the Rolex Pre-Daytona (REF 6238) worn by George Lazenby in James Bond
Click here for the details of a true James Bond watch, the Rolex Pre-Daytona (REF 6238) worn by George Lazenby in James Bond: Secret Service of the Crown in 1969.

Swapping Straps?
Hi All, I have a TO Chrono 1461 (https://.breitling/en/models/...echnical-data/) on a mesh bracelet, but I'm looking to swap to a brown croco/leather strap.I've never done this though, is there anything I need to know? Interhorn width is 22/20 mm- do I need to buy from Breitling? Their strap prices are on the high side- are there third party strap makers you recommend? Basically, any info on this would be helpful as I'm fairly clueless on the subject.

Breitling virgin
Hi guys.Have decided to treat myself and invest in a Breitling. Have been looking online for a while and decided on a Chronomat 44. Here in Oz the going rate seems to be around $12-$14k, whereas on chrono24 I've seen them listed around the $9kAUD. I know I'm up for import duty(GST) but still works out wau cheaper than buying it here. My question is am I asking for trouble buying off chrono24 etc? See link of the particular watch im interested

Honest thoughts on the Emergency
I have ALWAYS like the Breitling Emergency. It's the aesthetics! Just something about its robust look. The only drawback to me is the fact that it is quartz. I wish there were some way that this timepiece could be what it is with an automatic movement. Still it is a really desirable watch to me.Did they ever make this watch in a mechanical movement? Seems like I remember seeing one, but not sure.

Torn on the 422, thoughts?
I had a PAM127 when they were first released, and loved the watch but had other Panerai's at the time and wore it very little. When prices went crazy I ended up selling it, though sadly well before they peaked. I think I sold it for around $10k. I've pared down my Panerai's to just an 111E that I bought new when that model was released, and only the historic models really appeal to me. I've been collecting Rolex's and a few Tudors and Omegas over the past three years, and sort of lost interest in Panerai's and haven't paid much attention to their recent stuff. I saw a 422 in a mall watch dealer and it sparked my interest again, as it reminds me so much of the 127 and the pricing seems somewhat reasonable. My biggest concern is that I'll get the watch and find that it's not a much different look than my 111, and ultimately the size will have me wearing the 111 much more than the 422. I've thought about selling the 111, but I've got it in for a full service and polish right now an