AP Watches, Friends and Good Food!
Nothing can beat a guys night out like this one. We'll start with fresh seafood ready to be cooked. ImageUploadedByTapatalk1354678021.912992.jpgImageUploadedByTapatalk1354678031.574980.jpgImageUploadedByTapatalk1354678048.291176.jpgGreat food being presented. ImageUploadedByTapatalk1354678078.407884.jpgImageUploadedByTapatalk1354678088.741553.jpgImageUploadedByTapatalk1354678096.858172.jpgImageUploadedByTapatalk1354678107.474749.jpgImageUploadedByTapatalk1354678119.774769.jpgImageUploadedByTapatalk1354678128.908116.jpgImageUploadedByTapatalk1354678146.108106.jpgImageUploadedByTapatalk1354678155.441422.jpgDrinks...ImageUploadedByTapatalk1354678170.124848.jpgand finally our favorite hobby. AP watches, more watches and more watches. ImageUploadedByTapatalk1354678203.057810.jpgImageUploadedByTapatalk1354678223.524876.jpgImageUploadedByTapatalk1354678236.408107.jpgImageUploadedByTapatalk1354678266.391537.jpgImageUploadedByTapatalk1354678282.141446.jpgImageUploadedByTapatalk1354678308.375209

Ordered extra straps from AD
How long does it take for the AD to order a replacement strap for my Aquanaut from HSWA? The AD estimates about 3-4 weeks and I think this is not true.

PP as a daily....
Any AD's I've spoken to laugh when I ask this question. They state clearly that Patek is making watches that last a lifetime or three, and that it can surely be, or even should be, a daily watch. Further on, I'm told that many Patek owners have only one watch so clearly it's a daily. However, I have read that it should not be. I personally love my 114060 as my daily, and don't see that changing, but I'm still curious what the experts here think.

PAM 441 and the ceramic bracelet
I have a 441 model with the OEM brown strap. I went to the Panerai boutique store in NYC to purchase the ceramic strap to replace the brown strap. I was told it is not possible and the ceramic strap will not fit the 441. So i purchased a black smooth leather strap and it looks quite good. However, as i browse TRF i have see a number of 441's offered for sale with the ceramic bracelet. I even saw the trusted DavidSW selling a 441 with the bracelet included as well as the brown strap. Can any one knowledgeable the model advise please? Thank you

Rolex AD service quote - how old is vintage?
Hi All.Hoping you could help me out with a question about servicing. I have a 2004 GMT Master II Pepsi in pretty good shape. Went to an AD in the UK today as I would like to get it serviced, it�s never had one, and running fast. I was quite shocked by the basic cost of the service. She quoted me ?780. I queried this as I had done some research and thought the cost was ?505. She told me ?505 is the cost for watches less than 10 years old, and that anything over 10 years is considered �vintage? and has a higher cost.I was wondering if it�s correct that >10 years is considered vintage, I had thought it would need to be older than that. And is the mark up for vintage really that high? It�s about 50% more.I didn�t send the watch as I wanted to double check this. Many thanks for any info.Jon