Doomsday Coming For Wrist Watch Retailers?
Watch brands are systematically killing off their network of authorized dealers that historically have helped them so much. One by one, retailers get ominous letters in the mail informing them that a long-term partner will no longer be sending them inventory. Why are the major watch brands doing this? And what does this mean for the future? Read on...After years of struggle, and a complex accumulation of factors, the industry of selling watch is about to rapidly change. It isn't so much a matter of a black and white distinction (in terms of one thing is totally in and another thing is totally out), but the old business model is more or less - dying a slow, painful, and less than quiet death. Here is how it used to be - for well over 100 years. Watch brand sells watch at wholesale rate to watch retailer (known as the authorized dealer). Watch retailer sells the watch for the retail price and keeps the difference as its profit (usually about 50%). In exchange for buying watches from the

RG Twins....
With the recent acquisition of AK797's lovely 26320OR, I thought I would share my love and it's sexy twin brother.Mine of course is the one without stickers, I ripped those things off so quick, LOL!

Omega Speedmaster '57 for fianc�� (engagement present)?
Hi all,Newbie here... and Newbie to New York too! Am actually from London :)Looking to buy an Omega Speedmaster '57 Chronograph 331.90.42.51.04.001 for an engagement present. It'll be my Fianc��'s first luxury watch... and been in lots of the New York watch boutiques with him... JLC, IWC, Rolex, Omega as well as Tourneau.Can anyone point me in the right direction/help to purchase an Omega at a discount? Can't afford the one we like at full price!Thanks in advance!y

Patek Philippe 2012 Retail Pricelist
3520DGCalatrava (3520DG / WG)$25200.003520DJCalatrava (3520DJ / YG)$23500.003738/100GGolden Ellipse (3738/100G / WG)$28500.003738/100JGolden Ellipse (3738/100J / YG)$26400.003738/100RGolden Ellipse (3738/100R / RG)$28500.003800-1JNautilus (3800-1J)$32000.003939HMinute Repeater Tourbillon (3939H / WG)$1.003939HJMinute Repeater Tourbillon (3939HJ / YG)$1.003939HPMinute Repeater Tourbillon (3939HP / Platinum)$1.003939HRMinute Repeater Tourbillon (3939HR / RG)$1.003940GPerpetual Calendar (3940G)$59500.003940JPerpetual Calendar (3940J)$56900.003940PPerpetual Calendar (3940P)$71300.003940RPerpetual Calendar (3940R)$59500.003970JPerpetual Calendar Chronograph 3970J$139995.003970PPerpetual Calendar Chronograph 3970P$149995.004809/2GCalatrava Ladies (4809/2G)$27400.004809/2JCalatrava Ladies (4809/2J / YG)$24900.004809GCalatrava Ladies (4809G)$11900.004809J Calatrava Ladies (4809J)$10850.004825/150JGondolo Ladies (4825/150J / YG)$75000.004858GComplicated Ladies (4858G)$20300.004868/1GGondolo Lad

What should I get?
Hi Guys. Good Morning. What Patek should I get next? I have a 5711,5522A, and a 40mm day date. I think I want a 5167-A but not 100 percent sure. What do you guys think? ty