My First Grail Watch: Ernie Romers
Welcome back to an original watches-dealer feature, "My First Grail Watch." In this series, we ask prominent people in the watch industry about the first timepiece that they lusted after. Today, we are speaking with Ernie Romers, who founded something that likely all of use, have used, and continue to use - the robust watch forum Watchuseekwatches-dealer. Read on to learn what sparked his fire for watches, and what watches have found a home in his collection.watches-dealer (ABTW): Who are you, and what is your relationship to the watch industry?Ernie Romers: My name is Ernie Romers, I am the founder - and previous owner - of Watchuseekwatches-dealer, the largest watch forum on the internet. My relationship with the watch industry slowly built while I was building my website. In the beginning, it was Zenith that supported me by giving me access to Baselworld, as well as documentation about their watches. It owe much thanks to Marc Roethlisberger for that. Later on, I established contact

My baby came home
Hello All I just wanted to let everyone one know I had an issue with my 15300. I had to send her to APSC. My wrist was not the same without it.AP told me a screw had broken in the winding wheel Fortunately it was under warranty! Now my baby is back! AP also sent me the cool little travel box! Just wanted to post a pic! Sorry for the bad iPhone pics. Have a great weekend all

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.

Officially Gone off the Deep End - Another PM Incoming
Well I picked up the 118238 DD a week ago and as most of you know the hunt for the next one was already on. This happened a lot sooner than I anticipated (like years lol) but decided why the hell not I only turn 30 once. Should have it later this week but was too excited and wanted to make a thread holding a spot for the arrival. I really need to get off this forum before I go BK. I'll let you all guess before I'm able to take official pics...

116610 Made to Look Like 116613
I bought a two-tone Sub on ebay (mistake). It was listed as a 116613LB. The pics showed a 116613LN, which is what I wanted. When I got it, I took the bracelet off and saw the 116610 model number. So, apparently the bezel and bracelet were swapped out. I have no idea if the bezel and bracelet are real or aftermarket, but they appear to be real. But how does this affect the value of the watch? It's certainly not as it left the factory, so will RSC even work on it?