Seiko Solar Black Sunray Dial Black Ion-plated Men's Watch SNE325

Pronunciation
I've heard Breitling pronounced Breetling, Brightling, and Brateling.I've always said Breetling, but Brightling has a precedent in the name Einstein.Brateling has a precedent in words like weight.I know a former Air Force pilot who says Brightling, but doesn't own one and I know a service rep at my Honda dealer who says Brateling and actually owns one.What say ye?Well, I found this site that sounds like it knows how to pronounce everything, almost.It doesn't jibe with some other sites that didn't even jibe with themselves.So, take it for what its worth.brandspeaking/

You were gonna buy it and then this happened!
sadly often times we have a watch goal that is pushed aside because something gets in the waya spouse, the watch gets nabbed in a last second snipe at the bay, loss of a job or money being diverted to less than fun things such as bills. i was ready to plunk down some big bucks on a steinhart but now that money has to go to cover my hmo $1000 deductible (off to have an m.r.i tonight for a lumbar disc problem). in the old days there were no such things as deductibles in hmo but alas, the times have caught up to us (me)at least here in massachusetts where we have romney care which was the template for obama care. so what have you forum members lost because of bills, snipers and spouses (and other such people and events)?

AP RO Series A registry - any interest?
Greetings,The initial run Audemars Royal Oak Series A; most know of it, some collect them, fewer have compiled detailed information. There is no public listing or registery of what survived, prices recently paid and condition that I am aware of. Any interest in compiling this info?

Shall I make the trade for my first AP ... 15305
I have been looking at AP's for quite some time, as I do not own one yet. I was initially looking at an AP ROC in rose gold then the day-date in RG. But then, the 15305 open worked skeleton stole all of my attention. I know skeletons are not for everyone, but the artistry behind this watch is simply amazing! I would probably trade my VC Overseas, VC Patrimony, and a third or fourth watch plus cash to make this happen and enter the AP world. Thoughts?For And probablySent from my 16M

advice on 8500 straps
Im considering the 8500 planet ocean 42mm. I like the old style rubber straps however all the new POs i see have a rubber strap with deployant. the straps appear to be leather underneath. so therefor i doubt they would be good for water use. does anyone know if the older style rubber with tang buckle will work for the new 42mm 8500? im just not thinking i want the bracelet since it doesnt appear to have easy adjustments for wrist swelling. plus the rubber would be lighter on the wrist. thanks so much. i search all over and could not find my answer. ofrei didnt seem to list anything specific for the 8500 as far as rubber straps are concerned.