Ebel Classic Wave Mother of Pearl Dial Stainless Steel Ladies Watch 9090F29-971025

AD Discounts in the UK
A big hello to all UK members I'm already the proud owner of a Seamaster GMT, but am becoming tempted to add to that an SMP 'Bond', with blue face. I have umm-ed and ah-ed about getting a pre-owned (as part of me still prefers the older, pre-applied markers, style) but I can't see many for sale which are either (a) good value and (b) don't have very scratched bezels. (and I'd rather not get ripped off by Omega for the cost of a new bezel, but if anyone knows the approximate cost of those I'd be curious please...).So, if I go down the new routeour international friends often talk about good AD discounts, particularly in the current economic climate, but I if I go to, say, a high street jeweler such as E/Jones or G/Smiths would I be 'laughed out of court'? I just can;t see them discounting the most popular-selling watches (although, granted, I haven't asked yet).Does anyone have experience of this with the big name stores, how big was the discount, and any general recommendations or stor

Update on my Explorer II Service
I picked up my watch at Torneau today, 1 day earlier than when Rolex said it would be ready. Needless to say I was nervous about what I would see. I am pleased to say that my watch looks like brand new again!!!!!!!! Rolex did a wonderful job that I couldn't be happier with! The bezel is brand new and the case is finished the way it was from the factory when I got it 6 years ago! The bracelet looks like new as well! I am calling the woman at Rolex that was helping me through this ordeal tomorrow to thank her personally for all of her help. The onlt thing I am concerned about, is that Torneau just gave me a receipt for the service and wrote 18 month warranty on it. I did not get official Rolex paperwork , or a service list of what was performed on my watch. I will ask about this tomorrow, but I am assuming Rolex keeps a record of this for future reference. What do you guys think? Oh and by the way, I had to pay the original estimate for the work, nothing for the new bezel or

Not feeling the love for my Omega 9300 PO :(
Hi guys,Ive had my omega 9300c Planet Ocean for almost 4 months now and i am starting to regret getting it. Let me word that better. I don't like it as much as i did when i purchased it. It is a nice watch to look at but I feel it isn't for me any more so need some advice. Over all its a truly awesome watch and the quality of it is mesmerising to look at, however when on the wrist it seems like a tool if you know what i mean. It just doesn't do it for me anymore. Which leads me to the next question. I have a line up in the Rolex category.BLNR GMT Master IIGMT Master II116610 Sub C DateIve not tried any of these on as of yet as i think it will be a slippery slope Hahaha !! Oh one other question, Would you average AD accept an exchange service where they would buy your watch off you and knock some money off the new one ? I got my PO from Goldsmiths. Cheers,Olly

Display Back for 145.0022 Speedmaster Pro
Hey, folks, I've learned that beepworld's display back includes the pricey spacer ring for my mid-90s Speedy Pro, but unfortunately, he won't have stock for SIX weeks! If he did, I would gladly pay his asking price. So, is there a reasonable alternative? After market or OEM OMEGA is OK, so long as the price isn't too far off beepworld's. I know that Ofrei sells a real OMEGA display back for like $500 + $62 for the spacer. It's time to have a look at this movement:

Toasting my Polar Addition...
I know many folks prefer the 16570, but I've had my eyes on a polar 216570 for a few years now and IMHO, Rolex got everything right with this one. I travel quite a bit, so my GMT LN was getting a lot of wear and I decided I wanted something a bit more casual, but that retained the ability for a dual time zone. After wearing this one all weekend, I believe it may have knocked out the 16600 as my favorite daily beater. Anyways, the family is all in bed, so I figured I'd wind down before the start of the week with one of my favorite pours. Have a great week my fellow TRFers!