What Will The Apple iWatch Be Like?
Rumors regarding new Apple products have lately proved to be extremely accurate. Since the death of Steve Jobs, Apple hasn't quite kept the iron curtain pulled so tight. When mass speculation revolves around a new product or service, it is often a matter of "when" rather than "if" it will be released. Even before the square version of the iPod Nano came out, people were speculating that Apple was designing a wristwatch. They clearly had it in mind when making a few watch dials available on the Nano, which was later upped to about 18 different dial choices. While Apple hasn't officially announced an upcoming "iWatch" or wrist watch product, people have been discussing its imminent release for quite some time.A new round of rumors have popped up seeming to indicate that 2013 may very well be the year Apple finally releases a dedicated watch product. Primary to these rumors is that Apple will be working with Intel to produce a processor for a small, power efficient device. It is true that

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I am complete novice when it comes to Patek and would be interested in understanding what the basics are of putting together a great Patek collection (in case I win the lotto of course).What are the basic things to look for when buying a Patek?What do collectors value or dislike?What are the dos and don'ts of investing in Patek?How does the market think about/value white gold vs platinum, or rose vs yellow gold?What are the most liquid/understood watches/category of watches?How does wearing them affect the value?What are tips for trying to minmize wear?Should you try and have a strap for daily wear and one in the box?Can/should older watches be restored?Who restores them?It seems like perpetual calendar with chrono is a benchmark watch like the 1518,2499,3970,5970,5270 series.If you were going to build a collection of these as an example, should you try and have all one metal type like white gold, or vary the metals, or get one of each?How about the different series within these watche

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I am trying to locate a SD43-126600, but my local AD tells me there is a 3-4 year wait. Is this a common theme from what you guys/gals are hearing?They have a BLRN and a Submariner 114060 in stock, and I am a little torn on what to do. Thanks!

Rolex Explorer I - spotted in UK.
I know it's nothing crazy but for anyone in the market for a SS Rolex Explorer 1 in the 39mm size - they have one in the Watford Goldsmiths. It was there on the weekend.