Diver straps
Hello all, wanted to know if any of you who has a diver, whichever model, not important, has changed rubber strap on it? I would like to have a dark blue and dark grey strap, do you think I should see with AP or see with another strap maker? If another which do you think i should contact? If any of you has changed the strap for another rubber color please post pics it would be great.Thanks

Two of my favorite chronographs
Two of my favorites. Speedy Pro & 911s chrono package.

Speedmaster Pro time keeping...
Hi,After owning the Speedmaster Pro for 3 years, I have began to realize that it keeps better time with the chronograph running than when it is not. I have timed it (time.gov) and it is spot on with the chrono running. When it is not, the time keeping would be +6 /day (average over 1 week) I have 3 questions about my 3 years old Speedmaster Pro:1) Is it usual to have the time keeping different with the chronograph running? 2) Is there something wrong with my Speedy to have different time keeping when the chrono running and when it's not?3) Will it cause unnecessary wear and tear of the mechanism within if the chrono is left running all the time?Interestingly, when I brought it to a authorized watchmaker to check on its time keeping( with the chrono NOT running), he reports that it is spot on and does not require any regulation when it is +6/day over that 1 week.Perhaps his accuracy machine is off?Thank you all for your replies...Here's a pic of it with my Seamaster Titanium:Cheers!!

vat discounts
IF I buy a watch overseas do I get the vat discount ?

I think my AD is asking a bit much. Grateful for your thoughts.
I'm purchasing a new Submariner 114060 from my local AD (the only AD in town). She has a wait-list for reference 116610, but not for reference 114060. She asked me to pay in full, after which she would place the order, and then we would wait some undefined period of time for the watch to arrive.I thanked her and said I would be in touch in a few days, once funds are shifted into place.My sense is the pay in full, then place the order, then wait for a watch routine is not business-as-usual at most Rolex ADs. I don't expect her to obtain a watch for me without a deposit, but I don't intend to comply with the terms she offered; while I would like to keep my business local, there are watches I can buy and have shipped to me immediately.I feel like I should offer some reasonable deposit, and that I should ask her to provide an estimated delivery date (realizing the challenges she faces as a dealer).I'll be grateful if members will share typical arrangements ADs make in this context.Thank