Hands-On: A Critical Comparison Of The Seiko Eichi II, Laurent Ferrier Galet Micro-Rotor, And Philip
Seiko is associated primarily with a wide range of moderately priced and reliable watches, but surprisingly, the watchmaking division operates within the diversified conglomerate Seiko Group, whose many specialties include upscale department stores, printers, semiconductors, machine tools, and of course, watches. Seiko has deep roots in timekeeping – founder Kintaro Hattori started to produce clocks in 1892 under the name Seikosha, and in 1969, almost swept the Swiss watchmaking industry off its feet with the introduction of Astron, the first commercial quartz watch. The brand has an enthusiastic collector base and an unparalleled breadth in the lineup that stretches from mainstream quartz to haute-horlogerie, something that is unique in the watchmaking industry, and a depth that is surprising given the wide spectrum of businesses the parent company is involved in.Seikosha translates to “House of Exquisite Workmanship,” and Seiko’s high-end Credor line takes thi

The 44 Novelty thread
I noticed appreciation threads for certain watches and figured, hey why not one for the AP 44! Post what you have and lets see all those great pics of the 44 Royaloak Offshores! Here is my baby

5 year boutique warranties - International?
I was wondering what experiences people around here have had with the 5 year warranties that are offered with boutique purchases. When I bought my 15202 from the HK boutique - I was told that the warranty would be 5 years, but that outside the first 3 year window, it would be necessary to send the watch to the HK boutique for the remainder of the warranty to be honoured. I did not receive a definitive answer as to whether the warranty would be honoured at other service centres around the world in the year 4/5 period.I would appreciate any anecdotes!

Sending AP in for service
Hello all - I'm about to send my AP for its 3rd year warranty certification/water test. Is it advisable to mail it to the Clearwater FL location myself, or drop it off to the AD? Are there any pro's or con's to either approach?

5270 UPDATE (sticking DAY issue)
Here's an update, and the resolution, on my 5270.To start, I have been working closely with my AD, who has been an incredible advocate for me throughout this process, on my 5270g-019 sticking Day issue (see the link below to the TRF thread). This experience validates for me the importance of building a strong relationship with an AD. It's not JUST best price that matters but also SERVICE and FOLLOW-THROUGH of the seller, whomever it may be. My AD knew my concerns re: the 5270g-019 sticking Day issue, and he offered to work with Patek. In the end, he asked if I wanted to exchange my 5270g-019 (blue dial) for a BNIB (sealed) 5270r-001. While at first I wanted (and bought) the Blue dial version, since I just purchased last week the 5140p-001 (BLUE dial), I gladly made the switch. I never owned a rose gold watch, and while the look of this 5270 provides a completely different experience than its blue dial brother, it is beautiful. It is so warm and inviting. My AD made this happen for me,