AP boutique open in Hong Kong
.audemarspiguet/en/bou.../hong-kong-ifcWalked past today and was pleasantly surprised the store was open after being under renovation for a couple months. No time to walk in, but they had the Jules Audemars EoT in the display windows as well as a RG Leo Messi ROC and several divers. Check it out if you're in town!

First Time watch / Omega buyer - Advice
Just bought my first real watch and my first Omega! I admittedly own a couple of Movados and guess watches - but recently started studying and really enjoying horology. So I picked up the Aqua Terra 38.5mm black dial. I wanted a versatile watch that I can wear with pretty much anything while I save up for a sport. I did have a couple of concerns I wanted to run past the forum to ensure I made a good choice. 1. It is the discontinued 231.10.39.21.01.001 model. I believe this does not have the antimagnetic movement. Possibly some other compromises as compared to the 002, but non I could find that would concern me. I know Omega currently sells model 231.10.39.21.01.002.2. I purchased it from grey market dealer. For my first watch, I don't want it to be a bad experience and I usually like the latest and greatest of whatever it is I invest in. The watch is awesome and the grey market price was ridiculously good. Do you think the points above are too much of a compromise. I love the watch, h

My First Patek Philippe
Hello everyone, I find myself coveting my first Patek and have become completely enamored by the sublime finishing on both the 5711 and 5980 in rose. Its really a dilemma because while I love the bronzed dial 5711 for its simplicity and poise, the elegance of it feels less versatile. The chrono is balanced, has a great complication and feels sportier and therefore more of a daily wearer. The challenge for me is the black dial that feels a little more common and I suppose the $30k usd price delta.Am I reading this fairly? This will be my first all gold watch as I've decided that I don't need two AP Chrono, already have a sporty rolex bruiser, and PAM 196 daylight on strap. Plus Tudor ranger on NATO leather strap.And then of course there's the awesome 5990 which is certainly an everyday watch.Thanks a million, I really appreciate the feedback...and apologies for the long post!Justin

The game has really changed
My buddy bought the 1st Daytona C at this AD. He got the call on 12-24-16 and was out of town so I had to pick it up for him because the watch had to be bought in store and he could not give his credit card number over the phone. I asked today what it would take to buy a white dial 116500 and was told I would get preference if I bought another watch but it would not guarantee me a SS Daytona. He told me with a straight face times have changed and that’s what it would take to get a white dial 116500. I gave him the same straight face and told him get me a D Blue and White dial 116500 at the same time and we have a deal. I think Rolex is really missing the boat with the allocation issue with SS sport watches and alienating their customers. I feel like my money is no good with Rolex with the current condition. I really miss the days where you could walk into an AD and get the watch that you wanted without all the mandated stipulations. I’ve always liked the 116515 and was able

John Mayer and BLRO
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