Piaget Altiplano 40 mm

Polishing of Watches
I sent my Tag Monaco in recently to get it polished as had suffered some quite heavy scratches. Was suprised when I received it back they hadn't got all of them out 100%. The service lady said it was because they were quite heavy. I was suprised as I asked for just the polishing alone and was expecting them to return it to me in as new condition.From what I have seen, Rolex can return the watch looking like the day you bought it.Which watch brands would you rate as the best at restoring your watch after you have used it for a long time?

AP ROC power reserve too low
Hi guys,I'm new here and contemplating buying my first AP and have a question to ask of the experts.I was looking around for an AP ROC 41mm and pretty much zeroed in on this watch. However when looking up the specs on the website I found it has a reserve of only 40 hours. I was quite surprised as I feel this is really low. If alternating this watch over the week I may have to keep winding it every 2nd day. Isn't this too less when most watches in this league boast a much higher reserve. also keeping the chrono on will obviously further reduce the reserve.This has really put me off but I would like your thoughts please.Maybe the Other option to consider is the Offshore then?thanks in advance

5712 - anyone do rubber on ss model?
Hi all-I currently own a 5167 on rubber. Am thinking of selling to fund a ss 5712. I know the 5712g and 5712r models come are delivered on leather but come with an oem rubber alternate. I don't believe the ss model comes with additional rubber strap and is just delivered with bracelet. I know the nautilus bracelet on ss model is great but have any of you guys who have ss model bought the rubber one and put it on your ss model?If so, would be interested to see how it looks.Thanks

Holy Patek!!!!
Check this out, .timemerchants/patek_PPC88.htmCrazy somone paying $65,000 for a watch...You can get a freakin brand new Mercedes for that price, a really really nice mercedes too....Wowsers

Who has gotten "the call" without AD relationship?
I will openly admit that I am starting this thread for self-assurance, but hopefully it will prove useful to others as well.I have called ADs all around the USA in an attempt to get on as many lists as possible for the Daytona 116500ln. Most have been brutally honest in that it would be impossible or at least take 5+ years, however a few were optimistic that they could make something happen within a somewhat reasonable timeframe given the popularity of the model (a few months to a year.)From what I've read on this forum (many here are more knowledgeable than most AD's) trying to obtain a ceramic Daytona without a well established relationship with an AD is simply impossible. However, I have seen a few members state that hope is not lost, and if you're willing to branch and and be persistent, eventually your hard work will pay off.So now I'm asking for testimonies from those of you who have been in my situation, and have actually seen results. After getting on a list with no prior hi