Oris Aviation Big Crown Automatic Chronograph 42mm

ONLY in America versus ONLY in CHINA (Watch making)
Great and VERY interesting article. I posted a few points that are EXTREMELY interesting. Take time to read the whole article at the end:Lets discuss?He makes watches, about 1.5 million pieces a year. He makes sterling silver watches for the QVC home shopping network and watches with the famous crocodile emblem for Lacoste. He makes Juicy Couture¡¯s hot young line.Leung was wearing a great hulk of a watch called a Bonja. It¡¯s big in Gulf states, where it retails for about $4,000. Leung told me he¡¯s paid $200 for this model and that leaves him a comfortable margin. For Juicy Couture watches that retail in New York for $95, he gets eight dollars. He¡¯s still making money on that. In general he receives about 8 percent of the retail price, or about 40 bucks for a $495 Lacoste watch.The quality here is not Swiss, but it¡¯s high ¡ª ¡°we are at 85 to 90 percent of the quality of Swiss made,¡± said Matthew She, the general manager. As a longtime U.S. resident of southern China put it: ¡°Does Ameri

Opinions on trade/upgrade...
Hey guys. I have an about 1.5 year old 8500 calibre Planet Ocean 45.5mm that is one of my favorite pieces. Good size for my wrist, and weight. However, I continue to be drawn to these newer 43.5mm 8900 calibre models for some reason.I know that the new model has a Master Chronometer rating, but aside from that, and size, would there be any real advantage to making the move to the newer piece?Price is pretty good on the new models. I would probably buy the black, with black leather/white stitch. I am interested in hearing what the opinions would be.Cheers!Jason

If you could buy only one SS Nautilus, Which one?
Which SS Nauitlus would you pick to keep it with you forever?

Friendly Reminder to All SS Skydweller Owners
For the first time in the history of the SS and Two Tone Skydwellers, owners all across the world will have the privilege to change the date in a week's time.IMG_1320.JPGWhat we do then will make history. I want you all to enjoy your cake, so..... enjoy.HR.jpg

Oyster Bracelet "stretch" - 5 digit vs 6 digit
There have been several threads which reference whether bracelet stretch will be any less on solid link oysters than hollow link oysters.Does anyone have a 2007 6 digit SS GMT (the first year they were made) and a 2007 5 digit SS Sub that were both worn a lot and which would provide a fair comparison on hollow vs solid.Or if someone can post pictures of a solid link 2007 SS GMT showing any bracelet stretch, I'm sure someone else can post pictures of a hollow link 2007ish SS Sub.