Anyone tried ABC watchwerk or alternative service center for your AP?
Hi, I want to service and refinish my RO, has anyone tried ABC watchwerk in Los Angeles before or other third party service center? I have tried ABC for my vintage Rolexes an they were great. I tried my Hong Kong AD for service quotation but the quotation took a long long long time (One year, because sent back to swiss) and quite expensive (over 4K usd), need to change some parts. I am wondering if there are any good alternatives competible or better than the AD Spa? Many thanks in advance.

Down To Two !
Why doesn't the AP itch go away. My AP journey for the last 3 years. 1. Volcano2. BB3. GP Carbon4. RO 153055. RO 15400 Blue 6. RB2 TiAnd now the new addition.... Drum roll please. ImageUploadedByTapatalk 21366997861.356402.jpgWould love to hear your opinions good or bad. Thanks,Sam

Any 45mm Planet Ocean owners ref. 2500
I had the 007 model, but, the combination of the engraving on the back-the 007 markings-and the weight caused a lot of pain to my wrist from the rubbing against my skin from the caseback.For those with the non-007 PO 45.5mm 2500, is there the same issue?

Hi and thanks for showing
Hello everyone, this is my first posting, well here is my question to all the watch enthusiasts, i have a classic watch that i know nothing about, it is a Swiss made Patek Philippe 18K Gold, i have tried to search for it endlessly online but have been unsuccessful at finding anything about it, i don't know what year its from, does anyone have any idea about it, my guess is 60-70's but it may be older than that, the back plate is labeled 3646, it is a wind up watch and does seem to work from what i know, i have the original bands but they are not in the best shape, any help would be most appreciated.

Are Today's Rolexes Overpriced?
All things considered and taking into account that there are many outstanding watches in the -$5K range. Some attribute the exorbitant pricing to Rolex SA's extensive and costly marketing program. Others say one is strictly paying for the name and visual recognition.At one time, a Rolex was affordable (for those who really wanted one) by either being frugal or eliminating other miscellaneous/unnecessary expenditures. It's a seemingly different story today as $8-10K+ represents a bigger chunk of change even when accounting for current inflation and higher salaries/wages.A co-worker bought his 1675 back in the mid-1970s while working at a minimum wage job (about $2.00/hour). It took him roughly six weeks + some overtime to accrue the necessary funds. Today at minimum wage (e.g. $5.50/Georgia to $11.50/Washington), it would take close to a year's wages (and that's not even allowing for basic living expenses).Over the past few decades, Rolexes have become an 'elitist' commodity rather than