Cartier Santos 100 Large Steel/leder Mens XL W20073X8

Just ordered, but price increase in May!
Hi guysA few months back I sold both of my PO's to finance purchasing a Rolex Sea-Dweller. I have since bought a Rolex GMT II, but I always missed my black PO, and with the release of Quantum Of Solace on 31st October '08, this only made me want to get another one.I e-mailed my AD with my request and have ordered a brand new 45.5m PO which should come in between 1-2 weeks.In the meantime I was advised by my AD that the Omega "steels" range was going up on May 1st in the region of 8/9%I was a little shocked and this made me want to buy the watch before the price increase.What's other people's thoughts on this - for instance in the UK this mean's a PO will now cost over 2K from May 1st.

Omega Geneve Questions
I purchased this watch from ebay and hav not yet received it. The seller was very reputable 20k 99% + feedback and has stated that I could return if I was not satisfied. He claims this watch is 100% authentic. Thsi is my 1st Omega and am not 100% sure if this watch is 100% authentic or has had the dial refinished or anything changed. It looks to be in near mint condition with no signs of corrosion.Does this watch look 100% authentic?Is it possible that a watch this old could survive this long and look this good?Does anyone know the model/year and/or movement caliber?I searched the Omega vintage database and could find only 2 that look similarST 336.0803MD 366.0832I have noticed that all the Omega Geneve watches I have seen photos of with a white dial had boxes around the date window. Should I be concerned the date window does not have a box around it? Also,the luminous material on the hands and hour markers look too new for a watch this old. Is it possible for this material to l

Why are quality winders SO expensive?
Looking for some education & enlightening here. Why is a quality winder so expensive? It seems to me that a winder is a simple device. You've got an omni-directional motor that turns around. You've got a pad or cushion that holds the watch in place. You've got a small computer circuit that tells the motor when to go & for how long. You've got some wood or leather, glass, felt or leather around a case. Yet most quality multi-watch winders seem to cost about $500 per head installed, sometimes more. And I'm not talking motorized winders that can open & raise automatically. Just a 'regular' winder. It just seems to me this is grossly overpriced for what's really in the winder. Can someone explain this to me? I've got 1 nice 6 watch winder by a quality brand, and 1 'regular' (read cheap) 8 watch winder & I readily admit the 6 watch is much better made & quieter. However, even the 6 watch winder became loud as it got older (after about 5-6 months), and now is

Anyone here actually have a Twenty-4?
The wife likes the watch, but I'm weary of spending that much (even with a healthy discount) on a quartz watch. Does anyone have one? How are the service (battery) intervals? How's the fit and finish?

Like New Datejust 41 w/ Roman Dial - Good Price?
Hello, I just recently joined the forum, but have been lurking for a little while and I am looking at making my first Rolex purchase. My local Rolex Dealer has a Datejust 41 w/ Roman Dial, White Gold Fluted Bezel and oyster bracelet for $7,500. They are selling it as used due to the fact that someone purchased and registered it and later brought it back and the warranty is not transferable. Still has factory stickers, box, papers etc. Not sure on the serial number, but store manager says its a 2017 model. I honestly just have not idea what is considered a good buy, or if this is overpriced. I am very new to Rolex, I have a Tudor Pelagos, and Omega Speedmaster currently, but would like to add to my collection. I am looking for advice in regards to price and some general direction. Thanks in advance, I look forward to hearing ya'lls great advice.