Audemars Piguet Watch Manufacture
An interesting time at the various Audemars Piguet watch manufacture facilities leads to an interesting article I wrote in Haute Living. The full text of the Audemars Piguet manufacture article is here, but I've gone ahead and put images from the visit in the gallery below. Enjoy, I think AP fans and general watch lovers will find it a good read. #gallery-2 { margin: auto; } #gallery-2 .gallery-item { float: left; margin-top: 10px; text-align: center; width: 20%; } #gallery-2 img { border: 2px solid #cfcfcf; } #gallery-2 .gallery-caption { margin-left: 0; }

Price of Patek servicing?
Since I will get my 5712 monday, should have been today but nothing, UPS tracking says monday, big disappointment lol, I didn't want to ask before of the price of servicing, thinking that the astronomical price may stop me from buying.Now that my money is in the company's bank account and the watch inbound, what is the price for the normal 5 year servicing, with nothing wrong with the watch, and with no polishing (don't know with PP but with Rolex it's automatic, you have to refuse the polishing.So basically, open the movement, take it apart, oil it, maybe change a few parts a little worn out and put it back together.Are we talking 1000$, 1500$, or more?Am expecting around 1200$, hope I have it right, and it's not 2000$Thanks for telling me the bad news And how is the service? Heard excellent, some brands like Panerai the servicing is horrible, many owners get their watch back scratched, badly repaired, and they are not very polite, the big difference between the Panerai salon on Paris

Pam 360
If given an opportunity to buy this piece, would you consider it? A mint condition for under US$15k is it considered reasonable?Like to hear your comments please.cheers

One week of thoughts: Full gold Submariner Blue or Black
Hi everyone! As the title says I have one week to decide which version should I choose from the two mentioned above. 116618LB or 116618LN. For the moment I lean to the black one. Why? Because I think the YG is already very bling so I find that the blue version will therefore be extremly bling and hard to match with everything. I personally find the YG and black dial and bezel combo more elegant and classic. I've tried also the YG GMT green dial and it is not for me. Also the WG Smurf doesn't sing to me. So the final pick ia between this two beauties.

Perfect Rolex & Patek duo
Just for fun, lately I've been thinking about what would be my Rolex & Patek duo of choice for life (I don't know why, since I'm not looking to purchase). After much thought I've come to the conclusion that I would pick my SubC Date and the 5712. I think they compliment each other very well and I'm very casual so I dont need a dress watch. Curious to know what TRF would pick from the two best brands in the world imho. Some pics of my duoSent from my iPhone using Tapatalk