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Luthier, can you post a picture of the SS bracelet? Thought there was a difference in size between the two - can't find the post right now, but saw somewhere that CD and Slevin for example have different bracelet sizes. I'd love to have a SS bracelet for my upcoming IWC 2006 CD ...

After having read several great tests and looked at 100s of pictures, I have finally settled for IWC Aquatimer Costeau Divers 2006. I am planning on doing a wooden back mod myself, have it lumed and give an AR coating. I still haven't decided whether to get the date wheel swapped, as I think it might be the biggest flaw on the watch. I am currently deciding between Ruby's and Puretime's versions. Read a great comparison of the two, and even though Ruby's version "won" it, I think I might go with the Puretime version. It might not look as gen as Ruby's, but I really like that the bracelet is not as blue as the one on Ruby's model. I am currently awaiting a photo with neutral lighting from Ruby, after that I will make my final decision. Thanks for all the advice and welcomes!

First of all, thank you guys for all of your friendly welcomes! And yes, consider me bitten! Big time! I am currently spending app. 63% of my time considering which watch to buy, searching for different reviews, checking out dealers etc. I enjoy it, though! It feels like, when I was 11 years old and just got a new computer game that I just had to finish! With watches though, there will never been a final conclusion - an end! I like that the IWCs have a little more edge (in a non-Seiko way, IMO); whereas the Breitlings are more masculine and professional! One of each wouldn't be a bad way to go! But also, sorrounded by semi-watch-knowers, it would be weird if I all of a sudden showed up with an IWC one day and a Breitling the next - afterall my boss knows I am not making $200.000/year. Also, I don't want to push my fellow gen-Breitling wearers with my rep-one... It has to come naturally, which is why I am considering the IWC as a first choice. Also, I am only 26, and even though suits are part of my everyday life, I like to blend a little sportyness in there! I have searched (a lot now), and I am still unable to find any experiences with IWC when having a slightly small wrist? I know the watches are usually around 44mm in diameter, but not that high - around 17mm. So any experiences would be highly appreciated!

Thanks for your "help" ... As I am writing in this section, it probably means I am new here. And I have been spending quite some time in here already. I will use a little more time with the search button, and maybe get some answers.

Hi everyone, thanks for a great site - it has deifinitely given me reading material enough for the next couple of days. I am considering to buy an IWC I love this one, but haven't been able to find a rep of it anywhere: http://www.thisnext.com/item/8DDEBFF0/4382...er-Split-Minute or, IWC 3707 GST Chronograph Automatic Ti Replica or IWC Aquatimer Cousteau Diver 2006 (http://www.rwg.cc/members/IWC-Aquatimer-Cousteau-Di-t27166.html). I have a slightly small wrist - any experiences with that and IWC? What kind of mods do you guys recommend? AR? SWISS 7750? And where would I be able to get it done? I am located in Chicago. Once again thanks for a great site!