PO 8500 on Isofrane
Just bought a 20mm isofrane strap from a member here on the forums and I must say I'm impressed. I was always if the mindset that $100 is way too much for a rubber strap, but I must say the quality of the strap is outstanding. The rubber is thick yet incredibly soft and pliable on the wrist, very comfortable. The RS buckle is forged stainless steel and super thick, looks and feels like a super high quality strap should. I cant reccomend this strap more, here are some pics!!

5712/1A or 5524G
So...Which one would you get... ?I like them both, but unlikely I can afford/justify both...The 5524 is For me a more useful complication in the travel time.. it's also probably more unique but at the same time less Patel like.The 5512 (edit 5712) is everything the 5711 is but more and arguably harder to get than the 5524 or perhaps better to say more in demand.Maybe that will change with the planned increase.It's also more my style ie steel bracelet watch although wita my subs I generally wear non PCL bracelets.I'm not generally a suit wearer and am usually more casually dressed.. hence why I'm drawn to the 5524 it's less likely to be as obvious..And less noticed by clients and other staff... (which is important to me)That said when I do wear suits To client meetings I don't have anything other than subs and sea dwellers that look clean and simple (sold my Daytona as never wore it...) hence why I was considering a classic nautilus piece...AD will put me on a list for either due to wha

World Time Opinions Needed
I am experiencing a bit of a dilemma and im hoping to get some feedback and advice from the forum.I recently purchased a 5110g with box and papers, and really do love the watch. However, a 5110p also just came up, and im thinking of trading in the 5110g for the 5110p. My question is this...a) should I trade up, and b) assuming both are in the same relative condition and I really like the look of both, how much cash should I add to the trade in order for it to make sense. I'd be going from a 5110g (box + papers) to a 5110p (box + extract from the archives). as always, I appreciate everyones thoughts.

It keeps growing on me...5167a
I've been a diehard Daytona guy for over 20 years and still love them. I have every Daytona I've ever purchased (always new from an AD) save for a yellow gold / croc strap which I traded out of last fall. I got the itch/bug or impulse to finally step up to an Audemars after eyeing them in Europe (never have seen an American wearing an Audemars here or there) and when I first started wearing the 41mm Chrono last fall, it wore REALLY big and all the shiny bits only made it seem bigger. It is very comfortable and I LOVE the look of it. The blue face on mine, REALLY sets it off and that is what seems to catch some people's eye. I got another very special Audemars while I was still weak and still in love. Now, carrying the watch bug in me, I started looking at the PP and found 5167a from an AD in FL and scooped it up straight away. Man, it wears SMALL compared tot he 41mm Chrono! It's very light, thin and so practical, especially with the rubber band, it's now my EVERYDAY wear (I don't wor

Should future value threads be banned?
This morning I read a future value thread inquiring what % of a portfolio should be in watches (my fault for reading). Obviously, some members like these threads and some do not. And I mean no disrespect to those who do like these threads, but....I know that this is not a democracy and we do not get to vote on what threads are permitted. I also know that the moderators already do a thankless job and have more on their plate than we can imagine. So it would probably not be practicable. But....If this was a democracy, would you vote to ban future value threads?