Will you look down your noses at me???
My first post on the AP forum, and based on my first comment maybe my last, there, all legal disclaimers listed up front. I know AP is one of the absolute top rank watch brands. So naturally one should be on my purchase plan to round out my humble collection. Now for the disclaimer, unlike EVERYBODY I am sure on this AP forum I just don't like the signature OAK style AP watches, but I understand why others do.As a result I am drawn to some of the vintage AP watches including some of the moonphase styles, the old slim line gold watches, but I also like the basic and plain Millenary in SS with a leather band.Will I be looked down on by the big hitters with their 6 digit big ticket platinum OAK's if I start with the humblest of the breed.... In truth is there anything I should know as a watchout on these basic AP's I am assuming they are still made with a AP automatic movement and that they should be reliable and dependable. All of my watches tend to be on the plain side of the brands. Ev

Omega SMP winding issue normal?
Hello, long time lurker, first time poster. I have an Omega SMP that I bought new from an AD 2 years ago. It is the most recent before the ceramic.Anyway, I don't wind the watch too often and when I do I am always gentle and slow so as not to damage it. Today I set the time and then went to wind the watch a few times. After each counter clockwise winding turn, the stem turns back at me about a quarter turn when I let go. I do not remember this ever happening. Is it normal for the crown to spin back toward me a bit with each wind?Thanks guys.

Omega de ville jubilee de ville de ville
I just bought this omega DE VILLE JUBILEE . The reference number is 79101101. Does anyone know how much it is approximately worth? Shoot me an offer.

Digitally Enhanced ## Panerai ##photo thread
Panerai watches in general i feel are very photogenic i mean they look really good in pictures ,, now i am not sure this is because of their classic design or just simply because i like the brand ...So in the era of extensive photo editing capabilties that are easily available to everyone i thought of starting this thread So let us dedicate this thread the Love of Art and Panerai

Looks Like We're Going To Be Getting New Ceramic Bezels That GLOW - New Rolex Patent
Just saw the new Rolex patent application they put out. It looks like the Bezel will soon be Polished Smooth and Glowing.He's part of the PDF for everyone on TRF to check out: