Vacheron Constantin OVERSEAS

Top Time restoration questions
Still in the market for a Thunderball Top Time, as you all know (and thank you for indulging my narrow view of watches, via James Bond!). :cool:As I look and become more familiar w/ Breitling, and 1960s vintage Top Time models in particular, could anyone tell me what I'm getting into w/ something "less than perfect"? For example, scratched crystal: Difficult to polish out and/or replace (ie, are replacements still available)? Mechanism repair a challenge? If so, how specialized is it, or could my Omega Speedmaster shop handle this as well? You get the picture. Thanks!

Which is your ultimate "precious metal" sporty watch?
As the title says, what's your ultimate precious metal (yellow, rose, white gold and platinum) "sporty" watch? By sporty I mean it's on a precious metal bracelet not a strap, and is able to take virtually every activity daily wear can throw at it, even if you wouldn't wear it as a daily wearer. Doesn't have to be a true sport watch, just one sporty enough to stand up to the daily grind.You've won a gift certificate for an ultimate precious metal sporty watch, but you cannot sell, barter or give it away. It's gotta be one you'd actually wear. So, which ones would it be for you?

AP 5402 future investment piece
Where do you see an AP 5402 in terms of future value? Likely to increase or decrease in value? Seems to me that compared to a 3700 Nautilus the 5402 is an absolute bargain ¨C And the original Genta design¡­I am contemplating letting a few pieces go to get my hands on one. Not too worried about the caliber or anything as these have been around for +40 years and are still being used in the 15202 to this day¡­.Just like to hear people in the AP games opinion on these watches?

Would you buy a RO without papers?
I have found a yellow gold Royal Oak Dual Time from a very reputable seller, it's the exact watch I was looking for.The only catch is that it is without box & papers. I think this is reflected in the price as it is about 15% cheaper than equivalent watches with boxes & papers, though these are in the USA and I am in the UK. That being said it's still an expensive watch and I'm a bit concerned about what I will get come trade-in in a couple of years. Has anyone had any experience with a Royal Oak without boxes & papers? Do dealers still give a relatively fair value, given I'm getting it for a low price, or do they bid nothing for them?

5960p Blue or Grey dial?
I tried on these 2 watches yesterday and am torn between which one to buy. I've always had my eye on the Blue dial but when I saw the grey in the flesh it was breath taking.Now I don't know which one to take!I was told the Blue dial is smaller in numbers as they didn't come out until after the grey dial.Any comments/ advice would be appreciated!