Van Cleef & Arpels Midnight Extraordinary Series Watches For 2010
One can always expect beautiful artistic watch creations from Van Cleef & Arpels each year at SIHH. Not that any of the watches are affordable to the lay person. For examples these models are all in platinum. They are highly primed for visual appreciation. Of the 2010's new collections from Van Cleef & Arpels is the Midnight Extraordinary Series. I don't know exactly how models there are. but here are three from the main California Landscapes collection, and two below from the Midnight Extraordinary Japanese Lacquer series.I am most interested in the California Landscapes series, likely because I live in California. It is true that not all the scenes are at night (in contrast tot he "midnight" part of the name), but each are interesting feats of talent. Instead of just enamel on dial paintings, the landscapes are done with some enamel work, but also a mosaic of jewels and stones. I have not the talent to indicate what stones have been used (that would be like being able to rese

when you notice a piece has been discontinued...
Hi guys. I've been questioning the implications when a piece is being discontinued. Will it more valuable in the future? Is it better to wait for their successor? Having a diacontinued model makes service cowta higher? I am obviously talking about new in box and papers if you happen to stumble upon them and not pre owned. Two references that come to mind, and have forced me ask this question are the 5960p and the 5980 1a. What do you feel when you like a reference and suddenly find out its being discontinued?Thoughts? Thank you guys.

Just got the 422 today..
Its Monday, I called my AD, they had one in stock, went to pick it up couple of minutes ago.Strap is soft and comfortable, the 47mm size was initially thought of as too large for me, so far so good.Thanks for reading, and a quick pic...*gonna get some straps for this one!

D Blue dilemma
Back in October 2017 I had an opportunity to purchase a D Blue but I passed because I purchased a watch in August and another watch in October so I thought it would be too quick for the D Blue but I spoke to my AD today and he told me I would get the next D Blue that he gets in but it would require a 50% non refundable deposit but my price would be locked in at today's price. He's willing to throw in a watch winder in the deal. I'm wondering if I should pull the trigger now or wait for after Basel. What to do?Here's a wrist shot from October 2017 on a 6 3/4 wrist. Does it look too big or can I pull it off?Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

16710 Pepsi or BLNR ?
Hello!Long time lurker, posting for help and ideas...I have a modest Rolex collection of a Ceramic Daytona (black face 116500), Milgauss 116640 GV, 11610 Submariner and 15210 Date (wife has stolen it, fits her well : ). Looking to add another, and I've been focusing on a 16710 Pepsi GMT or a more modern 116710BLNR. While I enjoy both watches for different reasons, I am leaning toward the 16710 Pepsi. I like the slender lugs of the 16710 vs the chunkier BLNR lugs. But, I love the blue and black of the BLNR. I am 5' 10, 155lbs, and I have a 6.5 wrist. The newer thicker lugs of Rolex Sport watches seem just a bit heavy on me. Rolex 36mm watches work (love and had a 114270 Explorer), as do the 40mm watches (with slender lugs, but haven't had a 40mm new Rolex with thicker lugs, other than the Milgauss which seems to be in between).If anyone else has gone through the thick vs thin lug debate I'd be grateful for the help. Thanks!