Invicta Pro Diver Gold Textured Dial Gold Ion-plated Men's Watch 15550

Tissot PR 50 Battery Replacement
Hi all. I'm brand new to the forum. I have a question about battery replacement. I hope this hasn't been asked a million times before, but here goes. My Tissot watch needs a new battery. I took it to the nearest authorized dealer to get it replaced (a sales associated had previously told me they would do it for $13).Yesterday, when I brought them my watch, they said they would have to ship it to California, and it would cost over $60.Why can't/won't they replace the battery at the store? Should I be able to find a place to replace the battery locally?

Watch of the Day - 3-23-08
Bulova Men's Diamond Quartz Stainless Steel Bracelet WatchPrice: $500A classic design with modern refinement! Stainless steel crafts the case and bracelet of this brilliant timepiece which features 24 white diamonds blazing around the bezel. The round black dial displays white diamond markers at 1:00, 2:00, 4:00, 5:00, 7:00, 8:00, 10:00, and 11:00 with silver-tone index markers at all remaining hour locations. A 24 hour sub-dial rests above 6:00 with a day sub-dial next to 9:00 and date sub-dial below 12:00. Silver-tone hour, minute, and second hands complete the elegant design of this watch.# Bracelet: Stainless steel# Movement: Japanese quartz# Crystal: Mineral# Clasp: Hidden# Bracelet Measurements: 8-1/2" L x 20mm W# Case Measurements: 39mm# Model Number: BUL-96E04

Incoming... Tissot Heritage Visodate in black
Actually, it's here already. Been trying choose my first automatic lately, when I came across a great review on the Tissot Heritage Visodate on another forum. And it really pressed all the right buttons for me. I really like the simple elegance of it, and the way it combines modern and retro design elements. So, yesterday I visited a local AD, and came home with this:

AP RO as a daily driver
Hello all,I have always been into vintage Rolexes and Omegas. Never considered a AP until now. However the Royal Oak has been growing on me every time I see it. I have heard though, that they are not as robust as, say, a Sub for daily wear. Combine that with the fact that service cost for an AP is much higher than what RSC charges (which is already thievery IMO), I am interested to know what you as owners of the RO feel. I am looking at the 15300 or even the 14790. My wrists are 6.75 and I also tend to gravitate towards smaller watches.

Per i Paneristi PAM 1950 gmt blue dial
Guys, just to share what i have in my hands right now.One of my fav Panerai. The picture doesn't make justice