Have you ever seen another AP in the wild?
Of all the brands I collect, I've never seen another AP IRL out in the wild. I'm not talking about GTGs or even fellow WIS - even then there aren't many. Sure you see Ambassadors and celebrities alike wearing APs but usually on TV or print. Rolexes seem as plentiful as the stars in the sky, Omegas abound like fish in the sea, Pateks pop up once in a blue moon, Breguet, JLC, IWC, Blancpain, GP, VC, etc... I've seen them all in the wild... all but another AP. Mind you, I love individuality but I'd have thought I'd have run into at least one up to this point? I must be hanging in the wrong circles.

Softening Croc strap
Hi all, Recently bought a navi world, pic below. First breitling, and the cricket straps are very thick. How much wear does it take to soften, and fit the wrist better? Feels very stiff at the moment.

My first Omega, Seamaster Pro "Bond" model!! PICS!
I picked this up today locally. I paid $1100 for it. Has the outer box and inner box along with the papers too! It is an 80041xxx serial. What year would that make it? I think its a 2000-2001 but Im not sure. What Reference would it make it as well? Is this the 2531.80 reference too? I have always wanted and Omega Seamaster too! Finally I have one. The build quality is beautiful and its heavy. It puts the Rolex Submariner to shame in that department. Taking nothing away from the Rolex Sub, as its an iconic piece and will one day own one Im sure. It just feels flimsy and cheap in its bracelet to me for the price of the watch. I must say this watch gives me more satisfaction than even my Rolex watches and I dont know exactly why. I cant take it off! Here are some pics for you guys! I know we all love pics!

Omega Maintenance???
What is Omega's recommended maintenance schedule on automatic models? How much does it cost, etc?Thanks,Dave

Help finding a new SubC -116610LN
Here is a little bit of the story. So I own a Y serial purchased new in 2003 in my collection. It has a little family history behind it through the years. I wear it quite a bit in the rotation. I always said that when my boys graduate from college they would get a watch handed down. Well my first boy is going to graduate next year with his engineering degree from SDSU. I will be giving him my Sub. I would like to replace that sub with another in the most current version.Fast forward to the last few weeks and I am surprised to see the lack of availability on the standard sub. I get and follow all the fuss with hulk (own one), BLNR, Daytona etc etc. I called up my AD that I use and no luck. She does not have one. Then I started looking at lightly used or second hand BNIB and see the grays are almost at new retails. For that price difference I would go AD all the way.So is a SubC really that hard to find? or is my AD just not a high enough volume dealer to have one?Lastly, if an