It was a tough decision but I finally did it...
First of all please let me say thank you to everyone on the AP forum for helping me with my AP decision... All those wonderful and enabling wrist shots and photos of this beautiful brand...So here it is my LNIB AP _______**** Okay lets have some fun... guesses...

Incoming Speedy!!! But can't wear it...yet.
Finally my new Speedmaster 3570.50 arrived today! However, it seems this bracelet is one that needs a professional to adjust. Anyone try to adjust it on their own? Anyway, can't wait to actually wear it!

Seamaster 2264.50 Quartz
Hello folks,I have a line on a like new 2005 model Seamaster. I've heard a lot of positive feedback on the newer watches - the automatics. What is the story on these older versions. It is on a #825 bracelet. What kind of price range would one expect on a watch of this type...This watch is complete with papers and boxes.Many thanks,K

116520 Daytona dial differences
A while back I noticed that there are 2 different dials on the current 116520’s. I had just bought a new black faced one and saw someone else’s pictures of his. The difference seemed minor (and it probably is for most people) but I had to find out in real life. Tim (train-time) had noticed it as well and with his help I managed to trace a few other black faced Daytona’s to do some comparison. side by side.jpgSo what are the differences? There are 3:1)Ticks at the 27 and 28 positions (single tick vs double tick)2)The shine of the sub dials3)The boldness of the fonts on the sub dialsSingleclose up 1 tick 2.jpg Doubleclose up 2 tick 2.jpgThe shine of the sub dials on the double tick is much more profound. It is hard to capture in a picture, but from a distance it is really noticeable. It gives a the two versions a different look.Less shine1 tick shine.jpg More shine2 tick shine.jpgThe fonts used on the double tick is more profound. As a result it makes the print more rea

New guy with a service question
New guy here. I've been reading the forum for a little while and slowly coming up to speed on a few things not the least of which is the jargon! I think I've figured out some, the others will come in time.Anyway, I bought myself a Submariner in 1988 and save for a few exceptions, it hasn't been off my wrist for more than a couple of days since purchasing.Last service was 1999, and the receipt shows a cost from the Rolex Service Center of $350. I wish that were still the case. I'm working toward sending it off again as it is losing some time and I assume that the lubricants could stand a refreshing.My questions if anyone cares to answer...The bezel on the watch is scratched in the vicinity of the pearl resulting in the top area of the triangle surrounding the pearl has lost it's silver paint. I'm considering replacing the bezel and wonder if anyone might know the cost involved and additionally if the newer ceramic bezel I've been reading about is an option for the replacement on an olde