Turtle vs Turtle: Looking at the 6309 and the SRP77x's
The 6309-7040 is undoubtedly one of Seiko's most iconic divers. Manufactured by the brand from 1976 to 1988, the 6309 was the bedrock of Seiko's recreational diver collection for approximately 12 years. Amongst Seiko fanatics, it remains one of the firm's most popular pieces. So when Seiko first announced the SRP77x, the brand's reissue of the 6309-7040, we knew it had the potential to be a huge hit. In our view, its success would ultimately hinge on Seiko producing a faithful reinterpretation of the beloved diver, keeping the general feel and look of the 6309 while retaining the solid bang-for-your-buck build quality that Seiko is known for.As it turns out, Seiko did not disappoint (read our review here). Full disclosure: I am a huge fan of the 6309. It is undoubtedly one of my favorite watches, and not just from Seiko. So when I reviewed the SRP77x, I did so with a highly critical eye. As I had hoped, the reissue did justice to the original, with enough differences (almost all of the

AP polished for the first time by APSC.
My AP Elephant is polished for the first time by the Audemars Piguet Service Center combined with a full service and eh.. I don't like it. The matt grey texture on the back of the case and the backside of the pinbuckle is gone. Also, the AP logo on the pinbuckle normally had some kind of contrast to the metal around it and now it doesn't. The bezel was ruined and had a hole but is done very well but that was also the reason that I decided to do a polish.Overall, the watch feels kind of strange and the screws in the lugholes seem like they are very close to the outside. I don't know what to think about it. I'll post some pics later on.

Rotor customisation by Audemars Piguet
All,I understand that Audemars Piguet offer a rotor customisation programme. May I ask if anyone is able to share additional information and perhaps their personal experience of this programme (perhaps including pictures of the customised rotors)? In particular, I would be interested in the price of various designs (as I understand this is based on the complexity), whether it is true that this service is offered free of cost for boutique customers and whether one has the option of returning to the original rotor (perhaps at the time of service)?Thanks!

Omega Cal. 321 story...
Happy New Year All!I just posted a new story to my blog Watch Patina. It's by our newest contributor, Pete, all about his first fine timepiece: A vintage Omega Chronograph with a Cal. 321 movement. Click title below to read why it's his Lucky Charm...Lucky Charm: Pete's Omega Caliber 321 <--- Click here

PO Titanium Liquid Metal UK
The Omega Boutique at Royal Exchange here in the UK has just taken posession of the new titanium Liquid Metal PO. The phoned me up today but I declined. Might still be there if anyone is interested