Vintage AP- water damage resto project started
This vintage AP is was left is a safe when the house flooded many years ago and was never serviced. The dial and movement were completed rusted out. I am getting closer to getting it back together. -The band and case have been cleaned/buffed, no more patina, but the gold is now shiny.-The dial was completely rusted/molded, it was restored- it now looks new.-The glass needs some service before it can back in...-THe movement is the worst, I actually found another broken AP movement, and my jeweler will be swapping out parts from both to make one good one.A few more weeks and this watch will be back in order...

Omega 2017 Release Preview - 5th Ave Boutique
Hey guys. After seeing the invite from the 5th Ave Omega Boutique over on that other forum, I raced over there after work to check out the new pieces that they had for temporary display. I've already paid for the 60th Anniversary Speedy, so I figured I may as well try it on. While I was there I tried on the Speedmaster, the Railmaster, the white dial Racing Speedy, and the steel Apollo 17 Speedy.First and foremost I was all about the Speedy, and it did not disappoint. For my 6.5 wrist, the size is absolutely perfect. The design of the end links on the bracelet help it hug my wrist even better. And as you would expect with a hesalite crystal, the watch is as light and comfortable as my classic 3570.50. Next, the Railmaster. I agree with the assessment of Sensui, that the Railmaster is the real sleeper of the bunch. There is just something very awesome about this watch. It is so clean, such a classic design and perfectly proportioned. I am fighting the temptation to add this one to my co

Aqua Terra 2812 & 2503 people chime in!
Google lead me to this site a few days ago and I've read a bunch of threads since. I was wondering if more AT enthusiasts would put up real life pictures of their watches in different leather strap combinations.I went to an AD a few days ago and saw the 2812.30 (white dial/blue markers & hands/brown leather strap) in person - and was blown away by it. The only things holding me back are price (may get the 2503 instead) and the neutrality of the brown leather strap - most of my suits are black/navy/charcoal and I'm a little concerned they may clash with a watch I'll hopefully be wearing every day at work.I've also seen a couple variations here on the ATs usually found online, and they looked really good - for instance, someone posted a pic of a white dial/blue marker AT 2503, but it had a black or dark blue thick-ish leather strap, not the usual SS bracelet. I can't seem to find that post at the moment, but I'm curious what other color/strap variations have worked well in real life

5159r thoughts and a few pictures
I can't get this reference out of my head. Today at a local AD, I tried on the g and the r. I never imagined I'd be interested in a gold-colored watch, but a dress watch with a brown strap, and for the 5159r in this instance, it just works. I've read past posts about why this reference was bought, and then subsequently flipped. I tried it on today, and while it's thicker than some other PC Pateks, it wears well. It's not top heavy, IMHO. It's elegant. For what watch did others flip this, or what did they buy instead?Present and prior owners of this watch, your thoughts are appreciated. Thanks. Here are a few wrist shots from today.

Daytona Rivet bracelet
I was given a Rivet bracelet by someone who found it in a drawer. They are NOT watch people or collectors. It had no end links and it had one link near the clasp that was missing a rivet. I fixed it up, bought end links, They were not the correct ones but still fit. I would like to know if there is any way to tell if this is a genuine bracelet or a replica . I have pictures here to help.Please E-mail me at :temptones1verizon.net if you have any info.The link at the lug is labeled 7635 and the end link, though not gen says 455.The clasp saysRegistered Swiss Made DE 6 and STEELINOX 93250 see pix again...Can anyone tell me anything about this bracelet? The clasp is very nicely made.