AP RO Buying Advice
Hi Everyone,I am in the hunt for a an AP Royal Oak, though it is not for me but a gift. The recipient has a smaller wrist and tends to prefer smaller and more vintage/classically styled watches. In doing some cursory research and seeing some pieces in person I believe the 15202 is the one to get. Is that true? And on the 15202, is there a common or normal amount of discounting to be had at an AD? Like, should I expect at least 5% or 10%, or if I get 10% or 15% to jump at the deal? I'm experienced with watches but not buying a lot of them, and not buying any more than a Rolex Submariner. Any and all advice/input is greatly appreciated all wise forum group! Thanks!!

Rubber/Leather Strap Recommendations for SS Speedmaster 9300 Moonwatch.
I have a stainless steel on bracelet Speedmaster 9300 with in house movement and was thinking of getting a Dark Side of the Moon strap for it. However, the cheapest I can find here in the UK is about ��165 and that's without the buckle. I'd like an Omega buckle for it though it doesn't have to be the DSOTM ceramic one. Any suggestions for a genuine 18mm Omega buckle, or an excellent black rubber or leather strap with Omega buckle to put on the watch. Size is 21mm at the lugs and 18mm at the buckle end. Thanks in advance for any replies.

Speedy number
Quick question:I have a Omega Speedy 357050 how do I check the year for serial numbers? Thnks

New Arrival - Blue 5711
I actually got the call from my AD in late December that a nautilus had come in - and a full 15 months earlier than their original estimate. Finally getting around to posting some pics.This has pretty much immediately become my favorite watch, though I plan to do an update in 6 months to revisit this statement.Anyway, I'm not sure what I can say that hasn't already been discussed at length on this forum - the dial is a beautiful blue that changes in different lighting, the bracelet is incredibly comfortable, and the thinness of the watch really makes it easy to wear. In my humble opinion, it's close to perfect.

Patek evening in Chester U.K
Hi Ladies and Gents I my son and I had the pleasure of attending a Patek Philippe evening at the Boodles showroom in Chester U.K. the amount of complicated watches was in the words of the Patek representative unprecedented there were 24 Grand Complications and 17 Complications present as well as watches from the Nautalus and Aquanaught lines, to be honest we were blown away by the collection they did say that it would be very unlikely that this collection would ever be repeated as watches had been drawn from the Boodles showrooms in Chester, Manchester and London as well as the Patek boutique in London and pieces brought direct from Patek in Switzerland. Unfortunately and please don't crucify me I only had my Iphone with me so not many pictures.Any way to the interesting parts the watches.5205 in both grey and black dials were present now this is one of my favorite Pateks but when this watch isn't the star of the show you know its going to be good !!!!!!!!!5712 in both rose gold and 57