Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Offshore Chronograph Limited Edition LeBron James Watch
Funny how the watch world has the power to bring people together. Things that would never normally happen, occur because of horology. Take for instance famous American basketball player LeBron James traveling to the small Swiss town of Le Brassus. Never mind that he donned a watchmaker's white coat (if they had one long enough for him). I don't even think basketball is shown on television in Switzerland, and yet there he is in the idyllic Swiss mountains with Audemars Piguet.It isn't news that LeBron James has been an Audemars Piguet brand ambassador, but just last week Audemars Piguet decided to unveil the official LeBron James limited edition Royal Oak Offshore watch (which I debuted on Forbes right here). Still, the entire situation is remarkably impressive, especially for LeBron. Think about it, global luxury watch maker Audemars Piguet choose an athlete in an American sport to be one of the faces of their brand. American athletes don't exactly have a reputation for being well dign

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vintage AP Dress watches
Hi all what do you guys think of the above? I'm considering a vintage white gold model (mechanical wind) over the a typical Patek.Are these usually easy to service at most regular watchmakers?

Re: Calatrava - which one to buy?
About to buy myself a new Calatrava.Probably leaning towards yellow gold with a black strap. I've never had a gold watch before so I really like the idea of yellow gold on black.I've also never had a manual wound watch before. Only automatics, so I'm not sure if I should go for an auto or manual watch.Tossing up between the 5119J or 5120J or 5127J. Quite like the date on the 5127, but somehow the hobnail of the 5119/5120 just oozes class.I'm intending to wear this watch as much as I can. Will just buy a new leather strap if it gets worn out.Is there a way to know the date of manufacture from the Patek serial number?Anything else to watch out for when buying a new calatrava?

Wearability of a 5711 or a 5167 on a smaller wrist
I was wondering about the wearability of the Nautilus 5711 or Aquanaut 5167 on a smaller ( 6.5 inch) wrist. I was looking for the Aquanaut 5165 (38mm), but it is not made anymore and I can not find a new or even used one (anyone know of any?). Do these watches wear big (like Panerai) or smaller like (Rolex)? Thanks for the info.