luxurious Academy Open Minute Repeater
In the conventional limits of 45 mm case in 18 carat gold nest the calibre of Zenith 4043, an exclusive creation of Swiss manufacturing history. Among the most complicated mechanical movements in the world, this mechanism includes individual components 461, 45 jewellery, unite to drive two complications.

Blackbird Blackeye Blue Dial
Hello everyone, Attached picture is from Breitling for reference. Was wondering if somebody bought this already. How does it look in person? For those who've bought them care to share why you chose this dial over the black one, thanks!

Patek: Service, Production, Values and the Company
It seems to me that there are quite a few threads in them with themes about where Patek stands today with respect to;- production quality and qc- service quality and times- the products- what collectors feel about direction of the company under Thierry- the PP seal- volumes of manufacture- investment/residuals/depreciation... and so on and so on.I resolutely feel that all these themes are interrelated and for this reason I wanted to start a consolidated thread on this forum where we could all give our two cents about the state of the company.I don't believe that this has been done yet hence my attempt at this thread and with that being said, I I'll go first.I'll start by saying that I will not consider ANY other watch manufacturer for any product over $25,000. No chance. I consider Patek today the pre-eminent watch maker with an unmatched brand and in the vast majority of cases, an unmatched product.But I have a problem and this problem is OVERPRODUCTION. I believe that PP are produ

Bracelet swap out (Daytona 116520)
Recently I acquired a Daytona 116520. Due to the type of work I do and the fact I wear casual attire, I would like to swap out the polished center link bracelet with a brushed bracelet. I put my GMT II (BLNR) on a 78790 because I had one from my Explorer II, and absolutely love the way it looks/feels. I am wondering if there is a model of brushed bracelet that would lend well to the Daytona. Any thoughts or recommendations?Ive been lurking on TRF for a while, new to posting on the forum, been a watch enthusiast for years-Cheers from Minnesota,

Help to decide between Milgauss or YM1
I have to choose between a YM1 16622 w/ grey dial also is a 2009 with the rolex, rolex, rolex or a milgauss w/ black dial and green glass. Both watches are in the same condition.