Breitling Blackbird Chronograph mit UTC A13350 Gold Rose Gold Strap Round Blue Dial Watch

Marcello C. Nettuno Bi-Color Chronograph Watch
You don't see combinations like this very often. Here, German Marcello C. has fitted their Nettuno Chronograph watch with a PVD black bezel and PVD black pushers and crown, against a stainless steel case. I think it is a very attractive combo. The look results in sort of a two-tone look that is quite popular these days. It makes the watch very noticeable as well - being more "striking" than models without the color combo. This is the first ever use of PVD in the Nettuno watch collection that I am aware of as well. You will notice of course that there are "mirror" image watches here. As one of the Nettuno Bi-Color Chronograph watches has a steel case with black pushers and bezel, the other version has a PVD black case with steel pushers and a steel bezel. Pretty cool right? Further, the PVD cased version comes with a totally PVD coated bracelet that ought to be really nice. This is one of the best diver's style bracelets on the market that I've experienced, and I'd love to experience it

Rolex Dealer Cards
I took Hannes' advise at the San Francisco GTG and started scanning some of the items in my accessory collection.I just posted Rolex Dealer Cards that were given to AD's in the 1990's.I have them posted at minus4plus6/dealercards.htm-Sheldon

Canadian Retail
Can anyone help me with the Canadian retail values of the PAM 005 and 111?

When is too much too much?
Having just returned from the land of wretched excess (Vegas) and played with several 20K-plus IWCs, a nifty Patek, a sweet Blancpain 50 Fathoms and a Chopard (fine brand) as well as browsing the usual Omega, Rolex, etc., I'm wondering about timepiece pricing.First, let me say I understand any watch is worth what you are willing to pay for it. And willingness is a function of pocketbook.But I find myself wondering whether the DaVinci Perp Calendar from IWC - for example - is really worth 23K (as I recall) in precious metal. Or any other watch.Is The Lalo right? (I shudder to think this!!!!) Are the "big boys" ripping us all off?Is Invicta really the Robin Hood of the watch industry (if so should be spelled robbin')?While the IWC, Chopard et al. are very finely made, is there really that much difference from, say a Rolex or an Omega? How do you justify the prices (rare movements aside)?Either I'm slowly becoming sane or I'm missing something about the horological price structure.

Datejust 41 (126300) Smooth or Fluted with NATO?
Want to buy DJ 41 (126300), one white DJ41 and another blue DJ41. Planning on using NATO straps for both. Question: Cannot decide between both smooth or both fluted bezels with NATO on DJ41. Help me decide. Thanks! Anyone have pics of DJ 41 on NATO or experienced answer? Thanks again. *Not interested in doing one of each:)