The Concord Oktopus Tattoo watch is teamed with a black alligator leather strap
In full conformity with the watch design are rhodium-plated, diamond-cut hands displayed on the black matt dial - they are reminiscent of tentacles of an octopus. The hands are treated with Superluminova. Just as well, the display includes Arabic numerals and applied rhodium-plated indexes, also highlighted with Superluminova, which makes the dial visible even in extreme low-light situations. Protecting the remarkable dial is a 3.8mm glareproofed sapphire crystal.The Concord Oktopus Tattoo watch is teamed with a black alligator leather strap distinguished by red stitching. The strap is finished with a steel ardillon buckle.

AP RO 15400 ST in Japan??
Hi any members here bought an AP in Japan? Asking for a friend of mine who is going to travel there next month. Giving the weakness in Yen, it would almost be 20% off buying it at the AP boutique without any additional store discounts. Can anyone confirm what Japan's retail prices are? How much they typically discount? Thanks.

Patek 5196 has all the DNA of the original 96
I acquired the 5196R by chance in some ways 2 weeks ago, at the same time as my 5164R.I have seen numerous posts on the 5196 vs Lange 1815, Saxonia, VC Patrimony, I do not intend to repeat those forum topics already addressed but I would just like to simply add that this piece really has a vintage aspect to it. The others have a much more modern feel to them (even the 5296 etc are very modern in their presentation).If you prefer a vintage looking piece but a current line up, you may want to consider the 5196. The curved, silver-brushed linen dial, the golden minute dot indexes, the baton hour indexes, the dauphine hands really stand out in natural daylight and is absolutely a direct descend of the 96 in its DNA. You have to see it in person to appreciate these details. And it is so comfortable to wear and surprisingly easy to match for a daily watch. I am enjoying every moment of it.Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Which Panerai to buy
After having a few Rolex watches I'm considering Panerai. Question is which one. So many variations. My preference is leather strap and not too big since my wrist are just under 7 inches. Please share your thoughts and wrist shots, thanks.

Sometimes you have to do something stupid...
While not wanting the new GMT (in the minority I’m sure), I do want the new DSSD... I had the orgional from day one and like many (or some) it just didn’t sit right for me. With the redesign I think it will be good. BUT, in order to get one in a timely manner and not pay grey prices, and even though I do have a long relationship with my AD, I was not a big buyer (DavidSW got most of my business). So in order to get a new DSSD this summer, he said it will really help if you get something now (last Watch I got from him was the SD4K in 2016)... The only watch I wanted lately was the BLNR, and ended up getting a new from TRF about 6 weeks ago... Well he said I can get you the GMT you wanted, so not wanting to tell him I have it already, I told him to get it, and I’m going to sell my other BLNR... Yes, this is just crazy, but it’s going to be less than gray prices in the end, and can’t believe I’m even going to do this, but it’s my best ch