Interview: We Ask Audemars Piguet Historian Michael Friedman To Walk Us Through The Best Vintage AP&
If there is one sub-sect of vintage watches that I believe is about to experience a renaissance of sorts, it's vintage Audemars Piguet. For years, I have admired the subtle elegance and incredible design found in early 20th century AP's. I believe them to be some of the most beautiful watches ever made, and based on our visit inside the vault of AP last summer, you guys agreed.There is simply so much to love in this category, and yet we simply don't hear much about it. Sure, there are way, way fewer vintage AP watches out there than any Patek, as we've mentioned, and that just makes them that much more appealing. This season, there are several fantastic vintage AP's coming up for sale, and because this manufacture is one of the few who has a publicly available historical expert, we thought it would be great to get brand historian Michael Friedman's own take on the vintage AP's coming up this weekend and next week in Geneva. That is what you'll find below

Another clock thread...
Took these pics on the weekend but didn't get a chance to resize them until tonight. Package was sent to me from Hong Kong to Toronto, so there were a few extra photos of the unboxing required. I'm also hoping to acquire a few more of the same to put together different time zones. Looking for 3 rather than 4 though (even though I'm not superstitious!). Thanks again Roger :).

Watch Winder Questions for Perpetual Calendar
Is there any reason not to keep my new 5140 perpetual calendar on a winder when not on the wrist? I have a small, rechargeable Wolf winder (fits in my safe) that has on and off cycles, so it's not constantly turning. A related question: This winder has both clockwise and counter-clockwise cycles, and can't be programmed to turn just one direction. I think I read that the Calibre 240Q movement only winds clockwise. Is that correct, and is there any problem if the winder alternates in both directions?

My Golden Gondolo
Just wanted to share a pic of my gorgeous Gondolo 5111JHave a good weekend everyone

Winding feel question
I have a Hulk and a D-Blue and as far as I know both have the same movement, but on the sub the winding is much smoother and louder, than on D-DBlue, anyone with both a Sub and Deepsea notice these differences. Sub was bought new and D-Blue used, I also notice I can wind the Sub faster and it feels more sturdy, when I try and wind the D-Blue fast it almost feels like the gears slip a little, if that makes sense. sShould I be worried, 4 years warranty left on D-Blue, but it keeps perfect time, only issue is the winding described above.pics for interest