Audemars Piguet Royal Oak 25979PT.0.0002CA.01 Stainless Steel Bezel Mens Automatic Watch

American Made Chronographs?
As we all know, the Swiss were and still are very big players in the chronograph market. I'm familiar with the Valjoux, Venus and Landeron movements they made, but were there ever any American made chronograph movements manufactured here in the US?If not, why not? Why didn't the American companies like Waltham, Hamilton or Elgin build them? They became a huge part of the watchmaking industry and it seems like the Americans lost out on the big market share they claimed...

Cracked ceramic case update
Hi all, For those who followed or didn't, my chipped or most likely cracked ceramic case had been sent to Le Brassus, they contacted me today to apologize for the delay, about 2 months, but they had to conduct many tests on it, and they will give me back the watch repaired in mid August, at AP's expense.Since you can't repair ceramic that only means a new case, I wrote them back saying I would like to know what were the reasons for this happening, but would understand if they preferred to keep it confidential, since no shock was involved the only reason must have been a not very well made ceramic case.I will update if I get any other details on the reasons.So once again their reputation is verified, they didn't one second do what other brands might have done, imply that it was due to a shock or another wrongdoing on my part.Would have liked to have it for the beach in Odessa this summer, but I will have it for the next holidays.Good point for AP on this one you can buy knowing they wi

Which Aqua Terra is the better buy?
I'm looking to purchase a 41.5mm Aqua Terra with blue dial in the near future. There currently are 2 versions that are available. #1:.omegawatches/collecti...23110422103001This is the outgoing model with the brushed bracelet and the framed date window. #2:.omegawatches/collecti...23110422103003This is the new version with the updated movement and higher MSRP of $6000 vs $5500 of the older model. The new version does not have the framed date window and the new bracelet has polished center links. Personally I much prefer the older version, but thinking about resale maybe it is smarter to get the new one with the updated anti-magnetic movement? What do you guys think?

To 233 owners...
Noticed something concerning on my watch today and was wondering if it's normal on the 233. If you look at the crystal edges from the top (looking at the dial), it appears like the edges of the crystal (sides on the inside facing towards the case) are dirty or the crystal is sitting on the inner flange of the case and that part of the sad is dirty. Basically where the crystal and case meet. Seems to be all around the circumference of the crystal and I don't think its glue? Can someone confirm this please. Here's a pic of the issue.

My AD is low on inventory
Went to my local AD today.....my goodness, they do not have much inventory. The salesman was telling me that Rolex hasn't been sending as many watches to the US this year. Is this true??