BEST FROM: watches-dealer & Friends September 25, 2015
Although Vacheron Constantin recently unveiled their new and absolutely mega pocket watch - the Reference 57260 - we are kickstarting this round-up with a different pocket watch, one that is, in my mind, just as important, if not more. I'm talking about the Breguet 1160 Marie Antoinette pocket watch. This watch is significant because it was built as a replica of the original Breguet 160 pocket watch. It may not have the most complications, but it was constructed using just written descriptions and drawings of the original watch. It was a true labor of love and shows just how much the late Nicholas G. Hayek favored the brand Breguet.Moving on, we take a look at three high-end handwound chronographs from three of the most esteemed brands in the business - A. Lange & S?hne, Patek Philippe and Vacheron Constantin. And speaking of high-end watches, we also take an in-depth look at a very special tourbillon from Haldimann, the H1 Flying Central Tourbillon.We wrap up this round-up by chec

44 shades of grey.. incoming!
Hello fellow AP'ers!Some of you might remember that I was torn between the 44 Ti and CE. Went to the boutique yesterday and decided to pick up this beauty.Thinking of letting go of my CE diver for its bigger brother. Not sure yet. But this will go into another thread. Have a great Sunday everyone!

If You Were Me (5396r-012)
I am relatively new to this, so would like your advice. I bought a Patek 5396r-012 from a trusted seller here for what I felt was a good price. I love the face of the watch, love the numerals, enjoy the rose gold and leather look. Alas, it's a bit too small for me. I even had a chance to wear it at the store first, and felt it would work. But it doesn't really. I'm a big guy and this is a thin 38.5 diameter. I paid around $37k, which I felt was a good deal on this watch. Now, about a month later, I've inquired around for a trade, and the value is 20% less. I'd be down around $7k on it in 30 days, including from the seller I bought from. Obviously, I thought I'd be able get more of my money out of this watch if it didn't work. Nobody TOLD me that, I just thought. Again, I'm new to this, and I hope it's okay to post these numbers here as I don't often see prices being discussed like this. Can edit if necessary. What would you do in this situation? Keep it for a while? Try to sell it your

Strap suggestions for 5170-010.
Hello Everyone.As mentioned earlier, I recently acquired the 5170 with black dial (white seconds hand). I really do not like the shiny black strap on it and wanted to know what the group here thinks would be a good option...I'm planning on ordering a custom strap and not OEM from Patek so any colour combination is possible. 1. Matt Black with Black stitching main difference is going from shiny to matt which would match the opaline (matt) black dial better and dress it down.2. Matt Black with White (or Silvery) stictchiing which gives it a more sporty look and also ties in the white of the seconds hand. 3. Something totally different??? What would you suggest.I was leaning towards going with Matt Black with White stitching at first but a good friend said that it might draw away attention to the already nice white seconds hand instead of complimenting it.Would love to know what everyone things or would suggest.

Geneva trip - any recommendations
One of my wife's lifetime dreams has been to see Switzerland, so we're headed there in a few weeks. Very excited for her and excited to see it myself.Regarding Rolex, is there anything special to see in Geneva?Related question, any recommendations on a place to buy a nice watch box or travel case there?Finally, any chance of finding a BLNR at an AD there?