Non-Rolex Watch Trade Question
Seeking the advice of knowledgeable WIS, and thought I might get more brand neutral advice by asking this here as opposed to a Breitling or Omega forum.There are two watches that I intend to get in the near future: a Rolex Explorer II or GMTIIc (not sure which of the two, as I love both and see pros and cons to both) and the new PO GMT (because I like POs and find the 43.5 mm watch is the best size available, and looks great with the darker bezel).On the other hand, since I'll be getting a Rolex 4-hander, a GMT PO may be overkill. Which takes me to today: I am selling a mint 1-year old Breitling Chronomat 44, with full set and warranty, to fund these watch purchases.I am offered a straight trade for a LNIB, never-worn Omega Planet Ocean 42 mm. I am seeking your advice as to the values of the watches in that trade. MSRP on the Breitling (with in-house B01 movement) is $8960. To my knowledge, it's difficult to get a warrantied/full set in-house Breitling for much less than 25% discount.

My Breitling Airwolf...
Firstly sorry about the shabby photos...I just shot a few photos to show you Breitling folk how versitile an Airwolf can be...This is how she looked when I got her about 1 year ago..I then messed around with a few different strap combo's Then I got a mesh strap for it...My personal favourate, Leather...What y'all think? Dino

Omega Speedmaster Moon
Comlete overhaul, case and movement restoration (part I)

Patek applications system
I've tried to educate myself on the Patek applications system, but I cannot seem to find every bits of the puzzle at this forum or other Patek forums. So I thought it'd be best to ask, and hope to get an answer from those members here that already went through this system of Patek. I of course do understand why Patek needs to maintain the applications system, and by no means I'd question the existence of the whole thing. I'm not even a Patek owner yet (just a huge fan), but in a few years I hope to be able to acquire one or two Pateks, and wondering what is the best way to get into the world of collecting Pateks, considering the applications system.1) How to know if a particular reference is only available through application? Is there a general rule, like anything up to a perpetual calendar complication is readily available, but everything beyond that is an application piece?2) When listing the already owned references, is there a rule that only one or two steps above (on the compl

Going on a customer rewards trip...question?
For those that have been on a employee or customer trip to Cancun. Is wearing a gold DJ too much? Should I tone it down with an Omega, etc.?