A couple of points to add (or emphasize):

• For a brand like TAG-Heuer, the model names are very important. They are having great success with the Carrera and the Monaco . . . rolling out the "Silverstone" name, to have a third one in the stable, seems very important. The re-issue of the Autavia (around 2002 or 2003) was not successful; since then, TAG-Heuer has done well with the Carrera and Monaco models, developing them in several interesting directions.

• For the debut (or re-introduction) of the new "Silverstone" name, it seems smart to "play it safe" with the original size and shape. It's a great shape; with great colors; why not stick with two of the combinations that have worked well . . . the blue and the brown. Maybe if this first one -- which is so close to the original -- is successful, then we can see some innovation with the next version of the Silverstone. Look how it went with the Carreras: They started with the loo-alikes, and over the years we saw the Tachymeter line of Carreras and then the Grand Carreras. But the re-issues started with the copies, and then branched out from there.

• We have to keep in mind that we (the vintage collectors) are not the target market for this one. TAG-Heuer is trying to sell new watches, to people walking into the retailers, and the average guy walking into a store looking for a watch would not even think of buying a vintage watch . . . too much trouble; issues with reliability; issues with servicing . . . and we see a few NOS and near mint pieces, but remember that many of the vintage Heuers are showing their age. So I am guessing that if a nice vintage Silverstone might sell for $5,000 and the new Silverstone will be comparably priced, the "Average Joe" will opt for the new one, and not get into this whole vintage thing.

Jeff