A. Lange & S?hne Named Germany’s Top Luxury Brand
Every two years the Munich Brand Rating agency and the prominent German business and news magazine Wirtschaftswoche (“Economic Week”) team up to identify the leading luxury brands in Germany. This year, data was collected from interviews with more than 150 experts in a variety of industries. For the second time in a row, A. Lange & S?hne was named the top-ranking luxury brand with a total of 242 out of a possible 300 points. Lange stood above arguably better-known brands such as the Mercedes Benz-owned Maybach (218) and famed sports car manufacturer Porsche (197).

Watch Talk with David Pittsinger : Opera Singer - Broadway Star - Watch Collector
What drives my passion for watches is not only the representation of time - and the complications - and the intricate dials - but the faces of those who feel the same. Especially when you get them talking. No matter what they do for a living, or who they are day-to-day, their interest in watches shapes them and their professions in so many intrinsic, unifying ways.I'm always intrigued to speak to someone new about their fascination with watches - and what makes their love unique.Here's a profile of a man who is an aficionado of watches, an accomplished American Bass-Baritone opera-star, and a rising star on Broadway.David Pittsinger - a modern watch collector with classic tastes - who brings his love for watches onto the stage with him.Omega Tank Watch - Rolex GMT II Dualmaster - Rolex Cellini DanaosMolly McDermott: Tell me how your profession and talent has enhanced and enabled your love of watches? David Pittsinger: Opera singers, by trade, travel the world and visit old cities,

Back in Black
After owning a white dial 15400 very briefly I thought that perhaps the 41mm Royal Oak was just not for me. I remember being somewhat disappointed opening the box and seeing that the dial was more of a silver color still beautiful but not what I was expecting. Fast forward 7 months and 4 watches later a friend of mine told me I should try the black dial 15400 as the pics just can not do it justice. After a bit of hesitation and a quick flip of a Daytona that lasted about 3 hours I took their advice and damn if this thing is not awesome Thanks again Thanh for all your help buddy Glad to be back in the AP fold again

Show Me Your AP RO Offshores!!!
Here's mine. Ref. 25721ST.O.1000ST.01

Patek 5711: Incoming
As you all know from my previous post, I've been in the market for a 5711. I've been visiting AD's and building a relationship, often hearing the waitlist is 1-2 years. I put a deposit down at a local AD, with an anticipated wait of 1 year. I later on decided that I'll just put my name down at another AD just in case (no deposit required). I later changed my mind and wanted a 5712. After some luck, a different AD told me that a 5712 (blue dial) is coming in and would have my name on it if I wanted so of course I agreed and put down a deposit. I got a call from the AD that I did not place a deposit with this week. He told me he had a 5711 (blue dial) come in and asked if I wanted it. Of course I couldn't turn it down! Long story long (joke), I often read the forums for advice about wait times for certain watches etc. and often see some people getting lucky. This time it was me! Now I have a delimma: keep both the 5711 and 5712 blue dial?! I guess this is a great problem to have! Officia