Parallel Universe: The Commoner APs
From my sock drawer come two APs. Sorry, to disappoint, but they are not Royalty. These are humble commoner AP chronographs. I bought them used (dunno how many previous owners) and I don't even know how old they are. I think they are from the early 90s but maybe they are from the 80s. This is not helpful and I promise to post information if I find an AP guidebook.Why do I have 2 almost identical watches? Because they look understated and I like that--I thought they looked kinda stealthy. And my wrist is too small for an ROO. They have platinum cases around 40 mm in diameter. One has a white dial that is not easy to read because the hands are very skinny and sometimes disappear against the white. The other has a gray dial and is not easy to read for the same reason. I discovered after buying them that the stealth part is in trying to tell the time. Nonetheless I enjoyed wearing them--except the center crown dug into my wrist (I can get used to anything--including a tiny divo

Ap diver inbound!!!
Hello all, this is my first thread post in the Audemars Piguet section. I just traded up for an AP Diver. This will be my 2nd attempt in the Haute timepiece category, the first being a PP Nautilus 5711which I traded. I just couldn't fall in love with it. I've always been enamored by AP, and I thought the Diver would make a good entry piece into AP, and it should pair well with my DSSD. If I can figure out how to post pictures, I will when it gets here on Wednesday. Thanks all- Jack

Speedmaster Rolex?
Last few weeks I have been putting up some rolexes for sale in a local forum. Together with them, is my moonwatch 1861.14060m, 16750 pepsi, 1601, 16710(single lock), moonwatch.I priced them all at market values(some even slight below market values).90% of the inquiries were for the moonwatch! and some very close to closing.A legend or what? Think I just might keep it a little longer!

5208p incoming...(early)
In anticipation of a life milestone and consolidating significantly my collection I ordered what I estimate is the highest quality and most complicated watch I could possibly wear. And because my Patek AD simply amazing I am able to share this truly phenomenal work of craftmanship early. I love the watch, my AD and my Patek experience so I will attempt to temper the gushing with my observations. General: Wearing it it feels very diffrent from other Patek watches as it is wide, tall and the platinum makes it heavy but also rather familiar as the design of the case and dial are much like other current offerings. It almost feels like a sports watch from my youth, you know your wearing a watch. Dial:The dial is a softer sunburst grey dial than 5396G that I held awhile back. It seems like a matte grey with a shimmer - that's the best I can describe it. I like that the day, date and month windows are framed and as (I think) there is no lume on the dial at all the chronograph rings are the mo

Daytona finally arrived! but...
I live in Chicago, but my family are in Taiwan. Beginning of this year, I asked my brother to put his name on the list for a ceramic Daytona at a authorized dealer where we have bought a few watches from. My brother called me this morning saying a lady at the dealer said they just got a black dial Daytona in and we are on top of the list. Even though white dial is my first choice, I would take a black one any day. I immediately asked my brother to contact the lady and told her we will pay a deposit over the phone to hold it and will pick it up the next day. MSRP in Taiwan is about NT400,000 (USD 13,000). My brother asked if 20% deposit is enough. She said sure, that would be NT100,000 (USD 3600). That's when my brother asked the question, how much is it? The lady responded sticker price is NT400,000, we are selling it for NT500,000. I told him to tell her we are not interested. But I was pretty upset. At least in US, the dealers do not overcharge.