In-Depth: Hands-On With The Henry Graves Jr. Patek Philippe Supercomplication
Today is a very big day for us Patek Philippe lovers �C it is the day that this great Genevan company will unveil its celebratory timepieces for its 175th birthday. I am in Geneva to cover this at length when the curtain lifts later tonight, but before we get to that, I thought today was as good a day as any to show you a little something special. Since starting HODINKEE over six years ago, I've gotten to see some incredibly important, and rare, timepieces. Pieces like split-seconds chronographs from Rolex, an Hermes-signed Paul Newman Daytona, a unique chronometer grade Patek owned by a disgraced Texas attorney (and NOT by the guy from Fight Club, ever), and even a platinum 2499 owned by Eric Clapton. I've seen the first Grand Complication ever made by Patek Philippe, and more than a few mega-timepieces owned by the most important timepiece collector in history, New York banker Henry Graves Jr. But the one dream watch that I hadn't been able to touch in the metal was in fact the dreami

Racing co-axial speedmaster surprise
Today, I went to the Omega boutique to look at a few speedmasters. The model I wanted to see up close was the Number Edition moonwatch with the manual wind. I have a very small wrist, under 6.5 inches, and thougth that the 39.7mm would be perfect. Tried it on but did not fall in love with the fit. The lugs extended off my wrist ever so slight. The sales clerk recommended the Racing Co-Axial Speedmaster. At first I said it was not necessary thinging it would be much to large. However I did try it on because the sales person said the lugs are slightly different and because I was there might as well try it on. To my surprise it fit much better than the Number Edition. Now I just need to make up my mind on color, but I am leaning toward the black with the black sub-dials. Would apprciate opionions from people that have this watch. Also what is the significance of the co-axial movement. Thank you in advance.

Aquanaut or Nautilus???
If you had to choose only one, would it be a Aquanaut or Nautilus?

PAM 25 w/ recent service value
Good morning Guys!I'm thinking about picking one of these up and I'm wondering what one might be worth. Its a F series with no box or papers but I does have a recent documented service done 3 months ago. Hands were replaced but dial was left intact.Thanks!

Getting Service From a Different Dealer
Still waiting for my boat to come in with my first watch (BLNR) but I was curious about service and warranty work. If I end up finding a watch outside my area such as on vacation, etc and I buy it, do I simply use my local ad for service and warranty work? What if I was to buy a watch in Europe let's say and two weeks later it stops working when I'm back home?I can't see where my local ad would be happy to help me with a watch I purchased somewhere else. Is this a known issue or are they treated like car warranties where your expected to take it to any authorized dealer?Hopefully I'll end up buying locally and this won't be an issue but you never know. Thanks