Pre-SIHH 2016: Vacheron Constantin
Vacheron Constantin has just announced that for the 2016 SIHH, they’ll be introducing four new models into the Métiers d'Art Fabuleux Ornements collection. The collection was first introduced two years ago as part of the larger Métiers d'Art collection of timepieces, and basically, they’re intended as a celebration of the decorative arts of different cultures, with Ottoman architecture, Chinese embroidery, Indian manuscript, and French lace. These arts are interpreted through engraving and openworking, as well as through enameling techniques, including cloisonné and champlevé, and guilloché engraving techniques.The new references use the same basic design motifs as the models introduced in 2014, but with variations in colors as well as new case materials. The movement in these watches is Vacheron’s caliber 1003, which was first used by Vacheron in 1955 (and which is the heart of one of their most wonderful watches). At

Screw heads
Newbie question guys.Are the screwheads on the back of the AP RO meant to be facing in the same direction ? Does the fact the the slots on the screw heads are not facingg in a uniform direction mean the watch has been opened?Thanks

Need a little Speedy dating help
This is a friend's father's Speedy that has been sat in a safe for a number of years. He has no idea how old it is or any details. If you know the value of this, don't try posting here - pm instead. MTIA!

Patek applications system
I've tried to educate myself on the Patek applications system, but I cannot seem to find every bits of the puzzle at this forum or other Patek forums. So I thought it'd be best to ask, and hope to get an answer from those members here that already went through this system of Patek. I of course do understand why Patek needs to maintain the applications system, and by no means I'd question the existence of the whole thing. I'm not even a Patek owner yet (just a huge fan), but in a few years I hope to be able to acquire one or two Pateks, and wondering what is the best way to get into the world of collecting Pateks, considering the applications system.1) How to know if a particular reference is only available through application? Is there a general rule, like anything up to a perpetual calendar complication is readily available, but everything beyond that is an application piece?2) When listing the already owned references, is there a rule that only one or two steps above (on the compl

Why hasn't the 116600 SD4K price skyrocketed?
After scrolling through the Modified Rolex thread and seeing everybody post pictures of their Rolex without a Cyclops as well as the current SS boom we've had I'm curious...Why hasn't the SD4K's value rose much? From my knowledge it appears to be a short production run for the world of Rolex ('14-'17)?Would love to hear opinions as to why you believe the value hasn't gone crazy the past few months, and do you think it will ever?Happy Friday!