Alpina Alpiner Chronograph Automatic 41.5 Review
It's been a while since we last had an Alpina watch in for review, and much has changed at the brand since. Our previous encounter was with the Alpina Startimer Pilot Manufacture. I liked just about everything about it, especially the manufacture movement within and modest price tag, but had one gripe�� it just didn't feel like an original design. For everything it had going for, this one aspect just kind of undermined it. It seemed odd to me that brand with manufacture capabilities as well as a rich history and archive, would make something derivative.Well, they seemed to have caught on as at the last two Basels they've begun to push their new Alpiner line, which draws inspiration from within. There are now many models within this series, such as their modern 4-line, which utilize their in-house GMT complication as well as in-house Flyback chronograph, and their vintage inspired models. It's the latter we'll be taking a look at today with the somewhat dryly titled Alpina Alpiner Chrono

Where to buy Patek in NYC, SF
Hi guys, I'm based in London, but I'm heading out to NYC and SF in a few weeks. If a certain deal transpires before then, I may consider checking out and purchasing a 5711 or possibly a 5176A whilst out there.London has the most expenses prices that I've seen, so this would be beneficial. Here the 5711 is almost ?18k ($31k), and the 5176A is about ?14k ($24k). Where do you think I'm likely to be able to purchase these watches? I'd like to buy brand-new for peace of mind.

Green Sub pic.
Had a play with the camera today, normally do wildlife photography so thought id give table top a go, not in Jocke league but a start

Dial Swap Question
I was looking at a pre-owned 16233 DJ 36mm at an AD. I really want to get a TT DJ 5 digit, but I specifically want it to have a white stick dial, and the one they had was a black stick.The AD has a watchmaker on staff, and suggested that could swap the black dial to a white dial for me if I wanted to purchase the watch. He said it would be swapped with an authentic Rolex dial.My question is, does that ruin the watch or otherwise put a stain on it's authenticity by not having the original dial? Also, if down the road I send it in to RSC for service, would they require to switch it back to the original black dial since it wouldn't be in the factory original configuration?

Rolex and Cinema
Checked the Rolex website and saw this on the frontpage.https://.youtube/watch?v=hDcAhtd8IXg