Interesting topic, quality control, I live in Western Australia and for me to buy a Swiss watch from a dealer requires a 5 hour round trip to Perth, However I have become so disillusioned with the poor quality of items arriving through mail order (or taking so long to arrive I had forgotten I had ordered it!) that I have resolved to making the long journey and buying from a real shop. The op's experience has reminded me that I will need to take my loupe with me..

My Longines Hydro conquest makes me feel a bit special, as does my Tissot Le Locle.

I feel that one should always buy a watch based on how much you like looking at it and wether or not you are comfortable with it. Worrying about other people thinking it is too big for you is stress that you should live without. Personally I felt that both sizes looked fine on you.

Love the looks of the 911 but at the price, I am struggling to not be swayed by the Tactical frog version..

Tudor for me. Not a fan of different coloured sub dials.

Rolex for me, it has better symmetry. .

How is the bezel action? mine is a bit stiff to turn.