Maurice Lacroix Masterpiece Jours Retrogrades

Watch Spotting: Stan Wawrinka Wearing An Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Offshore Chronograph WHILE Winnin
While the big news in the watch/tennis world over the past 10 days has been Nadal's newest ultra-light-weight, $800,000 Richard Mille Tourbillon, it wasn't this mega watch, or even Djokovic's Seiko Astron, that was seen as the championship trophy was hoisted yesterday at Roland Garros. Nay, it was an Audemars Piguet, and it was the wrist of Swiss-born Stan Wawrinka. 1 OF 3 What is even more is that Stan didn't just put his AP – A Royal Oak Offshore Chronograph in Steel (reference 26470ST) – on after he won, but he actually wore the watch while playing! This AP is a big watch, not a featherweight like the Nadal tourbillon, which makes it even cooler. You can read more about this watch here. Serena Williams Also Wearing An AP After Winning The French Open 2 OF 3 Stan Wawrinka wasn't the only friend of AP to emerge victorious at the French Open – Serena Williams won the women's title and when accepting the trophy

The Daytona Debacle
I would like to thank you guys for demystifying the whole Daytona thing. I coveted this watch since 1992 when I purchased my first Rolex. A non date Sub. At the time I had an opportunity to buy a used Daytona for $3500. I thought it was too much for a watch with no box/papers. A few years later, in mid 90s, SS Daytonas retailed for around $5K+ but they were hotter than today with a $4-5K premium over MSRP for a new one. I've recently had a chance to pick up a new '06 SS model for $9500 which is a steal considering I can flip it for $11-12K easily. As could my uncle who gets these deals from time to time but he offered it to me, at no charge. It's an un-used 2006 Daytona with all the 'packing material". My uncle is watch repair guy and a very good one. He's got many contacts in the jewelery business and he has an impressive watch collection consisting of Rolex, VC, PP and AP watches among others. Surprisingly he really loves and respects Invicta brand.Go figure. He gets top end watche

New Vintage Line
So we're not impressed with the new offerings at Basel. We all love the older designs. What vintage model would you reissue if you were a Hamilton designer? What changes would you make to the original?I'll start with the 1949 Clinton. If I were to redesign this I would up the case diameter to 38-40mm, about 45-47mm lug-to-lug. I would keep the flexible lug design and leather strap. Instead of including this in the vintage line, I might rename it the Khaki Civilian model.

Intro to WTF; "Deal of the Day" and Other Watch Specials
By my post count you can tell I'm new here, and my opening comment may not make much sense to some of you. I just sold my Submariner date, and have recenty purchased a Seiko Black Monster and a Seiko 5 SNK803K2! I was watchless for about two weeks until the Black Monster arrived and now I feel better. Paid $199 shipped and I'm real happy with it. The small military watch is just a cheap beater to throw on when I'm working or don't want a bigger, nicer watch. I hardly notice I'm wearing it right now.I have had Submariners for 34 years, since I was 19. I sold all at a profit, including the last one. Seems like I should be depressed losing the Rolex, but I'm having fun buying these much cheaper, yet really cool and well made watches. Anyway, I digress. I was really torn between the Black and Orange Monsters, but didn't want both. I like the look of an orange dial, but I also think a black bezel looks better with the orange than the silver OM bezel; enter the Orient CEM 75001M. I did some

Next AP? hmm....Dilemma
Hi guys,It's the time for a new watch!!!I already own a PAM392 and a RO 15400 in black...For my next watch I was initially thinking a PP Nautilus 5712, but I think I'll move on to Patek when the 'time is right' (I am still quite young and all that, so I want to wear chunky, younger looking watches:) )So the two models I am thinking are.... (I know this probably came up a lot)ROO Safari vs Panda! (The good old pals who always fight for their popularity )I've quite a quite small wrist, but I was ok with a 44 mm PAM (Though I own a 42mil now) and 41mm RO fits me perfectly.Both are absolutely stunning pieces and I am slightly tilting toward the Safari at the moment, because I think it's more versatile (and it looks fabulous on a rubber strap)... also the creamy, subtly dial looks very classic. On the flip side, Panda looks a bit more energetic with red hands, sub dial etc.It feels like Bentley vs Ferrari :s (if you know what I mean)Here are some of the points that I need to consider:-Versa