Cartier Tank Americaine 18k White Gold Midsize Watch W2603656

clutch slipping on Ball EMII Diver??
Rik,I have a Ball EMII Diver which I sent back to Ball for service a couple of months ago. The watch performed much better after being serviced (a complete service according to Ball USA). Now when I try to wind the watch using the crown, it feels as though the clutch is slipping and the watch doesn't wind properly. If I move the watch in a circular motion, it does wind using the auto-winding feature. Unfortunately, this seems to make the watch gain time while I am spinning the rotor. Is this a common problem with ETA 2535-2 movememts? I am confident Ball USA would try to make the watch right with another warranty service. Given the cost of shipping it insured from Cincinnati to Florida, I am considering having it serviced locally.Any advice will be appreciated. You seem to know the art of watch repair "inside-out".Thanks in advance,Jeff

How do you choose a new watch?
Lately I've been getting the itch to get a new time piece. I've held up since December and I feel it's time for something new. BUTI have no idea what I want. For a couple of days I considered a create-your-own @ 121time but without seeing what they might look like in person, I 86'd that idea. I'm also not into dive watches as much as I used to be, so my Monster will satisfy me for a while. Back to the topic...How do YOU choose a new watch!Do you have a particular specs in mind? Movement, complication, metal, etc.Or do you window shop until something calls out your name saying "Wear me...play with my crown...rotate my bezel...show me off online!" :-PTo answer my own question, I'm looking for a classy, non-chrono, Swiss auto...which really narrows it down!

Bremont MBII "worth" it?
I know, a loaded question. Looked around for an existing thread on the MBII but didn't find one. It uses a SOPROD ETA movement yes? Listed as:"Modified calibre 13 1/4¡± BE-36AE automatic chronometer, 25 jewels, glucydur balance. Anachron balance spring, Nivaflex 1 mainspring, 28,800 bph, 38 hour power reserve, Bremont moulded and skeletised decorated rotor."So, I'm wondering if the 4K ish (MSRP at the one dealer in my area) reflects what may be considered good value for the price. I know worth is very much subjective, but there's of course watches to compare price wise. Sinn for example, uses similar case hardening technology, good looks, etc, for far less $$$. Only using Sinn as an example, I don't know if the movement quality and or modifications to the movements are similar so perhaps not a very good 1:1 comparison per se. I guess Q is, what about the Bremont, be it the level of modifications to the movement, materials used, technologies added, etc, would make you feel the cost was a

Why can we never discuss watch Investments? There is some general interest
For instance, I know for a fact that when a new Patek comes in to our local AD, they have a list of people who purchase every new model every year. My wife is an atty, and her boss' father buys several Pateks every year as long term investments, and he said it eases the estate taxes when he dies, because he just gives away the Pateks to his children. That is an investment. If people do it. Why can we never discuss the merits of it. I dont wish to invest my $ in that fasion, however it just drives me crazy when I inquire if something is a fair price, or in your opinion will the watch hold its value, all I get is the same answer every time "buy what you like, dont worry about the future".. I KNOW THATWhat is wrong with just giving your honest opinion, or simply discussing it? Thanks

Rubber strap option for 5167
Do any of you guys know if the strap and bracelet are interchangeable? It would be nice to throw the rubber on once in a while if possible. The above message was not meant in any sexual nature, despite my mind being in the gutter.