Cartier Tank Francaise With Factory Diamonds

Bond or PO?
Hey guys,I'm both new to this forum and new to watches, so I thought that you guys could probably help me with my first real purchase. I've had my eye on the black bond seamaster (co-ax) for a while now, but I also really like the black PO, so I was wondering what you guys think is a better watch, and if there is really any major differences in quality between the two (I know about the different bezel edge, and perhaps a thicker crystal?). Also, I've been leaning heavily toward gray-market because of the huge savings available. The way I see it, I can get an omega for more than 30% less than at an AD, with the same length of warranty, serial #s, etc, from a website that has overwhelmingly positive reviews, or I can get a watch from an AD, and pay more for a watch that has been sitting around and being handled by prospective buyers with the only upside being a tiny bit more convenience (quicker warranty work). However, I may be missing something, so if you guys could weigh in on thi

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That's right, FREE! If you know this box:Then you know this hat comes in it:Well, I'm giving it away and even covering the shipping (*USPS within the CONUS). Here's how we're running the contest: Answer the 5 questions which can all be ascertained from posts here or with a simple Google search. ***DO NOT POST ANSWERS IN THIS THREAD - PM ME*** For every correct answer, you get one entry in the drawing. All entries must be submitted by 07/21/08 Monday evening 9:00 pm EST....my time in Philadelphia PA, USA. I will put all the entries in a hat (not the Breitling hat - I want that to remain legitimately unused ) and my lovely assistant....I said my lovely assistant....Okay, my lovely and slightly uncooperative assistant will aid with drawing the winner, who will be announced Tuesday.Here's the quiz, and once again all these answers can be found on WTF in recent weeks, or easily by doing minimal research:1) How many vintage Omega Seamaster series watches do I own? (pre 1970; they ca

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Thoughts on this hypothetical three-piece Rolex collection...
Datejust 16013 with a white dial on a black leather strap (Business)DateJust 41 126334 with a blue or radium dial on a bracelet (Business casual)SubC 114060 (Casual)