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How And Why Rolex Prices Have Increased Over Time
In this special feature article, we go on a?quest to better understand what is behind?the unremitting?rise of?luxury watch prices, and to do so, we will?explore?how and why Rolex prices have increased?over the last 60 years. You see, while the steep?increase?of high-end watch prices has become?evident to every?discerning watch buyer on this planet, it remains difficult to?point out exactly?why and how?things have changed so radicallyor, if they have changed at all.This is, without a shadow of a doubt, one of the most pressing issues in the world of watches today, something?that has?raised countless?questions and fueled numerous debates among watch?enthusiasts, collectors, and experts alike.?It has directed the spotlight on?issues such as value proposition, the economic state of both?the?industry and the luxury consumer, and has made us want to discover?the "hidden driving forces behind it all."?To?answer as many mysteries as we can ¨C and perhaps to ultimately raise new, previously?unas

Equipe Watches: Commercial For New Brand
New watch brand Equipe get's a commercial. Where it will run I am not sure - on YouTube at the very least. The brand has a number of automotive inspired watches with a "gear-head" fashion twist. Some interesting designs. Check em out if you like what you see.

My Options to get me an Explorer II
Ok folks, these were the options I considered before jumping on my next watch - a White Dial Explorer II. My criteria included price, reputation of seller, and of course condition of the watch. The deal is done and the watch will be on my wrist this Friday afternoon when it will be delivered by the brown truck. I just wanted to get your feelings and see how my decision fared with some of you. Pictures will follow! alam

Breitling Service Centre Tour - My Review
Preface: I would just like to apologise for the quality of the photos. As I turned my camera on at the start of the visit the battery light started flashing. I managed three or four fairly ugly photos with the screen turned off before it died completely. I then switched to my mobile phone. I must thank one of our party, Mark Hollingsworth, for sending me the photos he took. You'll be able to tell which are his: They're the good ones :oops: As always, any comments are very welcome.First of all I would like to take this opportunity to thank Andrew and Sam at Andrew Michaels Jewellers of Newark for inviting me on this interesting and educational trip to the UK Breitling Service Centre in Royal Tunbridge Wells.Also, I would also like thank all the welcoming and gracious staff at the Service Centre who were a key part to my enjoyment of the visit.The day started at the Hotel Du Vin, about 3 miles away from the Service Centre. A delicious three course meal was served up by the professional s

Got a call for a new 116610LV
I spent the last week going to ADs looking/begging for a hulk but no luck. Today I received a call from a jewelry store that had one just in from a customer for $10,660 ....My options:1- buy it for a premium. 2- wait for my AD to call in 2 weeks for $9,460. 3- wait for the new year maybe prices will go down?The problem is that I¡¯m on 3 lists already, and I don¡¯t know if I will receive one yet especially if I let this one go to another guy. What if I pay they premium ($1,300) only to receive a call a couple of days later Appreciate your input