Finally joined the AP Club
New black 15400 thanks to David SW. I spent a long time looking for a Grail watch to celebrate the year 2016. It was a significant wedding and work anniversary and I considered a lot of different watches. I thought I wanted a DaytonaC since it was released this year but my AD is giving me the runaround. I considered the 15202 but it was too small/thin (sorry purists).I considered the 15300 but couldn't find one and didn't care for the non color matching date wheel if I didn't get white.I considered the 5711 but still haven't been able to try one on, but luckily I didn't really like the similar sized 5726. Sadly the treatment I got at all the Patek dealers was off-putting. I mean, how important do I have to be to spend $25k on a stainless watch.The closest runner up was the Aquanaut but I didn't like it on the bracelet. The 5167 on rubber may be my next piece but I figured for this much money, the watch ought to be a little flashy.Pics or it didn't happenimage.jpg

And it has arrived
It has arrived in all of its 47MM glory. The Pam 1305. I will say that it being about 10% thinner than the 305 is a big deal and the blue minute hand really sets it off. I would say to anyone looking for a dive watch to look at this or for the smaller wristed fellas the 42MM version. I believe this is about as good as it gets right here. I took more pictures but I cant seem to get them small enough to upload. Ill work on that later

Incoming Panerai 514
Time to add some more Panerais to my collection. Picking up this little diddy. The 1940 cases are my favorite. Anyone else have one??

5513 Case with Lug drilled
Another oddity from Flea Bay a 5513 case with a drilled lug..... unless this is part of a laser welding practice to build up the over polished / damaged lugs, why the heck drill the lugs ???? only ��2500.. if your interested ?

Ooops I did it again... INCOMING!
I think maybe it is mid-life crisis or just the warmth and silky smooth allure of yellow gold that keeps on grabbing back the past few months. Gold is not a practical wear for me as a daily but man, I just crave it. Winter, snow, wine and yellow gold Rolex.. what can be better?I knew the 116618LB was a tad big for my smaller wrist from 2 years ago so it was a close call between the following:1. Paul Newman 116528 Champagne dial with black sub dials2. DD363. 16618 Sunburst blueWell, the decision was made and here she is. Man.. I am just over the moon with this piece. Thanks for reading and sharing my joy