A Clearer Calendar: Girard-Perregaux’s New Traveller with Large Date, Moon Phases and GMT
Girard-Perregaux launched its Traveller collection �� a revamp of its travel-themed ww.tc line �� in 2013. Several variations on those first models have arrived on the scene since that debut, including an all-black titanium DLC version. The latest, debuting this fall, is the first Traveller with a translucent dial that offers a glimpse at the inner workings of the watch’s patented big date mechanism.The metallic gray dial of the Girard-Perregaux Traveller Large Date, Moon Phases & GMT is made of sapphire. The watch’s wearer can peer through its smoky surface to see the watch’s sophisticated date complication, located prominently at 12 o’clock, at work. What sets this one apart from other big date indicators is the pair of superimposed disks, one of which is a mere .10 mm thick and has elements made of transparent folanorm, arranged so as to ensure a seamless display, with no visible separation between the two date disks.Another standout feature is the moon-pha

APSC and the leather case
Anyone sent in your watch to APSC for any reason and got the watch returned with the leather pouch?I had sent in my watch for different reasons and apparently it came back once in ziplock with tapes and also sent in for water testing and came back with foam bags!

From Rose to Gold...
Just wanted to share a few pictures from a gorgeous evening in Florida.I am really loving RG, and find myself constantly taking pictures because my watch changes colors based on different times of day, inside and outside, sunny and overcast and simple angles from the sun.The four pics below were all taken within 3 minutes at a couple different angles and you can see the progession from Rose/Pinkish hue to Yellowish/Golden Gold.And having a watch with such impeccable finishing as this PP makes it even a greater delight.FROM ROSE TO GOLD2016-07-23_22-39-53.jpg2016-07-23_22-41-37.jpg2016-07-23_22-42-30.jpg2016-07-23_22-43-14.jpg

Daytona 116509 WG vs AP ROO Steel
Good day TRF,I am posting this inquiry in the PAM forum to eliminate any bias response. I am eyeing both of these beautiful watches to add to my collection, Rolex Daytona WG 116509 Racing dial or AP ROO 44mm Panda dial steel. Both are similar in price points. My humble collection consist of a few Rolex (Daytona SS, YM and SubC) PAM (557 and 425)and an IWC BP. If I pick the Daytona WG Racing dial, I have to let go of my Daytona SS. If I end up with the AP ROO, I may let go of the YM. What are your thoughts between the two heavyweights? I value your opinion and would really appreciate your expert response. Thanks TRF.

New 42 mm Explorer vs. 40 mm
I am considering an used Explorer II just because it is not the typical Sub style.What do new owners think of the new 42 mm case dia and BWG9 lume vs. The older 40 mm design? I do like the wider hands and as bit more prominent orange 24 hr hand on the newer Explorer. I believe the lug width is now 21 mm ? And the lug to lug is 49 or 50 mm? The 2mm difference might not make too much difference to a smallerwrist wearer?Thanks so much