Piaget G0A29125 Altiplano, White Gold, Diamond Bezel

Watch Spotting: Audemars Piguet CEO Francois Bennahmias Wearing A Royal Oak Extra-Thin Tourbillon At
Dropping by the Audemars Piguet lounge at Art Basel this week, we just had to see what the man in charge, CEO Francois Bennahmias, had on his wrist. While he could be sporting something much more complicated or over-the-top, we caught glimpses of something much more understated from under Bennahmias' cuff. It turns out he was wearing the Royal Oak Extra-Thin Tourbillon, a piece that combines the history of the Royal Oak and the robustness of a true sport watch with the complexity of an ultra-thin tourbillon, perfectly encapsulating what makes Audemars Piguet so interesting today. 2 OF 5 Audemars Piguet is in its second year of sponsorship with Art Basel, the world's leading fair for high-end contemporary art, that, funnily enough, takes place in the very same exhibition halls as Baselworld. While I'll admit it was a bit strange walking through the familiar buildings looking at paintings and sculptures instead of the usual horological curiosities, Audemars Pigu

Stem & Crown Issue :(
My Chase Durer Pilot commander XV is having an issue.......When the screw down crown is all the way screwed down the watch stops running within 30 seconds, but if I leave it unturned about half a turn, it runs just fine. Anyone know what this may be? It has a YM55 quartz movement

Could be of some interest to some of us.....
"IWC spare parts no longer available in the free trade from August, 2014IWC Germany, subsidiary of RICHEMONT has announced the entire termination of spare parts supply to all watch material wholesalers globally (like SWATCH Group has done either) and will not supply with parts to wholesalers from August 2014 anymore.From this date IWC spare parts will not be available in the free trade anymore, repairs will be performed only by IWC Schaffhausen or local watchmakers who have applied for a special certification."Taken from an email from a German watch parts distributor that I rec'd a couple of days ago...

difference in straps?
I wanted to buy a standard buckle for my 24mm OEM panerai rubber strap. I was looking at the panerai price list, and noticed there are straps for 'ardillion' buckles and straps for folding buckles. if I want just a regular (non-folding) buckle, I am going to have to buy a new strap for it also? I attached a picture of the buckle I was going to bid on, but not if I have to buy another strap.

Where to buy straps???
Hi,I¡¯ve finally made my dive into Panerai and couldn¡¯t be happier. I chose the PAM388 as I wear a suit daily to work so the dressier style fits. Date was a necessity as well, very happy. However, the Rad only comes with the black alligator leather strap which I love. I obviously need at least a brown strap for blue suits, etc. 1) Where do most folks buy their Panerai straps? I¡¯m OK with going direct, but obviously pricey. 2) Any good advice on how to obtain one of the strap changing tools that come with the Luminor models?Thanks in advance. Cheers,Jimmy