A Merry Christmas with Audemars Piguet's Tree Ornaments. Merry Christmas All
Merry Christmas to all of you celebrating today and tomorrow. Enjoy the images and this incredible Audemars Piguet ornaments.

Forged Carbon Diver Thoughts Please.
Hi Guys : Very close to pulling the trigger on an forged carbon diver, H series. Wanted to get the thoughts of the brethren and see if worth getting for 18K. Please post pics and let me know your experiences with the piece and if the price is in line for a LNIB piece. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

In defense of the Patek E23 (on ref. 3747)
I own the 3747 and love it. Yes, it's a Quartz and not mechanical. Frankly, I don't care. The watch itself is gorgeous (I'm getting it serviced by Patek now and have ordered a navy blue stitched alligator strap which I'll post once I have the watch back). I also love the date function, which unfortunately is missing on the new Golden Ellipse models. Couple of reasons why I purchased this watch: A. Did I say it's gorgeous? I know it's more expensive than other Quartz watches, but the quality and aesthetics of this piece are, quite frankly, unmatched. B. I don't have to wind it - ever.C. It tells me the perfect time - every day.D. The service costs are considerably more cheaper.E. I can put it away and wear my Audemars automatic watch for weeks and know that when I pick up the Patek, it will be running (assuming of course the battery doesn't need to be replaced ;))If Patek ever comes out with a GE with a date function in an automatic movement, I could consider upgrading. Until then, this

Tiffany Co-Brand... Deal / No Deal ?!?
Here is the issue... the SF Patek location has three pieces that are on my short list... PP 5205G, PP 5396G and PP 5227G. The issue is that I have been looking for a 5227 for a while and I would like either a 5205 or 5396 as well. I could buy now or wait. If I buy from Tiffany there is no discount, nada ! The benefit is that the dial of each piece is co branded with the Tiffany name which is unique and cool IMO. I don't plan on selling any of these but rather pass down, but if I did sell, the fact they have the Tiffany name on the dial I was told would command a premium aftermarket. Don't know if that is true but there. To sweeten the deal, the salesperson told me he would throw in a fold over clasp for the 5227 and 5205 at no additional cost (5396 already has the fold over clasp) and add two additional alligator straps at no additional cost.Now, I have no issue buying at full price to get what I want now, but my concern is that god forbid, something happens to the Tiffany name

A new Panerai Mare Nostrum Acciaio 42mm
This looks very nice. I dislike the faux patina though. Same movement as the original 1993 too.https://.hodinkee/articles/pa...mm-introducingThanksEverett