Patek Philippe circa 1929

IWC Aquatimer Watch Collection For SIHH 2009: Nice Tech, Weird Looks?
IWC dive watch enthusiasts rejoiced to see a freshened up line of IWC Aquatimer watches released recently at SIHH 2009 in Geneva. There are a number of new models, and a slightly updated a depth gauge version as well (the Deep Two). IWC seemed to take a completely different approach this year as the line is much more colorful and shiny than it was previously. I am sure that the watches are mechanically and functionally superb, but I have mixed feelings on the new looks. Still the details are impressive, especially the use of sapphire crystals over the rotating bezels.People associate professional instruments with IWC watches. The Aquatimer series was always for the serious enthusiast. The new line has models that almost look cartoony in some angles, and the sheer range of colors available seems to miss the point of why people chose IWC Aquatimer watches over competitor offerings. Looking at the large hands, and bight yellows, oranges, blues, and other colors, I kept thinking to myself

Availability of Black Daytona??
It seems that a majority of the people who "get the call", have a White Dial version waiting for them. Granted most dealers get only one or two per year, if that. Therefore.......What is the reason that so many are white, or at least reported to be white on this forum by their owners? A. US Martket data indicates that Americans prefer the white dial version.B. Europeans prefer the black, so less make their way to the US.C. Far East puts a $4000 premium on black, and thus fewer make their way to the US as they are a more desired in these other markets.Does anyone, (fingers crossed on this one JBH) know white vs. black production numbers? Perhaps more white are manufactured according to preferences of the consumer, of which this watch is VERY POPULAR, yet scarce regardless of color.Thank you in advance.Regards,PC

+2 seconds after 24.5 hours
Really wow'd and I know that time.gov isn't *perfect,* but after 24 and a half hours, my watch is only +2 seconds, I'll say +3 for human error in starting the watch at the exact second the timer hit 1400 hours yesterday.I'll update tomorrow and see where I stand then. On that note, how often should I reset my watch, seeing as sooner or later those +2s/day will add up to a wrong time?

So I was at the Taipei 101 boutique...
over the weekend on holiday and this happened! A proud owner of the black ceramic diver finally. Been trying to get one since the debut. Tough one to come along. While I was there I saw the Perpetual Chronograph offshore in Titanium... Only 35 made. I didn't buy it but darn it's now messing with my head. arhhh... I had plenty of compliments on the RB2 I was wearing... Maybe I should have initiated a trade on my RB2 and extra cash instead and bought the Perpetual too... Who knows, maybe you'll see another incoming thread from me soon...

what to look for when buying used PP "complicated "
I ask because I am buying a lightly used, somewhat complicated 5170. I have seen pictures of the watch and paperwork and all looks good. I am doing the transaction face to face in the seller's office. (Out of State for me but I happen to be there next week).I have no reason to be believe that their should be a problem (seller is more than happy for me to come to his office) but is there something I should look for?