Vintage RO Bracelet Stretch/restoration
Hi Friends, Merry ChristmasI was trying to look up on this topic but can't seem to find any concrete answers here. Hopefully if anyone can chime in on this matter.I'd looked at a vintage RO 25654 BA in 18k Yellow gold. However I found the several links to be quite worn with significant play between them. I know the end bars are welded at the end (there is a very mersmerizing video of how the RO bracelet is craftedWould AP be able to service/restore the condition during the spa sessions?Also would you guys have experience getting the watch authenticated at the boutique if it's a private dealer's transaction.Thanks for the help guys

Southern California
Heading to SCal for a week. Anything worth visiting watch wise (and not watch wise)? Will be staying in La Jolla and West Hollywood. Thanks.

Incoming my first AP
Pulled the trigger. All I can say is wow. What a different level of finish. The dial and band just does such an amazing job of catching the light.

I did not listen to advice on this forum....
Hello AP lovers and fans.I would like to firstly offer my apology for not listening to the advice given on this forum.I read the posting at the top of all listings - warning about buying a pre-owned AP.I am sorry - but I am not of the means to afford a brand new AP.I also wanted the 14790ST - the 36mm being the best size for me. (at least I could afford it after selling a few watches - Rolex Explorer II, Omega Speedie and Breitling SuperOcean.I started the hunt and turned up a lovely piece on Timezone being sold by a really nice watch enthusiast. He wanted high money for the piece (about $6000-) but it had been recently serviced by an ex-AP service repair watch maker.I paid for the watch and received it after the usual shipping delays.The watch was beautiful.After a few weeks - I noticed the watch was sometimes stopping before midnight.The seller sent me the photocopy of the service receipt. He definitely did service the piece.I took it to my trusted watch maker.... he told me the f

Incoming to share with my 17 year old son
My son has taken a great interest in watches since I started wearing a Sub C. Thanks to David SW, I got a great deal on this Speedmaster Pro to share with him. Having it sized today and also going to get a leather band as his wrist is a bit smaller then mine.