watches-dealer Reader Joins Us For Watch Weekend In Los Angeles
Recently, watches-dealer reader Griffin C. from Chicago, Illinois, joined me here in Los Angeles for a few days of geeking-out watchnerd-style and to attend The World's Most Expensive Watches book party with us. This was a result of Griffin winning a giveaway prize early in the year that we had intended to experience with him over the summer. Unfortunately, despite our best efforts, the originally planned trip to the watch maker RGM in Pennsylvania was cancelled by RGM, and resulted in a dispute between the company and watches-dealer that the online watch community has discussed a few months ago. Nevertheless, despite the setbacks, I had an obligation to Griffin and wanted to make the most out of the situation.Griffin had never traveled to Los Angeles, and I thought it would be a good idea to bring him to town and give him a great watch experience with people he might not otherwise get to meet. I was fortunate to have him come join me during the right weekend at the Chateau Marmont for

Problems with AP RO 15400!
Hi everyone. My newish AP RO 15400 has an issue. One of the screws on the front face seems to have come loose. The screw sticks up above the bezel. (it's the screw at the 4) I don't want to try to screw it back as these screws are high polish and the bezel seems to be cut for the screws. Should I just take it to the boutique? I bought it on the grey market but it was purchased from a boutique in October of 2012.Could this affect the water proof seal? Thank you.

Omega "Reverse" Speedy Panda 32105100
A few months ago I was searching high and low for an Omega Speedy Panda. I went in to the Omega boutique here in Beverly Hills just to try one on and to my surprise the watch was not easy to read. (Old man eyes! ) First of all 40mm does not help, then the white background also did not help. Then I saw the reverse Panda, black with white dials and magic! I soon a good deal and now an Omega Speedmaster (32105100) is in the collection.

How many Rolex collectors own a Panerai?
Just wanted to see how many of you Rolex enthusiasts also have a Panerai in their collection. Been itching to add a PAM 233 as of late. I used to be a huge Panerai fan a few years back but flipped them all as the big watch trend died down. For those of you who currently own a Panerai(s), does it still get much wrist time? I dress mostly smart casual to work, dress shirt and slacks, and I am a bit concerned a PAM would look inappropriate. Would love to hear your thoughts. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

LVC finally got it
My AD is out of town, and between getting there and shipping out of state and back, I got it. I sure did miss it. Glad to have it back. I recently got a new 116613LB, I didn't remove any links, and put the bracelet at the smallest setting it was a perfect fit. However, the LV is rather loose at the smallest setting. Been at work all day so I haven't had time to mess with it. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk