Cartier Santos 100 w25063x9 Mens 33x47mm Gold Stainless Steel Strap Watch

Van Cleef & Arpels "Art On The Dial" Allows For Convenient Custom Watches
The ultimate luxury, for anyone, is getting something made custom for you. This can come in many forms but custom art is the best, in my opinion. Custom watches have been around for as long as there has been a watch industry. The idea is that a client goes to "their brand" and says "make this for me." Then the brand decides if one, they can do it, and two, making it doesn't degrade the brand.Today, the idea of custom work from a major brand doesn't often cross the minds many. I think Westerners aren't as used to it as Easterners. In fact, in the watch world, most customization is done for Asian people. Yes, it is a cultural thing, but I think people there are more used to the concept that they can ask. Would you, for instance, assume that you can go into a Vacheron Constantin boutique and ask for a totally custom watch? Well, you can.From an artistic standpoint, one of my favorite watch and jewelry houses is Van Cleef & Arpels. I sat down with them and they shared with me details a

XETUM Watch Company Photo Contest!
Hi everyone,I'm posting this on behalf of Jeff from Xetum Watch Company to help spread the word and give members an opportunity to join a good contest if they wish. The contest details are listed below. Good luck everyone! XETUM PHOTO CONTESTSubmit a "time" themed photo - Xetum photos, clock faces, long exposures are all welcome. The winner, as chosen by which photo receives the most fan votes, will receive a $200 gift card from AMEX plus Xetum strap and bracelet. One (1) winner will receive:One (1) $200 AMEX gift card -AND-One (1) Xetum leather strap -AND-One (1) Xetum metal braceletContest ends: July 13, 2012 @ 11:00 pm (Pacific time)Contest page - facebook/xetum/app_226105637428999Thanks again and best regards,Jeff

5711 date is a little bit left justified
hi everyone, just wanted your opinions on something... i noticed just now that the date on my 5711 seems to be just a tad left justified and not sitting in the middle of the window. is this a big issue other than not looking pretty? would something like this even be covered under warranty and/or is worth getting fixed? i bought it from an out of state AD and i don't have any AD nearby me... how would warranty work work in a situation like this? do i mail it somewhere?

Is the DD40 an everyday watch?
I'm typically a jeans and a t-shirt kind of guy after work and on weekends, and many times I slip on sweats and Nike's to run errands (I'm mid-30's).That being said, is the DD40 too classy for occasions like this? Am I better off getting the PM Sub?

Do I deserve a Rolex?
This year I have big plans. 1) Marry my girl. 2) Try to save a bit more for retirement (my 20s were crazy) and 3) finally buy a Rolex. I'm in my late 30s (good lord I still feel like a kid) I have a decent job that I like, but that can be a bit unpredictable. I've finally come to a point, through hardwork and luck, to be able to make some moves. But I just don't know if I can justify a purchase this hefty. When did you think you were ready? When did you think you could pull the trigger, financially or otherwise? I've been explicitly saving for a Rolex for about 8 months, with probably another 4-6 months of saving left to do.FYI I'm looking at Subs 114060, 116610, Explorer 214270, or Datejust 116234. Any insights from the older (or younger) and wiser?