Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Diamond (Tuxedo)

My new 116520 stainless steel daytona
I have been kicking around the idea of buying a new daytona with a black dial, and on a whim called my local AD and he had one. No long waiting lines or crazy strings attached. I purchased it on the spot. I hope to get a Canon G9 for Christmas to show you all my collection. Just thought I would share the good news with you all tonight.

Thinking about buying a Constellation
Im thinking about saving up to buy a stainless 1960s constellation. Im not looking for a collector quality, but a nice one to wear on a weekly basis. I would like one with a silver dial with blank onyx and silver markers. A caliber 561 is perferred, but i would settle for a 551 or a 751. The two models i am thinking about is a pie pan or a c case model. Leaning towards the C case becasue of price. Right now, Im only concerned about buying the head right now, and not a bracelet. For the pie pan, a beads of rice and for the C case, a brick style(1040). Could i get a ball park figure for what these go for? I dont mind having a one that had its dial refinished, as long it is a high quality job(Kirk Rich). Anyone have any pictures of either watch? thanks Joe

BASELWORLD 2011 - BREITLING NEWS! - New CHRONOMAT GMT
breitling/en/index.htmlCHRONOMAT GMT March 24, 2011THE AUTHENTIC TRAVEL CHRONOGRAPH Adjusting instantly to the time and date of the place of arrival, while maintaining a 24-hour home-time display and without losing any precision in counting the minutes, must be every traveler’s dream. A dream now come true with the new Chronomat GMT, a travel watch from Breitling boasting unprecedented user friendliness. The wearer need only pull out the crown and turn it forwards or backwards to move between timezones in an outstandingly simple manner. Equipped with the new Breitling Caliber 04, entirely developed and produced within the company workshops, the Chronomat GMT is one of the rare chronographs to offer such a smoothly functional dual timezone system. With its exclusive design and its dial featuring subtle three-dimensional effects, it is the new benchmark for all those who want to experience high performances in all parts of the world. AN INNOVATE MECHANISM From the famous world-time

Looking to source some IWC Parts
I have been tinkering around with some "disposable" watches and learning how to disassemble, reassemble, change parts, and really been getting into the hobby. Well I have also been eyeing an IWC Portuguese 7 day, and finally a bright idea hit me, why don't I build one myself (I am aware of the task I am jumping into, and have help from someone who has taken these types of projects before).My biggest problem is that it is a lot easier to find crap watches to tinker with than specific reliable pieces. Any suggestions on where to source case, dial, crown tube, hands, and crystals would be much appreciated. Just about the only thing I can get on my own is the band and deployment, ironically they require no building.

Seiko Pepsi Owner, Assistance Required
Newbie Alert! Great forum, lots of good info here, need some assistance. I've owned a Seiko Pepsi 6005 in bue since new. Stopped working about 25 years ago, been dragging it around since. I haven't worn a watch for a couple of years, but some friends have been leading me to the appreciation of a fine timepiece. Last night I brought it out to show a knowledgeable neighbor. He thought it very cool, and so it got my bug going. Today, I bought an OEM Stainless bracelet (Took mine off years and replace with velcro for diving) on Ebay, & I contacted what I assume to be a reputable repair shop. He responded quickly with a "I used to refuse these due to parts inavailability, but some are now available." Non firm quote would be $400- 450. My crystal is pretty rough, but the case is VG, and all seems to be working fine. (Other than it isn't running - stopped after I had it cleaned. Man did that **** me off!)It looks like these sell for $ 200-300. Am I nuts to spend (call it) $500