DeWitt’s Wild Antipode
Jerome DeWitt is a charming man who knows how to create suspense, and how to create watches. We entered his elegant booth at Basel and were seated in comfortable chairs around a low table. As the presentation began, Mr. DeWitt produced what looked like a substantial watch on a small stand, covered with a cloth, and he set it on the table, still covered. He moved like a magician holding a bird just placed under a colorful silk. You know the bird is about to disappear, so you focus on it hoping to catch the trick. In this way I focused on the mystery watch under the cloth as other watches were presented. Eventually, the cover lifted… … and fortunately the watch was still there. I've always said that everybody needs a sporty minute repeater tourbillon GMT. If you don't have one yet, I have great news: it's called the Antipode, and it finished a close second to Christophe Claret's DualTow for my personal Holy Smokes! award at Basel 2009. Unlike Mr. DeWitt, I won't keep you wait

We're having a winter GTG in ATL
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My Speedy Pro Mk II
Just sharing some pics of my Mk II. Cheers!

AD with every Aquanaut
All,I'm in Aruba as we speak. I stumbled upon (ok internationally stopped by) the only PP AD on the island.I was surprised to see they the 5167R, 5167A, 5164 and the 5167 in SS along with a bunch of Nautilus options (no 5711s though). The prices are marginally lower than the US (and no tax of course). Anyway, if you have a trip planned to Aruba and looking for an Aquanaut, thought I'd share the info. Also, they said PP will not allow them to ship outside of Aruba - even if you bought in person.If anyone is dying for one and I can help in any way while I'm here, let me know. I had a good conversation with the mgr and they seemed eager to please.

Aftermarket parts
How frowned upon is it to use aftermarket parts on a Rolex. I purchased a used Datejust 16014 from a jeweler with a 10 day return option. This being my first Rolex ever, I tried to do all the research possible, but it can still be overwhelming. After the purchase I took the watch to my local AD, which was one of the worst experiences I have had for a long time. He basically told me to get my junk used watch out of the store, and to come back when I am ready to be a real man & buy new. What I did find out after getting the watch is that the Bezel and dial have been replaced with aftermarket parts. The bracelet is also aftermarket, but the clasp is original. The movement appears to be the correct one and not aftermarket. The diamonds are supposedly real, but I have not been able to verify this yet. After finding all this out, would this be something worth keeping? Yes I know that is subjective and I don't want to speak about value in a monetary way, but by having custom work done doe