This or That?
I currently own an AP Diver steel and thinking about adding one more...Which of the two below would you pick and why?

In less than an hour...
I am going to get the mesh bracelet on this fabulous watch . I called the local AD the other day who said the watches and bracelets / straps are shipped separately and they had one with the bracelet. Whether that is correct information, I don't know. However, she said they would take the bracelet off the watch they have, sell it to me, and put it on my watch. I'm good with that For the sake of posterity, here is what mine looks like now!Clean as a whistle and no scratches! The AD said they can swap the bracelet for the strap. I don't want any scratches when they are done!

I succumbed to its beauty!
I was defenseless. There was nothing I could do, no way to resist the beautiful bracelet, the polished surfaces playing with the brushed. The amazing dial changing shades. Resistance was futile. Here is the 5711/1R I purchased today. I promised I was not buying anything today and failed. I am now a happy member of the club.

WG Blue SkyD vs SS Blue SkyD - Wider SS Oyster Bracelet Makes them look different
I know there are a lot of people who don't understand why anyone would purchase the WG version when the SS version is half the price...and the watches look the same.I have stated before that looks are just one aspect.The heft and feel of the WG version is completely different and at least to me, something that gives me great pleasure over the SS one.And of course, when you look at SS vs WG vs PT..they do look different...same color white but different hues and tones as to be identifiable to a trained eye but of course not easily detectable by the public.As I stated, I am fine with that.But, there is actually a difference between the WG and SS model in terms of appearance.The newer SS model has a newly designed oyster bracelet that fits into the lugs a little wider than the PM versions. It actually looks nicer than the PM bracelet.So, as with dial color etc on other models when it comes to SS vs PM.....the SkyD may have the same dial color and sticks between the SS and PM model.....but

Did it! Importing Rolex from EU to USA
For months I've been wondering if the Ban was actually lifted. So this month I pulled the trigger and purchased a watch online from Germany. Fortunately, the seller came highly recommended by a German friend I work with in Dubai. So the same rules apply, Buy the Seller. I could have easily flown to Germany to get the watch. But I really wanted to test the process. Lessons Learn:1. Your Seller will require a few days to get the Export documents from his/her Country's Custom Authority. This delay may seem he/she is up to something, but in actuality their dealing with Government workers (I think we all know how that can be). 2. Your seller may hire a Shipping Broker to assist with the export/import process. I was his first online US Buyer, so he needed assistance. I paid extra for the service ($150-$200), it made things go smoother. The overall shipping cost including the use of the Export Broker $300. 3. The Shipping Broker used FEDEX. The watch departed Germany on a Monday, arrived i