Cartier Roadster Silver Ladies Watch W62016V3

Franken or mule?
Ebay auction on now; item# 130511667351 is a Richmond. Everything looks right except all the hands are wrong (the minute hand also appears Rhodium plated) as well as the movement. It's a 982 Medallion serial# M20502 circa 1942 which does corroborate with the inscription on the back. The movement should correctly be a 982 serial# J prefix, as this model was only made through 1940. I'm a purist and when it comes to the rarer watches I'm not sure what to call this one, but certainly I'd think the value would be negatively effected. So what's your opinion, Franken or Mule?

Weekend Free Strap Giveaway - Crown and Buckle
In an effort to say thank you to the members of Watch Talk for their support over the last several weeks, we are holding a contest this weekend. The winner will receive two (2) NATO straps of their choice - for free!To enter yourself in this contest, just post a reply in this thread.That's right, all you've got to do is post in this thread, and you'll be entered to win two free NATO straps of your choice! We will cover the shipping as well, even internationally. If you place an order over the weekend and happen to win the contest, we will refund your shipping fee and ship your order + the free straps together. If you win the contest and want to include some extra straps, just pay for the extra straps and we will ship them together with the winning package including free postage. All members who reply to this thread will be entered in the contest unless they indicate otherwise (if they just want to post a reply, but don't want to be entered). All entrants will then be assigned a number,

Crunching Numbers - Buying Limited Edition / Numbered Watches
I am closing in on a limited edition [numbered] watch. As with all OCD WIS, I also have my quirks and a new question is on the tableThe back of the case is inscribed with number/run (for example 412/1000). Dealers have told me that it is common for the first 10 items (single digits) as well as the last 10 to be reserved/exclusive to VIP clients of the brand. Likewise, the repeating 111, 222, 333, 444, etc. In addition, some "nice looking", mirror or other combinations may be harder to come by, like 123/321 or year of purchase, like 2011/3000 (if you bought it in 2011, for example). In your experience, is there any way to "call" the number, or at least say "anything but the digit 3" where 413/1000, for example, would be a no-Go? Is there any way to list maybe 20 or 30 possible combinations on a wish list and have the dealer request this? How does the limited edition/numbered watch buying go? What is your take on the topic? Thanks for sharing

Red River
Did you know that in the movie Red River John Ireland, (playing Cherry Valence) one of the cowboys/gunslingers who joins roundup makes this quote:There are only two things more beautiful than a gun: a Swiss watch or a woman from anywhere. Ever had a goodSwiss watch? Even in 1948 when the movie was made they appreciated a good Swiss Made watch.From Casablanca:Rick: If it's December 1941 in Casablanca, what time is it in New York? Sam: What? My watch stopped. ( It was an Invicta apparently)Rick: I'd bet they're asleep in New York. I'd bet they're asleep all over America. From Pulp Fiction ( edited for bad naughty words)Butch: Where's my watch?Fabienne: It's there.Butch: No it's not.Fabienne: Have you looked ?Butch: Yes, I've friggin' looked. What the heck do you think I'm doin'? You sure you got it ?Fabienne: Yes. Bedside table drawer.Butch: On the little kangaroo ?Fabienne: Yes, it was on the little kangaroo.Butch: Yeah, well, it's not here now.Fabienne: Well, it should be.Butch: Yes it

First Patek, 3940P Wanted
Hello everyone Does anyone have a nice 3940P they are interesting in selling to me? (My first Patek!)Thank you,-- Paul