1953 Seamaster restoration - good value?
Just after buying my first Rolex (through this site), I posted a question about whether it was bad to let the watch sit in a case and wind down frequently. I was sort of hesitant about wearing my grail watch every day. A few guys here talked me down and I now wear it all the time, and love it. I tell this story to point out that I now understand better what constitutes 'value' in watches like the Submariner.If you're still reading, please check this out.styleforum.net/t/277090/1...amaster/0_100#This watch caught my eye in a big way. As you can see, the watch has been pretty extensively restored. Can anyone comment about pricing on this? I did a search or two but couldn't get a clear indication of what a restored watch like this should be worth. If it's sold 48 hours after this goes up, I'll have my answer. If I'm going to overpay, I at least want to know I'm overpaying. I'll check for any responses after 10 pm EST tomorrow. Thanks.

Real world water testing the Planet Ocean...pics
This is a real world water test of the my Planet Ocean. I am sure anyone with kids can relate to this and some of the far exotic locations your PO will be subjected to this summer..(Note: the Yacht and exotic wildlife)Sometimes its not where you spend the summer but who you spend the summer with.

Want is a Good AD discount ??
What do you think is a good discount on a SS sports ( nautilus/ aquanaut ) Patek? Myself and 2 friends are considering leveraging a discount with (3) cash deals. I've heard of 20% , but could 25% to 30% be had ?Thanks

Any personal experiences with Combat Straps?
I see they are in Canada...Straps look nice - and only a 2.5 week turnaround? That's mighty fast. My current favorite strap maker is approaching 4 months.Questions (yes I will ping the maker, but hoping for TRF reactions)- How is the quality compared with other custom shops?- Can you choose your lining?- is the hole placement same as OEM? I.e. Do I need to adjust for anything on the strap length?- Anything I should know?Thanks in advance!

Datejust 36mm blue dial question
I am planning to maybe add a 36mm DJ, white gold bezel, jubilee to my collection and this time with a blue dial. I have seen pictures of this watch with different types of blue dials - some seem to have a sunburst efect dial and some seem to be plain blue, without the sunburst efect. Is this the case, or are all the blue dials the same? Thanks in advance for help! :)