AP on custom strap?
Hey guys... what are your thoughts on putting a custom made hornback strap on my RO calendar? I would like to keep my AP and order the strap and conversion kit from APbands.Would this cheapen my watch because the strap is not an authentic AP strap?Thanks for thoughts

Incoming - 5712/1A
Got the call from the AD today that my 5712 is in. They are shipping it to me as we speak. I am beyond excited. I got a 5711 in September from the same AD, which was very much a fluke, but have always had the 5712 on my mind since getting the 5711. Will post a pic when it arrives.All of the pictures posted on this site have made me very confident the 5712 is the one for me.

Patek theorists, haters, conspiracy buffs...
There are several threads that are ongoing that all fall under the above title. In one case the abhorrent behavior of one specific AD is being blamed on the brand. In another the brand is being described as out of touch with their new youth target market.Before addressing these specific assertions let's consider what PPs primary goals are as a business and what strategies are being implemented to support this long term goal. First and foremost PP wants to safe guard the historic prestige and exclusivity associated with their iconic name. This is a generational business imperative not to be deviated from for short term gain. In order to do this they have stuck to a core strategy of producing in limited numbers, arguably the finest timepieces available for purchase by the public at large. I will speculate that very few people who own a PP purchased it as either their first watch or own it as their only watch. That said the target market is a slightly older, more informed or intere

Possible 5167 winding issues?
So, I've had my 5167 for just over a month now and i'm absolutely loving it! I just let the power reserve run out and thats when i noticed manual winding seems a bit odd. When i unscrew the crown i seem to have to spin the crown a couple times in the 12 o'clock potion before it catches and starts to wind. Normally i wind by spinning the crown in a 12 to 6 o'clock motion, but in this case as soon as you turn the crown in the 6 o'clock position the crown feels like it's free floating and you can spin it 3-7 times in the 12 o'clock position before you feel it stop at the winding gears. Hopefully i wrote this in a way you guys can understand. Is this normal with the 324 movement? or has anyone heard of this before? Thanks

PAM00723 Luminor Marina with SS bracelet?
I want a Panerai, but really rather have a bracelet instead of strap. Can any Panerai be retrofitted with a bracelet? I was considering the 44mm 00723 Luminor Marina which comes with a SS bracelet. Any thought on this watch? Thanks!