Giveaway: Orient Excursionist GMT Watch + Discount
Orient's diver automatic GMT watch called the Excursionist is this month's aBlogtoReadwatches-dealer giveaway prize. The 45mm wide steel case is water resistant to 200 meters and features Orient's in-house Japanese made caliber 46P40 automatic movement. It has a fixed GMT hand that is used as a 24 hour indicator. It can also be used in conjunction with the bezel to track a second timezone. The watch is the ref. FFE06001(W, B, K, D), depending on the dial color. It comes in blue, black, gray, and white. The winner will be able to choose their favorite dial color (based on availability). The handsome watch comes on a steel bracelet and retails for $375. Enter below for your change to win one from aBlogtoReadwatches-dealer this month.Orient is also offering a special discount to aBlogtoReadwatches-dealer readers for until September 15, 2011. Use coupon code "ablogtoread50" to get 50% Orient watches when ordering online from their website.To Enter You Must: 1. Comment on this post below be

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Waiting for Daytona-C get option on Patek 5711
A few months ago I was enjoying my friends watch collection, mostly Patek Philippe with a few Rolex thrown in for good measure. While admiring his Daytona-Cs (a white and black face) my eye caught his blue dial PP 5711/1A - what an amazing watch especially in real life. Now I understand the passion for this particular model - incredible dial, timeless design, cool crystal back, elegant simplicity and of course highest quality.Next morning, we are at the AD and I'm adding my name to the list for the 5711 even though it seems the waiting list can compete admirably with the Daytona which I'd been patiently waiting for. Oh well, you never know, perhaps we'll be debating new POTUS candidates before we see any action on these. Then surprise, a call from the AD this weekend with option to take a 5711 that just came in. What a beauty. My first PP. What election?

Questions about polishing
One of my favorite Patek references is the 5124g Gondolo, however at $27.2k retail, and what they sell for pre-owned ($16-19k) it's not really a reference I would buy new. There is a used one listed by Govberg (Patek AD in Philly) on here listed as LNIB, but I was told a month or so ago by a sales associate that it has been polished and from 2008. I come from a purely Rolex collecting standpoint where polishing is highly undesired. Is that the same with Patek? Even if done by Stern I would be wary of polishing, especially on a case that is highly unique like this one. And is polished and from 2008 really LNIB?Link: .rolexforums/showthrea...ighlight=5124g

My new Rolex!! Love it!
Just purchase a new Sub #116613LN.. I really wanted one for everyday wear and I think this will do just fine!