Going to acquire my first AP a 15400 or 15710
Hello all,I am new to this forum but also hopefully soon to AP!I am about to buy my first piece and was hesitating between the 15400 or a 15710.I have a little preference for a 15400 as of now, but was wondering which one is the most versatile?Also, what are the typical discount I can hope for these watches?rgds

AP Dress Watch
So, the wife and I are shopping in Toronto on the weekend (actually looking for a new wallet for her - least I could do after getting a new watch and new strap for me....) and we come upon a large watch retailer (Royal de Versailles - HUGE selection of watches). I suggest we pop in for a few minutes to just have a look. I am actually looking for her, although she doesn't know it. She pretty much turns up her nose at all the ladies watches, so I give up and start looking for another for me...... I have expressed my dislike for the Royal Oak here before, but along with a bunch of those and some tourbillons, I see a very plain dress watch in the Audemars Piguet display area. I move closer to have a look and see that it must be a vintage piece, which I didn't think this place normally carries. I asked for some help and was presented with a very nice, slim, 18k gold hand wound dress watch. Hours and minutes only, stick markers, simple baton hands, with a black strap and champagne c

Does this look ok?
Been trying to figure out if this dial is just faded or if this 2599.80 is suspect.. Everything else to my knowledge seems ok (as far as authentic) but am no expert. The waves seems to have gone from the dial or at least have lost their prominence.. Was made in 1998 as far as I know..I realize there are tons of fakes of these things out there.. Have a chance to buy this one for around 1500..thanks

Archie is feeling really really sick....
Archie is having a terrible week.....Found out my job is about to end 27/3/09Multiple infractions on this forum......and to top it all off......Just got a call from my tax accountant to say the tax office wants to know more about my ebay trading to work out my GST liability....WTF!!!!I only horse trade to support my collection of stuff... this is a relatively small collection built up over 20 years.......I am starting to feel really sick......THE GAME IS OVER - archie is not well....

Panerai service question
I have a PAM164 since 2004. Need some opinion on service, should I get it done or not. I don't wear the watch too often, apparently no issues with the watch. I am not sure how accurate it is or if the power reserve has gone down. Was quoted close to $600, any parts replacement if need would be additional. Is it worth it or wait till it stops, also any recommendation in Bay area CA for service.Cheers