Hello roughbarked Thanks for your input. I have spent the last 3 days looking through that Mactalk link you provided. Some fascinating stuff there. On balance, I have decided to go ahead with my plans to obtain a good quality mechanical movement Swiss watch – notwithstanding the fact that it will probably contain a mass-produced ETA ebauche. However, I don’t want to pay through the nose by purchasing at a city boutique. I see that Amazon’s watch prices are generally 20-30% less expensive than Australian retail outlets. What do you think of Amazon as a place to purchase a Swiss watch? Do you have other sources you would recommend? At this stage of my research, I am favouring a TAG or Baume & Mercier chronograph. The models I am considering are these: http://www.amazon.com/TAG-Heuer-CAR2...ograph+watches http://www.amazon.com/Baume-Mercier-...ercier+watches http://www.amazon.com/Baume-Mercier-...ercier+watches As you can see, I favour the classic uncluttered look, with white face and leather strap. Do you have an opinion about any of these watches? Is there any way I can get information on the movement they contain? I have heard that the TAG chrono actually contains an in-house manufactured movement. Would this be a good thing or a bad thing? Why is the Baume and Mercier about $1,000 less expensive than the TAG? Any information appreciated.