First AP will be a 15300 - Silver or Blue?
I'm sure you have all heard this story before but I come from years of Rolex and Panerai and had the chance to try on a friend's Jumbo. It has somehow burned it's way in to my mind and I can't seem to get rid of it. His piece is the 40th 15202ST.OO.1240ST.01.If I'm totally honest, the 15300 is a more palatable way for me to move in to the world of AP based on the price difference between the 15300 and the 15202. I've run across two opportunities to pick up a 15300 one of which has the silver dial and the other has the blue dial.Two questions for you:1. Will the 15300 feel as magical as the 15202 did? (No watches near me to try on.)2. Would you choose the SILVER dial or the BLUE dial?These threads usually drive me crazy because the answer is clearly which ever one speaks to you. The issue is they are both speaking to me and I would like to know which is more popular with you AP experts.Thanks!

Proper Introduction for the New Arrival
When Tudor introduced the black bay black bezel in October, I was certain that was going to be my next watch. I figured it would be a great weekend watch that I could wind and throw on and a great value. I've wanted a watch with a vintage throwback feel to it for awhile and have gone back and forth on watches like the Tudor Heritage Chrono, the Omega Mark II, and most recently the Black Bay. About a month ago, my eyes started wandering towards something else: the Chronomat Airborne. I knew if I was going to replace my Govberg LE Chronomat that this was going to be the one, but the question was when that would actually happen. One thing I liked about the Govberg edition was the brushed finish and how it toned everything down. Even with the polished Airborne, the brushed bezel still tones down the bling factor. The Govberg edition also comes with the display back but the Airborne does have a pretty cool caseback as well. The one thing I didn't have in my collection was a chronogr

5167 - Things to know before buying?
I'm looking for a second watch to add to my collection and I've started to warm up to the Aquanaut, especially on a bracelet. Coming from just a Rolex, is there anything special to know or consider before buying a 5167 or a Patek in general? Thanks.

Finally Part Of The Club
It took 6 months to come in but is definitely worth the wait. For those looking to get their first Patek, I highly recommend the 5711 as many others have suggested. I ordered the Blue Dial sight unseen and pics do this piece no justice. Thanks to Ken, Ian, Jorge, Mike, Dan, Sam, Paul, David, and all of the other TRF enablers who turned me on to this amazing brand. Hopefully the other piece I ordered will arrive by year's end.

Speck on DaytonaC dial
Just noticed my less than 1 week only DaytonaC has a speck of dust or something on the dial between the 7 and 8 markers. Very tiny and hard to see, probably a mix in size and shear excitement that the Daytona came in that I missed it during inspection at the AD... would hate to send in literally a brand new Daytona for that.. but it's one of those once you see it, it can't be undone.Was really hoping that it was just something on the crystal but it's not...