personally, a 44m Pam with bracelet is too showy. Too much steel. I have a 40mm Pam (regatta) with the bracelet and that's right on the edge.
I think straps are classier.
Why does anybody give a [censored] about who stayed and who didn't. We've got a good board here. If they want to stay (and I check in there once in awhile) why do YOU care? If you do it's your problem.
Live and let live.
For all you who have been around for a short time, here's what happens when you get into collecting. I've been around for a couple of years and find this hobby great fun and addicting. I've got my share of Gen's, but really enjoy finding the rep's that interest me. My photography sucks, but here's my fun stuff:
I received TTK's original 45mm with an ETA. Frankly, it looks just as good as the new version. I know there are a few differences, but just a few (such as the red tipped second hand). The watch LOOKS just as good as the sixth (!) version:
It's a beautiful watch. I wouldn't care if it's fantasy. I have many. Since it's a Blancpain, who's gonna know. And they do make calendar watches just like this.
another way to look at it: is they should make this watch!