Zenith Solo Tempo

My PO arrived today.
Got the call from my AD this afternoon to say the my Planet Ocean had arrived.It was a nice suprise as I was expecting it to be another couple of weeks yet as Omega had told the AD it would be a 3 week wait when I ordered it. I managed to rush into London just before closing to pick it up and I am well chuffed!!First impressions are that it is BIG BIG BIG, but that the 42mm size just looked small compared to my 300M Chrono, however the 45.5 is still lighter than the 300M Chrono.The bracelet is fantastic (think I may get half a link more taken out for a more snug fit) and feels great, and the Lume is absolutely superb!!All in all its been a great weekend (see my other thread re: bracelet) and hopefully I will be able to pick up a Speedy in another few months to go along with my Seamasters.

Impulse buying is too expensive
Too often I see a watch for sale (good price) and buy it, only to find in a few weeks (or days), it's just not cutting it. I have needed to stop this foolishness, so I am in the process of developing a system to help me resist temptation. Here's what I am doing, and so far it's worked.I have three watches in my small collection (I'm a wearer, not a collector) that I really enjoy wearing, rotating them regularly. If I see a watch that catches my eye and tempts me, I ask myself, "would you wear that instead of your XXX?" Most often the answer is no. After the initial thrill of acquiring a new watch, I usually go back to my faves, leaving the newcomer in the drawer to collect dust and waste time. I realize this sounds juvenile, but with all the impulsive buys I have made in the last couple years, I need something to keep me from pulling the proverbial trigger so often.Peace, out.:D

Roc - msrp, purch price, retained value
So, first and foremost I have only recently even began to consider AP as an add to my small collection and one single watch fits the bill.....the ROC. Now I'd love either a blue or black dial but know nothing about the AP market. I know msrp is about 23k but beyond that, what should I expect to pay at an AD? what discounts have you guys worked out? hows the value retention? Stepping from Rolex into another brand feels like walking through a mine field! But man thats a damn fine watch

Thanks for the advice (new watch alert)
Paid a visit to ben bridge timeworks today. Picked up my first, and hopefully not my last patek. Brand new 5167 with bracelet. Took lots of pics to document the event. I took the advice of many forum members and skipped over the bell and ross for my next piece. I still want one, but maybe as a christmas present. Forgive the crummy pics, ill post more pics when it gets some wrist time. And finally, on the wrist at home...but still has the plastic on it.

Bracelet change out for datejust
All,Have a Datejust 36mm (circa 1997) with the original hollow bracelet and clasp. I want to change the band to the updated Jubilee with the hidden clasp. Has anyone done this? If so, where to buy this bracelet? Been pretty unsuccessful so far, any help would be greatly appreciated!