Cartier Basculante

Introduction and Question
Hi, I am new to the watch talk forum, I only have a Tag Heuer Carrera and a Breitling Professional Aerospace.I have felt in love with an IWC Classic Pilot ChronoAutomatic Steel Black Mens Watch IW371701, it's list price is US$ 4,400.00, Jomashop sells it for US$ 3,540.00 and I found an AD in Florida that would agree to sell it for US$ 3,200+taxes = US$ 3,400.00.Since I am new to the watch scene, I need your expert help on a few questions:How can I make sure that they are not selling me a fake one?What documents comes with the time piece?What else should I pay attention when inspecting the watch?I am sorry that I cannot contribute with the forum, but I expect to learn a lot from here, and help in the future.Thanks in advance to all of you!

Lord Elgin 1951-1954 grade 680
all info on my watch..Lord Elgin year 1954size 8/ojewels 21grade 680model 20run quantity 1000production dates 1951- 1954total grade production 50000movement configuration hunter case movement setting pendant wind and setmovement finish nickel damaskeeningplate 3/4 barrel going barrel adjusted yes 14kt gold filledsn K922352can not find out what its worth.. can anyone help me????unnamed.jpg

should i get a watch winder because
i was wondering should i get a watch winder because i wont be wearing my bc3 to work to save it from damage . so i will probably wear it 3 days a week . the main reason i am considering a winder is because of the screw down crown , i dont want to damage it ?

Gallet Guest Curator of Wristwatches - NWCM
The National Watch & Clock Museum in Columbia, Pennsylvania has identified the collection and preservation of wristwatches a principal goal in its recently adopted Collection Plan (June 2009). The achievement of this goal will require a substantial amount of expertise in the history, manufacture and presentation of wristwatches as well as a close examination of the wristwatches already a part of the Museum collection. The National Watch & Clock Museum, thanks to financial support from the Gallet Watch Group, has created an annual, three-month long Guest Curator of Wristwatches. The individual selected for this competitive, temporary position will (in this order):o Study, evaluate and photograph the Museum¡¯s existing wristwatch collectiono Enhance the Museum¡¯s collection records for wristwatches, insuring accuracy and clear descriptionso Recommend to the Museum Curator and Museum Director vintage and modern wristwatches for acquisitiono Recommend to the Museum Curator and Mu

Breguet question?
Recently, I purchased my first Breguet. It is a transatlantic type XX in stainless steel. Personally, I think this is one of the best made and one of the cleanest looking chronographs I've ever seen. My question is, "Why does this forum not have an area dedicated to Breguet Watches"? All thoughts would be appreciated.