I did not purchase my watch from Amazon.  I did buy mine from an authorized dealer, but I got it for only $100 more than the Amazon price.  That is not the point, however.  I originally planned on getting the grand carrera, but after trying it on along with the carrera I couldn't make myself spend the extra money.  They looked and felt very similar.  This watch looks beautiful in the pictures, but it looks even better in person.  I can't begin to explain how pleased i am with this watch.