Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Chronograph Ladies Watch 26048OK.ZZ.D010CA.01

Bring a Loupe: A Rolex With Tiffany Dial, A B-Series Royal Oak With Original Papers, An Early Zenith El Primero, And Many Others
You probably noticed that the HODINKEE Shop started offering vintage watches last Tuesday. What does this mean for this column? Well, nothing really. Bring A Loupe is still alive and kicking; each week, you can expect to find the coolest watches from all over the world. And this week, BAL will include a dressy Rolex with Tiffany dial, a B series Royal Oak, and a Bovet Mono-Rattrapante. There is also a great selection of chronographs, from a tropical Wakmann to an early Zenith El Primero. This is your Bring A Loupe for March 11, 2016. An Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Reference 5402 B Series With Original Papers 1 OF 7 Launching the Royal Oak was definitely a bold move from AP in 1972, as this sporty looking watch in stainless steel cost more than a dressy Patek in gold at the time. Moreover, it relied on a slim and beautifully finished automatic movement in an era where quartz movements were already starting to become more common. The initial controversies faded away, a

Your advice ~ NIB Spitfire Double Chrono
Just looking for advice. I'm hot on the trail of my first IWC ~ the Spitfire Double Chrono. It's new in the box for $6K. Assuming, of course, it's authentic is that a good price? Would you go for it?Thanks

Non-stop running of the Chronograph
Hi,I have an automatic breitling chronomat evolution.The watch has a small seconds hand in a totalizer, and not a big seconds hand.The chronomat opperates in two other totalizers, and it's seconds hand is a big hand. I really like the movement of the chronographs seconds hand, so I run it non-stop (synched to the watch's time). Is it OK to do so? Or can it potentially damage the watches movement in the long term?Thank you! :)

Some Guidance requested
Hello All! I am in the market for my first Patek. I wanted to get some thoughts on different pieces. I am torn between the 5711, 5167, 5726 or 5164. My current collection consists of AP and Rolex. I have a 39mm EXI, 116718, 15300 and AP Diver on bracelet. I am not opposed to moving the diver or buying outright. I have not tried on a 5711, I have a 5712 but know that the 5712 wears slightly larger. I have worn a 5167 and love it however prefer the nautilus bracelet to the aquanaut's. That being said I would do the rubber strap. I am looking for some guidance on where to begin and what questions need to be asked etc...I don't have a clear direction with Patek. Many thanks all!

Any 5550P owners on TRF?
Hi all, I am currently saving towards a 5970G (I prefer the dial over the 5970P's black. Though I would much rather have a platinum to match the 3970P in the box, I just can't do the dial.) And the 5970J and 5970R don't really peak my love for PP perpetual chronos in white metal. This being said I was curious if anyone out there had a 5550P because, though it would delay a 5970G, the size, shape and thickness (or lack there of) really appeal to me and I loved the 5140P when I spent time with it (but don't care for the blue dial..though I love me some white/silver dials with blue straps..)Anywho if there are any 5550P owners out there if you could share your experience, photos are a must, and even perhaps a little video (because there are none). Thanks much! ''