Renderings vs real life
Has anyone seen an AP that looks gorgeous in the renderings or stock photos only to be disappointed when seeing it in real life? On the flip side has an AP ever caught your eye at the boutique that you never noticed in the catalogue or website because it didn't stand out?Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

SOH 42 on crocodile
Just got my new green crocodile strap for my SOH 42 as a change up for the Ocean Classic it came with. Breitling doesn't offer the SOH with croc but I like the look.

Can you remember what started it all?
Hi all. I thought this might be a different type of thread.Can you remember your very first watch, the one that got you into collecting watches in the first place? the one that stole your heart (and money) Mine was the Breitling Chronomat TT which is no longer with me. That was back in 2007 and I've loved every minute of our wonderful hobby ever since. Why not post photos and details of your first and share with us all.

5712R or 5712G
Hi TRF,From the previous thread that I asked 5712g or 5726a, I decide to go for 5712 which is wear more comfortable on my 6.2 wrist.Now I'm in the finally decision, I can't decide between 5712R or 5712G.The thing is I'm about 26 yrs and not wearing suit or formal wear.Please advice and convince me which one is nicer.Thank you very much.

Rolex Gold Compositions?
We all know Rolex alloys there own Gold at there own foundry. All I see for the most part is 18K Gold which is 75% gold and 25% mixed/alloyed with something else. I know its supposed to be a secret but with all of the guys on here I am sure someone somewhere has heard some numbers on what Rolex uses. So Inquiring minds gotta know. Any mixologists in here? I recently acquired my first ever White PM Rolex. At times it looks like Chrome plating. Other times I see Yellowish tints on the polished center links. Then at times it looks like Titanium. I assume they use Platinum/Palladium only with the gold since it isnt plated with rhodium? Is there any Nickel in the mix thinking about people with Nickel allergies etc. Gold AlloysGeneric Alloy Compositions18K Yellow Gold75% fine gold15% copper10% fine silver18kt White Gold �C Palladium Alloy75% pure yellow gold (AU)25% palladium or platinum18kt Rose gold75% gold22.25% copper2.75% silver