Incoming! First Audemars Piguet.
My first AP is scheduled to arrive tomorrow from San Diego, CA via Tony G aka Justrolexes. Just closed the deal midday here on the east coast and already have my tracking #. I have not even seen one before outside of pictures. I hope my expectations aren't too high.

Opinions: r-gold panerai 515 or 393
Hi all, new to this forum, wanted opinions on these watches. First Panerai, a lot of money, especially the gold ones I'm interested in. Steel looks great but was already have a steel watch. Thinking casual dress in gold now.I have a decent size wrist, but I think the 42 mm might be more appropriate for me.What do you all think about the red-gold panerai? overpriced? better watches for the price (~20-25k)? resale (though I'll likely keep this watch long term)?I like the new Radiomir styles with the thicker lugs. Also the 393 luminor. Both 42 mm.515393thanks in advance! suggestions and opinions welcome. appreciate it.

Your watch at airport security
Just curious to hear what you do when asked to remove your watch?Do you remove it an put it directly in the little plastic box provided by security or do you put it in a carry-on bag so as not to scratch it? Or do you travel with the little green watch pouch provided by Rolex or something similar?I just got mine a few weeks ago and will be traveling soon. Might take the little green pouch/sleeve with me and put it in my carry-on bag just before security.

Help deciding on which Milgauss
I'm looking to purchase my first Rolex and am drawn to the Milgauss for a variety of reasons even though it is not usually the most popular choice especially as a first Rolex watch. I was fortunate enough that my local AD had both the blue and black dial in stock, so I was able to compare the two. I'm still debating between blue or black dial, but am slightly leaning towards the black dial GV. This is where my question comes in. What are your thoughts on the original style black dial GV with the dual color lume vs. the new style black dial GV with the single color lume. Also, does anyone happen to have seen both and have an opinion on brightness and longevity of each?Finally, I realize that the dual-color lume would require buying second hand as it is no longer made. I'm guessing that since it is pushing 10 years old, it would be due for a servicing immediately upon buying unless I was fortunate enough to find one that just got serviced? Any difference in buying M/V/G/Random serial?

14060 U Serial Dial Question
I have a U serial 14060. It has the T<25 dial...but I think it's got luminova plots. I was reading the Submariner History iPhone app and it mentioned transitional dials with the T<25 marking that had luminova plots. Dubious that my watch fell into that category, I held it under my lamp for a few seconds...and sure enough, it lit up like a Christmas tree. I always thought it was tritium, so I never really paid attention. I'm mildly annoyed, because I was excited to watch my plots patina over time. I guess mine will stay pearly white. Anyone have any experience with a transitional dial like this? I hadn't heard of it until today. Hmmmmm....