any ap aftermarket strap companys?
please share some good aftermarket ap straps company thx

Newbie questions on AP ROO Panda strap
Hi All,Forgive my ignorance - and perhaps some of you might just reply with a Here we go again :D- How do you clean leather (hornback???) strap? The AD sold me a spray polish but i presume this only works for the metal bits?- I found the clasp/buckle rather difficult to take off. I need to pull the clasp quite hard if i want to take the watch off (much harder at least compared to a Rolex strap - for example). Is this normal?

Would anyone buy this?
Folks,I occasionally like to imagine watches that I wish PP would make, and envision the perfect watch for me. Now, I'm not saying this is it, but the idea popped in my head while considering one of the many threads in which the 5711 is compared to the 5167. So, here it is: What if you took a 5167A case, then fitted with a version of the 5711 blue dial. Then, with the traditional lugs, PP could offer a range of interchangeable (meaning no watch tool required) leather and possibly rubber strap options. Even a ss bracelet for those who were so inclined. Other considerations: should it have Arabic or baton hour markers? Should it have a date window? Thoughts? Just seemed like a fun idea to kick around...

5980 Opinion Need
Dear Friends,Ever since I sold my 5980 last year I have regretted by decision! I have now got the opportunity to once again add one to my small collection. However, there is a small dilemma (a good one to have). I have a chance to pick up a Brand new 5980 Blue Dial or a 5980R on a leather. The difference between the two being only $5K USD! I am not sure which way to go? What are your thoughts in terms of a better value here?

The beginning of the end?
Not for the first time I’m hearing and reading that Rolex are looking to position themselves in the Uber luxury segment with reduced production likely to increase pricing thru demand. Currency fluctuations aside we haven’t seen a price increase for a number of years but the trend is there for all to see with preowned prices and if the reduced output strategy is only Half true I wonder if the end game may well be in sight for many more.Of course one could assume that others will fill the void, Omega ,JLC and IWC etc etc will no doubt step up and their watches will in turn increase exponentially until they too are symbols of ultimate luxury. Of course Nomos and other entry level watches will then fill that void and become the sought after brand of tomorrowI admit i may be being a little bit pessimistic but in an odd sort of way i’m largely done with Rolex for myself and any future buys will be gifts for my wife and daughter. In truth I’ve probably got all I coul