Cool new purchase
Not an AP but when I saw it I had to have it The champagne my wife wanted....Said if I got the Katana blade beer tap she was going to buy a lot of bubbly.... Needless to say... that didn't stop ME! Makes a good watch stand don't you guys think? It would be better if I owned a Ginza

Grinding noise when I wind my SM300
I just purchased a 1969 SM300 that was supposedly recently serviced. I notice friction when winding the watch and hear a light scrapping sound while winding. I have more modern Omegas and never noticed this issue. None of my automatic vintage watches have the same drag effect when winding them.I would appreciate your thoughts...James

Speedy Legends...
Love these, wore them both today!EricE

Pam061. Thoughts for a first Pam?
The more I look at Panerai's the more I seem drawn to the Ti models. Not a fan of the all polished cases that a lot of the SS versions seem to have. I like the small seconds of the 061 & 177. I also think the tobacco dials are neat and a little different. Currently I own a 16610LV sub and a older TT datejust so I feel like I have the dressier side of things covered and was thinking adding a Pam Ti model to my collection would cure my need for something a little bigger than my Submariner. Thoughts, advice, ect. Greatly appreciated

New Panerai
So I took the plunge and flipped my 214270 Explorer for a PAM 00024 Luminor Submersible. I found the Explorer wasn't getting as much wrist time as it deserved and I realized that I picked it up more because of its history and classic looks than it being something novel in my collection. I emailed DavidSW and set up the trade in about an hour's time. I will hopefully have it in hand by tomorrow and will post pictures once it arrives.Now time for my questions. I was able to source myself a rubber accordion dive strap with buckle to replace the one that comes standard with the model. I have heard only negative things regarding its comfort. I am looking to additionally pick up the OEM Panerai strap that comes with the PAM 00510 model. I think it's called Luminor Vintage. Does anyone have a good resource other than scouring the classifieds here or do I need to walk into a Panerai boutique?I am open to any other recommendations or suggestions from Submersible owners. Pics are of cou