Omega Men's 3212.80.00 Speedmaster Date Automatic Chronometer Chronograph Blue Dial
I just went to an AD and REALLY wanted the watch (stolen picture below for reference). However, with a list of $3,300 I thought there was room for bargaining. I offered 10% less for a cash today purchase, and they said No dice. They argued the same thing I've heard from Rolex, that Omega won't allow discounts anymore. So I left. Then I went back, and tried again. Then the manager said the same thing. So I left again.So what do you think? Are they really holding firm for policy reasons? I was wearing my Rolex 14060 at the time, and I wasn't sure if that had something to do with it. I went in looking for a blue-face Turn-O-Graph, but they didn't have one. I'm currently obsessing on watches with blue faces, for some reason.Someone through amazon is selling the watch for $2700 - should I just go that way, or are their Authorized Dealer issues with this?Thanks!

I want to buy a Bond Seamaster. What do I need to know?
Is there a big difference between the Bond Seamaster and Seamaster. Is it the same watch, only one has the Bond name on it? This is my first higher end watch, and I want something nice that will hold its value. I was thinking about a Rolex, but it's a little more than I want to spend and the authorized dealer offered no discount.

My 3 big hitters.... And I'm done!
So first of all... I literally can't believe I've got to this point...? And second of all I literally cannot believe I've got to this point.I've been into watches since I was 5 or 6 years old, watches of all sorts have been an obsession and a passion now for approaching 4 decades.???? - I've been electively 'self brain washed' and totally absorbed, in the pursuit of learning about, owning, then, evolving further - along a path of attaining (relative to my means - and then a smidge more) - the best I could get :? 'my dream watches'.I haven't always been lucky enough to get what I aspired to easily or in many cases at all.? But accepting what was possible, and then stretching it far beyond just a passing desire has become almost an occupation.?? I've even actively focused on manifesting the dream??? - its been meditative. I am massively appreciative of the journey to this point.? But as I've got here -? I wanted to share where here is :In no particular order:116500 black:After a bunch of

Cost Of A New 18K PP Tang/Buckle?
I would elaborate but the question is the topic. If there's a price difference, it is the white gold I am curious to know.I'm sure to be shocked, but tell me anyway! I saw one on the 'bay for a grand, but think a new one from an AD can't be TOO much higher. Right? (he asks nervously...)

A few more thoughts on the PepsiC waiting lists
Two businessmen decide to skip their lunch break and hit the links. They are playing quickly to get back to work later that afternoon for a late meeting. However, they end up getting stuck behind two women. One of the men tells the other to wait behind while he volunteers to walk over to ask if they can play through. He gets about half way there before he stops and turns back. Looking sheepishly at his friend the man admits: As I got closer, I realized it was my wife and mistress, he says. You go and ask them instead.The friend absolutely loses it. “Oh man, I knew your life was a mess but how in the world?”“Just go talk to them, would ya?”“Ugh. Fine.”The other one walks over to the women but likewise gets about half way to them before stopping and turning around.Looking just as sheepish as he returns to his friend, the man sighs. Hey, it’s a small world.