Ulysse Nardin Marine Chronometer White Dial Automatic Men's Watch 1183-126-40

Pocket watches are like silver dollars
I read here about the disappointing selling values of nice old pocket watches. Reminds me of 1960 when my wife worked in an old small town bank that was clearing its vault of silver dollars. No longer in demand for users like the watches. So we bought for $1. each a bunch of new from the mint selected for condition and rarity. I got an initial collection of 70 different plus a tire chain bag full I left in my car while moving to a new job location. This was not an inside deal others had same opportunity there. I still have the original collection, but wanted a very fine Swiss bells and drum big cylinder music box that I later sold for 10+ times the cost years ago. It was paid for from many of the dollars in the chain bag turned in at another bank for $1. each. I still have many of the rare date ones, however.See the comparison? Nobody wanted the common clumsy silver dollars at that time. Even the rare ones were cheap. Today even the common ones get a premium above intrinsic value and

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AP ROO RC confusion?
Just picked up a ROO RC with the white face. I was told by the AD that this was the brand new model 2013/2014. When looking online on the AP website the only Rubberclad model pictured is the black face with white dials.Can anyone confirm the difference. I was under the impression that the RC came in both the black or white face.The model number I have in the owners documents is:26940SK.00.D002CA.02.A

First Patek¡­.Tough Decision
I went down to the local AD in Denver this afternoon to try on some watches. I had never had a Patek on my wrist, but I have decided that I want to add one to my collection. The AD didn't have a huge selection, but I was happy to try on the 5167R-001 as well as a 5712R-001. After spending some time with both of the watches, I truly love them both. They are obviously very different, and also somewhat smaller than what I am used to. Currently I wear the larger Rolex models, and Panerai. Ultimately, I think both pieces end up in my collection at some point, but I am wondering if you guys have some insight or a suggestion as to where I should start. My budget at this time will not permit me buying two pieces, as I already have a second Rolex piece I want to add in the short term. I look forward to some feedback. Thanks, JPS

14060 just back from Rolex NY
A few years ago I posted a story about a 14060 Submariner that I had bought for my father for his 60th birthday in 2002. My father passed away tragically in 2015 and I received the watch back. My father had not done a thing to the watch in 13 years. I have had it ever since and only wore it sparingly. I knew it needed a service and the hands had luminous material flaking off.I sent the watch to Rolex via Registered mail (took a week from MA to NY) right before the holidays, and it sat for a week while Rolex was closed for the holidays. I had called Rolex to check on the status and to ask for another link etc. I was told that they were behind and plan on about 4 weeks.Tuesday I received a call from Rolex that the watch was ready and would ship overnight on Wednesday for Thursday delivery. I was thrilled. The watch arrived a few minutes ago from Fedex....and today happens to be my father's birthday, so it was exactly 16 years ago to the day that I presented the Submariner to him.Th