1st Album! My Offshore Diver Pics while on Trip
I am on business trip now but can always take time to take a lot of photos of my new diver, on the plane, at my hotel. Just want to share, as well as enable any fence sitters still doubting to buy the Diver. So Enjoy! My AP logo aligned perfectly with my watch! All pics taken with my Samsung Galaxy Note. Too lazy to lug with tripod and DSLR when travelling.

Hello everybody!
Three rare pieces from my little Breitling collection...

Chapek-Patek
I have such a pocket watch. The diameter is 40 mm. Gold. This is the original? Rare watches?

Patek 5140 - a bargain or pitfall
Whilst looking for a 3970 i came across a 5140 being offered by quite a reputable grey market dealer based.The watch is the 5140G and is five years old - whilst i have not viewed it in person the dealer tells me that the watch is in excellent condition and the photographs would seem to back that up.The watch is priced at $45,000 - which to me seems very reasonable.The catch is that it comes without the original box (the dealer said that they could provide a Patek box) and without original papers. I spoke with the dealer and he wasn't sure if he had the archive papers either.Is there any way to mitigate the potential pitfalls of this purchase (e.g. it could have been stolen, could have been serviced by a none approved Patek specialist, could be faulty etc).Or would you just stay away from it all together?I don't mind passing on it but i find it hard to miss out on what could be a good deal.Any thoughts / input appreciated.

Where to begin with Rolex? Or Total Noob needs help..
In a jewelry store this weekend to replace wedding rings (both of which have gone MIA at various times in the past year; thankfully we found her engagement ring. How I found it is a story about pizza...) for me and Mrs emd; going to be a surprise birthday present for her.Anyway, this store had a fair amount of Rolexes in the case and they arrested the eye.It occurred to me that I've reached a place in my life where I could slap down the plastic and walk with one and not be pinched paying the bill so you can say the bug to have a nice watch or two has bit me. It also occurred to me that having a pair of great watches would mean each son would get Dad's watch when I pass on so that's pretty attractive as well.This store in question isn't listed as an authorized dealer on Rolex's web site and I've found other stores that have pre-owned Rolexes as well, but ADs seem to be thin on the ground here in central and SE Virginia. This fact has me in a bit of a pickle since it seems like asking fo