New Bell & Ross BR 02 Dive Watches
Bell & Ross has announced two new dive watches that will be available in August. Both models have 44mm steel cases with decompression valves and 1000 meter water resistance, and both are powered by ETA 2892 movements. The differences lie in the finishes. Find pricing inside. The BR 02 Phantom has a black PVD case with a Clou de Paris dial, while the BR 02 Steel sports its natural finish and a carbon fiber dial.For divers, crucial timekeeping is assisted by single-direction toothed interior bezels graduated to 60 mn with a photoluminescent reference point. Both watches have anti-reflective sapphire crystals, and are available on rubber or heavy-duty canvas straps.The BR02 Steel with carbon fiber dial is priced at $3,500. The black PVD BR02 Phantom is $4,000.The images may be enlarged with a click.

AP Clearwater contact email?
There's a ROO/ Diver bracelet I am interested in, but want to get the pre-owned item authenticated prior to purchase.The AP Boutique has said that they do not authenticate parts.Anyone know if AP Clearwater would be able to do the authentication?If so, does anyone have the contact email/ best phone number and person with whom to speak?Thanks in advance!

Thoughts on a rose gold bracelet versus a leather strap?
Hi folks, Please share your take on the aesthetics, the style, the wearability, and everything that goes into a gold bracelet on a dress watch versus a strap. It's much appreciated, thanks!I'm looking at something like this:VersusSomething like this:

United States - Eastern Standard
Quick reminder.....does Rolex release info on Wed of Basel Week or Thur?What time, Swiss time, would be the earliest that Rolex would release the info via press release or web site?

Finally got the call/text last night!
After almost 5 months wait, I got the call/text from my dealer. This watch will be for my wife, but I am still excited to get it for her.Several things mentioned during the conversation with the owner.1. He said he spoke to President of Rolex (maybe North America?) at the Rolex Daytona. Who told him the production will remain the same, but since the demand is higher, watches (sports models) will remain hard to get in 2018.2. Rolex's solution to the shortage is to redesign small show case to hold less watch( how does that solve the shortage?), which I have read in another thread. 3. Price increase is coming. This one he did not hear from the President of Rolex.I was recently in Taiwan visiting. Checked out two large Rolex dealers. Both had ZERO stainless steel sports watches. Not even two tones. One only had a YM2, Gold Sky-D, Diamond dial Daytona. That was it. Pretty sad.