Brand Highlight: Bernhardt Watch
Having teeth that allow for fast, large bites of prey is vital to a shark's life and survival. Fred B. Amos of Bernhardt Watch Company knows a little about survival in the depths of a crowded watch market �C and he might know a little about shark's teeth.The Bernhardt Sea Shark, the company's best seller, features a signature "Shark Tooth" design wherein the shape of the hour markers give the dial of the watch the appearance of a shark's mouth agape. Is it opening? Closing? Either way, if I were the three or the nine �C I'd want a bigger boat.Bernhardt HistoryBernhardt Watch Company came into existence in 2005 and today boasts five models that perform well in the marketplace. There is a distinct appeal to owning a Bernhardt that a simple Google search can reveal.But to better understand that appeal, it's important to know a little about company founder Fred Amos and his stomping grounds �C High Point, North Carolina.The city earned its name in the 1850s because it was the highest point on

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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.

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Mailman came today.....
To be continued..... :-)