AP Royal Oak 15300 and PP Nautilus 5711
I think Gerald Genta would be proud.I know I am happy.

5205r
Hi all,I am new to this forum. I am not a collector per-se, but I enjoy having one nice time piece at a time...My previous time piece history goes as follows...Many years ago my first piece was a platinum bezel Rolex Yachtmaster, then I gravitated to a few Panerai for a while with a few different models....then I bought my first AP which was a titanium offshore, followed by a Rose Gold Rubberclad (last series with the updated gold trim sub-dials and I put an RBII strap on it, LOVED that watch) and lastly a chocolate dial Day-Date II. I am between pieces right now and am looking at my next move and am strongly considering a 5205R. I would like to hear everyone's opinion on this piece A. for daily use and B. re-sale value. My dealer has re-assured me 5205R with black dial's desirability is strong and values hold well, I got offered by him a brand new sealed black dial with un-dated papers for $38,500. Unfortunately, since it is sealed he does not want to pull it out of the plastics and b

Need Service Advice
I want to send my Nautilus to Patek (Henri Stern, NY, NY, USA) for routine (I hope!) service. I have never mailed a $25k watch before.I am about an hour away from an AD in San Francisco, CA, USA. My question is, should I drop it off at the AD and let them take care of it, or just send it myself registered mail? No hurry beyond my usual anxiety to have a watch on my wrist rather than in the shop. I'll be fine wearing my Royal Oak until the work is done (insert lucky bastard here!)Any tips/advice? Will AD charge me a premium for using them as a liaison?

Case repair recommendations
I'm thinking of having some relatively minor case repair work done, and have seen both LA Watch Works and ABC Watch Werks mentioned as good with this type of repair. Has anyone had any work done by either and/or is either one better than the other in case work or both pretty much equal. Thanks.

My perfect (to me) 3 watch collection
Love these 3, great rotation and there's enough color to go with any kind of clothes.[/url][/url]