Navy SEALs Test Jaeger-LeCoultre in the Field
When the National Navy UDT-SEAL Museum hosted its 24th annual Veterans Day Ceremony (known as the Muster ) at Fort Pierce, Florida, members of the Jaeger-LeCoultre North American team were on hand to witness and participate in the activities, including a 5K race, a live auction, and a live capabilities demonstration preformed by US Navy SEALs. The ceremony honored several guests including Adm. Eric Olson, commander, U.S. Special Operations Command, and guest speaker Capt. Richard Phillips, former captain of the Maersk Alabama, who was held captive by pirates off the coast of Somalia before being rescued by the Navy SEALs. I am honored to stand here today in the midst of the true heroes of the Naval Special Warfare, Phillips said. Without their training and dedication, I can honestly say that I would not be standing here today. Among the SEALs performing the capabilities demonstration, including fastroping, a sniper demonstration, and a hostage rescue, were two individuals who are

AP Bracelets Styles
Hey all,I've been looking to get a AP Dual Time 26120ST and noticed that there are 2 different types of bracelets - One with the AP logo and the other style with the full name, reference pics attached. Both are F series and full box and papers from a reputable local dealer. There are various pictures with both types of bracelets on chrono24 too.Is there a specific year that the bracelet was updated? Since both series are the same F series, possible that the bracelet was replaced?Any difference in feel and finish? Thanks in advance!

Le Bleu
Let's see some of yours... With foreground, background and props in various shades of blue perhaps! Here's mine

5522 �� la mode, or �� la carte?
During a recent interview, Patek Philippe President Thierry Stern was asked about allocation for the newly released 5522. Mr. Stern described his vision of the 5522 in steel as an affordable Patek, designed to be within reach of the new Patek enthusiast. A chance for those without the means to purchase one of Patek's more expensive complications to still have the opportunity to own something nice.He then expanded his thoughts further:It has to be a split that is fair for everybody. So the task for our own agency here in New York would be first to dispatch to all the retailers. And then the retailers will have the task to allocate them. But I really hope that they will also allocate those pieces to somebody who is not a very big collector. It has to be also for someone who as I just said, who is young, who is going to start with Patek Philippe; we should also give him the chance to wear such a piece.Without referencing any particular AD, I would ask Patek owners and forum readers to con

Panerai 335/Ceramic Owners
I wanted to get some input from some 335/Ceramic owners. I'm looking to grab a 335 for daily wear and wanted to see how the Ceramic held up vs. steel on nicks, scratches and etc. Also how hard is it to keep the ceramics clean?