ok navitimier 01 it is...
so the only thing that stops me before getting this watch is how can you clean it is you can't get it wet? i clean all my watches with soup and water.. who has this watch and would you recommended? and how do you clean it.

First Breitling..Questions
I am looking at purchasing my first Breitling, I have multiple Rolex and Omegas but no Breitlings. Consequently I know squat about the models. I am looking for a daily wearer, stainless steel, date, around 40mm in size. A quartz model will do. I've been thinking about a Colt Quartz II, I think the model # was A74380. Is this a current model and what is its reputation. Any thoughts appreciated.

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?

5990, any downsides?
Hello all,My Rolex AD, who also sells PP, just got in a 5990 and offered it to me today. I have been on the waitlist for the 5711 blue for a little over a year and he implied that snagging this would push me up the list. I have tried the watch on and like the look and feel of it - but not sure if it is a definite keeper. I'm also having trouble gauging a fair price to pay to somewhat protect myself in case it doesn't stick around forever (I'm getting 2% off for check instead of CC).Has anyone here bought one and decided it wasn't for them? What was your reason? From my basic knowledge and understanding of PP, I know 11/12 are the most popular SS nautilus models, how is the 5990 relatively speaking?

Incoming First Patek
Ok, so after much thought and deliberation. Much see-saw. many mind change. (many thanks to Takuya for dealing with my flip flopping and also to HL65 and Tom for their input)My first Patek is on its way and will arrive tomorrow. I pulled the trigger on a BNIB 5726/1a from trusted seller, great guy and friend Takuya aka Thanh Do. If you are looking to buy a watch you would be crazy not to check with him I will post pics tomorrow upon arrival. Some of you may know I was all over the place with watches. I was looking at 5164,5712,5780,AP Diver,Platona,etc etc. Finally I decided on these four watches for now:BLNR (classic rolex GMT beater), 5726/1a (iconic nautilus Patek annual calendar on bracelet), AP RG ROO Ceramic (precious metal, only RG I like,chrono,black watch) and the AP Jumbo 15202 (iconic RO time/date only with amazing RO bracelet and awesome movement and tapisserie dial). That 4some covers all the bases i wanted to hit after considering a hundred different combinations. The 5t