Buying Watches In London, Ontario, Canada: WatchesToBuy.com
Derek Dier of WatchesToBuywatches-dealerWelcome back to an watches-dealer original series, where we discuss important stores that sell watches all over the world. Each store we profile has an interesting story to tell about where they operate and who they sell to. Whether you buy watches from brick and mortar retailers or prefer to buy watches online, these are the stores that help shape our watch culture around the globe. There is a long list of stores to cover, but if there is a retail location in your favorite city that we simply can't miss, let us know in the comments below.Where to buy watches in London, Ontario, Canada?We often hear about the death of brick and mortar retailing and the challenges traditional sellers face with "going online." In the case of WatchesToBuywatches-dealer, the reverse has occurred, and Derek Dier now has a literal brick and mortar store downtown in the Canadian city of London, Ontario. Derek began buying, selling and trading around the age of 16 (1980)

Why does Patek put Caliber 240 in watches that cost $20K and $200K...
Just wanted to bring one more perspective on the recent discussion why Patek uses the same 240 caliber in their simple Calatrava and the Sky-moon watch. Many complain that there should be a different movement in these watches. Why would Patek put a simple caliber in the more expensive watch...Well, you can also look at it from the other side. 240 Caliber is the expensive caliber. Patek could only offer it with the Sky-moon watch if they wanted and they could put something very simple and generic in the Calatrava line. Yet, they choose to put the same fancy 240 caliber in Calatrava watches so that we can have a chance to own something truly special and of the same top quality as the watch that costs hundreds of thousands dollars. Like someone pointed out, that what makes Patek a Patek and not another watch brand that can offer super complicated watches in their few limited editions and then make ETA stamped calibers for the other mortals. Patek watches are pieces of art and as such you

632 or keep my zero?
What would you do and why?

Swap
Hi allThinking of doing the following swap and would like your thoughts I have a Daytona C white face 2017 worn twice and a 2017 Hulk in mint condition.Would really like a 2017 submariner yellow gold with blue face, do you think someone would do the swap with no cash either way?

Which GMT to buy? Rolex vs Omega vs Panerai
Hi guys,For some odd reason, I could not create a poll. Anyways, I want your opinion on the next watch purchase to get. Here is what I have so far:1) Sub: 116610LV - aka Hulk2) Datejust 41: Champagne dial with diamond markersFor my next watch purchase, I want to get a GMT complication to round out my collection. I want to have a bit of variety in my collection, that's why I have been looking at Omega and Panerai. Here is the list:1) GMT-Master II: 116710blnr - aka Batman2) Omega PLANET OCEAN 600M CO-AXIAL MASTER CHRONOMETER GMT 3) Panerai PAM00531Which of these would you guys get? (pictures are incl. for your reference.)Thanks for your opinion.