Cartier ballon bleu or rose /acier MM

Richard Mille RM 056 All Sapphire Crystal Watch
No doubt it is cool. It is also wildly expensive and a showpiece above all else. This new highly limited edition watch from Richard Mille is the RM 056 and comes in an all sapphire crystal case. It is very visually intriguing and costs a mere $1,650,000. Probably easier to laugh about the price rather than get upset.According to Richard Mille it requires over 1000 hours to produce the case of the watch. The case is identical to that of previous Richard Mille Felipe Massa pieces. The movement is also an updated evolution on that RM 008 caliber. Only the case is in sapphire crystal and the movement layout and architecture have changed a bit. 1000 hours is a long time. I would hate to ask how long it would take for a new case if you need it to be repaired.The full name of the watch is the RM 056 Felipe Massa Sapphire Tourbillon Split Seconds Competition Chronograph. Aside from a house in Bermuda, I am not sure what this watch is competing with. The concept is actually very impressive. Sta

My new PO
I received my PO on Tuesday and the watch is awesome....I can't keep from looking at it! The pending price increase caused me to pull the trigger "sooner rather than later" and allowed me to acquire my 50th birthday present a little early . I was torn between the PO and the speedy pro...ultimately the PO won out. Maybe a speedy pro another day?Here are my humble pictures:

Ladies Breitling question
I have Rolex.....my wife wants a Breitling wings B 67050 or a model D 52345She wants a TT watch........I am trying to learn if the TT on these models are SS and Plated or SS and solid 18K......I do not want the gold to rub off on a $2,500 watch..........I heard both answers from several people......Rolex is my only way to go so I have only used this forum........Is $2,500.00 a price I should expect to pay for a good used one? So, are they Plated or solid gold trim? Any input woud help........

Advice on a Datejust purchase please. New vs Vintage
Hi,I am looking at buying a datejust watch for every day wear and wanted some advice on peoples experience of purchasing Rolex's.I have seen two models that i am keen on, the Datejust oyster 36, steel and gold with fluted bezel and black dial with a jubilee bracelet, model 116233.The other is model 16078, yellow gold, Datejust 36 with black dial, this one is vintage, 33 years old from a reputable online watch seller with no box or papers.Firstly, is buying with no box and papers a big issue? Also i want to buy something i like but also with the view that it wont lose value and is there anything i should be looking out for when purchasing new vs vintage.Thanks

Info required on Rolex gold/diamond/ruby watches ?
Rolexdiamondruby.jpgRolex01.jpgRolexdiamondruby.jpgRolex01.jpgHi there, Does anyone else have any info on two rare Day Date President gold watches I own, or variations on the original/ruby theme ?Or does anyone out there own similar watches ? Both are all Rolex fitted diamonds and rubies plus full Rolex diamond set bracelets. First is a Febnruary 2000 model 18378 on a 8485/8 President set bracelet Second is a 2007 model 118388/84208/PaveThank you Tony