Pre-SIHH 2014 AP Presents the Royal Oak Concept GMT Tourbillon
Some big news guys! Let's see what you think. All details here:

Aquanaut/5711 - scratch magnets?
Hi all,How does the Aquanaut and Nautilus hold up being worn daily when it comes to scratches?I am wearing my GMT Master as a daily at present as I can't cope with how easily my AP Royal Oak Chrono picks up scratches. It's not had much wrist time since the honeymoon period when I bought it in November due to living in fear of catching it when worn! Kind of thinking of moving it on for one of the above, but would like to hear whether it will be out of the frying pan and into the fire. Has anyone had both an AP and Patek in stainless, and found one more durable than the other? Maybe I should just get over my scratch OCD but easier said than done

Advice for Patek newbie
Hello all,My apologies for asking a question I'm sure has been addressed.I'm very interested in a 5712, and this being my first Patek, I'm looking for advice. 1) I have no existing relationship with the only Patek AD in my state. So am I going to be laughed out of the store if I ask about a 5712 list (a la DaytonaC)?2) If my lack of a relationship with local Patek AD means getting one is going to be extremely difficult, I am open to going gray market. My hesitation here is with the papers. How does one get the piece serviced without having your name on the papers? If I go to the same AD (who don't know me) to get it sized, is that going to be an issue?At the end of the day, I'd love to go the AD route, but not if it's going to be a Rolex Daytona-esque runaround with a mythical list and waiting time while I build up my status buying other watches I only half want.Thanks in advance to anyone who answers.

Well, Merry Christmas to me! (pictures)
Here's the story: I have had my eye on Panerai for awhile now, but hadn't really been able to pinpoint something I really had to have. I was thinking about the 676 for awhile, as I liked several aspects of it.I liked the sandwich dial, the sunburst dial, the exhibition caseback, the small seconds dial, the crown guard and the size.Let me be more specific on size: Whenever I tried on a more traditionally sized Panerai, it always felt too large and clunky for me. I don't have large wrists. I liked the look of the large Panerai, but it always felt like it was too much. So, I thought the 676 was a fair compromise.Fast forward to Saturday, December 15th. I went to my local jeweler to take another look at the 676. The employee I work with (who is AWESOME) said to me, You know, I think I know your tastes, and I want you to look at something else while you're here.Then, she pulled it out: A PAM729. I immediately fell in love with it. I couldn't believe it. I had seen it in pictures online but

Patekerai
When a Panerai has such a gorgeous movement , it could be a Patek :-)