Modified Gold Diver
Just came across this on IG- looks great! Wish AP did an all gold version!! That bi metal version notwithstanding.

Royal Oak 15400 - DSLR Daytime Shots ***Updated 1st May 2013***
Sorry, the previous thread, the pics links were moved so I have to re-post this thread. So this is the updated thread after I re-link them. Now it's working. I got some time today to spare so I whipped out my Nikon DSLR and tripod and started to shoot these. Almost all of my shots of the AP RO15400 that I posted in this forum have been captured with my Galaxy Note mobilephone cam so far. It's surprising how clear and sharp the pictures often turn out to be. Yet, as good as camera-phones have generally improved, it's still not adequate enough to challenge DSLR for really detailed close-up shots or low-lighting shots.Such as this :As a recent watch collector, I see my timepieces as not just mere watches but work of art that I can wear on my wrist, which especially in Haute Holorogie timepieces like Audemars Piguet, they are all finely crafted and meticulously furnished for our enjoyment.This is my 4th album of this watch and the first to use only DSLR. It's shot mostly with my Nikon D51

I need a Speedy
I never liked the speed master until I tried one on. This last weekend at the big T, I saw a speedy in the case and I said what the heck, I'll try it on. I was actually in the store awaiting the status of my Pam104. The speedy is so much more in person that in the pictures. The way the crystal stand above the dial, the way the white hands look against the matte black. I need one now. I almost dont even care about the Pam. My question is, the hesalite crystal: should I look into getting the sapphire or the acrylic. They had a 50th in the case as well as a reg pro. The two look almost identical with the exception of the display back and the 50th logo. But at a price difference of almost a thousand dollars, is it worth it. Not only the 50th but just the regular sapphire sandwich.(Do they still make the reg sapphire w/o the 50th anniv logo?)(Will I get sick of winding this watch and forget to wind it?) What are you thoughts? Experiences? Passion?

Why get enamel dial?
In considering 5116 vs 5119, I find myself wondering, why bother?Yes, I know enamel dials are labor intensive, explaining the added cost, but why should I care? I've read about finding 2526s with enamel dials that are cracked, while ones with pristine enamel dials are very valuable, but if they crack so easily, what's the fuss about, besides making vintage collector's happy when they find a well preserved one because they are rare?

20% discount and no tax considered good?
New to Panerai and will have a chance soon from an AD with what my title states. I know getting 20% off on a new Breitling isn't good enough (for me), but what about a new Panerai? Thanks in advance.