Thing to Consider Before Buying a Pre-Owned AP!!!
I hope this can become a sticky on the AP Forum as I believe a lot of people considering buying a pre-owned AP would benefit from the advice I am giving out.Always keep in mind the following when making a purchase of a pre-owned AP. Especially when buying a Royal Oak or a Royal Oak Offshore. 1. If you own a vintage AP and don't know the service history on the watch do not send it in for service at AP unless it stops running. Don't let an independent watchmaker work on a vintage AP no matter what. The money you save today, you'll have to pay it tomorrow.2. If you buy a pre-owned modern AP RO or ROO try to get one that is not very old (F series and up) ideally with some service history and in overall great shape. Don't by a beater even if it's a good deal! You'll pay the difference afterwards.3. If you buy a 5402 be very careful with the crown and avoid using the quick-set calendar advance feature that comes with cal. 2121. (While the watch doesn't have a date setting crown position, you

AP Elephant Small Strap
Ordering an Elephant tomorrow, but have 6 wrist. Need a smaller strap than the stock one.Better to add an extra hole to the stock one or order a small strap? Where would I go about ordering a smaller strap from? Any recommendations?

Basel 2015 - Any AP releases?
Today is the start of Basel 2015 in Hk. Have not heard any news abt AP. Does anyone know if its cause they do not have new models after SHIH?Thanks!

Breitlings inhouse movements
Came across some info on Breitlings inhouse movements and thought will post it here. For those looking for watches with non ETA inhouse movements, you now know which ones to look out for.:)Quote:

Speedmaster reserve...
How long will yours run on say 40 crown turns without wearing it? Seems like i dont get much reserve out of mine... I am doing a test with my Rolex and my Speedmaster to see which one will last longer on 40 turns...I think my speedmaster probably needs a service. Do you guys send your speedmasters to OMEGA for service or to a trusted watch maker?