Patek Philippe Chronometro Gondolo Silver pocketwatch

RO Bracelet: Does the hair pulling stop?
I tried on an RO for the first time today and was strongly considering this piece for purchase. Absolutely stunning watch that pictures don¡¯t do justice to. But the bracelet pulled my arm hair badly. The boutique resized it for me twice to try and it still pulled noticeably even after we got the sizing right. I had red marks on my arm from where the bracelet tried unsuccessfully to tweeze my arm hair after wearing it for a only a few minutes. Does this ever improve? I¡¯d be especially curious to hear from some of my fellow hairy guys. At this point I feel like I have to take it off my list unless there¡¯s a) a secret to getting it to stop pulling b) the hair pulling improves dramatically over time. I trim my arm hair every 3-4 months and it¡¯s at its shortest point right now; I can only imagine the pulling would be worse when I¡¯m later in my hair growth cycle. Appreciate any thoughts, advice, etc. Thanks!

Not happy!
I have just bought a new speedy in Miami at an AD and when I got home, I have noticed a stain on the edge of the dial. I am totally disappointed. Would like to hear opinions on my options. Is it too much of a long shot to demand a new one. Going back to Miami is not possible. I attach pics. Thank you for any input.

Received today
What a surprise delivery through the post today.received this gorgeous minute repeater book from patek. Any one else received one yet

Who¡¯s thinking slimmer lugs?
This has been talked about, not sure if it’s been debated or rationalized...two different ways to think.....1. With recent Sub and GMT incomings, trickling in inventories, etc.... it seems there’s no change coming, in case or lug dimensions on the Sub or GMT. 2. On the other hand, there’s the recent developments or redesigns from bigger, to more refined, or “classic” proportions....ex: DJ 41, DD 40, SD4K, SD43, possible discontinuation of BLRO, etc....WHAT’S EVERYONE’S THOUGHTS ON WHAT WE’LL SEE, soon?I know...”only Rolex knows”, but just looking at some contradictory factors, as stated above, what is this fine collection of experts opinion? Just some Sunday thought provoking...

Show your NATO-strapped Explorer II
Hi everyone,I have incoming a Polar Explorer II 16570, which I expect to arrive next week. It will be keeping a company to my 14060M Submariner.As I wear the Sub on its bracelet I plan to put the Explorer II initially on a NATO. I am bit concerned that some NATO straps will not fit, particularly if they are on the thick side, e.g. Haveston straps which I quite like. The 16570 is the SEL/no lug hole case variant which I've read somewhere that the pins are closer to the case and hence the NATO straps need to be very thin to fit. Can someone confirm this? I will appreciate pictures of your 5 or 6 digits Explorers II rocked on NATO straps with some info about the strap itself. Bring them on!Sent from my MI 5 using Tapatalk