Patek Philippe GONDOLO

Time to Show Off Your Two Tones! -Still Popular?
I was thinking recently that my TT's don't get as much wrist time as they deserve - so first some nice macro pics and then some real outings on the wrist. I was wondering whether TTs are still as popular as ever in the Rolex lineup - they have always been an iconic feature of Rolex style.Anyway I would love to see some more pics of your TT's posted! So lets have a TT flood!!!!

BASELWORLD 2009 - NEW Reference - 5102PR
5102PR-001 Men'sGrand ComplicationsA bi-color rose gold and platinum version of the Ref. 5102 ¡°Celestial¡±, initially launched in 2002, replaces the current yellow gold model. The exclusive watch case is in rose gold with platinum bezel, back with sapphire crystal and crowns. Watches with astronomical indications remain among the rarest and most poetic type of complications..Technical data * Mechanical self-winding movement * Caliber 240 LU CL * Hours and minutes of mean solar time * Sky chart, phases and orbit of the Moon * Time of meridian passage of Sirius and of the moon * Dial: three metalized sapphire-crystal disc as well as ellipse framing the portion of the sky visible from Geneva * Sapphire-crystal case back * Water resistant to 30 m * Case diameter: 43.1 mm * Platinum and Rose GoldCaliber: * Hours and minutes of mean solar time * Sky chart, phases and orbit of the Moon * Time of meridian passage of Sirius and of the moon * Overall diam

Removing a strap with tubes? How?
I recently bought a new strap for my watch. It came with some spring bar tubes (spring bar goes through the tubes), I thought it was a cool feature and did not really think much of it. I put the strap on, but now I cant take the strap off because the tubes do not allow enough movement to get my spring bar remover through. Does anyone have any experience removing a strap with tubes? I feel like an idiot because I did not even think this would be a problem, but in retrospect makes perfect sense. Any help or information would help. Thanks in advance.

DOH! I guess this is how I learn
I finally got a few hours to spend attempting to reassemble Grandpa's Hamilton Lester. When I was disassembling it I somehow managed to bend the second hand pinion on the fourth wheel (I think those are the correct terms.) I probably set the movement down on the bench, forgetting about the pinion sticking out.I tried straightening it then, and thought I did a pretty good job. But when I tried to put the bridge back on today, it was clear it wasn't right. I tried adjusting again and *snap*! Luckily, there are lots of 982's floating around on the 'Bay, so finding a parts donor won't be too hard.Mistakes are how you learn. Provided you don't make the same mistake again!

25th Anniversary of the ROO
Place your bets, what do we think AP will do, if anything, for the 25th anniversary of the ROO? Due to my poor imagination I can't see them doing anything other than a limited edition colourway with different materials etc... Would love to hear your thoughts!