I can't decide. 5205R or 5712R
Hey guys!Need some help. Which watch would you choose for your everyday?5205R black dial or the 5712R on strap.I'm trying to cut down my collection and trying to get one watch to do it all or most of everyday duties. This will be my first Patek. Most recent watches have been the Rolex Skydweller everrose on strap, Skydweller yellow gold on bracelet, Panerai 569, Pam 351, 372 and AP ROO safari and Panda. TIA.Frank

Can anyone give me any info on this Omega?
My wife just gave me this older Speedmaster. I think it is at least 20 years old. Can any of you fine gentlemen offer any info about this watch? What would it cost to have a new crystal installed, and have the watch cleaned up? Thank you in advance, Rodbuster.

Practical advice appreciated.
ChapsI have acquired 5 Rolex over the last 3 years and the honest truth is that I would like to finish off the collection with a Patek Philippe.I am currently attracted to the 5396G purely on appearance and also I want to go down the annual / perpetual calendar route and this brings me to my main question. Also please bear in mind that my technical knowledge of PP is below average.The question is - Are there any practical differences in owning either a perpetual or annual calendar watch. For instance is there much difference in setting up the time / date etc between the two and also are there different maintenance issues. Also any are there any pros and cons of owning either of these. Also is there any problems with buying the older models ?Due to my lack of knowledge I will probably buy from an established retailer but any advice on this would be appreciated. I am, incidentally, based in the UK.RegardsMick

Patek Philippe Dinner
Last night I had the honor and privilege of being invited to a dinner hosted by Mayors Jewelers (my local AD) and Patek Philippe. I had an incredibly nice time, and I was able to view some very nice timepieces they had for our viewing (and fondling) pleasure. I also had the opportunity to spend some time chatting with the regional sales manager for Patek Philippe who was present at the dinner. He was very friendly, and was a veritable fountain of information about Patek Philippe watches and history. The gathering was very cozy and intimate, as there were maybe six of us invited, not including the store managers and the Patek Philippe RSM, so the total amount of people was about 11. I, along with another very nice gentleman, brought our spouses along, as they were invited as well. The atmosphere was very friendly, and by the end of the evening we all felt as family. We all shared a common appreciation for the watch brand, and speaking with the store managers and the RSM further fueled

Incoming 5980
Hi all, very excited to be getting my first Patek tomorrow . A black dial 5980 stainless steel. It's been my grail watch for a few years, and with the news that its being discontinued I wanted to get it whilst I could - unfortunately that meant selling my collection of 3 Rolexes, so for the time being at least it will be my one and only!Will post some pics tomorrow. Any advice to a Patek newbie would be gratefully received