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Friends -- here is the latest addition to the collection -- a 3970 rose, 2nd series from 1991. Am quite excited about it and really enjoying it! However, last night, I (made the mistake?) of looking at it with a 10x loupe and noticed a small oddity to the left of the 59 second marker. The quarter-se

That is simply amazing...a lucky chap he is. I'll take it as a good omen for my own quest. Thanks for the information.

Appreciate the tips. Will keep the search alive. BTW, what are VRF and VRM (apologies if this is naive)? HB

About ~10 years ago, I missed an opportunity on a Rolex Ref 3484 chrono with "Dobbies Ltd Nairobi" signed on the dial (Dobbies was a retailer in Nairobi, Kenya, East Africa). Having been born and raised in Nairobi, this piece always tugged at me. I have not had much luck tracking one like it down. T

...took a long time to track down this particular variation but I did with a the help of a JLC expert. The modern Master Date (no moonphase) was the first mechanical watch I ever bought for myself, so this vintage compadre has completed the circle.

Appreciate the suggestions! This will all play out before year-end so I will post an update including pics soon with what I decide.

Thanks. Am also leaning to the 5050 but still debating. Was struggling most with whether to build out what I have deeper down the perpetual route or the perpetual chrono route. Wrt to your question, I always value the opinion of others, especially knowing that there are many here with far more knowl

Friends - am getting ready to think about my next Patek. I currently own a 3970 white gold, black stick dial as well as a 3450 yellow gold, reverse tumbled date digits dial. Among the options I am considering are 3448 yellow gold, 2497 yellow gold, 2499 yellow gold, and 5050 platinum roman dial. Ide

An update: After getting thru the aftermath of Hurricane Sandy, I stopped by the Patek Service Center (Henri Stern) in NY yesterday. They were very helpful (as always). They fully checked out the watch. In their opinion the watch is fine and the recent service they performed is fine. The second hand

Thanks, everyone. I will head over to HSNY on Monday afternoon (with my service receipt) and have them take a look and hopefully make any adjustments. Will update on what transpires.