Piaget Polo FortyFive Chronograph

Tell me about Christopher Ward
I've just been drooling over the many offerings on the CW home page. So how come these are so inexpensive? Are they truly Swiss Made or is it made in Switzerland from Chinese parts? I was looking at the C11 Titanium Elite Chronometer which is a little less than 1k(625 BP) and I want to look before I leap.c11-mak-tcysi_new.jpgFeaturesSwiss madeLimited Edition of 500 pcs worldwideSelf winding automatic chronometerCOSC certified38 hour power reserveDate calendarIncabloc™ anti-shock systemSatin-brushed Titanium caseHelium release valveMuseum-grade AR08 anti-reflective sapphire crystalInternal countdown bezelSuperLuminova™ hands and indexesScrew down deep-etched engravedback plateUnique engraved serial numberHigh density rubberdive strapLuxury presentation case and owner’s handbook

Saturday wrist check!
It's 2:57 am here in Brazil. What's on your wrist today?!

Belated incoming - Sinn 857
I have been a bit busy lately, so never got around to doing a proper introduction to my latest addition - a Sinn 857.I had seen this pop up from time to time in the daily wrist thread and elsewhere and really liked the tool-liike functional look of it. I also like a GMT watch, which also added to my desire. I had originally liked it on the strap, but soon found I preferred the bracelet. The watch is made with tegimented steel, a process Sinn uses that makes it much harder than stainless; it also gives it a darker looking tint.The watch is very solid and well made. It really feels bulletproof without feeling like it weighs a ton. Everything works with good German precision, the bezel, crown etc. I feel very confident in using the watch.I might still get the strap for it, just to give me some options, but am loving it just the way it is.

How many forged carbon divers were made?
Hello, I was wondering (even though we may never know the real number) how many of these were made? They were made for 2 years, I'm guessing about 60 each year, so about 120 all together. Please give your estimate and if you have one, let's count how many are on this forum.I'll start: 1ImageUploadedByTapatalk1406504172.573579.jpg

Servicing a Rolex with an aftermarket bezel insert
First of all, apologies for the long post, I just want to properly explain the situation.

I have a GMT Master II (16710), which I'm planning to take in for a service. It originally had an all black bezel, but last summer for fun I decided to buy an aftermarket Pepsi insert. I liked it much more than I expected, and having bought a second watch (an old Cellini) for more dressy occasions, have decided to stick with the Pepsi bezel.Now, I'm considering taking the watch in for a service at my local RSC. It doesn't desperately need it, but I think it could do with one, as it's never been serviced (and is now almost 20 years old). I know that Rolex won't be happy about the after-market bezel insert, but to be honest I'm happy for them to throw it away and put a genuine one in there, in fact that's my goal. However I don't really want to lose my black bezel (should I wish to change again in future), so am considering fibbing and telling them I don't have it, in the hope that I wi