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First Order with Orient USA!
I've recently become aware automatic watches a few months ago and had to have one. After looking online, it seemed that the only way I could get one was by buying a high end knockoff. I put the idea on the shelf until one day I saw at Walmart that Armitron had entered into the automatic watch arena. I renewed my search for an inexpensive automatic watch. That's when I found the Orient website. After doing a week of research and reading reviews and opinions on forums, I am proud to say that last night I placed an order for 2 Orient Automatic watches for my 7th wedding anniversary.For her we bought the cdb01005w. A pretty rose gold watch case with mother of pearl face and a heart shaped skeleton window in the back.And for me we bought the cem75002d 100m diver. This watch is huge! I love the blue dial and the solid links. I can't wait to get my order. And with the fathers day coupon we only spent $150 a piece on the watches. I am so excited and had to share.

Dad Died ~ I Have Watch Tools To Sell
I've had a person trying to help me move these items but she hasn't had much success. A couple of tire kickers, that's itso I figured I'd come here for some help. (I did a Google search and found this forum.)Dad passed away in 2014. Of the things he left me, I have his watch-repair tools. He got out of the Marines in the mid '50s and went to a technical school affiliated with Bradley University in Peoria, IL, to learn watch repair. He did this as a "second job" while he did his regular job for about three decades, until retirement.I don't know what I have. I have a bunch of tools. I remember him using them all my life, since I was a little kid. I don't want to just give them away; he'd kick my tail up one side and down the other if I did. I know what he had must be worth something because they're "serious" tools. I'm not necessarily trying to sell them on this site, I'm just asking who I would talk to and/or where I would go to get an honest, no kidding, "Here's what they're

Appraiser in DFW area that handles AP
Any DFW residents here who can recommend a good appraiser who doesn't charge like $200/item? If so please PM me, thanks in advance!

Storage Unit Find Giveaway....
Hello all...I was recently emptying out my dads storage unit and came across (2) old Patek watch clothes and a fold out pamphlet. These items are most likely from the 80's. The clothes are old and worn (especially the middle middle one). However they have been laundered so they are clean (I am sure with some TLC they can be cleaned further). I am going to mail it for FREE to the first person who PM's me their address. * SORRY TO MY FRIENDS OVERSEAS, BUT I WANT TO KEEP IT IN THE U.S.

Advise for First Purchase in Chicago
Hi everyone,I'm hoping to purchase my first Rolex this month or the next. I have my sight set on a brand new Submariner Date. I can pay by either credit card, check or cash. After doing some research there are quite a few authorized dealers in Chicago but their reviews are all over the place. It seems like C.D. Peacock at Old Orchard and the Razny by Michigan Avenue have the best reviews so I might try my luck at those places. Any other suggestions are welcome.My main question is if I offer to pay the watch in full by credit card, check or cash, should I aim to go for no tax and 10% off msrp? Or it's already a good deal to pay the msrp with no tax?I really don't have any experience buying something this valuable from a jeweler.Any help is appreciated!!Thanks!!