Mido Commander II & Great Wall Watches
Mido is one of Swatch Group's smaller brands that you rarely hear about. If you do, you know that like Tissot or (not available in the US) Certina, Mido offers some decent looking pieces at pretty reasonable prices (for a Swiss mechanical watch). As one of the underdog brands, sources say that the Swatch Group just isn't quite sure what to do with them. Sounds like Mido just needs the right type of person in charge. If you look at the pieces they've offered over the last few years, there are some real keepers. One of the most iconic collections from Mido has always been the dressy Commander. It sort of fits in the same vein as a Rolex - not in price necessarily, but more what it was trying to be for a man.For 2013 Mido returns the Commander with the "Commander II," as well as the similar sibling watch the "Great Wall." Now, according to Mido, the Commander's design - that is the new Commander for 2013 - was? influenced by the Eiffel Tower in Paris, France. Something about how the sunra

44's on leather?
Hi all!Just bought a ss 44 ROO and wonder of anybody here has change the rubber for a leather strap. I think it would look fantastic, but before getting onde myself, I would like To see pic's! 📸📸

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My plan for Rolex unavailability
Staching 20k away in muni bond and wait for the recession to hit. When folks stop buying because recession that's when I'll strike!

The beginning of the end?
Not for the first time I’m hearing and reading that Rolex are looking to position themselves in the Uber luxury segment with reduced production likely to increase pricing thru demand. Currency fluctuations aside we haven’t seen a price increase for a number of years but the trend is there for all to see with preowned prices and if the reduced output strategy is only Half true I wonder if the end game may well be in sight for many more.Of course one could assume that others will fill the void, Omega ,JLC and IWC etc etc will no doubt step up and their watches will in turn increase exponentially until they too are symbols of ultimate luxury. Of course Nomos and other entry level watches will then fill that void and become the sought after brand of tomorrowI admit i may be being a little bit pessimistic but in an odd sort of way i’m largely done with Rolex for myself and any future buys will be gifts for my wife and daughter. In truth I’ve probably got all I coul