Jaeger-LeCoultre Master Compressor Chronograph Lady

Did you know that COSC is only a ballpark figure?
I just returned from a short jaunt to the Edison Mall in Ft. Myers. While there, I visited Bailey Banks and Biddle to ask them about a watch I purchased a few months back that was running consistently at 7-8 seconds fast per day. My question to them was what it would take to have it regulated and how much (if it's not covered under warranty). Now, this is a $4,000 watch that is cosc certifed - so we're not talking about an inexpensive piece.The response I received was idiotic to be polite. I was told in no uncertain terms that COSC was only a "ballpark figue" and no jeweler would "stress out" over a few seconds. They would not regulate the watch and would only send it to the manufacture at my expense for a complete overhaul.Considering the rudeness of the employee and the curt manner of his response, Bailey Banks and Biddle has seen me cross their doorway for the last time. I can't believe the rude treatment and how easily they blew me off.Ok, I'm finished, I just wanted to rant

Breitling links?
Anyone know of good online sources for info about Breitling besides the manufacturer site? My skills at The Google are sub-par.I've found a forum or two but they're practically dead.Thanks

New Incoming: Snoopy Time
No unfortunately not the new one, but since we are on the dawn on seeing the latest incarnation of the Snoopy Speedmaster released into the wild I thought it a good time to pick up one of the old versions. Introduced at Basel in 2003, the reference 3578.51 was originally an incredibly poor seller, sitting in shop windows gathering dust and often changing hands for a fraction of the RRP. It's hard to imagine it now, given how sought after these have become over the years amongst collectors and fans. It is for all intents and purposes a standard Speedie 3570.50 but with a Snoopy patch on the dial, updated caseback and different packaging. Inside it still runs an 1861 cal manual wind chronograph movement and sports a hesalite crystal - thankfully.1 of only 3 of the many limited edition Speedmaster's that I like (Alaska and Souyez being the other 2), i've had my eye out for one of these for ages. When this one popped up on Chrono24 at a frankly daft price I jumped on it quickly. In fact I

happiness is a newly overhauled vintage omega!
1966 seamaster. a plain jane watch, to be sure. but classic and classy, IMHO.in any case, she's running like a champ!

Panerai Registration Form question....
Just purchased a 2005 Panerai 188 Daylight with a white dial. Box arrived with all paperwork, but if you look at the enclosed picture of the warranty registration form you will read ....CHRONO AUT ALL/NOIRnoir means black, if I remember my french correctly, but the dial on this watch is white. And what does AUT stand for? Any ideas? Thanks in advance...