Augmenting Reality - The Stock Watches App
Technology today has changed how we do a large number of things. Think back to just ten years ago, before true smartphones, and the limited capacity our mobile devices had. Remember back when minutes were the big thing that the carriers got you on? Evening and weekend minutes ring any bells? That way of thinking has shifted and now minutes are a non-commodity where data is now king. Our banking has changed, how we find places and get to them. All have come about at an amazing pace. Even shopping has largely changed, with the ability to quickly make a purchase from your smartphone and have it on your doorstep in two days, or the next day if you so desire (and in some markets even the same day!).One area where technology has not yet made that big of a change is in the ability to try before you buy. This extends to clothing, shoes, eyeglasses and, yes, watches. Brick and mortar stores are the way to try on a piece before you pull the trigger to see how it fits, if you like it, etc…

an FYI regarding Ceramic
Good morning all!Just thought I'd drop some information on my fellow AP-enthusiast brethren. As of late, AP has been using ceramic as a case material more frequently (look at the SIHH...white ceramic Diver, white ceramic 44mm, and a gray 44mm) so I thought it'd be worth asking them how much a replacement case would cost should something happen to it. I got a quote back for $3580 for middle case and then you add labor (in the case of my Orange Diver). That's almost 3x as much as a case replacement for Forged Carbon (roughly $1100-1300).

Speedmaster pro vs 57??? Which to get first?
Having a real tough time choosing here...love them both, want them both, can only get one at this time, the other will have to wait. Leaning towards the Speedy pro, (sandwich, love to see the movement) but the 57 is so freaking cool!!! What do you all suggest? Thanks!

Kudos
Incoming....

Tuttonero - PAM 438
With the help of a great trf member I have just traded to get this watch in my collection. I have owned the 441 before and loved it, but the 438 is a totally different animal with amazing wrist presence. I'd love to hear what everyone thinks of this model as it's rarely discussed.I'll add in hand pics over the weekend! Dan