Cost to repair a Speedy
Just in case you were wondering how much it would cost to repair an Omega Speedmaster after you (or your kid) enthusiastically pushed the bottom plunger too many times to stop the timing hand, it's $100.

5522 �� la mode, or �� la carte?
During a recent interview, Patek Philippe President Thierry Stern was asked about allocation for the newly released 5522. Mr. Stern described his vision of the 5522 in steel as an affordable Patek, designed to be within reach of the new Patek enthusiast. A chance for those without the means to purchase one of Patek's more expensive complications to still have the opportunity to own something nice.He then expanded his thoughts further:It has to be a split that is fair for everybody. So the task for our own agency here in New York would be first to dispatch to all the retailers. And then the retailers will have the task to allocate them. But I really hope that they will also allocate those pieces to somebody who is not a very big collector. It has to be also for someone who as I just said, who is young, who is going to start with Patek Philippe; we should also give him the chance to wear such a piece.Without referencing any particular AD, I would ask Patek owners and forum readers to con

Patek leather straps - padded or non-padded?
Padded strap or non-padded strap. Which do you gents prefer?

Calatrava?
There are no screws on the back of this guy so I can't open it up to get a reference number. But it looks like a Calatrava from the 60s, no?Bracelet is stamped 18K. There is a little bit of yellowing on the sides but obviously white gold that has aged.

3 Divers and a Flyer
New winder and just sharing for fun...