just got my Bentley GMT in today
love it, I think it's better than any Rolex made!

Brunch with a dear friend
Last Sunday I had the pleasure of meeting with a fellow collector and here's what happened. Enjoy the pics IMG_1516.JPGIMG_1515.JPGIMG_1514.JPGSent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

VERSUS: Datejusts with Unique Dials
Sixth edition of the VERSUS post/picture. What is VERSUS? Well, I thought it would be fun to compare two watches (and only those two watches) and discuss pros/cons by outlining the differences and getting folks' ideas/thoughts/opinions on TRF. We got folks here that have been collecting and studying these things for decades all the way to those who are just starting to venture into the crazy world of Rolex (and everyone in between). Therefore, it would be fun and educational!For this edition, we have a showdown of Datejusts. A pyramid dial 16233 and a linen dial 16014.Some obvious things:Two-tone v. stainless steelPyramid dial v. linen dialRoman markers v. stick markersNo lume v. lumeWhich do you prefer and why?Previous VERSUS:1. VERSUS: Submariner 1680 v. 166102. VERSUS: Rolex Submariner and Sea-Dweller 16610LV and 1266003. VERSUS: Rolex Submariner 16610s4. VERSUS: Sea (Deepsea 116660) to Sky (Explorer 1016)5. VERSUS: Submariners Vintage and Modern

Datejust - water / steam
Probably ridiculous questions, but with my luck I guess ill ask so I don't regret later. So I don't have a sports rolex watch like a sub, YM or GMT - which I guess are on a totally different level, I do have breitling superocean which I swam with many times and that watch is a tank. However with the new datejust I am a little skeptical. Is it safe to take it out for a swim in pool / ocean? Obviously no one can predict if bracelet links will come off, but rather in terms of water-proofness? Second question, wearing it in sauna - is that safe, in terms of steam entering the watch thru the seals?

Another "My AD said..."
I know a groan is expected whenever someone brings up what their AD told them but I had a refreshing conversation last night that bears repeating.I have known my friend at the Houston Boutique since I bought my first watch from him in 1997 at the newly opened local Tourneau. Since then he's worked at three other local Rolex jewellers and has been at the Boutique since it opened.I called him two weeks ago and was surprised to find they had a BLNR in stock and bought it straight from its shipping coffin that night. Yesterday I went back just to chat and of course the subject of SS sport model shortages came up. His take was much less conspiratorial that what is usually said here. He simply said that Rolex projects their production needs several years out, a textbook business practice. The last few years have NOT been great for watch sales at least in the US, and they simply weren't ready for the increased demand this year. It will be remedied for next year he feels certain. He said their