Breitling Transocean Chronograph GMT Automatic Men's Watch AB045112-BC67BKLT

TRUE reason for recent price increases??
So, Rolex has increased their prices (like many other watch brands) quite a bit, despite a very strong downturn in the economies of the US & Europe. The 'reasons' range from higher demand (which very few probably believe) to metal prices to currency fluctuations.Well, reading the release of the 2010 COSC certifications yesterday, I saw an interesting trend, and one that 'bucks' what the manufactures and dealers say - global demand is not only strong but growing. Now Rolex does not release actual sales, but the majority of their models are COSC certified, and the percentage of COSC certified models vs. the not has not changes much over the years (the ND Sub is the only exception I think). So COSC certifications are a pretty good indication of sales. Not exact for that year, as not every movement is sold the same year it's certified, but for year-year comparisons it's probably pretty close.So in:2000 - Rolex certified 635,209 movements2002 - 814,720 movements2006 - 710,752 moveme

Soprod Low down
Guys,Looking through my instagram timeline today i noticed that schofield have started using Soprod Movements. I started keeping my eye on this company a few years back being very new and love the style and look of them apart from the size. I read an article about the over all style and how much thought went into the smallest detail in order to grow in such a busy market with so many new brands trying to design a noticeable and recognisable watch. Plus its a nice touch being and English company apart from having a swiss movement and being made in germany lol. Mungrel. I was sure at the beginning they were using Unitas movements but i have never heard of Soprod.Can anyone give me any info. Are they good proven movements? What other Brands use them? Apologies if this has been covered i did search for this but didn't see too much worth reading.IMG_6365.jpgSchofield-Signalman-Polished-Steel-In-Hand-800x889.jpgSchofield-Signalman-Polished-Steel-In-Hand-800x889.jpg

Saturday 1/26/13 WRUW?
Did we really make it past 9 AM without the daily wrist check thread started? Gotta see if Andy and Rick are okay. First thing this morning is the '55 Gen¨¨ve ref 2748-6 caliber 266:

Safari on bracelet picture request
Hi guys. I recently joined the forum and let me first of all say what a great place this is!I have been a long time admirer of Audemars Piguet but haven't looked seriously at adding one to my collection (mainly Rolexes) until joining the forum and learning more about AP and seeing all the beautiful offshores you guys have. Not looking to buy for a few months as only just decided to get an AP and want to spend some time thinkng over what to get. I'm wanting to get something that looks equally good on bracelet and strap. Currently thinking Safari as I love it on the brown strap but haven't seen any pictures on a bracelet. Have any of you put your Safari on a bracelet and if so would you mind posting some pictures so I can see how it looks. ThanksRuss

Landed: My Wife Loves A Rose
Mrs. Wildcat465, in spite of her vast trove of sparkly trinkets that would make any spoiled princess envious, would not stand for my grail's arrival without having a little something for herself. When reminded that she already has a YG ladies president showered with diamonds, she made me understand that old bauble is of little consequence since that acquisition was made almost one-half score ago and it's much too small for her big eyes. She insisted...no, demanded, that she needed something rosy to match a ring that she purchased not three weeks ago. So, here is the blossom that she picked. (Unfortunately <insert her pouting face here>, it missing diamonds on the dial. So, I'm scouring the world trying to find her a rose diamond dial. Can anyone help?