The Mario Batali Limited Edition Chronoscope Watch Line
When I think of Food Network Chef Mario Batali, I think "big and orange," which is a lot like the special Ernst Benz Mario Batali watches. I also keep hearing him scream "Parmigiano Reggiano" in my head. Hence the blocks of Parmesan cheese. See, it all goes to together. Haven't watched an episode of Molto Mario in a while to be aware of whether he brandishes the watch during the show, but I do know that Mr. Batali wears?? an Ernst Benz watch (with his namesake on it) about town much of the time. I've known about the orange themed watches for a while, but it wasn't until June when I got to check them out (picture above of me wearing the watch) that I thought much about them. While I don't need a butter laden Italian food themed watch in my life, you can just pretend that it is a good black and orange watch. Suddenly you have like a Halloween theme and the watch is cool again. The watches are pretty nice actually, and they make a good case for themselves being connected with a Charity. B

Patek Nautilus 5711 for a new Rolex Daytona ?
Should I trade my Patek Philippe Nautilus 5711 for the new Rolex Daytona? I don't seem to wear my Patek much but I am afraid I may miss it. I am just wondering which piece is more sought after ?

How would you feel if Swatch Group bought Rolex?
How would you feel if Swatch Group bought Rolex?

Latest and only Rolex I have left in my watch collection...
As I have been on Patek Philippe and Audemars Piguet as of late, I finally got my hands down most favorite Rolex I have ever owned to date.

swirl marks on new 2 month old subC dial
2 issues here : swirl marks/micro scratches under the glass on the dial + dust/dirt speck stuck to the rehautI've read other threads, after initially thinking it was on the crystal, I'm now thinking it's actually on the dial. The other threads I've read also stated this was the case. Tons of tiny swirl marks (like you'd see on a brand new car) or fine polish marks/scratches are all over the dial. Every time I'm in the sun I see scratch marks.I noticed before but thought the glass was just dirty. I started to really look at it yesterday when I discovered there was a speck of dirt/dust stuck to the rehaut.https://imgur/a/nTwI5 (first pic is of the dust/dirt under the glass, its stuck to the rehaut next to the letter E to the left of it)The other 2 pics are of the swirl marks/micro scratchesOverall, I think this is pretty unacceptable and am pretty upset with both issues. Dust and micro swirls on a 2 month old watch! Purchased it brand new with stickers.My watch has never been opened. Wh