Patek Philippe Gondolo 5111PR Manual Winding 32.9x47.8mm Brown Dial Watch

Another Japan Only Spring Drive Movement Watch Line: The Seiko Galante Models
"How momentous this chemistry between you and me;" " Before the brilliant day changes to just one day in my life;" "Move on silently. Walk down towards the place each must go." What does these statements mean? I have no idea, but these statements are part of Seiko's Galante watch marketing materials. Shoddily translated Japanese to English is an amusing element of our American love for Japanese culture, but we can look beyond the silly phrase to the products underneath.Seiko likes to separate their products into lines and model families. The Galante is just one of these many lines, and is a totally upmarket line from the Japanese watch maker. In fact, the Galante lines are only sold at select Seiko "Master Shops" of which there are only a handful in Japan. Of course there are also some online sales. The Galante line embodies the Seiko Spring Drive movement which is excellent. I simply cannot wait to get my hands on one of these. I've written about the Spring Drive movement a lot, so yo

Royal Oak Running Fast
My 2 month old Royal Oak is running a little fast. About 10 s/day. Does the AP boutique in NYC do regulation, or will I have to send it away to get regulated?

Does Omega Provide Another 24 Month Warranty After Repair?
I sent my PO Chrono in for service under warranty. It just came back and I am putting it up for sale. Does anyone know if Omega provides another 24 months and if it is transferrable? It would be nice to be able to provide the buyer with a full warranty.

Too soon? Nah, it¡¯s the 3-month whistle to SIHH. Predictions?
Lots going on internally these days at Panerai and other brands making it an unpredictable time. What do you think we¡¯ll see at SIHH ¡®18? Whatever you¡¯re thinking, get it out. It could be a safe prediction or a seemingly outlandish one. That said, if you have nothing nice to say...you know the rest. I¡¯ll hold back for now. Last year I somehow managed two predictions that came true, though one is yet to be released.

Rolex Explorer II Dial Re-Lume
I have a friend who has a friend who bought a 1990s Explorer 2. My friend's friend wants to re-lume the dial and hands because they don't glow.I told him that is a bad idea from what I have read, but I guess his buddy insists that it needs to be re-lumed.Can a recommendation and advice be provided? The dial markers are in cups.I am of the opinion that it will de-value the watch, but it sounds like it is more important to my buddy's buddy that it glows brightly. Maybe he is a spelunker or something? Maybe he really needs to be able to discern am/pm by looking at his watch in complete darkness? With modern flashlights and stuff, not sure why he is so insistent, but that is what this guy wants.I am kind of hoping that people will tell me that it is a bad idea to re-lume a pretty modern Rolex because there will come a point when a 90s Explorer II is 60 years old and it will be a re-lumed 60 year old vintage Rolex.Or maybe it doesn't matter so much on a watch this new? I'd love to get