Longines Master Collection Chronograph Automatic Silver Dial Stainless Steel Men's Watch L26694786

First Time Rolex Buyer
Hello. New to the forum. I have spent a few days reading current and past posts. I am very happy to have found this forum as I have learned alot of information about Rolex watches that I never knew. This is my current situation. I have been in love with the "Pepsi" GMT Master II watch since I was a kid.The watch is gorgeous! I grew up watching my grandfather wear one every day of his life since I was 10 years old. I know that Rolex makes perfect watches that last a lifetime and that is what I am looking for. I am now in my low 30s and its time that I buy one for myself. I live in South florida (fort lauderdale) and a few days ago I began calling some AD's around my area. There are quite a few AD's in the miami and fort lauderdale area (around 15 total). However, to my surpise, I found out that the "Pepsi" model has been discontinued. I really wanted to own one of these watches and I was very upset once I heard this. I do understand that I can buy a preowned one, but I would rather buy

SIHH 2018 AP live photos
Here are the pihotos I took at SIHH during my presentation and some watches on display throughout the AP booth.I hope you enjoy these pics..................

Patek phillipe strap with bucherer
Hi guys, new to this forum, am completely newbie in regards to watches.I plan to buy this watch as a gift for my sibling graduation, for my budget, i am just planning on getting some entry series.So, i browsed some online shop and saw a watch that is to my liking, but i noticed that at the metallic stuff in the strap, there is Bucherer written there.I did google the bucherer and found out that they are a large reputable seller.However, is their strap as valuable as patek strap? Is their strap any good? Is it possible for an authenthic watch to have that in the metal? Lastly, will it cost me alot to replace it with something that write Patek on it?Sorry for the long and numerous questions, many appreciation and thanks in advance.

What can make a watch go from gaining time to losing time?
Recently I've noticed that 3 of my watches, including my Sub LVc, have started losing time, after years of being gainers. I only know the basics about the inner-workings of mechanical watches, so I'm kind of at a loss for what could be happening. My first thought was magnetization, but I looked into it and if my understanding is correct magnetization causes watches to gain hours per day or to gain and lose erratically. Are there other circumstances or things that can cause a watch to go from gaining to losing time? Has anyone else had this happen to their watches?Thanks!

A great pair to settle with...
I have really been Lucky this last year or so with the watches I've managed to get my hands on, in brexit torn UK especially.I've cultivated a passion really of just a few brands and a couple of models within those brands. The passion is intentionally moderated by what is my taste aesthetically and also what is justified financially (and then perhaps just a tweak further - it is passion after all, and we only live once).I've made regrettable mistakes along the way, bought things I didn't like enough, Lost money and most annoying of all - sold some pieces at the wrong time and really taken a bath at times (as my American friends say)...But also I've picked up some real beauties too. Had the please of handling, owning and loving - some of the watches we all drool over on this site. Its a special feeling to be one of the lucky ones who was able to acquire a rare bear... Occasionally, I've even flipped at the right time - never really made money - but have compensated myself for the