring a Loupe: A Selection Of Elegant Watches From Jaeger-LeCoultre, Patek, And Rolex
This week's Bring A Loupe will explore a new side of horology, featuring thin and elegant watches that would go so well with a smoking jacket. Expect some great pieces from the most renowned manufactures at tackling slimness issues – Jaeger-LeCoultre and Piaget of course, but also Rolex, with the forgotten Veriflat. For the chrono addicts, get ready for an outstanding Heuer Autavia and a very full set Rolex Daytona. This is your Bring A Loupe for September 25, 2015. Foreword: the case size of the selected watches might appear tiny on paper, however you should consider that a flat profile always increases the perceived dimensions on the wrist, as illustrated by Jack's review of the 36 mm Vacheron Constantin Ultra Fine 1955 here. A Surprisingly Slim Rolex, The Veriflat 1 OF 11 With all the iconic tool watches you know of, Rolex would probably not be the first manufacture to spring to mind when considering a thin dressy watch. However, in the 1950

AP 15300 Blue
Morning,I'm hoping to pickup a blue 15300 in the next 5 weeks, that is used and around 10 years old. Although recently serviced. I love the aesthetic but my only reservation is reliability. I've seen a few threads and murmurings that if you're used to a Rolex's reliability it will just upset you.Any thoughts on this from some real AP fans and owners?

In NYC for the day wearing RO 15300!!!
Had to come to my old home town and favorite city in the world for business today. I was right next to Ground Zero. Very sad memories but nice to see the buildings rising up in memory of those who lost their lives. Couldn't go to the AP boutique but at least stopped by one of my favorite restaurants, the Peking Duckhouse. Wish I could've stayed the night!!! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk. Watches are the new currency!

Would you trade in two Omegas for a Rolex?
Seamaster Professional Planet Ocean 2201.50.00 and Speedmaster Professional Moon Watch 3570.50.00 for a GMT Master II Ceramic. I can't seem to make up my mind.

Milgauss Lume Question
So, is this right?Hands on all milgauss are always green lume.If plots are white, their lume color is greenIf plots are orange, their lume color is blueDid I get that right? So is this the only current model that uses the older green lume?