Cartier Panthere w25022b9

I can't believe I tried to sell this! Jazzmaster Tonneau photos inside.
They certainly aren't the same quality as some members post, but you can at least tell what it looks like...I'm SO glad I got no response when I briefly listed this for sale. What was I thinking???

Back from the spa...
Today, I just received my WG Chronomaster XXT Quantieme Perpetual back from Le Locle. This piece has absolutely got the most wrist time of anything in my collection. Along with the clean and service I had them give it a light buff and had Bandiera Jewellers (Zenith AD), put a new OEM strap on it. The watch looks like new and it feels like getting an old friend back. I haven't had time to photograph it today but here are some photos from before.Thanks for looking.Best,Rob

LePhare DeLuxe Calendar--Triple Date
I picked up this old LePhare Triple Date Calendar watch today and must say I am quite excited to get it in wearable condition. I am already set on the band I will use so the easy part is done. It winds right up and ticks away without stopping, although it does not keep accurate time at all. In addition, the pins for setting the date/calendar features are frozen and do not work either, with the exception of the month pin which moves it a bit but does not turn it over. Obviously, it needs to be completely disassembled, cleaned, oiled, and any bad parts replaced. Sadly, the gentleman who fixes all of my other watches does not work on the more complicated watches, not because he cannot, but because he just does not have the 'time" necessary to spend on them. So, I will have to look around for the right person to work on this for me. In any event, it is not a watch I have seen very often and thought it was worth a small mention and a little sharing.

Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS event...
I was fortunate enough to attend AP's latest charity event benefiting Broadway Cares/EFA, which was hosted by the current cast of the hit musical Jersey Boys, and let me tell you, the evening was nothing short of a revelation.Never mind that I got to see old friends like Al Armstrong (his own best customer) as well as chat with newly-minted AP CEO, Francois Bennahmias, the music was the focus of the evening. News flash: these guys can sing, and what's more, they're all perfect gentlemen who remain humble on the face-of their considerable vocal gifts.(yes, the camera on my HTC EVO leaves much to be desired...)It must be said here that at no point in the evening was Francois more animated or genuinely excited then when he was speaking about the charity and his commitment to keeping this partnership going throughout his tenure. This man believes 100% in giving back to the community, and it shows. He made me proud to be an AP owner twice over, and I look forward to the day when I can add

What to dooooo?? omega vs rolex
Hello again guys,I am getting many thoughts in my head!I have recently found Omega Planet oceans quite attractive, especially the chrono ones. However, I just wanted to ask about the prestige of there watches. I know their retail prices might go up to 7 or 8 k sometimes but are they worth the buy?, because with that kind of money i can save up a little but and buy a ss Daytona or something...What do you guys think? I currently own a Sub-C LV and I was wondering if I should purchase the PLanet ocean chrono or just wait another few months for a daytona ( might have to sacrifice the LV-C for the daytona though).