The long wait is over. It's finally here!
I've sold my Speedy to realize that I made a mistake. I ordered a brand new one from the FAD and I just received it in the mail. She is still a virgin. I put her on NATO strap so I won't scratch up the new band. Enjoy the pictures. It's a small collection but I think I'm off to a good start for a hobby that will last a lifetime.

Dealer did the right thing
Hi Everyone,As everyone saw last week, it turned out that my prized Pie Pan Connie was a Franken/Fake. I was totally pissed off as well as surprised, as I had bought from this dealer before with no problems.You can't imagine the feeling of being told your watch was not real on an online forum, but I am glad it happened. Thanks to loveomega & mamas for pointing it out as well as sending me information to back up their opinions which ended up being fact.I also sent the image to Desmond, who also was refered by the mamas. He also agreed with everything too.I got an answer back from the dealer, and like I posted on that thread that found the watch was not real, the dealer was a stand up guy. He said please send it back and he could either refund my money of swap it out for another watch.This was after two years.He told me he looked at the image as well, and was upset as he let it get by him as well, as he would never of sold it knowing it was a franken watch. I say mistakes can happen.

Which 5960s Are Discontinued?
Thanks so much!

PAM 327 Daylight
I have a PAM 327 with a bracelet. This watch is one of my favorite Panerais. I am looking for the blue OEM strap as a second option to the bracelet. Where can I get one at a reasonable price? Any help is greatly appreciated. TIA.

VAT and Customs
I be reading how some of you get stuck paying VAT when going through customs. How is this possible? I never had anyone question me about my watch nor seen anyone run into that issue. The reaction I get from Customs is looks and an occasional compliment, Nice watch. I get through Customs just fine. Plus, would if you bought the watch years ago? How do they track and/or know if you just bought the Rolex? I'm just confused on how people get stuck paying VAT.