I did not listen to advice on this forum....
Hello AP lovers and fans.I would like to firstly offer my apology for not listening to the advice given on this forum.I read the posting at the top of all listings - warning about buying a pre-owned AP.I am sorry - but I am not of the means to afford a brand new AP.I also wanted the 14790ST - the 36mm being the best size for me. (at least I could afford it after selling a few watches - Rolex Explorer II, Omega Speedie and Breitling SuperOcean.I started the hunt and turned up a lovely piece on Timezone being sold by a really nice watch enthusiast. He wanted high money for the piece (about $6000-) but it had been recently serviced by an ex-AP service repair watch maker.I paid for the watch and received it after the usual shipping delays.The watch was beautiful.After a few weeks - I noticed the watch was sometimes stopping before midnight.The seller sent me the photocopy of the service receipt. He definitely did service the piece.I took it to my trusted watch maker.... he told me the f

Need your opinions -- which one to chose - 5167/1A or 5711?
Hi dear PP enthusiasts,I have a deal about to be completed that gives me two options : one is a BNIB 5167/1A, the Aquanaut on SS bracelet, and the other option the Nautilus 5711 - that one being MINT but 1yo.Given that the price difference in that deals is on the range of $1,700, that I'd have to spend extra on the 5711 one, which deal would you prefer?I'd much appreciate your opinions Thanks in advance

Latest WatchTime, December 2014 Issue
Just pulled the latest WatchTime out of the mailbox. It's usually good reading, but this one has a section called Patek Philippe Milestones in honour of the 175 Anniversary. This will be of great interest to the Forum members here.

Patek Salon in Geneva
I will be having a holiday in Geneva end July. I am wondering if this boutique is worth a visit. This is one of the three exclusive Patek boutiques in the world run directly by Patek themselves. How is the service there and do they have a more complete range for browsing compared to the usual PP ADs? Is prior appointment required or I can just walk in? If you have been there before, please share your experience. Thanks.

Parts and Service for Panerai
Apparently Richemont in the US has now adopted a policy where they refuse to sell parts of all the watches in their stable to anyone who is not associated with Richemont. I have been told the same kind of Policy has been adopted by Rolex and others. That makes things very difficult for those who don't have a descent AD associated with Richemont. Richemont in Ft Worth is no longer returning calls about service of their brands.While they own IWC, there are still IWC centers where service can be had descently for watches out of warranty, like Superior Watch Service in New York. However Panerai is not one that I can find any reliable service for. Possibly in the future I will just have to avoid purchase of any of the brands owned by Richemont and possibly divest myself of my Panerai's.