Zenith NOS, Calibre 135

any suggestions for good dealer in San Diego area with good pricing?
I am new to the forum and interested in buying a Seamaster or speedmaster. I am in San Diego area, and am wondering whether anyone knows good authorized dealers who could offer good discount. I have been researching on the grey market prices, and would like to know what the best deal could be with the authorized dealers.

Why do you own the Rolex watches which are in your collection?
So what are the reasons why you bought and keep the Rolex watches in your collection? The short answer is, you like 'em! But why? My 16613 appeals to me on many different levels. It is arguably the most iconic Rolex to the non-collector, general public. Like all of us, I was once part of that "general public" that looked upon the watch with awe and wonder. Acquiring it was a grail achievement that I won't soon forget. I've always had a thing for TT watches so that, combined with what is for me the most beautiful dial that Rolex makes translates to the 16613 being a watch I hope to always keep in my collection:I never even considered wearing an all stainless 16610 watch until about the year 2000. It was then when I purchased an Invicta 8926 - a mechanical Sub-a-alike that really got me hooked on the look, and eventually drove me to buy the watch on which the homage was fashioned from. Many don't purchase a Submariner because they say it's so common. But the watch represents so

Watch of the Day - 12/15/07
Chopard Men's Mille Miglia GMT Rubber Chronometer Strap WatchStreet Price: Around $3,000Haute horology: combining alluring design with keen insight! This highly revered collection appeals to the man who has a passion for vintage cars, racing and the complexity of machines. Setting the base for this timepiece is a durable stainless steel case featuring an exhibition back displaying the Swiss automatic movement. Stationed on the bezel is a 24-hour scale, so no second will slip by. Highly scratch resistant sapphire crystal shields the cream colored dial. Characterizing this sporty timepiece is a minute scale framing the dial, a tachymeter on the outer dial, a magnified date window at 3:00 and a chronograph complication. Positioned around the dial are black luminous index markers at all hour locations except 12:00 and 6:00.Strap this handsome timepiece around your wrist with absolute comfort and ease. The black rubber strap is textured reflecting the influence racing has had on the watch i

Diver short strap v. bracelet
Does anyone know if the SS bracelet with all the links removed is the same size as the diver short strap on the tightest hole or is it still bigger?

New Panerai Owner!
Hi everyone, just wanted to share the love as I recently got myself the 560!To be honest, I had always thought the Panerai was too big of a watch for me to pull of, and I didn't really understand the fascination of the watch with it's big numbers. After owning the Rolex Explorer II, IWC, and Tudor BB, i figured it's time to try something different!Well needless to say, this watch is really nice! and it doesn't wear as big as I had thought. I even tried a 42 mm one and that ended up too small to my liking! After reading on the forum and doing research, it was a toss up between the 560 and the 510. I ended up with the 560 because of the cleaner look. Also got a pretty good discount with the local AD. Thanks everyone for the information! Already got myself a nice Mario Paci Strap!P.S.- The Panerai box packaging is superb!