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Starting Watchmaking School Next Week
Hi there, I'm a long time lurker but rare poster on these forums, but I thought my upcoming plans might be interesting to someone. I'm finally starting Watchmaking school next Monday after waiting and working all year to make it happen. I'm pretty excited. I have expensive taste in the watches I like, and no chance of being able to afford any of the beautiful high complication pieces I've been drooling over, so I see this as a way to enjoy watches and horology and make a decent career out of it as well (hopefully). For anyone who is wondering it's the National Watchmaking School of Canada, in Trois Rivieres Quebec. Unfortunately the last Watchmaking School in Canada but they're still going strong. Incidentally they offer the program in both french and english if anyone is interested but afraid of living in Quebec for 2 years. Trois Rivieres is a beautiful old city as well, 375 years old this year. I'm looking forward to it and will try to post more regularly with news of my progress

AP issues?
Hi everyone,Not trying to stir the pot here but I'm seriously considering to purchase an AP, however, I'd like to hear the cons too. I currently have a Rolex TT dj41, and I would like to purchase a second one for my daily wear. The Diver, ROO elephant, and blue dial RO are my options. However, due to the price point, I want to make sure that I fully know what I'm paying for, or I stand to lose a significant amount of money if I end up with buyers remorse. I stumbled upon this YouTube video and I've read some of the complaints about AP too in the comment section of the video. https://m.youtube/watch?v=oN4TY7opDyoSome of the negative comments include: 1. Bezel scratches easily. The metal is soft compared to the one Rolex use. And the shape of the case and bezel makes it a scratch magnet. 2. The watch is not as great looking if not in pristine condition. E.g. Multiple scratches, etc 3. You are paying for prestige versus value for the watch as watch is not as durable as Rolex and has some

Pam320 Authentic?
So I just received my first Panerai which is the pam320 from Jomashop and I still have doubts about the authenticity without a warranty card. Anyone else here bought from Jomashop? I have to remove the serial no so I have to blur it out. Serial No. matches the box, not sure if it matters. Thanks.

Any value to "open" signed Panerai warranty?
A year ago, I picked up a lightly used L series Luminor with an in house movement. Given its age I did not ask and the seller did not mention the warranty status. This morning, while boxing it up for service, I discovered the warranty page is AD stamped and signed, the serial number is entered, but the date and purchaser are blank.So, given the watch was produced in 2009, is there any value to adding my name and the date I purchased the watch?

Old movement on D Blue
I bought my D Blue a week before Basel and when Rolex announced the new D Blue with the new movement I questioned if I had made the right choice. For kicks, I decided to check the accuracy and the results look good to me on the calibre 3135. It¡¯s the most accurate Rolex that I own out of 4 so for those that have any remorse owning the 116660...it¡¯s a great watch and we are lucky to have one so enjoy it. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk