Patek Philippe Nautilus chronograph

Guys,I think the general sentiment was that this was going to be a "down" year. The global financial situation has made most all producers throttle back the development their volume products. (However, I'm sure many will still have some spectacular and pricey limited editions.) There was also probably a more conservative approach in terms of design since no one wants to produce a white elephant in this financial climate. With respect to omega, perhaps this was just an "incremental" year in t........

Available to buy over the counter, no waiting list, the elusive stainless steel chrono 5980 and, less surprising, a 5711J. The latter at 10 % discount from tag price, which in Bangkok meant US$ 31K something (including the 7 % VAT you can get refunded at the airport) and the former........hrrrrmmm........NOT at a discount, or list, or reasonable price. A big big smile on the sales lady here in the land of a thousand smiles. Very charming. Price just over US$ 69K. No, it's not discount, it's prem........