Pre-Basel 2008 - Louis Erard 1931 Classic Moon Phase, A Lesson In Refinement
In a world of increasingly complicated and cluttered watch dials this new offering from Louis Erard takes a far more modest approach, with anything but modest results! Classic, unpretentious, reliable: the 1931 collection is dressed in its most beautiful finery in this chocolate-toned moon phase version. One look at its simple yet very delicate design and you will fall under its seductive spell. This timepiece doesn't so much ask for attention as command it, with its subtle features combining seamlessly into a brazen, and yet at the same time refined, statement of style.This watch will certainly not suit all comers yet this only serves to add to its allure. Like its future owners, this timepiece has no time for fanfare or frivolities. If you are looking for a new watch that will make a bold statement to the masses, then the Louis Erard is not for you. However, if you are a more refined consumer looking to reflect your sophisticated appreciation for the finer things in life, then the 19

treading mt Breitling.
i have a chance to even trade my Breitling chronomate eve for a heritage tudor black bay. or trade the Breitling plus cash for the 8500 omega planet ocean orange dial. Would you do it? any suggestion? here is my Breitling..securedownload-27.jpg

5040 new price.
Hi folks, Can anyone give me a rough idea of what the new price of a 5040 (preferably G or R) was in the UK? I've lusted after one for a while now and having tried on its bigger brother the 5940 at the weekend, I think it might be time to consider actually buying one more seriously! Having seen the new price of that (��57k) I'd be interested to know what the 5040 was going for new?Grateful for any help you could offer.

Antiques Roadshow Tiffany Dialed Original Pepsi GMT
Sorry for lousy pictures - shot it off my TV while watching the show just now. Season22/Episode9. Saw this and thought the story was unbelievable. Guy takes this off his wrist at the show - gifted by his uncle in 1975 - over 40 years ago. Guy never knew about Rolex but wore it almost daily since then. His wrist gives good evidence...2 years ago the Rolex dealer told him if he serviced it, they would replace the dial So he went to an indy for service. It is from 1963-64 per s/n - early gilt underline dial per the appraiser, Peter Planes, from Royce Estate Buyers in Palm Beach, FL. Would be worth $10-12K if he had it serviced by Rolex with replaced dial and bezel insert. But in this current untouched original condition, worth $50K retail as long as he doesn't touch it. And if the dial had not oxidized so much and was perfect it would have fetched upwards of $100K Good Grief said the guy. I think the indy watchmaker may have replaced the date wheel because it is so white. Just sharing

Loud Movement
I had a 16013 that I had to sell to fund my BLNR and I really miss being able to hear the movement without putting the watch to my ear. I stopped into the AD to see if the Datejust 41 had a loud movement, but it was also very quiet.What new models would have loud movements?Or how old of a model would I have to get?I'm trying to avoid the 36mm models.Thanks TRF, really enjoy how helpful you all are