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Hands-On: The Van Cleef & Arpels Ronde Des Papillons, With On-Demand Dial Animation
Van Cleef & Arpels, usually associated with those little clover earrings and necklaces, has expanded its Poetic Complications collection this year with the Lady Arpels Ronde des Papillons watch (you may have read Jack's review of the Midnight Nuit Lumineuse, which was another addition to the collection this year). The Ronde des Papillons is a highly complicated and “feminine” watch that indicates the time with three butterflies (yes, you read that correctly). Now, before you click away because butterflies “aren’t your thing,” this watch was one of the more technically advanced watches seen this year at SIHH and deserves a closer look. 1 OF 6 The Lady Arpels Ronde is another impressive poetic complication. The watch features a 38 mm white-gold case with the bezel set with diamonds and an intricate engraving on the case back (of more butterflies). 2 OF 6 Okay, so first things first: the dial. The base of the dial is made o

Level pegging
Hi Omega Lovers,I see in the "Most Popular Brand Among Forum Members" thread in the general forum Omega are now equal on votes with Invicta. Both are on 69.Most popular brand among forum membersThis is impressive in itself but when you think of the ratio of Invicta Forum regulars (twice as many posts as Omega Forum) to Omega regulars I think it is a great acheivement for Omega in a place where people are most knowledgable.So if any of you haven't voted yet pop on over to the general forum and make Omega the most popular brand.

Expert Forum Opinion on an Ebay Conquest Automatic?
Greetings,I was hoping to get the opinion of forum members on the following watch that's currently being sold on Ebay:Longines Auto Conquest Heritage Large 40mm Good Condition Black Dial Men Watch I've always loved the style of old Conquest Automatics, but I haven't learned about all of the little details that distinguish the genuine article from fakes. Any guidance would be much appreciated. Thanks and take care!

Grey Market questions
My husband bought me a 1911 gold ebel 15 years ago. I think that the dealer added a diamond bezel that was not an ebel bezel and it doesn't have a sapphire crystal. Does anyone have any suggestions what to do with this watch? I wonder if the gold value will now be worth more than any watch value.

Some AP15400 questions
Don't mind my asking, but I will like to ask existing owners of 15300 and 15400 Royal Oak owners some questions. 1) How's your 15300 / 15400 holding up? Any accuracy or reliability issues so far?2) Does the polishing fade over time or stays brand new? 3) Do you use it as a daily wearer? Is it tough enough for daily wear? While it is undeniably beautiful to me, it also looks kind of delicate. 4) Is it true that the Blue Dial version is more prestigious because it is more rare?5) With the polished surface reflecting light, do you find it too blinky to wear on occasions that a blinky watch might not be suitable, such as formal business meeting, visiting clients etc?6) What will be expected service cost I will be expected to pay be like once it is due for full service? And how's AP's after sales service?7) Does AP warrant availability of parts further down the road like 20 years, 30 years etc?8) If given the chance to repeat the purchase again, will you do it? Or you will choose another br