Antiquorum – New York City
Important Collectors’ Wristwatches, Pocket Watches and Clocks

A rare & cool spotting with tourbillon AP content
Saw this incredible piece worn by a true gentlemen at a Starbucks in Boston over the weekend, what a beauty! Wow I spotted the watch as we both entered, I immediately knew it was a 44mm but as I got closer I couldn't even believe it. Took the opportunity to compliment the watch to the owner as he told me the story about how the watch was delivered to him in Boston from an AD in St Barts directly in person. He was also a car guys and had a few other APs but we didn't get a chance to go into details....As we were ordering our drinks, without us knowing it, he had already paid for our drinks, pretty cool gesture I had a great talk with him and I will probably never top this spotting! lol

Omega Museum Racend
Firstly , hello to all.New to the forum , although been reading quite a bit.Decided that it is time for a grown up watch.... I am looking at Rolex Submariner , like the new one that just came out 116610 ( Black dial , stainless steel )My wife is suggesting I get the Omega Museum Racend No 8 I think ( 1949 original style)I know its two different watches , dress vs sporty , so to compare would be useless , but are there any thoughts on the Omega in terms of usability , durability , practicality etcMy concerns : will the gold scratch more than the SS ; I believe it is manual wound which surprised me but if it is , is it practical ; I am not sure if the watch will not be an overkill in a normal office environment.Plus none of local jewelers have in stock , so no chance to see it unless I go to UK ( or get it shipped from UK after I buy it ).My wife has a new Omega Constellation , so it cant be that she is pushing me to get one , so she can have a new watch too :)Look forward to your though

Speedmaster strap change
Is it hard to change the strap to a bracelet. I have both and wanted to put the bracelet on. I do not however want to damage the watch.Is it easy to do or should I take it in and pay 10 bucks to have someone do it for me?Thanks guys.

Patek at Tourneau
Well, yesterday was for AP, and today, found some time for Rolex and Patek. I have to say, my expectations for Torneau were quite low, based on my experience with the Atlanta location and comments from others here on TRF. Was very pleasantly surprised however, as the Patek specialist at Water Tower in Chicago was quite good. Knowledgeable and helpful, gave me her undivided attention. I was wearing my AP15300, and she noticed and commented on the Genta connection with the Nautilus and history. After spending a good amount of time with me trying on various models (which she unwrapped and removed stickers from), she sent me off with the just-arrived new catalog in hand!In the small world category, I learned while making conversation that the sales rep at the Rolex boutique and the Patek specialist at Torneau are sisters! Had a nice visit at Rolex, but they were adamant about not allowing wrist shots for security reasons, so no pics from there.Will post some Patek pics when I have a