Maurice Lacroix Pontos Decentrique GMT

Eric Clapton's $500k Rolex
amazing collector and musician. was watching new Clapton video and wondered what he was keeping time with, quick internet search and found this link (hope it works)http://www.melrosejewelers.com/rolex...ls-for-505000/"what'll you do when you get lonely?""Layla, won't cha ease my troubled mind""Layla, ya got me on my knees"

Case problem
Guys,What do you do about storing your large watches? I've got an aluminum case that I use to carry my watches to/from the bank but it's not really designed for large 42mm+ watches. It's no problem for my <40mm. It also screams, I'm carrying very valuable stuff. Steal me! I looked at Scatola del Tempo last year but decided against the $1500USD... maybe I should revisit it? I need options! Can you recommend something portable?

50th Anniversary Bond?
Will Omega do a Seamaster for the 50th anniversary of the Bond films.

Patek Customer Service Rules
Guys, after being distressed about my new Aquanaut steel bracelet fit issue, I reached out to both the US Distributor Customer Service Dept, and spoke with Yuko who runs customer service. She was fantastic in confirming the part I need and agreeing to overnight it to my AD.Conversely, my AD, Lux Bond & Green in Boston, was similarly fantastic by agreeing to pick up the $225 cost of the link & half and help me out on a different unrelated Rolex issue. I am seriously blown away by the attentive service I received and the level of satisfaction I feel. It is a very good reminder that there are some fabulous ADs out there worth building relationships with.Lastly, I was also very pleased with my deal, which exceeded my expectations enough to bring me into the Patek club. Next up...a nice 5711.One last note, I had also spoken with the Patek specialist at Tourneau (normally not a TRF favorite) and he was equally accommodative on pricing and silliness to overnight a watch in for me

Dangerous9 Incomings
Before I start, be warned that this post might be very unhealthy for your bank accounts!Following the acquisition of my 737 in August this year, I started jonesing for another strap. The brown Teju lizard that John Glance at Dangerous9 crafted for me is a work of art so the logical thing to do was get in touch and see what else he could do. From the great feedback I had from you guys on the colour combinations of my Panerai OEM straps, particularly on my 689 and 737, I decided to go for another Teju lizard but this time in racing tan. Whist we have to be careful considering colours seen on a computer monitor (they can vary significantly between brands), I thought that the racing tan was the colour to go for; some of you said that the Panerai OEM JV gold took the eye away from the dials of the 689 and 737 and I could see where you were coming from. The racing tan therefore seemed perfect in that it was a similar shade to the JV but nowhere near as shouty.Back in late August and earl