Patek Philippe Nautilus 5712/1A Mens 42x38mm Rose Gold Rose Gold Strap Watch

help on a vintage golden ellipse 3548
Hi,i am a new member and hopefully a new patek owner. i am arranging to purchase a vintage golden ellipse from a private antiques dealer who is some what away from me, i plan to take a professional or arrange to go to an independent dealers with buyer to certify authenticity as the watch has no box or papers. To save myself a pointless journey i wondered if an experienced member of this forum could tell if its not genuine by some photos before i travel to conclude the verification and hope fully deal. if it is genuine im not to worried about the papers as its the cheapest one ive seen and i dont plan on reselling it hopefully it will be the start of a beautiful collection. i would also like some opinions on the golden ellipse, i choose this to start with as it hasnt changed externally as far as i know from inception till now my logic behind this was that it wouldnt seem like an obvious vintage if it was in good condition unless im mistaken (avoiding looking like the old guys in the por

Need help deciding what movement to use, project nearly finished.
I went a bit overboard on my latest project. I have been working on this one for three months now and it is all about to come together. I had it all together several months ago and decided that I did not like it so I started making changes. One thing led to another and then it was taken apart down to the bone. It was a size 0s 14k gold filled cushion case with a 15 jewel Elgin movement from 1911. I did not like the finish on the gold filled case after polishing so I sent it out to be completely stripped down to the bare metal and then re-plated in 14k gold along with the winding crown (very expensive). Next, I changed my mind when it came to the band. It had a 19mm Speidel Lizard grain band, leather band but the Lizard grain was embedded, not genuine. So, I ordered a real deal genuine Alligator band (restoration costs skyrocketing at this point). Next, I started second guessing the 15 jewel Elgin movement (274,000 made), nice movement but not exactly rare. So, I starting hunting for so

I am jealous and angry.....
that so many of you have got the WTF watch. If only I can order it, but being in Sg, it is always alittle difficult. Hahahaha. I am glad that everyone is posting good reviews and pictures of the dress watch! From the pictures, I can tell the finishing of the watch is really very good for the price. Is it possible for a video live review? It will be cool to watch. I want a watch too!!!

Watch Art
I don't know if this topic has come up in the past, but how about posting some watch-themed art? Here's my contribution...

AP shops in Danville CA??
I'm going to be in Danville this weekend and I was hoping to try on a RO 15400. Are there any watch shops in the area that might have one that you guys know of?? I've seen them in Vegas several times but never tried one on unfortunately. Can't make it to Vegas this year and I don't think I'll survive another year not trying one on for size. I've heard bad things about the AD in SF so I would prefer to avoid them.