Another Incoming tread...
It was hard to pick but I finally made my choice...money wired...package shipped...waiting for Fed Ex driver to arrive on my porch...So it came down to these 5:1. SS 44 mm2. RG 44 mm3. Trulli4. Ginza5. FC DiverTake a guess what's coming?

Getting ready to join the family...
I have been collecting watches for years and have quite a varied collection with everything from a $400 Hamilton to my YG Rolex GMT. I appreciate fine horology and have had my eye on acquiring an AP for quite some time but for one reason or another, the timing just didn't work out but I think I am ready to pull the trigger soon.The sticky on what to look for when purchasing a preowned AP was very informative and I believe gives great advice. I didn't realize how expensive a routine service was so even if you think you are getting a good deal, one has to figure in $2500-3500 for a service if the watch is around 5 years old.I think I have narrowed down my choices to a Safari ROO, ROC with a brown dial or a Rubber Clad with a white dial.I have read that the bezels are scratch magnets and costs a pretty penny to refinish which makes the rubber class seem like a nice choice but the cream dial on a Safari with that tan leather strap is such a great looking combo! When I look at my collection

Breitling v Rolex?
Alright, we all know that Rolex and Breitling both produce great watches that are respected by aviators. Most of the big jet captains I meet as part of my career wear either (with most tending to sport GMTs)..rolexforums/images/smilies/thumbsup.gifHow do you think Breitling and Rolex compete at every level? Breitling seems to be sold everywhere and are not as exclusive, which to me cheapens the brand. In addition, their product line is all over the map, like TAG.Your thoughts?

LAX duty free shop any good ?
HiAnyone seen what DFS have ? Flying out tomorrow, online info isn't any good and you can't ring them. It's the new International terminal so hoping it's good !ThanksJohn

Tool Watch Adventures
So, today I took my watch out of its comfort zone and it really earned its tool name. I was working out in a shady area out of convenience, not doing that again, and I just didn't want to leave the watch in my car or locker. I've seen other people workout in their Rolex and I wanted to try it out myself. What held me back wasn't really damaging it but being showy and coming off as obnoxious. Ended up getting a flat after the workout and had to replace the tire. Watch never came off. As nerdy as it sounds, I felt I made an extra connection with the watch today. On a side note, I hope the pic I'm posting debunks the idea that wrist size is everything. Apparently, my watch would just be too big for my wrist and I would come off as a clown by wearing one. I have a 6.5 inch wrist (albeit very flat). I'll let you decide if it's too big. I'm about 6 feet tall and fairly muscular. It's all perspective. Posting macro zoomed wrist shots of a watch on you really doesn't do anyone justice. Got to