Breitling Superocean Heritage Chronographe Stainless Steel Bracelet

Greubel Forsey Tourbillon 24 Secondes Watch For 2010
In platinum, the watch case and dial of this Greubel Forsey Tourbillon 24 Secondes (yes, spelled like that) watch feel as though they were milled from a solid piece of the precious metal. There is so much platinum in this watch - it boggles the mind. Actually, the the dial, markers, and hands are in gold - but they are toned to look like platinum. I believe that 2010 model of the Tourbillon 24 Secondes is only available in platinum. I am sure there will be gold models soon, but gold isso pedestrian, right? Unlike the watch that is featured in the video, the platinum model for 2010 has a redesigned dial - which is better in my opinion - as well as some other changes.In that video you can see exactly how this movement operates. The tourbillon is oriented at an incline, and moves around its axis once each 24 seconds. For that reason there is a subsidiary 60 seconds dial that is placed right next to it. Movement is the Greubel Forsey made calibre GF 01, and like all Greubel Forsey movement

Horology 101 - b.p.h. & accuracy
The term 'beats per hour' (bph) refers to the number of times a balance wheel rotates within a 60 minute span. A single-direction rotation is also called a vibration. The first wristwatches in the early 1900's were converted pocket watches, generally made from smaller size movements found in ladies pendant watches which ran at 18,000 bph.1908 Elgin wire-lug conversion:When better lubricants were developed, faster bph rates could be used since friction was reduced. Starting in the late 1940's several brands put out higher beat calibers that vibrated at 19,800 and 21,600 bph. As the quality of lubricants evolved, correspondingly higher rates were introduced. Rolex often uses a 28,800 bph rate, Omega's co-axial vibrates at 25,200 bph, and brands such as Zenith beat as high as 36,000 bph.5 beats per second....= 18,000 bph = 2.5 hz5.5 beats per second = 19,800 bph = 2.75 hz6 beats per second....= 21,600 bph = 3 hz7 beats per second....= 25,200 bph = 3.5 hz8 beats per second....= 28,800 bph

Saw this rare bird at the AD
Saw this blue dial ROC, the original owner didn't end up buying it 2 days ago so its on display. Tried it on but it still doesn't strike me like a 15202. Either way its rare and the dial is on another level compared to the black or white AP dial.

Submariner Gold Bracelet
My Submariner gold bracelet has a crack in the clasp that snaps down before the flip lock. It cracked on both sides and is only locked by the flip lock. I am sure that one side broke before the other, but was only brought to my attention when they both went. Did anyone have this happen to them and what is the proper repair? Can it be soldered with gold by a certified Rolex dealer? Does it have to be replaced? How much will it cost. Thank you to the Rolex Forums community. I know I will have answers immediately. You guys are the best.

Trying to gauge "fair" price (gift for wife)
I'm looking for a gift for my wife and know she's wanted a Rolex for some time. I've been out of the buying game for some time, so want to gauge what is a good price for what I'm looking for:SS OP 34 (114200)Silver dialFrom an authorized dealerMSRP is $5,050 and while I don't want to run afoul of any rules regarding discussions of specific dealers or prices paid, I'm trying to gauge what I should shoot for in negotiations.When she looked at this watch a few years ago, we were told 20% discount (but we ended up buying a house instead...) and I'm not sure whether that's still the going rate or not. Thanks.