15400 weird noise when winding the watch using the crown
There is a weird noise coming from the watch when I wind it using the crown. It doesnt sound right it sounds like im breaking grinding something in there. Maybe its notmal i dont know. But its not a pleasing sound at all. The watch is new. When you wind your 15400 what kind of noise do you hear? I also hear this noise when im screwing in the crown.

For people in SoCal, Breitling Air Show @ Huntinton Beach this weekend
For the folks in sunny Southern California, the Breitling Airshow is happening this weekend in Huntington Beach. It opens and free to public..hbairshow/

Flick your wrists? To hear / feel the movement?
So being new to the Patek world, I just love how the Aqua's 324 movement makes a noise, and rotor can actually be felt spinning.I find myself when wearing my Rolex, I still do the movement, until I remember that I am not wearing the Patek.I am losing it.

Updated 5170 from Baselword 2015 - what do you think?
I quite like the updates made to the 5170 with the pulsometer removed and the inclusion of a black dial with the WG case. What do you think?

Dealer dropped new watch - OK to request a new one?
Rolex owner here and first time poster (I also attempted to post this note a few minutes ago but not sure it ever posted so apologies if this is a repeat). I really love the brand and have a keen appreciation for the sport models in particular after picking up a BLNR GMT a few years ago.I went to finalize purchase on a new Datejust for my wife yesterday from an AD. After purchase was complete, the dealer accidentally dropped the watch from about 4-5ft onto the store carpet as they were sizing it for my wife's wrist. I was taken aback as I've never dropped mine more than a few inches onto a bed after a long day of business travel.I inspected the watch and didn't find any large scratches, issues with the crown or sapphire, but was also a bit uncomfortable about the situation as both the person helping us and the store manager were hovering over me as I did so. Even though I know these watches are meant to be workhorses, and will inevitably develop marks and scratches over time, I was uns