Seiko 5 Silver Dial Automatic Ladies Watch SYM703

Is it safe to buy a Rolex in 47th street, NYC
I visited some retail stores but they do not offer any discount for Rolex Datejust. The best is no sales tax if I choose to ship to other state. Then I passed by 47th in NYC, the diamond district. When I asked one store there, they immediately offered 20% off. Frankly speaking, the area and the way they do business make me feel doggy but I do not have any evidence. Has anyone bought a watch from there before? Any advise or experience to share?Also any reliable online dealers? Thank you

vinitage Dong Feng, pictures
After having acquired a 1963 Reissue chronograph with the ST-19, I became interested in the other iconic Chinese watch movement from the 60's, the ST-5. I'm participating in a project on That Other Forum to acquire vintage Seagull-era ST-5's, fully refurbished and placed in modern cases. But then I decided I needed an ST-5 in an original case, and to avoid competing with those, started looking for a Dong Feng. As most know, Dong Feng means East Wind and was the model of the watch from the time before Tianjin used the brand "Seagull". It is an excellent watch and movement, simple, durable, and accurate.So, I went searching in the stocks of an eBay seller from China from whom I'd bought things in the past (particularly a vintage Favre-Leuba cal. 253 watch with no evidence at all of Mumbaitis). And he had an early Dong Feng ST-5 in really super condition, for about forty bucks. I added to it the display back made for vintage ST-5 Seagulls, which also fit the Dong Feng. That raised the tot

Heads Up For An Accutron Deal.
Accutron VX-200 Chronograph for $479.00.Model 28c05Dont know if I can say where it is since they arent a sponsor so please delete this if I made a booboo.Look at my post in the "May Day Wrist Check" thread today for where it is. Good only today 05/01/2008Treasure Hunt anyone?

AP 15202ST Dial Question
Hi, All. I recently purchased my first AP from from a forum member, a Royal Oak 15202ST (39mm jumbo). It arrived today, so I spent some time examining it. Owning Rolex, I've become accustomed to looking at perfect dials. Today while admiring the tapisserie dial, I felt that something was off. So, I picked up a 10x triplet and got a better look. This is what I saw. Notice the alignment of the Audemars Piguet text.It looks like the Audemars Piguet text is crooked. You can see the recessed area for the printing isn't square with the tapisserie.I've got a few questions.Is this fairly obvious imperfection something I should expect?Is this typical of AP?Should I be concerned about this watch? Does this call its authenticity (in whole or in part) in to question?I've see some pictures of other 15202STs and noticed that the date wheel font is different. Can anyone confirm that mine is the same or different as theirs?Thanks for you input.

Simple question: Speedy Pro or Sapphire Sandwich?
Local AD has a sale going on where I get 20% off (end of year clearance-not under the table discount). OK all you enablers out there, as I seriously ponder my next acquisition with some time pressure, which is it? Acrylic or Sapphire?I am an AD loyalist, so trusted resellers are not an option on this one. I want BNIB and local relationship with AD.I know the merits have been argued endlessly, but how often do I get to buy a new watch? Therefore, a fresh thread.Thank you for all responses in advance!