Patek Philippe Advanced Research

Chronoswiss White Gold “Perpetual Black”
Chronoswiss expands its Perpetual Calendar series, adding a new model in white gold with a black dial, called the Perpetual Black. The new model joins the existing stainless steel and rose gold versions, each with white dials. Chronoswiss says the new version’s black dial gives it added versatility, allowing it to move easily from the office to everyday wear to dressy affairs. The Chronoswiss Perpetual Calendar features a dial made from silver with a varnished top and blue steel hands in the ¡°Poire Stuart¡± style. The new model measures 40mm in diameter with a 36-part case surrounding a Chronoswiss manufacture caliber C. 127. The movement measures 26.2 mm x 5.2 mm and it has 30 jewels. The 18k crown and patented screw-down adjustment pushers do not have to be replaced during water-resistance tests since the gaskets are directly attached to the tubes. This ensures that the watch is water resistant to 30m.The Chronoswiss Perpetual Black retails for $34,600.Chronoswiss is a German wa

Please i need help!
I am looking for a watch on a tight budget of around $200. I know many of you have probably seen posts similar to this so I apologize. I have looked at many threads and havent seen any that I was interested in. I am very very picky which doesn't help me in making a decision. Some things Im looking for are...- Overall quality- Chrono- Bracelet made of smaller linksAny help would be greatly appreciated...a couple watches I have seen that I liked are the Citizen BL9000-59F and BM8400-50A...Any input would be greatly appreciated THANKS!!!

Somebody got a nice watch....
...and it wasn't me:http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...lenotsupportedThis isn't the exact Flagship I'm beginning the hunt for, but it is a nice one. The new Heritage Flagship is based on this one. The seller confirmed it was an applied logo even though the pics make it appear painted, and that it has an original unrefinished dial. I was ready to bid up to 670, and had a split screen going where one had my bid ready to go at the last second and I was updating the same listing on the other (a little eBay tip). It shot up in the last 2 minutes as is typical of nice pieces. Oh well, there's a pretty happy WIS out there with a nice manual wind 30L Flagship from the mid 60's. ps - this is the Flagship I want:http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...lenotsupportedbut it's over-polished (look at the crown). It has the right movement and the caseback is awesome. I think I want this one in yellow gold. So without going into too many details or sharing links to spoil your sniping, is a

Swiss francs effect on price of watches
Anyone has any take on this issue?

Warranty Policy: NYC vs Dallas
So trying to make a long story short I purchased a Oyster Perpetual about a year ago from a great seller here on TRF with warranty card included, though obviously with someone else's name on it.The watch doesn't wind anymore just simply starts turning the minute and hour hands so obviously a mechanical problem. No fault of the seller's nor myself.I took the watch to the NYC Service Center and they said the warranty was not valid because my name was not on the warranty card and I would need a bill of sale from the person who's name was on the card from the purchase at the AD.I then called them today (without saying I had been there day before obviously) with a hypothetical of having been gifted the watch and having everything for the watch other than the bill of sale and they said it would not be covered under warranty unless I had a letter from the person who's name is on the warranty card. So basically the same BS.Finally just to see if the stories I read on TRF were true I called the