New Patek (and a little-big addition)
After wandering the backstreets of independent makers like FPJ, Ferrier, and Moser, I've returned to the old reliable, and in my humble opinion, still the standard setter. I admit to being a little blas�� about my 5205 and 5167 for a while now. But I think they just needed some more wrist-time as I've warmed considerably to the 5167 and am enjoying the 5205G again. So that lead me to pick up one my old desirables - the 5396G. Love it! Reminds me of one of my grails, the classic 3448, which sadly has increased in price over the years to quite ridiculous levels. Dressed it down on grey leather strap for now.Also, finally gave in to the Pam 47mm urge and picked a 424 no date. Black strap goes lovely with the polished case. 38mm and 47mm. Small and big delights!IMG_1295.jpgIMG_1300.jpgIMG_1302.jpg

Return to Panerai?
I had a 312 for awhile and it lost its wrist time after getting into Rolex. I sold it and purchased a DSSD with the funds. I've been casually visiting this sub forum the last few weeks and starting to get that itch again. Over the weekend I was out shopping with my wife and visited a watchmaker/used dealer I've used in the past that was in the area. I tried on a preowned 233 w/ dot dial and a 270. I really really dig the look of the domed crystal. Now I see why so many covet the 233. Anyways the owner said if I was serious we can work something out on the 233. The last month or so I've been obsessing over an AP RO and thought about getting one for my 40th bday. Getting the 233 would derail that a bit, but looking at preowned or even BNIB from trusted sellers, it looks like AP RO can be had when ready (except the blue dialed non-jumbo ones).Well don't want this to be a PAM vs AP thread, as they are apples vs oranges. Looking at watch recon, 233 dot dial aren't as common, but

Basel unveiling
Question. Baselworld starts March 22, but Rolex says it will unveil the collection March 21. Do they always unveil the day before? I thought they unveil the day of.

GMT BLRO UK AD Discount?
Hi AllI've been becoming very tempted to pick up a BLRO. I've tried one on a few times over the past 18 moths and am now about ready to jump in. That said I'm concerned that I buy at the right price (to avoid a big depreciation trap). PM watches don't seem to shift so well and can hang about in AD's for a while. I know a grey BLRO can be picked up from various sellers here in the UK for between ?21-23K. Personally I'd rather purchase from an AD and I know many will have the watch in stock for the list price of about ?28K.My question is what kind of discount might I expect to be able to obtain at a UK AD for an 'in stock' BLRO? I know there answer for SS will be 0% but expect many will do something on a PM model. Thanks

Rolex on weekends only
I recently purchased a Submariner and now have some questions. I am only going to wear this watch on the weekends and potentially some days to the office (when the boss is not there ) . Should I wind the watch and set it weekly, when I wear it? I don't want to cause damage to the crown and tube threads. Will it be better to get a winder and have it on the winder for when I wear it a few times a week, but not every day?