Gondolo
Dear Patek Lovers and friends. I need your advice as I am about to pull the trigger but was presented with another option I was not sure was going to be available for a very long time. This is really a battle of tastes and what would be the smart choice. In my collection I am blessed with RO, ROC, ROO, JA, MILLENARY, 5761, 5711 AND 5712. Many of these watches are sports watches but also work with suits etc. Lately I was bitten by the vintage bug and decided to explore vintage/not so common pieces to satisfy my old soul. I am really tempted to get the PP GONDOLO and was ready to pull the trigger for 22k with an additional black alligator strap (included in the price). I was sitting with my AD ready to close the deal when he said: Look what I just gotWell, he takes out a grey 5980 with a 41k price tag. No tax by the way in any of these pieces. So.... guys... what would you do? I feel I have many sport watches and the Gondolo seduced me with its deco design and would be a vintage piece (

524?
Trying to get a Panerai back into the collection. I thought if there could only be one the 233 was it. Panerai DNA, domed crystal, manual wind, 1950s case and sandwich dial. I don't need GMT but that's a plus. <br /><br />Then I saw the 524, a little sportier but, very clean with chrono feature. I don't have a chrono so that's appealing. <br /><br />Anyone in the group have both or the 524? Would appreciate any and all feedback. Pics welcomed too.Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk HD

Do you only buy/prefer the same Rolex model?
I've seen many Rolex aficionados that only buy or simply prefer the same model, might have different variations or upgrades. I don't think there is anything wrong with that, I'm just curious.What is the primary reason you only purchase or prefer a certain model?

Yachtmaster II
Only recently have I been looking to the Yachtmaster II. Not that I own a yacht or anything, but this highly complicated Rolex and its looks drew my attention more and more. Before I jump to any hasty conclusions I was wondering what the forum thinks of this model, and more specifically about the first and second iteration. Can't wait to read your comments. Thanks.

How to value purchase with aftermarket dial & bezel?
Hi all,I know some of you will not agree with buying a watch with an aftermarket dial and bezel, but I like the look of this, so am considering. It's a 18039 with an aftermarket dial and bezel. To the best of my knowledge, it's otherwise original. I know that I will not be able to send it to Rolex for service, but I have a jeweler I like and it's a 35-year old watch, so I'm not sure that I care that much. I am, however, trying to decide what I should pay as compared to the going rate for 18039s.Can you give me an idea of what I should take off of the value for the parts difference, versus an all-factory of the same model without the special bezel and dial? Or is it more or less a wash on something this old?