Talking Watches: With Alfredo Paramico
There is a small handful of vintage watch collectors in this world that can truly be called "market-makers." John Goldberger is one of them. Another is the 45-year-old, tan-skinned, silver-haired gentleman you are about to meet. Alfredo Paramico is a true insider, and has long been considered one of the top watch buyers on the planet. Remember that unique platinum Patek Philippe Bulletin Chronometer that sold for $3,992,858 in November of 2012? You know, the watch that actually beat the Eric Clapton owned platinum 2499 in the same sale? Yes, Alfredo bought that. Remember that one of a kind Patek Nautilus 3700 in platinum that sold for over $800,000? That was his. How about an original Patek Philippe 1518 in steel (only four made), considered one of the most legendary and valuable timepieces on earth (even former Christie's head Aurel Bacs said that is the last great watch he would love to sell) – yes, Paramico has owned one. He paid 2.2 million euro for it. 1

44mm & XL cuffs
Finally, I'm able to wear this baby to work, thanks to the new arrival of my shirt with XL cuffs! Cheers!

AP Boutique NYC
Anyone ever stop by or been? I will be up in NYC for the weekend and going to stop by, especially now since I'm part of this club of sorts..... :)

5270G-18 availability and pricing question . . .
Folks:I've done as much research as I could about Patek watches here and elsewhere. Now I've narrowed down my choice to the 5270G-18.My first Patek I purchased from a Tiffany store and so I inquired about the 5270G-18, but they can only offer for MSRP of $164K with the Tiffany logo. So I decided to pass this route.I visited another local AD in the San Francisco area they had it in stock and can offer this to me $143.5K. It seems fairly standard and reasonable?To be sure, I've checked with aftermarket sellers; European Watch Company, Watch Expo and DavidSW, but this is not available.I also looked at the used market and concluded it runs about 110-120K in like new condition. Other internet sites advertises, Unworn for $120 - $130K.So it looks like I can choose from:Used: $110-120KUnworn: $120 - $130KLocal AD: $143KTiffany AD: $163KI would consider going Used/Unworn, but unfortunately, nothing local to me and I would have to get on a plane to look at it in person. I haven't ruled

Pam 689 or 688 advise needed please
HelloAm new to this forum and would like to have some advise and honest opinion please:I am a male 47 yrs and am interested in purchasing Panerai Pam 689, the blue dial in 44mm but due to my small wrist measuring around 5.75 inches, am concerned if it would look good on me or else go for the Pam 688 42mmWhich is a better looking, Pam 688 or Pam 689 if price is not an issue?Please advise. ThanksAm attaching pic of the 689 which I wore on the Boutique. The strap is big for me but the manager told me that he would get me a shorter strapI haven't got the chance to see and try out the Pam 688