Thats EXACTLY what I'm looking for.

What is this piece of crap?!  I thought I told you I wanted a Rolex!  A ROLEX!!!

-UHF

I've worn a rolex for 25 years and recently purchased my second - a high end model.  A couple of points... they are indestructable  (I used to scuba dive with mine) time pieces that wind themselves, keep excellent time and enjoy a modicum of prestiege.  The other watches may indeed be well made but they are not Rolexes.  You can buy Rolex low end..Tudor or save money by not getting a certified model but I can assure you that you will regret that descision.  Like buying a BMW with vinyl seats.  

If you buy a Euro/grey market or discounted Rolex, you may have problems with service/warrenty.  The one thing positive with Rolex is that you know that nobody else is walking around having paid 5k wearing your new 10k watch.  Yes you can buy better second hand, but... its second hand.

It's like this.

I'm supposed to be in a "regulated" business where ONLY FFLs can order firearms direct. The actual case is anyone can call most manufacturers and wholesalers direct at MY price and expect me to "transfer" it to them for basically a "tip."

The watch business is NOT regulated.

Sad part is the watch business seemingly has more security and better control over pricing.

And finally, I learned this from YOU guys.[:D]

[bad emotional over-acting voice]from you, allright! I learned it from watching you![/bad emotional over-acting voice]

SteyrAUG likes regulations, especially when it comes to copyright laws regarding the reproduction of motion pictures. Must've picked that up around here too. [;)]