Hamilton 2015 Line Preview
While most eyes are turned towards Geneva right now for SIHH, here in NYC the second year of a new tradition just occurred; the Hamilton line preview. Admittedly, the showing is smaller in stature, but it is no less exciting for yours truly to get to preview some watches that most wont see for a couple of months in Basel. As per usual, the line? consists of various updates, some new colors, textures, etc… as well as a few new designs. I wont go over everything I saw, but rather cherry picked a few that really stood out for me.First up is the Takeoff Automatic. You might remember my review from a few months ago of the crazy and cool Takeoff Chronograph, a limited edition revealed by the brand last year. In my review I commented that as much as I liked the watch, there were elements from it, namely the bezel mechanism and modern aesthetic that I would love to see trickle down into a more obtainable line. Turns out, Hamilton was ahead of me, developing this new and awesome watching

I'm on the fence - please help! ROYAL OAK DUAL TIME REF. #26120ST.OO.1220ST.01
Hello AP Section,I'm considering my first AP. A friend of mine owns a reference #26120ST.OO.1220ST.01 and is considering letting it go for what I think is a good price. It is in very, very nice condition. My question for the forum is: would you consider this to be a good option even if it would be my only AP (at least for some time)? Do you have a better suggestion for me should I only buy one for my collection?Thanks in advance.https://.audemarspiguet/en/wa...T.OO.1220ST.01

5167 dial question
As you can guess, I'm considering this one. I read how the dial is chameleon like and shimmers, etc. Basically, a lot of praise of this dial.Well, I saw a 5164 yesterday as I'm getting ready to pull the trigger on a 5167; however, I didn't find the dial all that chameleon or shimmery. It seem very matte and muted to me.Case finish, amazing.Movement, amazing.Hand size, PERFECT.dial, ok.This is not mean to be a bash to the aquanaut, but more of a what am I missing here? You guys are smart guys. Was the lighting bad or something? Does it change with the light in the day? My LVc changes with a turn, I didn't experience that with the 5164. Maybe the dial has more going on with the 5164 complication that takes away from the dial simplicity and shimmer. Thoughts?

SIHH 2017 - Pictures & Articles
Hey everyone! Hope all is well. It's about that time of the year again where I get the luxury of heading out to SIHH in Geneva. I'll be attending the show and seeing all the new novelties so I thought I would start a thread that we can have and anyone can place images of the new pieces that are released.I will be taking photos, as well as posting links to the new articles and press releases. Links I will try and keep in the first thread if possible. Hopefully Mods can sticky this thread!

14060 U serial Swiss made dial
Looking to purchase a 14060, the one I'm looking at ha a Swiss made dial and is U3 serial, should it be just Swiss dial? Also LT9 bracelet so could be a replacement bracelet so wondering if dual was replaced as wellThoughts, looks good and unpolished but would rather have originalParts