Vacheron Constantin Metiers d'Art Kalla Duchesse

Explorer ?
I have been an Omega guy for a long time, and never really appreciated Rolex watches considering they were always beyond my means.Yesterday, we were at an antiques show, and saw a Rolex Explorer. Just the standard model, not the II.I was quite taken with it's simple elegant design, and it felt good on my wrist. It was the newer 39mm model with the 3132 caliber. A used watch. My wife saw the look on my face, and offered to buy me a new one for Christmas. ( Yes, she's a keeper, and has been so for over 30 years).I completely understand and accept that buying through an AD is preferable, and not a heck of a lot more than otherwise. However, tax on such a purchase is significant. I would like to know if there is an AD who will deal on the price, maybe from another state where it could be shipped to me without paying sales tax? Or, at least discount enough to cover the tax.I know, it's verboten to a lot of dealers, but I have made deals for Omegas in the past up to 30% off and no sales tax

Longines Conquest Cal.6651
Here¡äs a beautiful watch I recently bought on grounds of sentimentality. Longines Conquest Cal.6651, 9ct gold.Movement ¨C an ¡°ULTRA CHRONO¡± Automatic calibre 6651, 28,800 bph, in superb condition, just serviced and running well, signed ¡°Longines, 25 Jewels, Swiss made, adjusted four 4 positions and temperatures¡±. This fast beat movement was only produced between 1972 & 1976.It was a reminder of my childhood, because the watch was presented to the artist David J.T.Henderson in 1973 by the publishers D.C.Thomson &Co. Ltd for an amazing 47 years service.David Henderson took over the drawing of Denis the Menace in 1970 and is reputed to have drawn many other characters during his 47 years on the drawing staff at D.C.Thomson &Co. Ltd. see attached link:schulzlibrary.wordpress...-the-heart-and-soul/ (My mother used to buy me the Beano Comic regularly! )The watch was in a sorry state when found but has now been revised to this...Regards

60's Speedmaster Mark II
I just discovered my father has one of these laying around the house not being used... Just wondering what the value of something like this would be, If any at all. Also I heard this was the watch worn to go to the moon... very cool! Is there anything more I should know about these watches? I know the current Seamasters are great timepieces, Have they evolved much?Looks like this model (not my pic)

What price you get from insurance?
Has anyone on this forum had to file a claim with their insurance company for a Rolex watch, who is willing to share what value their insurance company gave them compared to Rolex suggested retail?The reason I ask is that I recently filed a claim with my insurance company for a lost Rolex, and the quote they received from Rolex was only about 75% of suggested retail price.In the end this was irrelevant to me, as I asked them to send me a replacement watch (same model as the insured piece), but it did make me curious.Does Rolex perhaps quote them the wholesale price?

Rolex Warranty Card Differences- Transitional?
Posted on the other website, but will maybe get a faster or more informed answer here....So, I am on the hunt for another Rolex and I am noticing some differences in the warranty cards for what appear to be the same model. Some have just the serial # and model. Others have that plus the actual description of the dial color (and bracelet?) In this case it's a DJ41. Was this a transition thing from the DJII to the 41? Thanks.