JeanRichard Les Monts

45.5 PO/PloProf comparo photo
As some of you know, I attended a "Swiss Watch Event" at a local AD last fall. The manager was gracious enough to allow me to spend a couple of hours comparing the Rolex Deep Sea, all the PO models, and the PloProf.I had admired that PO since its introduction in 2005 but could never decide on a configuration; 42 or 45.5, black/orange bezel, red/white numerals.It did not take me long to decide that the Deep Sea was not for me. I am big on comfort and the DSSD seemed unbalanced due to the heavy head and light bracelet. The smooth caseback let it slip from side to side on my round wrist.Focusing then on the Planet Ocean, I decided that I preferred the 45.5 with black bezel and red numerals for a bit of color. The watch was much more stylish and nicely finished than the DSSD but still tended to slip from side to side. Certainly a snug fit is achievable by adjusting the links but my wrist contracts and expands during the day. An "all day" fit would be close to impossible.That left the

All my movements are Japanese
I was just updating my watchbox as there have been some new acquisitions when I realized that ALL the movements in my collection are Japanese. It's not like I began 35 years ago and decided that it would only be Japanese. My first Seiko was a quartz and my only other quartz is a chonograph I use as my "beater" for swimming, mountain biking and activities that could damage the finish. Please view my collection. I've made some expensive purchases and some modest ones. Now here's the question.Why are the European watches and movements so expensive? I find nothing in my research to justify the cost. I wouldn't mind some diversity, but for $7200 I can buy a brand new HI-Beat 36,000 bph Grand Seiko, that's top of the line for the mechanical Seiko. Those same dollars won't buy me a european anything that will preform half as well. Is it a difference in manufacturing costs? I can find no significant benefit for the expense. Splain it to me lucy

Any risk to getting a 5711?
So, I've never seen a 5711 in the metal. I have seen the 5712 and it is elegant and seems like a good size for my wrist. I understand the 5711 is thinner than the 5712.So my question is, if given the opportunity to buy a brand new 5711 from AD at MSRP, is there much risk on my part of losing money if I don't the 5711? For that much money I better love it. I've never reached this price point before. Seems like selling a watch for <10k is easier than a >20k.For the record, I'm not trying to flip here, I would unseal it and size it for my wrist.Appreciate your thoughts.5712 test drive (bracelet not sized).

Incoming BLNR aka batman
I live in Washington DC area and have been going to ad after ad for months looking for Blnr and did not want to pay elevated grey prices. Plus not find one anywhere but out of blue yesterday went to small town about hour out of dc and ad just got one in day before. I purchased it for MSRP, I asked about discounts but they would not budge so I guess lucky to get fOR MSRP. Def looks better than in person compared to Rolex website. Very impressed with look of blue, darker that pictures which is better for me. Excited today.

Rolex yachtmaster 2 full gold vs TT
HI there. I intend to buy the new rolex yachtmaster 2 but I have difficulty to choose between the full yellow gold vs the TT steel with rose gold. Money is no issue to me. So what do you guys think which one is better looking and eye catching more. Plus which one have better value resale value ect.