Dubai Watch Week: Reference Of The Middle East
Dubai is like no other city in the world. It is like no other city I know. I realized this fact mere minutes after arriving in the region which today is so legendary in the watch industry. The things most people say about Dubai are mixed with absolute truths along with a lot of (what I've now learned are) misconceptions. I'm writing this report after my first time in Dubai, coming as a guest of the Seddiqi family to experience the first annual Dubai Watch Week.If you've been in the watch industry for any time at all, you've heard of the Seddiqi Group. The family-run business has a reputation that precedes it around the globe, with admirers knowing them as the watch people in Dubai. It might be easy to imagine them as entitled Emirati elites, or rich real estate moguls who sought diversification through selling watches & jewelry, but just the opposite is actually true.The now-deceased, most senior Seddiqi began with a very modest station in life as part of a fisherman family �C com

AP AD Vs Grey Dealer
I have been waiting quite a while for a piece I recently put a full deposit down from an AP AD. I was originally promised it would be here within 1-8 weeks once the full deposit was made. Seeing as how it has now been 10 weeks since the date of deposit, I have been constantly questioning the validity of the promise. Playing the waiting game makes me look into other outlets and now I am wondering what are the pros and cons of purchasing from an AD vs a trusted grey dealer. From what I can come up with:Pros of obtaining a piece from an AD:-Specific watch will be 100% original, no chance of an aftermarket part swap-Warranty from AD to last 5 years (since 2017)Pros of obtaining a piece from a grey dealer:-Don't have to wait for the watch as it may be in stock-Price may be lower than an AD since they are more willing to play ballBetween the points that I have listed, is there anything that I have missed? Although I noted that the warranty may last for 5 years from an AD, if purchased within

Finally an officially an owner
Hi gents,Long time reader, decided to join this forum after my first purchase. On lunar new years day I decided to get my 15400ST black dial. If anyone is in Australia and has their watch insured, any recommendation?

AP LBJ or RM010 WG LEMANS
Hi guys,I am facing a dilemma over the 2, I appreciate your comments..

Afraid the Aquanaut is a little too big on me - Opinions? (PICS)
I finally got to try her in the flesh.A beautiful piece but I can't help but feel that the Aquanaut is on the large side for my 6 wrists.The 5167 is the one I actually am looking for. Stainless steel with the rubber strap, however these were the only ones available at my local AD, and I got an idea on how it will wear.I love it but can't help but feel it wears large on my wrists.What do you think?