A Treat For A.P. Fans! Timecrafters watch show
went to the Timecrafters watch show this afternoon, some interesting moments especially from AP and ALS (more pics below for ALS) got to talk to watchmakers and enjoy seeing them tinker.in particular, i had a nice conversation with the AP watchmaker, he was exceptionally pleasant and genuine… a credit to the brandso most fascinating for me, some may remember i recently pointed out in another thread that i noticed a inconsistency between dials in the patisserie count on the Jumbo 40th, some have 8,9 or possibly 10 points from the center of the dial to the left edge of the date wheel. i asked APs watchmaker why the difference from one dial to the next… he explained that the Pantogragh (brilliant video if you haven't seen it, you must! .hodinkee/blog/2012/1/...royal-oak.html ) as it is mechanical needs to be dialed in for the correct depth, measured by the texture of the dust that comes off the dial, the dial will be adjusted by feel … the end result being, no two dials

Blackbird Blackeye Blue Dial
Hello everyone, Attached picture is from Breitling for reference. Was wondering if somebody bought this already. How does it look in person? For those who've bought them care to share why you chose this dial over the black one, thanks!

One for the ladies...
In clearing out some old jewlery my mother brought me a bunch of old watches of my grandmother and great great aunt....most of it was junk but did find this nice piece....a very clean looking 4133/1 J....nice little find for a i found this old watch among some stuff left by my grandmother

Platinum Pateks: Better with or without diamonds?
Hello gentlemen, What is everyone's opinion on platinum pateks with the small diamond embedded in the case at 6 o'clock between the lugs? It irks me just a little bit, as on some watches it seems out of character (5196, 5146 even 5960) as they are to my eye more classically styled. A diamond seems too modern a twist and a bit incongruous. I personally wish it were possible to buy a platinum Patek without one. What does everyone else think? Anyone know the history/reason why the Stern's decided to do this?Certainly no disrespect to anyone that has one; on the contrary I'd like to hear about it. Did the diamond affect your decision to buy one? Is it visible while wearing it? Mike

Weight and Comfort 126600 43mm SD
hello,I am new to the forum. I have always liked the Rolex Sub, but never pulled the trigger because I thought it was small at 40mm. Now I have an opportunity to buy a 43mm SD from my AD. Quite a lot of money at US $11.35k, but I like the watch a lot. I have read all the forums and thoughts on it. My main concern is comfort and wearability. I own a 42mm Breitling Navitimer on a metal pilot bracelet from 1995. I find I never wear it as the band is not that comfortable. I had the bracelet made very loose..so when my wrist is cold, the watch spins around, and when hot, I end up unclasping. I ended up putting a leather strap on, but still wear infrequently.I also own a 44mm Panerai. I just put a RubberB on that watch, but still find it a little annoying. Either the rubber grabs wrist hair, the head of the watch is too heavy and the Panerai Tang buckle annoys the thin sensitive skin on my wrist/veins. I know you guys now think I am nuts. I bought a Panatime flat tang spring t