what did I just buy? 6263 knockoff?
.ebay/itm/380465955314...84.m1497.l2649been admiring this watch for a while. this one needs a lot of work but i never see these available and jumped on it. hopefully it wont cost me too much to get into good shape but i have a feeling i will love this poorman's 6263!

will the 2500 movements be discounted soon?
discounted at the AD???since they have to make way for the 8500s?

5170 photo shoot:)
had some time to play with the camera...

My Patek Philippe
Can anyone tell me anything about this beutiful Patek that must date back to the 30's or 40's. It was my Grandfathers watch that has been handed down to me. I think it is awesome. I would appreciate any information that anyone has on it. Thanks

Buying Frustration Vent...
Here's the scenario I find a grail. I have the cash. I'm ready to buy. I talk to the seller first. We agree on a price. Just as I'm about to pay, another buyer appears and offers more. I'm short the additional $300. I lose the watch. It's not the end of the world. I buy a few fun pieces and lick my wounds. I then notice the buyer flashing his new purchase in every forum. Mildly annoyed. Read some of the buyers posts and see that this person is a serial flipper . Nothing wrong with that. Then I notice the serial flipper lists my grail-for a damn bargain-well under what I was willing to pay 2 weeks back....Nice Gent!!!!!!However, my cash is now gone from buying a few fun pieces to cheer myself up. I see the grail sell within minutes. In real time. Drag. I won't get into specifics because it's not anyone's fault and all involved are good people. Timing just wasn't on my side. Vent over :)