Looks brand spankin new!
As most of you know it's been a long road since I sent my watch in for repair to the APSC in Clearwater. Many of you followed the saga and aware of the long story and drama around it. For those of you that didn't read about it, here's a quick and simple drama-free recap: At the beginning of February 2012 I sent my watch to APSC Clearwater and they quoted me a very crazy amount for the service ($4800). After a ton of drama, I asked them to send the piece directly to Le Brassus for a new estimate and potential repair directly in Switzerland. Fast forward to April 2012, I received a decent estimate on the service ($2800) and proceeded to get the service done directly by Le Brassus. My 5402SA is from 1976-1977 and is from the first batch of TT Royal Oak Jumbos ever made. My serial is under 300. We are talking here about a highly collectable and desirable Royal Oak. Due to the age of the watch and multiple owners outside of me, the watch needed a major movement overhaul, a new dial (old dia

Is there a way to sync the ROC?
Since the 2385 calibre is non-hacking, is there a way to actually sync the time for the ROC?I've read in other threads of ways to sync non-hacking watches, but not sure I want to try it on the AP, and just wondering what others do here with their APs with non-hacking movements.The ROC is my first non-hacking watch, and it hasn't really bothered me at all (to my own surprise as I like to sync my watches), but just curious as to what others do.Cheers,James

Has My new speedy got a proble?
Hi. I hope somebody reading this can enlighten me a little. My new Speedmaster that I picked up a week ago which has the 9300 movement fitted seems to have a stiff rotor, it seems to revolve in quarter revolutions and the stop, then I turn the watch a little more and is revolves another quarter turn etc. It seems not to revolve so freely as my other Omegas (with see through backs) and the 3313 movement fitted they really spin around. There is also a little noise when it spins around. but again the Cal 3313 does not have this. It is keeping good time though. Is this how this new movement is or should I take it back for Omega to look at. I have waited so long for this watch I am reluctant to lose it for a month or so if there is nothing to worry about . Thanks guys. Alan

CNN video Rolex vs Patek
Hello all,First time poster here. I've been learning so much from everybody here. I've spent the majority of my time in the Patek subforum.I stumbled upon this cnn video of a comparison of Rolex vs Patek and thought I would share with the forums.It's very basic and most definitely does not go into details but it does give a glimpse into the WIS world.money.cnn/video/news/2014...l?iid=HP_RiverMark

Bought my first Panerai last week... ordered my second this morning!
Well I bought my first Panerai last week the 323, being someone who has never shown any interest in them or even looked at a Panerai in person to seeing one and instantly buying one.Well a week later, I walked into the Panerai boutique in London and saw the 425 and fell in love instantly, I just find the vintage sparse dial so fitting for the watch. I purchased elsewhere as the boutique barely moved on the price but the 425 is incoming in the next week. Never has a brand hooked me so fast and so hard. Got to now hold fire before I find a reason to buy the Carbon Submersible.