BASELWORLD 2011 - New Model - Patek Philippe 5270 - Perpetual Chrono 5270G
(Press Release and Images: Patek Philippe SA)Patek Philippe Ref. 5270Perpetual Calendar Chronograph Ref. 5270: a new complicated wristwatch with a rich 70-year heritage of tradition and innovationWhile Patek Philippe concentrated on the launch of new chronographs from November 2009 to the end of 2010, the emphasis is now on other complications. But to the delight of many watch lovers, the year of chronographs has not quite ended yet. One example is the new Ref. 5270, which for the first time combines the functionality of a perpetual calendar with the new classic chronograph caliber that is crafted entirely in-house and had its global debut in 2009.Seventy years ago, in 1941, Patek Philippe added chronographs with perpetual calendars to its range of regularly produced timepieces. Since then, they have ranked among the manufacture’s most popular Grand Complication wristwatches. They unite two degrees of difficulty that require many manual steps, mastered to the required degree of p

APRP's finest work?
Love this close up taken on my iPhone with a loupe over the lens!

To buy or not to buy on eBay?
I absolutely in love with the Silver Snoopy limited edition. (I imagine a lot of people share that emotion.) I've tried to reserve one in may, but I was told that I'm way to late to the party... :(Now that the watch is actually out there may (hopefully) be a chance of them showing up on eBay every now or then. And it seems to be that unfortunately that might be the only option if I really wanted one... In fact there are some right now, but the asking prices are totally crazy. But setting aside the price question for the moment, would you consider buying one on eBay? Or is that playing russian roulette with a whole lot of money? What kind of precautions (if any) could one take to avoid fakes and other scams? (Especially considering that I'm located in Switzerland, so any of the watches being offered in my neighbourhood is rather slim...)

Patek 5296R Sector dial - True gentleman��s watch
So simple yet elegant. Enjoy!

Apologies in advance: 100% confirm/deny Jubilee and Oyster interchangable on Pepsi?
Sorry I've been searching the forums looking for this answer. I've seen mentions of it, but I'm not sure if anyone has been able to 100% confirm or deny that the new GMT with Jubilee can be interchanged with an Oyster.If anyone knows and is 100% sure it'd be greatly appreciated.Thank you