HELP!!! Independent service vs AP service center
Hi Guys,I recently purchased my first AP. Its a titanium ROO. Watch was purchased new from AP retailer in 2010. I purchased it from original owner ( my business partner). Watch was working great then began to notice that it had about 5-6 hours of power reserve. Now, no matter how many times I wind the watch it will not run.There is an independent watch service center (Universal watch repair in birmingham MI) which is very well known. They service high end, high complication watches from all around the US. They say they are very comfortable working on AP watches. Clearwater says I will be without my watch for 3-4 months. I know they do great work but really dont want to be without my watch for that long. Universal says they can do the service and check out watch in 2 weeks and for half the price.What do you guys thinks?Thanks for the help

Tools of the trade
Just a quick shot of my Ti Seawolf.You might also notice that the Ti Seawolf has a bit of bling to it. Titanium polishes quite well.Cheers

Whoa Bienne shuts down from July to August?
I have a very important vintage piece being repaired there and was just told they close for the summer from July to August.... seriously? for like 2 months they just close shop?....try that in America.....

Patek advice for a Newcomer
Fellow Patek Enthusiasts,My name is George. I have been recently reading the Patek forum in anticipation of adding a Patek. I have seen many of your great pieces, and appreciate your vast collective knowledge of Patek. I am wondering if you could offer me your brief advice on my potential purchase(s) based on the following summary.I live a fairly casual lifestyle. I own my own company, and rarely dress formally ( rare charity events, weddings and funerals). I have many watches, but seem to wear my Rolex DeepSea the most as it seems to fit my lifestyle. The Pateks that I'm drawn to are the 5167A, 5130G/P, and of course the 5270 and it's predecessors in J/R. I have never spent more than 10K for a watch, so this is new territory for me. I don't view myself as a potential collector. I intend to buy what I love, and what I will wear. At the same time, I want to be prudent in my acquisitions.I plan to move on a 5167A soon, but am already plotting my next move!Any advice would be greatly

37mm yacht-master steel and everose gold 268621
First time posting after a long time lurking. While searching for this watch I have called around ten dealers and found only one. My question is this just a model that doesn't sit in stores long or is it just not a big seller that many dealers don't stock? Also does anyone know if I should expect a discount on this model. Thanks for the help.