Question about AP 15450 Series J
Does anyone owned AP 15450 new series? Please help me verify if your AP back case engraved only series and Royal Oak text like mine in the picture? I have noticed that some has engraved N and number on top of series. Thank you.

Pre-owned Speedmasters and Japan
I've been wondering why so many pre-owner Speedmasters for sale seem to be offered by Japan-based sellers?Perhaps it's due to Japanese collectors continuing to feel their country's economic malaise? Maybe is just something more basic as a far greater were sold in Japan. Omega might have a superior image (good marketing) as an up-market image compared to their competitors.Any similar observations from members here, or is it just me?Cheers!

More Omega boutique openings
You may have heard that Omega is expanding their boutiques worldwide. One opened in a upscale mall a few months ago and I was invited to their grand opening. Got to know a well trained associate and drooled over their watches on display.As I was chatting with my favorite associate, she mentioned that with all of the boutiques opening in the US, people have been sending their watches in for servicing instead of going to their ADs. She indicated that with the sudden influx of watches in for repairs and/or servicing, their NJ service center has stopped taking into new requests as they are backlogged and want to ensure their quaility control is not taking a back seat in the haste of turning requests around quicker.Not sure what's everyone's thoughts on the boutique model and its effect on the AD channel especially family owned businesses. One thing for sure, the ability to negotiate a discount in a boutique will be near impossible.

Patek Philippe Ref. 5980 Nautilus Chronograph
Here you go, something to read.watchtime/wristwatch-...m_medium=emailHAGWe

232 stopped winding
These watches are beautiful, last serviced in 2015, I bought it used, and it stopped winding today, I'm guessing main spring.any idea on service cost now? I assume best plan is to go to Panerai for this?I've had my 005 service twice (once for condensation from a pool) I might have to go back to Rolex. my sub date takes a beating.