Incoming, My First AP!!!!!
Really excited to join this great fraternity. I looked at many models, but the ROC fit me the best. I loved the 42mm ROO Chrono, but alas, the ROC fit me a little better and just was what I was looking for. A little more understated and very classy.... I didn't have a white/silver faced watch, so this was the one. Mulled it over for 6+ months. Finally pulled the trigger at a nice AP boutique in Aspen. The sales guy, Ivan, was a pleasure to work with and I took the plunge.

Ceramic Daytona White v Black? Problem solved
I had my name on the waiting list for a ceramic Daytona the day they were announced at Basel in March 2016. Initially I wanted the white dial but slowly grew to love the black dial. I decided I would take whatever they offered me. In October I got the call and purchased a black dial and I absolutely love it.To solve any lingering yearning for the white dial I have today bought a Breitling Airborne and it is a superb watch. It's on the military strap and I am going to buy a pilot bracelet for it very soon.IMG_1124.jpg

To 233 owners...
Noticed something concerning on my watch today and was wondering if it's normal on the 233. If you look at the crystal edges from the top (looking at the dial), it appears like the edges of the crystal (sides on the inside facing towards the case) are dirty or the crystal is sitting on the inner flange of the case and that part of the sad is dirty. Basically where the crystal and case meet. Seems to be all around the circumference of the crystal and I don't think its glue? Can someone confirm this please. Here's a pic of the issue.

The Hunt Produced a BNIB... FINALLY
I will start by saying thank you to the forum for really putting this watch on my radar. Truly you guys take fantastic photos and allow us to see these watches in there true glory. Ok forget the formalities, let's begin.Late December I made the decision I wanted a BBN 79220N and I would get it no matter what! So I called every single Tudor dealer with no luck. Literally everyone more than one time with some.Then I figured I would have to wait and pay what I thought was a fair markup via trf. The one that I found here was from an unestablished seller. It didn't feel right and I just couldn't get comfortable so I let it go. Thankfully another forum member did the deal and happily has that watch along with the rest of his colossal collection, salute sir!Then I found 2 used at fair prices from established sellers but even after contacting within an hour of the posting they were always sold.Then there was a forum member who had located one and I contacted him immediately. He ended u

A question of accuracy and time
I understand the stated accuracy of the movements.I also understand the various apps for measuring watch accuracy.But what is more important - to me at least - is how the watch is set.I stop the movement and adjust the hands as best I can visually.Then I start the movement by pushing in the crown while viewing a time clock. Lot of room for human error. Then I think there must be some short time lag before the gears begin turning the hands.So while my watch is very accurate I am more interested in setting and reading the time correctly.When I just quickly glance at the dial I can easily tell the actual time within 30 sec. (just by looking at the hands).Good enough for rock 'n roll. Of course I can read the sweep seconds for greater precision.I am curious what methods people use set their watch. Maybe its just my OCD...Forgive a newbie - I just wanted to start a thread that I thought TRF folks could help me understand (and that was not about DayC's).