15202 or 5711?
Random question, do you think more 15202ST are sold every year or 5711/1a? (only counting new sales from an AD/Boutique)I would think more 5711s, which begs the question - if the 15202 is the rarer watch and the original Genta design, shouldn't it be trading for high $40s as well?

Omega Rubber Lined Leather question
Hi All,I have been looking at the 39.5 Planet Ocean, with the leather & rubber strap. Does anyone have one of these? I'm looking to use it as a daily wearer - and usually prefer steel bracelets - does the rubber lining solve the problem of leather straps absorbing moisture during sports etc?Thanks

So many beautiful vintages...
As you know, I've been hunting for a pie-pan Constellation... in my search, I've come across so many gorgeous old Omegas that I may have to re-think my quest. The old moonphases, for example...Oh, dear! What should I do?

Superstar AD
Two years ago I visited my local AD and ordered a 5711. They stated a wait time of 9-12 months. 5 months later and I received my first Nautilus:Being the greedy so and so that I am I went back last Dec to put my name down for a 5712. Bearing in mind the market has sky rocketed, 5 year waiting lists and many ADs not even entertaining the idea of getting a SS Nautilus I was surprised when my AD said 6-12 months. Well they've done it again and with just a 6 month wait!And thy gave me a very nice gift to go along with it:And finally a picture of the awesome twosome:

Is the Rolex Gray Market Slowing Down?
Unfortunately it isRolex watches until a few months ago were easy to get and on offer at considerable savings so you could avoid the unethical mark-ups the manufacturer has applied to all of them.So the marque we love will become a lot more difficult to buy at a less painful price. Until recently I was able to offer 30% discount or more ..But not anymore, ...with that said of course the gray market probably will NEVER go away entirely.Rolex sport watches are now harder to find from non-authorized dealers at no discount, many Rolex watches found on the gray market in the United States were meant for sale overseas, but were sold to gray distributors who sold them to unauthorized distributors in North America.In this way, an individual consumer can buy a high-end piece not only at a discount, but considerably faster than he or she could get it from an authorized dealer.Rolex make efforts to ensure their product isn’t getting into gray market channels, the gray market is likely to g