Jacob & Co. 33 Time Zone Automatic World Time GMT-GMT4BC

New Rolex at AD is 9 Years Old! Stay Away?
I have an offer for a new P series ladies Datejust from my AD. They obviously were unable to move it for a very long time. It is new never sold and has the warranty etc. Rolex authorized them to put it in their estate case and discount it 30% - but again with all rights and privileges of a new watch. I was considering it for my wife before I realized just how old it really is.My thoughts:MSRP has gone up more than 30% in that timeframe so it is actually higher than that very exact watch was when they placed it in the case i.e. they paid WAY less than they would for a V serial number should I choose one of those.The lubricants could have migrated or dried as the watch is almost old enough for it's second service let alone the first.Anyway, it's an unusual situation or perhaps even opportunity. I thought I ask the hive. What do you think?

Just Got a Muehle Glasshuette!
My father just passed this watch down to me. The strap is too long for me, so I'll need a new one. Any suggestions? I'm considering a Staib Milanese-style bracelet.P1010011..jpgP1010004..jpg

Parmigiani offers interesting views
Thought I'd share this article that appeared in Reuters today. Interesting comments on the economic impact to the Swiss watch industry. GENEVA (Reuters) - Swiss independent watchmaker Parmigiani expects the super-rich to buy pricey timepieces this year as they shrug off the impact of a global economic slowdown which has crimped consumer spending across the world.Other high-end brands such as Audemars Piguet, Girard-Perregaux and Roger Dubuis are cautious after sales slumped in the last three months of 2008, but Parmigiani Chief Executive Jean-Marc Jacot sees sales rising 15 percent in 2009.Speaking at the SIHH watch fair in Geneva, Jacot told Reuters he didn't think the wealthy were likely to change their lifestyles because of the economic downturn."Maybe for a certain period you are not in the mood to buy and that is what happened for the last three months. It was more a question of mood, not money," Jacot said.He said customers may start to shun more flashy watches as it was becoming

Certina DS 1 vs Hamilton Jazzmaster Viewmatic
I'm in dilemma with these two.This oneand thisas I know both have the same movement (ETA 2824-2).the difference is in the brand and certina's Double Secure (ds) system.if anybody had a personal experience with these watches or has any thoughts about it?..thanks PS: is this DS a really serious Water/Shock ressistant system in comparison to what Viewmatic has?..

durability of PVD
I tried searching, but didn't find much. Can anybody comment on the durability of PVD on watch bezels or just the durability/scratch resistance of PVD in general? Thanks.