Talking Watches: With Jose Bautista
José Bautista crushes baseballs for a living. In 2010, the former part-time player exploded on the scene for the Toronto Blue Jays with a Major League-leading 54 home runs. He hasn't slowed down since; over the past six seasons, he has hit the most home runs in baseball. (Bautista finished the recently completed 2015 season with 40 home runs; his Blue Jays begin the playoffs on October 8th against the Texas Rangers.) And so when all that success led to a lucrative, multi-year contract, José decided to reward himself by rekindling a childhood passion: watches. This is your official HODINKEE Talking Watches with Toronto Blue Jays slugger José Bautista. 1 OF 23 Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Offshore Safari Edition 2 OF 23 When José decided to get back into watches in 2011, he first purchase was the AP Safari – and to this day it maintains a special place in his collection for that reason. He appreciates that it works both with

15202 case back finishing
Hi guys,I'm a pretty new owner of a 15202. A few days after purchasing I noticed a flaw on the dial, so I basically had to send it right back for service.I've just picked it back up and noticed that the case back is pretty rough and unpolished, with the surface looking different than the rest of thew case and bracelet. I didn't notice this when I first bought the watch, and it seems like fairly poor finishing for a watch of this level.Is this how they all are?For comparison, when I look on their website and watch the 360 video, they make it look smooth and polished.thanks for your thoughts.

some classic models..
in my collection... I've posted on another forum as well.. just thought I'd sharePre-moon 321 Speedy .. SM300 NOS and the 42mm PO

Modern Iconic Watches
Here are two examples. Agree?Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

3970E white gold advice needed
I have an opportunity to buy my first Patek and I'm thinking of white gold 3970E 1996 - I know its third series and all serviced by patek.What advise can you experts give me in this watch what should I look out for what should come with the watch in terms of box papers etc - I beleive it should have a solid case and sapphire case and a pusher. I want to make sure it's totally original ( it has a silver dial ) and any pics would be fully appreciated and guide price very welcome. Thanks guys