Buying Watches In Burlingame, California: Topper Fine Jewelers
Welcome to a new series on watches-dealer where we discuss important stores that sell watches all over the world. We spend a lot of time here talking about the watches we think are cool or that we would recommend buying, but little time advising people where to buy them. Until now. Each of these stores has an interesting story to tell about where they operate and who they sell to.Whether or not you buy watches from brick and mortar retailers or prefer to buy watches online, these are the stores that shape our watch culture around the globe. There is a long list of stores to cover, but if there is a retail location in your favorite city that we simply can't miss, let us know in the comments below.Where to buy watches in Burlingame, California?Topper Fine Jewelers operates a single store in Burlingame, California. Burlingame is just south of the SFO airport and about halfway between Palo Alto and San Francisco.Topper Fine Jewelers have been family owned and operated jewelry and watch sto

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Speedmaster Moonwatch 145012
Hi everyone,Was looking around a vintage shop yesterday for a sub 1680 or 5513 when I came accross this classic moonwatch. Altho I do not like any chronographs on my watches,the classic lines and the patina on the markers have attracted me to the watch. I was just wondering if $2700 is a good price for it,the outside of the watch looks clean to me and it comes with the original bracelet and an extra leather strap? Will this vintage piece increase in value just like a vintage rolex would? Is this watch ok for daily wear,even taking shower with it? Any other inputs that I need to know is much appreicated.Thank you very much in advance!Best Regards,Arthur

Help needed - AD or not
I have decided to purchase a 5170, having sourced both a 5170G and 5170J new in the box from AD and from non AD sources.Herein lies the dilemma - the purchase price from the ADs is about $18K all in at the end of the day. One of the non AD watches has the papers and everything blank. When speaking to one AD they have told me that some watches are sourced from other countries where currency exchange rates make it favourable to purchase them offshore as resellers. Occasionally an AD will go out of business and liquidate inventory to the reseller market. Whenever a Patek is sold the AD reports the sale to Patek and the watch is recognized. The resellers even if the papers are blank are not able to do this.Is this correct? Does it matter from a warranty basis? Could Patek refuse to service a grey watch as some Ad would like you to belive?Clearly the pedigree from factory through AD to the end user is of value but how much? Thanks

Help me pick a Rolex for a casual, tech environment!
Hi all,I recently received an offer to join a technology company as a strategy manager. With this comes a signing bonus which I'd like to dedicate in part to purchasing my first Rolex.I'm in my mid-20s and looking for something that isn't too ostentatious or in-your-face, but suitable in a casual type environment. Initially, I've been thinking towards the Z Blue Milgauss or a DJ II / DJ 41 in blue with smooth bezel.Here's my current collection (I like to keep it small, so I may sell depending on what I pick up)- Tudor BB Black ETA version - Speedy Pro- JLC Reverso Grande Ultra Thin Duoface- NOMOs Tangente GangreserveThanks!!