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So I was at the NYC Omega Boutique....
So I was at the NYC Omega Boutique picking up a piece that had been in for refurb for about 2 months and one of the Omega watch makers noticed the watch I was wearing and asked: "What kind of watch is that?"Well it was my Citizen Signature Grand Complication. He was rather impressed as I showed it too him, and I ended up surrounded by him, the Service Rep, and a second watch maker as I explained the functions! Meanwhile the watch I'd come to pick up was lying, ignored and forgotten, on a tray.Just goes to show, real watch aficionados are not watch snobs.

One of my Father's Watches - any ideas (Baume and Mercier)
Hi guys,When my father had his company in Bahrain, he did some work for the royal family. As a gift, my dad was given this watch (see photo below). It's a Baume and Mercier, but does anybody have any idea which model. I only have this picture at the moment, as currently I'm in the middle east and my family are back in the UK.Any information would be appreciated - just for curiosity purposes, Thanks.

Photo Essay of Audemars Piguet Pavilion at the SIHH 2015
Ok guys, now the rest of the pictures that typically don't get shown as the novelties take the center stage. Here's a photo essay that will show you what the AP pavilion looks like at the SIHH. Also at the end there's an epic wristshot with Olivier Audemars. Hope you like it..watchcollectinglifestyle....-a-photo-essay

My new and only Breitling addition
Just added this to my watch collection. The navitimer was one of my grails. Just sent it out to Breitling USA to have it completely Over Hauled. I want it back in Like new condition. It was in 8.5 out 10 when I purchased it. I also bought OEM watch straps: 2 crocodiles brown and black. Also 3 calf leathers navy, golden brown and dark green. Expensive to say the least for those accessories.Navitimer D23322 Blingy. The straps are to dress it down and make it a bit understated when need be. I also have my Rolex 116610 subC. My goal is to collect Iconic watches from top brands. It took me awhile to buy this Breitling cause I was looking for a good value in the brand. I didn't want to buy new because I want the most BANG for my Bucks! This was in great condition and it was on the more expensive two tone bracelet.

What constitutes "vintage"?
Hello everyone here at TRF! Lately I've been reading a lot about the high costs and lengthy service times that accompany a Patek timepiece. Although costly and requiring an exorbitant amount of time to service no matter what, there seems to be and even more significant commitment when dealing with a timepiece that is considered vintage. In one instance, I remember reading someone with a vintage piece being told to expect a 4 year turn-around and a five-figure bill when all was said and done. Ouch!So, my question becomes when does a watch become vintage and therefore subject to these. higher servicing costs? Is it merely a matter of age (i.e. Pieces older than 20, 30, etc. years)? Is it a function of whether the piece remains in production? Or is it something else entirely?Obviously these types of things factor into my decision to keep my pieces or perhaps trade them at some point down the line. Afterall, I am fine with (but not happy about) waiting 6 months for a service and ge