Almost ditched my PO for a Rolex
Almost��I've loved watches since I was in junior high, and always wanted a Submariner. We made bonus at work this year, so I figured I would finally treat myself to the watch I've always wanted. The only problem was, when I went to the jeweler to try on a new Sub C No Date I was very underwhelmed compared to my Planet Ocean, the Rolex felt like a toy in comparison. I know heavy isn't always good, but the PO (and it's bracelet) just felt rock solid in comparison. I know some complain the PO is too heavy, so it's a matter of taste I guess. The deal breaker for me though was the glossy dial on the Sub C�� It just wasn't my cup of tea, maybe it was the jewelry store lighting that accented it, I don't know. Now the Sea Dweller on the other hand was beautiful, I just couldn't justify another $3,000 for a matte dial.So, probably to my wife's relief, I left without my dream watch, and felt even better about my PO. I've had the watch for over 5 years now and wear it 24/7. It's beat up, s

seamaster prefessional quartz
id love to hear some opinions about these no longer made watchesthanks in advance

Help required in London please
Would any of our London based members be prepared to view a watch for me in a West End used dealer at relatively short notice during the next 3 days please?Please PM me if anyone can help.Nothing in it for you other than:1. My eternal gratitude2. Giving you the pleasure of some major enabling3. I will put your name in lights post-transaction on TRF!!!

First Panerai coming tomorrow from DavidSW!!!
I'm so excited!!! I bought my first Rolex, a sub 114060 three months ago from an AD. I'm 46 and really enjoying my new hobby of watches, and have also really enjoyed this forum greatly!So I wanted to get a birth year watch to commemorate my sons birth in 2009, and decided on a 2009 PAM 028 L. As luck would have it, I had heard a lot about DavidSW, and he happened to have one on his website, in good condition for a fair price. So far, he has been a pleasure to deal with, and well deserves the respect he is accommodated on the Rolex forums!Anyways, I'll post pictures when I get it tomorrow, and if anyone has any strap recommendations, please let me know!Have a great night!

A couple questions for my first purchase
Hello,Long time lurker first time posting. First I've always worn descent watches several Tags and my current watch is a Longines automatic. The Longines needs a repair (IMO the watch isn't worth putting the money into it.) I'd like to upgrade and I'm very close to buying my first Rolex and have a couple of questions. 1) An AD in my neighborhood will sell me a Black GMT II that he's been wearing for a month for $7200. The watch came out of their new inventory and I'll be the first owner. It's seems like a fairly good deal but was wondering if it was a great deal?2) I'm a pilot so my watches get banged around coming in contact with metal surfaces and I'm skeptical whether I want to spend this much money on something that will get quite a bit of wear and tear. 3) If I don't buy a Rolex to replace my current watch I'm leaning towards a Breitling Super Ocean with a rubber strap for work. I know their nice watches but it's not a Rolex and wondered if the watch is really worth $3500?T