Jaeger-LeCoultre Master Compressor Geographic Acciaio Ref.q1718170

Teenage Grandpa Watch Straps Review & Interview
They say that the first step in treating an addiction is admitting you're addicted, so here goes. I am addicted to watch straps. At any one time, I likely have roughly three watches in rotation but will constantly switch between 5-10 different straps. If a watch doesn't look perfect on its included bracelet, I will start hunting for that perfect strap, or three, and then I'll add a NATO style strap. Much like a new pair of shoes can add some punch to a good outfit, a strap is a great way to make a watch feel new again. While I cannot afford to be constantly buying watches, there is seldom a time that I am not impatiently awaiting a strap to be delivered in the mail.The internet has allowed for a rapid expansion in custom strap making by connecting end buyers with manufactures who make a small number of straps, often to a buyer's specific tastes. When I first got into this game, the de facto strap choice for a sport watch (without breaking the bank) was a Hirsch Liberty or possibly a Di

My First Chance to Inspect the Explorer II, 216570
Today I got a call from the friendly folks down at Beauchamp Jewelers.I had asked if I could have an opportunity to see the new Explorer II watches before they had a chance to bolt out the door on some buyer's wrist.I was having lunch at the time and they needed to get them checked in and whatnot, so I went and bowled a couple of practice games and then drove over to the shop.There as promised the watchmaker emerged from the back with two caskets, one bearing the white dial model and the other bearing the black dial model.I've been a little critical of the new styling with the broad hands and the orange 24-hour hand, but I've held back on final judgement until I could inspect them personally and put them on my wrist or wrists in this case.I have to say, albeit a little late, the new Explorer II watches get the coveted GradyPhilpott seal of approval.They are stunning watches. They do not overpower the wrist, or at least my wrist, and the hands from a normal perspective don't look like

Spit-Balling Time.. What would you like to see in the IWC Forum?
OK IWC fans.We have a great bunch of IWC fans here. Knowledgeable, friendly, and with a ton of IWC knowledge. However, we always do better when it comes to discussions, especially value-add discussions that get a lot of member participation & adds educational value to newbies and oldies alike. So, I'm opening the door to spit-balling what you'd all like to see.What kind of topics, discussions, insight, etc would you like to see? What kind of discussions would get your interest & spark participation? Let's talk about it. Reply with thoughts on what would be good to see. We're not looking to build a library where it's a one way street of information. We want to have topics to really bring everyone into the talk, get new information, have fun & get as much info on IWC as we can...A couple thoughts to keep in mind. While we all would like discounts, company participation on the boards, free IWC prizes, etc. that's just not realistic - at least for every day / week / month

15300ST or 15400ST : Best investment?
Hi,I love the AP RO and like to buy either a 15300ST or a 15400ST.I like them both but was wondering which one, longer term, will keep its value best? Ie, which one is the best investment (or least worse investment as a watch like this is never a good investment imho).Both use the same calibre but the 15300ST is more like the 'Jumbo' in size, so this makes it maybe more interesting longer term?On the other hand the 15400ST is 41mm which seems to be the 'new norm' (cfr Datejust 2).If I look at older RO's (ones of 36mm for instance) they seem to have lost a lot of value so I wonder if the same couldn't happen with the 15300ST a few years from now...Thanks for your thoughts on this!

So.FL AD Mayors, Kirks or weston?
Hello Rolex Experts,I am in the beginning stages of buying a 31mm Everose with Presidential bracelet with fluted bezel and chocolate dial with the roman numerals and the six in pave diamonds. It retails for $30,900. I just saw it in vegas but no Ad on the strip offered a discount for cash purchase the bellagio offered me a 2 night stay at a suite. Any way I'm So FL and wanted to know which AD has a little wiggle room. Mayors I know from experience is terrible with wiggle rooms, but I never tried Kirks or Weston. Any experience? I'd also like to ship out of state to save on tax. Any experience with the jewelers?