Breitling Barnato 42 Midnight Carbon Watch
While I am generally a big fan of Breitling watches, I don't personally like a lot of the Breitling for Bentley timepieces. These have a distinct design ethos apart from the rest of the Breitling range. I like the concept, but many of the pieces have a design that does not speak to me. Having said that, I really like this new limited edition Breitling for Bentley Barnato 42 Midnight Carbon watch with its good size and restrained look compared to its siblings.The largest watches Breitling makes are probably in the Brietling for Bentley collection. If you are familiar with my work then you know I like large watches - but many of those watches are just too big for me. You really need to be one of the world's biggest-wristed men to pull some of those off. This new watch is a more narrow 42mm wide. It will actually wear larger due to the very wide lug structures. This new 42mm size in the Barnato collection is a welcome addition in my opinion.Breitling fans know that this is not at all the

Speedy 145.022 '68 back from the spa!
Arrived yesterday after a movement service. Also had a Priek caseback installed so I can enjoy the view. Not a fan of the 1039 bracelet, so trying out a couple of kevlar straps with it.

Omega Boutique in NYC Today, 11/13!
And I am going to 5th Ave in NYC today to buy my 6 yr old girl an American Doll for an early Xmas present, and my 2.5 yr old son some stuff from FAO Schwartz, before the holiday shopping madness starts. Maybe I can get something for me for early Xmas too! Plan on hitting the Omega boutique (among others).

Would you trade in two Omegas for a Rolex?
Seamaster Professional Planet Ocean 2201.50.00 and Speedmaster Professional Moon Watch 3570.50.00 for a GMT Master II Ceramic. I can't seem to make up my mind.

Patek Case Refurbishing
Hello,I see that when you send a watch into Patek for servicing they offer 'case refurbishing' for a pretty reasonable additional fee. Can anyone tell me to what extent they will clean up a fairly deep ding in a stainless case as part of this service or would that be considered additional work. I would also be curious if the perceived value of the watch would be lowered after a case refurbishing (in a similar way that an unpolished watch is worth more in the resale market).Thanks