Forced Patina on Bronze Watches: A How To
Bronze watches are increasing in popularity by the day; a trend we are wholeheartedly supporters of. Bronze watches (sometimes brass, and of varying alloys) integrate really well into a watch collection. Usually of the tool watch variety, the warm metal hints at gold, but has a toughness to it that is altogether unique. For a few great examples of bronze watches, check out our reviews of the Archimede Pilot, Halios Tropik B, Ancon Tank, Maranez Layan and our look at the Makara Octopus Prototype.Part of what makes the metal so unique, and popular, is that it patinas over time. The metal oxidizes, creating a layer of brown, green and black marks that give each watch a distinct look. The darkening color and random nature of the patina adds to the rugged look of the metal, and the slow change and distinct wear speaks to the owner's life and style. The patina itself is actually protecting the metal, preventing corrosion, which is why bronze is often associated with marine equipment.Now�� pat

AP 26320ST Questions (New to AP)
Hey guys,Decided to venture away from the Rolex General Discussion and ask some questions here about the AP 26320ST Royal Oak Chronograph in steel. Not too familiar with AP having never owned one. I'm about to pull the trigger on a 116515LN (Ceramic Rose Gold Daytona on strap) as it is the one watch that really, really sings to me. I love everything about that watch except for one thing, the fact that it can't come with OEM rubber straps by Rolex akin to how AP offers so many different strap options. I know the ROOs typically come on a strap, whereas the ROCs come on bracelets. The price of a SS ROC is almost the same as the 116515 (just a bit less). I still by a wide margin prefer the Daytona to the ROC, but I am just doing my due diligence and making sure that this is the best purchase for me.My question is about putting an OEM AP rubber strap on the SS ROC. Is that possible/easy to do? Or will AP's rubber straps not fit on the SS ROC? I don't think that won't sway the tide much towa

How difficult is it to get a 15202ST?
Hey Everyone:Just out of curiosity, how difficult is it to source a Royal Oak jumbo these days?I've read on some sites that its available only through boutiques. Is this true?I never see them in stock at my AD. And I think I've only seen a handful for sale on the forums here in the last few years. More PP 5711s seem to change hands on the forums than AP 15202STs.Regards,M

planet ocean vs planet ocean chrono
I'm getting my ploprof on sat....cant wait....i have a speedy 3570.50 bnib....but really i got the speedy a bit because i felt 'i should have one in a collection' I'm thinking i may flip it....im in canada so id flip it to a canadian....but heres the real question....i love big ole toolie looking watches and I'm thinking that the poc is the next one....but the chrono kinda doesn't make sense underwater but i like the look of it....any experience out there?

First Panerai questions
I've gotten a quote for right at 20% off Elementsin Time NYC on a PAM312. That was their first offer so thought I'd ask if it's the norm to get a little more than that off Panerai's site? Does this model have any downsides for a first purchase in any of your opinions? I really like just the plain PAM 112 but also like case back crystal and automatics in general; although, I could see myself being perfectly happy with the manual wind 112 if that makes any sense. Would be more of a connection with the watch to some extent. Any opinions or thoughts greatly welcomed. Thanks for your time!Alex