The Rise Of The Boutique-Exclusive Watch
Swiss watch making is all about control. Parts are machined within tolerances of one thousandth of a micron. Assembly is done in near-clinical environments. External influences such as moisture, temperature, position and magnetism are not allowed to interfere with the operation of these precision machines. This quest for mechanical perfection has always been the case but in recent times, this desire for control has reached out ever further.Brand image is tightly policed, whether it is a no-expense-spared advertising campaign featuring a Hollywood luminary, a carefully worded statement from the company CEO or an artfully massaged representation of the brand history on the corporate website.So far 'so in-house,' and the problem begins when you want to sell your products to the public. For years, watch brands have built partnerships with retailers to develop a distribution network. Using a variety of ��carrot and stick' techniques they try to ensure that their products are sold in the ��rig

Versace Instrumento N Uno watch is set in a black matt stainless steel case
The men will enjoy three designs, developed at the height of the modern art. Each gents version of the Versace Instrumento N Uno watch is set in a black matt stainless steel case, coupled with a black alligator leather strap. The star of the fabulous collection is available with a white gold case, illuminated by the play of 240 white baguette-cut diamonds. The face of this charming novelty is artfully brightened by 148 specimens of the same precious stone. A shimmering play of diamonds magnifies the allure of the timepiece and places the dual time zone display in the spotlight.

Advice on a Breitling trade for a Sea-Dweller?
Hello fellow Breitling TRF,Would you weigh into a deal of trading my two SuperOcean Breitlings for a 2006 Sea-Dweller without papers or box plus $2K?I know the answer but feel fellow enablers' advice always helps either way...thanks!

Datejust 41 slowing down
I am sending my Datejust 41 to Dallas this week. It is under warranty as it is only 3 months old. Does anyone have any experience with a new watch getting slower and slower? At first I thought it just needed to be regulated. Now, it has gone from -2 seconds per day to -8 seconds per day. Just curious if anyone on here knows about the inner workings of the movement. It seems like something is more wrong than just needing a screw turned to regulate.Of course, I will hear the answer from Dallas in a couple weeks, but some people on here seem to have a pretty good understanding of these things so I thought I would throw this out there. Thanks.

Score!
Well, the second best thing at an AD. I went into an AD in Westchester County, NY (not the big T), no SS sport models except 1 Explorer, polar dial, thats it. In regards to sports models the only PM model they had was a WG ceramic bezel Daytona with the rubber strap, thats it. No other SS models, no PM, except what I mentioned above. Their Rolex display was 50% empty, only had lots of DJ's, like other AD's. Saleswoman told me they received no shipments since mid November and don't expect any shipments until February. The wall display was empty and this AD has an entire room dedicated to Rolex, no other watches in this room. The woman told me that they have received hundreds of calls asking for any SS sport models. She told me that people preferred the SS models, but when they could not get SS, they bought TT and all PM models. They had a huge Christmas.Edit above: I am sorry, they also had a SS Sub Date, so for anyone who wants it, PM for AD name, again they are in Westcheste