AP Boutqies Lighting
Who else thinks that lighting at AP boutiques make their watches look cheap and ugly? The SS models in particular. I literally have to cover the lights whenever I view watches over there. Lights are just too bright. Watches look best in indirect lighting condition IMO. What are your takes on this?I mean look at some of the photos people post at AD's and boutiques; ROO and RO look hideous sometimes.

New incoming to the collection.....
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Strap change questions....
Hello all here at TRF! While browsing the forums this weekend I paid particular attention to straps that are on the watches. It was so exciting to see how a different strap can give an entirely new look to a watch. So, this got me thinking about a few strap-related questions I would like to pose to all of you:1). Do you change your straps yourself or take it somewhere to have it done? I have the tool to make the change myself, but am so worried that I will inadvertently cause damage due to my lack of experience and skill. But at the same time I feel a little odd taking it to a shop to have it done knowing that I didn't purchase the watch there.2). I notice in some of the photos the strap doesn't seem to be the right size (i.e. Too narrow for the lug width of the watch). Are there any potential issues with this other than cosmetic? 3). How often do you change your straps? It seems like it would be easy to become a little OCD with this and develop a habit of constantly changing t

Hello Patek guys...
...vintage Rolex guy here. Have no experience with Patek but wanted to find out a little info about a late 2mil serial 3411, center sweep seconds hand. Watch comes with box and a so-called extract from the archives cert listing (among other things) movement no., caliber, serial, date sold, but states they don't know dial. Can you point me to a good reference site so I don't embarrass myself by posting pics of a possible horrible fake? This dial looks too pristine, and swiss appears to be half cut off, but could just be angle of pic.Thanks in advance.

Skydweller date change methods
It's March 1, the annual date change.Which method did you use?A. Bezel turn once quickset date B. Bezel turn twice, adjust hour hand to advance the dateC. Bezel turn 3 times, hack the movement, advance the minute hand until correct date and time.