SIHH 2010: Ralph Lauren Slim Classique Collection
White gold, rose gold and platinum cases just 5.35mm thick enclose an ultra-thin Piaget caliber RL430 that is only 2.1mm thick. The thin, round case offers a polished case back that is ideal for personalized engraving. Two rows of diamonds around the bezel surround an elegant silvered opaline dial featuring a delicate barleycorn guilloch�� pattern. The roman numerals sit atop a second guilloch�� pattern, and these, along with the Breguet hands, give this Slim Classique a decidedly formal attitude. The bezel carries over the barleycorn guilloch�� along with two rows of 96 round, brilliant-cut stones totaling about 1.11 carats. Each gem is grain set. The case measures 42mm in diameter and is water resistant to 30 meters. The mechanical manual winding movement, made by Piaget for Ralph Lauren, has a power reserve of 40 hours.You can read more about Ralph Lauren’s use of guilloch�� in the February issue of WatchTime.

Breitling: how tough?
i have been hesitant to test my Breit Automatic....as in, take it on a brick (run 1 hr, ride 1hr, offroad or on) or even running with me.need some ideas from you learned souls. can a breitling stand up to a triathlon? to a ride or run? off road? it's on a strap btw.(ever since I got it, my TAG Aquaracer (quartz) has blasted though all of thee above, plus world travel, diving, and 10 years of emergency services work. so i know many high end (quartz) watches can take the punishment, but...)thanks!

Help me decide....
I am wrestling with a decision and was hoping to get some opinions. Note:Love all three references and looking forward to becoming a PP owner.I have a small handful of new and vintage Rolex, PAM, Seiko, etc. Same trusted seller for both options so both are safe buys.So here goes:Option A) A un-used, 2014, complete set...5146g (cream) and was thinking of adding a un-used 5167 (on rubber) to that order. A nice dress/sport combo. Option B)Came up at the last minute: A excellent/mint, complete set, several year old...5960p (gray) at a very good price. For an additional $5K (plus or minus), I can have the 5960p instead of the 5146/5167 combo. Do I wade into the pool with a combo or jump in with both feet with 5960?! Borrowed pics for reference only (thank you)...these are NOT the actual watches under consideration.Thanks for playing!

Patek AD Paris
I was at the Patek AD in Paris today. All I can say. It was the best retail watch experience of my life. That shop is first class. I have never had an experience even close in the US. Unfortunately, their selection was depleted due to the volume of product they move. I was there for an hour and they sold 12 watches! I was looking for the 5980. They had one left with a very minor hair line scratch. They refused to sell it to me. They said that the insurance covered it and they were only using it as a display. Once the watch went out of production they would send it back to the Patek's museum for display. They took my info and told me they would call me when the next one came in in a month or so. When I say small hairline, I mean barely visible to the naked eye. Also, if you want a Patek, 1.23 Euro makes them more reasonable in Europe right now (for a Patek) especially after the 16% VAT refund. You can buy in EU right now for much less than at an AD in the US.

Bath Tiiiime!!!
Let's get it!We begin with a smudgy, dusty 116520:We water and soap to taste:Why am I like this...Oh yeah, maybe it's..Love my ��520 scuffs and all! 2,000 posts and 4 years later