Talking Watches: With Phil Toledano
You don't meet people like Phil Toledano often. In fact, I can't say I've ever met someone quite like Phil Toledano, ever. By name, you might think he's a working-class guy from Jersey. He's not. Born in London to a French-Moroccan mother and American father – an artist himself – Toledano is a conceptual artist of some note. His razor sharp wit and jovial sentiment – that type that produces one-liners by the minute – has made Toledano something of a cult hero in the art world. He'll say things like, "I’m English, so I’m not frightened by death, or the shame of a large urine spot on my trousers," one minute – ever the light spot in any conversation – while simultaneously creating haunting, and truly personal work that reveals a much deeper look at the world around him. 1 OF 34 His projects as an artist include the widely acclaimed Days With My Father, documenting Toledano's relationship w

Strangest Conversation WithLocal AD
I recently acquired an H series ROO Diver. When I went to attach an OEM bracelet, I noticed that the prior owner was less than meticulous about turning the case screws holding in the plots. I called the local AD and asked about the buying new screws. The answer baffled me. I would have to drop off the watch and wait about 4 weeks for a quote. If the quote was accepted, the watch would be sent to the AP service center for a least several more months. For four screws? Even the technician was chuckling about this. I guess that I forgot how long it took me to get my last RO Chrono serviced for a poorly resetting indicator. That took the better part of 5 months. AD shenanigans aside, I love the watch. I guess that I'm spoiled by the local Rolex Service Centre here in Toronto.

Which PO Next?
So, right now I have the black dial/silver numerals PO and I love it. The PO is one of my favorite watches on the market and I want to get another. So, should I get the white PO in the next month or so, or hold out, save up, and get the blue LM PO in a while? My problem is that the blue is cool, really awesome, but is it a $2400 premium cool? Thanks!!!

opinions on ref 731 and 1024
Any thoughts, opinions or recommendations appreciated. especially interested in thoughts on movements. Thanks in advance

London best shopping/browsing ??
I'm midlands based and taking a trip to London tomorrow (Saturday). I'm going alone so i can browse till my heart is content and I'm really interested in looking at Tudors old and new and who knows I may pick up a Black Bay Red on a bracelet if I can get a deal ( is 10 or 15 % realistic?)Even if I don't end up buying I'm intent on having a look at as many Ad's and used /vintage dealers as I can. Anyone have any suggestions as to which areas to concentrate on ?Thanks.