Bedat & Co No. 7 Mid Size

Rolex Cellini Need Some Help.
I've posted this in the Vintage Forum as well, but really need to get some help with this.In June of 1971 I purchased 2 18K Rolex Cellini watches from what at the time was a highly respected retailer called Bucherer in Geneva, Switzerland. One of the watches had an 18K gold band that was built into the watch by Rolex and the other , which has a chocolate brown face, has a Rolex Crocodile band. I bought an extra Rolex Crocodile band to use at some point as a replacement band, but the original is still in great condition so I have the brand new extra band as well. I am now interested in selling the watch and the extra watch band and in trying to do some research I'm reading things that I don't understand and find somewhat troubling. First, I've read that Rolex introduced the Cellini 1n 1975. If that's true, how did I buy 2 of them in 1971 ? Second, The Rolex clasp on both watch bands indicates that the clasps are stainless steel or sterling silver with gold plating. The clasp is stamped

Watch ID
I am new to collecting Hamilton and just received this watch.It is missing the stem/crown but when gently shaken, the second hand operates. The dial is marked:HAMILTON-SWISS-The back is marked:(C) HAMILTON*10K RGP BEZELSTAINLESS STEEL BACKThe champion band is missing one rod that holds the band together.Any help is appreciated.Brian

Brand watches sales drop in China
In the past 5 years, the world economic situation is not good, American financial crisis, European debt crisis. In the past 30 years, the economic in China is always keeping high speed increase. More and more people became rich man in China, so we find many Chinese go to abroad and to buy luxury. In the same time, many well know brands also opened stores in China in the past years, and they really got plenty of profit. Last year, there was a serious traffic accident happened in Shanxi province because of heavy fog, dozens of people were killed or injured. Several government officers and polices went to the accident place, reporters also arrived. But a advanced officer folded his two arms and smiling. Compare to the bodies with blood, this smile photo Provoked public outrage, and a shinning gold watch dressed on his wrist. Angry people searched form internet of this officer, and found he dressed many different famous brand watches in different places, such as several AP, VC, Rado etc. I

Catching up.
I understand that when one acquires a watch you should not talk about it without pictures. I have acquired a few since August. Here they are, please excuse my lack of expert photography.Boschett HarpoonCitizen 2100. My neighbor did not like the bracelet and let it go for a song!Gruen Barclay aka spiderSwiss Army, my first 7750Accutron 2210, my wife's Christmas present and her first Accutron!My first Omega, my Christmas present!1975 anniversary spaceview. Currently in the shop being serviced, getting a factory crystal that is in much better shape. My first spaceview.

Datejust II 41 SS silver or Blue dial?why?
Need some help hereAfter catching the Rolex bug and buying my first Rolex a couple of weeks ago (Sub C) I¡¯m looking at my next RolexMy brother lives in Malaysia and can get me a new Datejust 41 SS from AD for around $6050Blue or silver? I like them equally the sameSilver:Distinguished from my black subcLooks bigger (I¡¯m a 6¡¯6¡± guy)Reflects different colorsCan buy it today (in stock)Blue:More elegant (imho) but close to the black dial subc??I tend to lean more towards darker colored dialsWill have to wait a couple of weeks to get it (not currently in stock which might be a reason maybe more poplular??)If you were to choose one, which one? And why?Which is more popular ?( since I really like them equally the same and would be equally happy with either )Does one keep its value more than the other?Thank you for helping a relative newbie