Video: The State Of Online Watch Sales & The e-Future Of Luxury
Consulting firm L2 Think Tank out of New York City just released a video supplement to their 2012 Watches & Jewelry report as part of their Digital IQ Index series. I don't know much about L2 yet, but their research seems to be along the same vein as that from the Digital Luxury Group (DLG) with their World Watch Report series (that I am a contributor for). Companies like L2 and DLG are primarily research and consulting firms which profit by providing advice and data to brands. They aren't involved in marketing or PR, so videos of this nature don't come with inherent bias.L2 members (likely meaning their "clients") have access to the full report, which I would rather like to see. The report seems to do two things. It first measures the "Digital IQ" of the 47 watch and jewelry brands included in the research. Next, it offers predictions and advice on digital commerce and marketing best practices as well as quantifiable predictions for the future. It is quite professional and I appre

Gold GMT II vs steel 26400...should I ?
I had a desire to add a little sparkle to my life and was offered an interesting proposition:Rolex Gold GMT II 116718 in trade for my steel 44 novelty 26400.After initially rejecting the offer...I'm having some second thoughts.I would love to upgrade the steel for the RG 44 Novelty, but its just not in cards, budget wise.I would still have my AP fix in the form of my FC diver Thoughts ? Comments ?

5164r
Not that anyone knows but is there any rumors of a 5164R in October??

QUESTION: Does Rolex Make Leather Bands
Hi!My boyfriend invested in his first rolex (An Explorer) last year. He purchased it from Bob's and it has a plastic black band. His 30th birthday is coming up in a few months and I want to get him something that will last him a long time.Currently I cannot afford to get him a stainless steel band for his rolex, but I was thinking of getting him a nice black leather band. Does Rolex sell their brand black leather bands? If so, is there a place that anyone suggests getting it from?I was having some difficulty trying to find out the answer to that question myself. I see a lot of bands that are not rolex that say they fit rolex's. Any help would be GREATLY appreciated.Hoping to make his 30th birthday really special!

Pictures on Manuals
Somebody posted a picture of a Sub he just got with all the manuals and reminded me of something I'd been wondering: at what point did Rolex get rid of the pictures on the manuals (the diver on the sub, the explorer on the explorer, etc)? I have no idea why, but I love those pictures....just curious. I was about to ask on the other guys thread but didn't want to hijack his new Sub awesomeness.