Speedy Pro "Tintin" has arrived...
Hey all,Well, despite the lack of love for the Speedy Pro Racing dial known as the Tintin, I've been hooked on it since it was announced. I first saw it in London about a year ago but held off due to other recent buys. Well, the fire was stoked again recently...even more so when I found it was already out of production. When I started to re-research it, I found very little info likely due to the ugly reviews...including some on here. Well, the dial sung to me and I had a real hunch that it would play well on a NATO. I really dislike the Speedy Pro bracelet and feel it draws one's eyes away from this pretty, painted dial. I've had her on my wrist for 4 days straight since arrival!Look for her on fratellowatches this coming week as my new piece will be featured. Enjoy some pics...maybe they'll change your mind a little. :)MikeSent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Consolidating 5167 and BLNR for 5164?
I may now have an opportunity to get a 5164... and wanted to solicit a few opinions on here.If I were to get the 5164, I would sell both my 5167 and BLNR to fund it. With prices on the latter two being very nice these days, I would have to add a few thousand in cash for the 5164.The 5167 currently gets a lot of wear, whereas it's somewhat hard for me to fit the BLNR in my rotation. With a suit, I mostly rotate between the 15202 and 5167, and on weekends I prefer to wear the Hulk. I'm also not a huge fan of the PCLs on the BLNR, so a culmination of those factors means that it gets worn seldomly (even though I love the way it looks.)With the 5164, I feel like I can get the best of both worlds - a super comfortable travel time piece that can work with a suit, to shorts and a t-shirt. Plus, it's actually more under the radar than the Rolex while travelling. It also has a cleaner look compared to the 5167 without the date window.Would others around here do it?

Patek Customer Service Rules
Guys, after being distressed about my new Aquanaut steel bracelet fit issue, I reached out to both the US Distributor Customer Service Dept, and spoke with Yuko who runs customer service. She was fantastic in confirming the part I need and agreeing to overnight it to my AD.Conversely, my AD, Lux Bond & Green in Boston, was similarly fantastic by agreeing to pick up the $225 cost of the link & half and help me out on a different unrelated Rolex issue. I am seriously blown away by the attentive service I received and the level of satisfaction I feel. It is a very good reminder that there are some fabulous ADs out there worth building relationships with.Lastly, I was also very pleased with my deal, which exceeded my expectations enough to bring me into the Patek club. Next up...a nice 5711.One last note, I had also spoken with the Patek specialist at Tourneau (normally not a TRF favorite) and he was equally accommodative on pricing and silliness to overnight a watch in for me

Calatrava, Nautilus, Aquanaut, or ???
For months I've considered upgrading my meager two-watch collection, currently comprised of a stainless steel Breguet Marine and a rose gold JLC MUT Moon. I've initiated several forum threads during my search and have received many kind replies from TRF members.I initially focused upon a yellow gold Rolex Day-Date because I had the opportunity to buy a new one from an AD at a reasonable price. But I wasn't sure how the Day-Date would fit into my collection and which occasions might be appropriate for wearing a Day-Date. Is the Day-Date a flashy casual watch, a flashy special occasion watch or just over-the-top flashy? Don't get me wrong, I really like the Day-Date and often wish I owned one but, on the other hand, I'm not absolutely sure it fits my self-image. But if I did buy a Day-Date I would keep my other two watches.I eventually realized that I could buy a Patek Philippe for the money I was about to spend on a Rolex. With the guidance of forum members I discovered the b

Surprise incoming yesterday!
Not even 48 hours on the wait list at my local AD!