ROC on the tube
Quick pic on the London tube.

Avenger Blackbird Boutique Edition of 100
I have an opportunity to buy an Avenger Blackbird Boutique edition, number 43 of 100. My question is, how do these things hold their value being such a limited run?I actually do not care as I love the watch but my wife cares hence the question.

Resetting date etc. on a grand complication
Having recently become the proud owner of a grand complication (5140G), I left it behind on a recent 7 day multi-stop trip, as I did not want it to be bashed around at multiple airport security checkpoints and also constantly to be worrying about its general welfare. I am sure that this excess of caution will pass with time and use ...As the run up to my departure proved more chaotic than I had hoped, I did not have time to figure out how to put the watch on its automatic winder for the first time. Hence the question: Does it make any difference if I just wind the watch forward a week, rather than re-setting it with the setting tool (with attendant risk of scratching whilst I am inexperienced in its use) ?As a matter of good practice, does it make any difference which way one advances the watch, if it were to be done on a regular basis ?

new to panerai questions
Panerai is a brand I have never considered before but after seeing them in the flesh and trying one on I was impressed at how solid they feel and the industrial but still well finished look about them, both characteristics which are shared by my ROO.. actually it felt rather similar to the ROO in terms of solidness and weight distributionjust wondering if Panerais are considered beater watches (can they be treated like a Rolex?) or if they need taking care ofalso would you recommend looking at new or used and anything else you think someone new to the brand should knowthanks

New Incoming? ;D :D
I have a deep love for Daytonas and one of my all time favorite Daytona is the white dial Panda Daytona with Rolex's 4030 movement. Unfortunately finding this model in a mint condition is close to impossible. So I decided to go a different route.I bought an excellent condition Rolex 16523 with box and paper, spent decent chunk of change and bought brand new Rolex 16520 conversion parts. Here is the end result. All parts were bought brand spanking new***Decided to throw in something extra Now the beautiful 4030 movement can be seen in its full glory.Thought Id share the results with you all.