EU Probes Watch Manufacturers Over Parts Supply Policies
European Union (EU) antitrust regulators have announced that they will investigate claims that luxury watch manufacturers are refusing to supply spare parts to independent watchmakers and repairers, a breach of EU competition rules. The European Commission did not identify the companies involved in the probe, however Swatch Group has confirmed that it is one of the targets. Reuters quotes Swatch Group spokesperson Beatrice Howald as stating that the investigation “concerns almost the entire watch industry” and that Swatch Group is “confident regarding the outcome of this investigation.” As this story goes to press, Richemont and LVMH have not issued statements.The regulators will investigate a complaint lodged in 2004 by the European Confederation of Watch & Clock Repairers' Associations, or CEAHR. That complaint claimed that the manufacturers’ parts policies threaten to drive independent watchmakers out of business, as there are no alternate sources f

Versace fans gladly welcome the new Versace Gallery watches
Versace fans gladly welcome the new Versace Gallery watches demonstrating an appealing Art Deco style. The curved case is rendered in polished, 18k red-gold. It has been created in three sizes - 19mm, 22mm and 26mm. The bezel and central hour ring on the dial are paved with full-cut diamonds. The brown dial is also decorated with a stamped guilloche pattern. The outer part of the dial is embellished with the signature "exploding" Arabic numerals also crafted in 18k gold. To guarantee supreme readability, the faceted hands are Superluminova-coated.

Considering an AP Diver
Good afternoon everyone,I am relatively new to the AP forum (usually stick to the Rolex and Panerai forums), but I ventured over here about a month or so ago and have really enjoyed everyone's posts and watches. During this time I've been using all of you to familiarize myself with the brand, and so far I am really liking what I'm finding. I've really taken a liking to the SS AP Diver, though I do have a concern.First, a little background on me. I have a relatively small, but flat 6.5 wrist. Currently I own a black SubC and a Panerai 312. The SubC fits my wrist perfectly (love the glidelock mechanism) and the 44mm Pam fits ok, but is definitely pushing the limit as far as size goes. There's no way I could go any bigger than 44mm as to keep from looking silly. Right now I currently use the SubC as my daily wearer and the Pam comes out for casual Fridays and the weekend. What I love about these two watches is the versatility I get between them. SubC on the oyster bracelet and th

Incoming...a first diver's and a first Tudor!
Not that I go diving. I don't even know how to swim. But I think would be great for Florida- soon to be home!This is what someone would call an impulse buy. But love it. My first Tudor and pretty impressed by the qaulity. Being the sister company, the box design is the same as Rolex! The snowflake hands might take a while getting used to. But the bronze case and the leather strap looks and feels awesome! Gives it that vintage look. The brown bezel is great. The inner case ring has this copper sublte copper tone to it, which makes it unique. The quality of the watch is comparable to the Rolex. Except it doesn't has those little things. Overall a great watch and value for money and something completely different. Sent from my ONEPLUS A5000 using Tapatalk

Passable?
Tried deepsea on last week, I have been so close to pulling the trigger so many times. When I try it on it's always awkward as the bracelet isn't sized. From the photos what do you guys think? My wrists are pretty small but very flat