300 rare vintage Rolex wristwatches will be auctioned
For really fixated Rolex lovers, this is great news, 300 rare vintage Rolex wristwatches will be auctioned when Antiquorum sells off the coast of "The Mondani Collection of ROLEX wristwatches." The auction will be in two parts on 1 April and 13 may, 2006in Geneva at the Mandarin Oriental Hotel du Rhone.

Is it difficult to obtain an AP 15400 or 15202 (Jumbo) from an AD?
As a multiple Rolex owner, I am aware that certain Rolex models are very difficult to obtain. If I want to buy a Royal Oak from an AD with whom I have a good relationship, are they readily available?

Help me AP oracles
Hey guys, need a little info, AP is beyond my area of expertise... For now just curious, the Royal oak chrono (standard, not offshore) is it possible to swap the bracelet for a leather strap? And if so what references am I looking for?

Thoughts on a used (2004) Speedmaster Day-Date : 3520.50?
Hey, What are your guys' thoughts on a used 2004 Speedmaster Day-Date : 3520.50? How high should I expect to spend on one of these? I'm a big fan of what appears to be an aircraft date hand.Happy Tuesday!Steve

My Take on Rolex Security
Security review of a Rolex watch:OverviewThis is the 21st century, not only that, with the threat of nefarious actors (both domestic and abroad) looking to steal, kill and destroy all parts of our lives, the security in the gadgets and accessories we use must never be overlooked. This applies to both physical and digital security. For the sake of this article we will not be looking at securing a Rolex, but on the security built into a Rolex itself. With our modern need for security how much as Rolex considered this in the design of their products?Physical SecurityLet me be clear up front that this depends on the year and make of the watch. A DSSD is far more resilient to physical intrusion than say a DD or Cellini. However, the security of even the DSSD will only discourage the most rookie or lazy of villains. A hammer will easily give you access. The down side of this brute entry is (although you will get access to the inter workings and messaging of the watch) one cannot modif