On today's episode of ripoff watch dealers - Swiss Watch Expo, Atlanta GA.
I moved to ATL a few days ago, and Swiss Watch Expo is within walking distance, so I thought I'll entertain myself and go check out their selection.Few of the older Rolex watches were obviously polished past usable condition, and few were clear frankenwatches. But on modern pieces, they do have quite a large selection.Prices are way higher than TRF, but that's expected given that it is a real store, not an internet seller.But here comes the funny part. I asked what sort of trade-in they would offer me for my 15202 Jumbo. The sales rep went and asked her manager.7000 dollars in store credit.Seven Thousand dollars for a 15202 Jumbo. I'm sorry, but that's not even a lowball, that's an attempted robbery. She then explained how they get watches at wholesale prices and so on and so on. I simply said thank you for a good laugh, and left.There are lowball offers, and then there are insulting offers, and then there is this.

Seamaster Question -
Hello, all - New to the forum. Recently inherited this Seamaster and have been unable to find exact model/year without cracking it open. Any thoughts?

Incoming - My first Patek
I'm really excited about finally owning my first Patek: the elusive 5711/1A-010. I had a great experience with my AD who was able to source me one in less than 90 days, after I made a deposit. (I'm sorry guys, he's only willing to sell this reference to local customers.)I couldn't be happier, it was love at first sight. I will post better pics later.

233 Dome Crystal - Ruud Van Egg-on-Face
Ok, let's get this over with. I have to confess that I got this one horribly, horribly wrong. I could've sworn the 233 I was admiring a couple of weeks back had a normal crystal. My guy at OP has just confirmed the 233 still has the domed crystal. I'm now off to go find a huge towel to wipe the egg off my face. My apologies guys. See attached pics of an S Serial 233 (I've edited out the number), which my man has just sent me.

BLNR Incoming
Just spoke to my local AD back home (midwest) just to check in and surprisingly they had a BLNR in stock, so obviously I snapped it up.Anyone recently just walked into an AD and bought a BLNR out of the case given all the recent reports of the SS models being in a serious drought in North America? I'm in shock right now.Full disclosure, I had one in 2016 but flipped it for an AP (bad move given how much I sold it for and how the value has appreciated since then on used models)... this one I'll probably keep for a while!