Cecil Purnell La Grande Date Tourbillon Watch
The market for really expensive toys isn't what it used to be. Don't get me wrong, that market for luxury play things comes and goes, but these days it is hard to promote a several hundred thousand dollar watch from a newer brand that looks like it was meant to appeal to fans of traditional watch making who are also weekend militia members. That is the case for this sportier version of the Cecil Purnell La Grand Date Tourbillon watch called the "Pit Lane V12."Cecil Purnell is a brand that is really trying to legitimize itself, but they only probably need to sell a handful of watches each year to stay alive. According to them they ONLY make tourbillon-based watches, and subscribe to the "true values of haute horlogerie." Now that sounds like a BS marketing statement if I ever heard one. To be honest, I would take them much more seriously if their marketing copy didn't sound like it came from a kid who was really desperate to fit in on the playground.Cecil Purnell's website is a joke and

AP 15400 Rose Gold on Bracelet Clasp Question?
I just pulled the trigger on my first AP and have a question for the experts out there. There seems to be two different clasps on the AP Royal Oak Rose Gold on Bracelet model 15400OR.OO.1220OR.01. If anyone can explain why I would greatly appreciate the help. I don't finalize the purchase tell Monday and the watch will be shipped next day. Here are the pics I pulled from the internet for comparison. Thanks again for any and all help.

Top Gear
Anyone catch the premiere of Top Gear tonight in the US. Buzz Aldrin was a guest test driver and he was wearing an Omega Seamaster Professional Bond

Omega or TAG?
Hi Guys,I was looking at some Automatic Chronograph watches today. I am not sure what one I want to get. I looked at a TAG Link Automatic Chronograph (Gold and Steel) it was $4200 CAD and an Omega Speedmaster Automatic Chronograph (Gold and Steel) it was 5500 CAD. The features seem to be the same. Should I pay the extra $1300? and if so why?I would like to get a Rolex Daytona but I don't want to blow that much cash right now.Thanks,Eric

After Set Diamonds
Hi All,Seeking some advice on a Patek. I have been offered this watch, which has apparently had diamonds set in the bezel, and a diamond set dial all provided by Patek themselves. There is apparently paperwork to cooborate this but I am yet to see it.Is this something that Patek would do?I have attatched some pictures, which I appreciate are not the best of quality.Kind regards,Luke