Leather/alligator strap for the ROO 44mm
What is the approximate cost for a genuine AP alligator strap? Do you guys think they look good on the sporty ROO 44mm? Any pictures?

Manual winding?
This is new to me, saw this cool moonphase watch though. In real life, how is manual winding different from an automatic? Does this mean, this sounds sorta dumb maybe, that if you wear the watch all the time you still have to wind it about ever 2 days? Thanks.

5270G-18 availability and pricing question . . .
Folks:I've done as much research as I could about Patek watches here and elsewhere. Now I've narrowed down my choice to the 5270G-18.My first Patek I purchased from a Tiffany store and so I inquired about the 5270G-18, but they can only offer for MSRP of $164K with the Tiffany logo. So I decided to pass this route.I visited another local AD in the San Francisco area they had it in stock and can offer this to me $143.5K. It seems fairly standard and reasonable?To be sure, I've checked with aftermarket sellers; European Watch Company, Watch Expo and DavidSW, but this is not available.I also looked at the used market and concluded it runs about 110-120K in like new condition. Other internet sites advertises, Unworn for $120 - $130K.So it looks like I can choose from:Used: $110-120KUnworn: $120 - $130KLocal AD: $143KTiffany AD: $163KI would consider going Used/Unworn, but unfortunately, nothing local to me and I would have to get on a plane to look at it in person. I haven't ruled

New OP 39 in White
https://.rolex/watches/oyster...4300-0004.htmlalso blackhttps://.rolex/watches/oyster...4300-0005.htmlboth white and black are in 34, 36 and 39.

Enough about Basel, bring on the Nor��Easter!
Good news ladies and gentlemen, the SD43 can survive a winter storm...even though things got close with the depth rating. Now lets see your watches battle the winter conditions!