Bring a Loupe: A Rolex With Tiffany Dial, A B-Series Royal Oak With Original Papers, An Early Zenith
You probably noticed that the HODINKEE Shop started offering vintage watches last Tuesday. What does this mean for this column? Well, nothing really. Bring A Loupe is still alive and kicking; each week, you can expect to find the coolest watches from all over the world. And this week, BAL will include a dressy Rolex with Tiffany dial, a B series Royal Oak, and a Bovet Mono-Rattrapante. There is also a great selection of chronographs, from a tropical Wakmann to an early Zenith El Primero. This is your Bring A Loupe for March 11, 2016. An Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Reference 5402 B Series With Original Papers 1 OF 7 Launching the Royal Oak was definitely a bold move from AP in 1972, as this sporty looking watch in stainless steel cost more than a dressy Patek in gold at the time. Moreover, it relied on a slim and beautifully finished automatic movement in an era where quartz movements were already starting to become more common. The initial controversies faded away, a

Picked up the AP Diver!
At last! Finally picked up the Diver after much drooling on here! Actually thought my collection was done but seeing the many pics and reading your stories turned me on to this model. Much thanks to Thsiao, Neil and other owners for their advice and support! Also many thanks to DavidSW for a flawless transaction.

If you could only have 2 PAM to the rest of your life, what would it be?
If you could only have 2 PAM to the rest of your life, what would it be?No more than 2.for me I choose:PAM 289PAM 372 (The all time favorite Panerai of this forum)I also like 111, 312, 390, but I prefer 289 and 372

Best Nato without excess fold on side
Hello group! I was wondering if yall could help me regarding a nato strap for my SubC. I am about to deploy (again) with the Army and decided to bring a sub with me on the trip. I am hoping to pick up some nato straps similar to the bond nato, except in 20mm. However, the issue I am having is the excess strap material that folds over on the side. Are there any nato straps you would recommend that will secure my sub without the bulky fold over?I appreciate the help!Rangers Lead the Way!

Rolex 1016, can I fit the 78790 bracelet?
Question as per the title. I'd like to preserve the original bracelet, and have the added security of the flip lock on the 78790.Can it be fitted, and if so, which end links?