Richemont Reports Strong Sales Results
Richemont has announced that its sales for the five months ended August 31 2010 increased by 37 percent at actual exchange rates. At constant exchange rates and excluding the impact on sales of the acquisition of Net-a-Porter in April 2010, sales increased by 22 percent. The Group acknowledges that its results reflect, in part, low sales figures for 2009. Europe, including the Middle East, remains the Group’s most important region, accounting for 41 percent of overall sales. At constant exchange rates and excluding new businesses, sales in the European region increased by 15 percent. The Asia-Pacific region, including China, continued to report strong sales growth. The Americas region also reported strong growth, albeit compared to very weak comparative figures. Sales growth in Japan was largely due to favorable exchange rate effects.Excluding the acquisition of Net-a-Porter, retail sales increased by 24 percent at constant exchange rates, reflecting strong growth in all regions.

New Zealand Vacation with the trusty 44FC
Just a some shots of our vacation down to New Zealand. Decided to take my 44FC for it's versatility! This place is truly a piece of heaven on earth!

How to determine a good price?
Hi guys,My question is, how do you go about determining a good price for a pre owned watch? I know to look at current offerings but they range considerably. I am mainly looking for the Submariner 116619. I have seen offerings ranging from $21,500 - $30,000. How big of a role does year of manufacture play? All the listings that I have seen have been complete with box and papers. Naturally I want to get the newest watch for the lowest price. I just don't know how much of a premium it is worth for a watch that is a few years newer?

AD Madeira, Portugal has some SS sport stock
Just returned from holiday. The AD in Madeira Portugal has one of the best recent in-store stock selections I have seen. Well, for Europe anyway I guess........They had GMT2c LN, both Explorer 2 - 42mm, both dial of YM 40mm, DSSD black, both Milgauss, Air King, Explorer 39mm, DJ41 fluted/jubilee in blue & silver and a lot of other DJ 41 configurations.And that was just the SS availability, also had a lot of PM stock as well incl. one Sub. LB. I wanted the GMT2LN, but decided not to go for it at the last minute. They should have most of this in stock still avail. as they appear to not move stock there for some reason. Although they did move a Sub. ND whilst I was there.For such a small AD, their large available stock was really interesting to see as I did not expect to see very much.

Quick question... Rolex as gift
Hey folks,First time posting in the Rolex section so forgive me for any noob questions. I'm looking to buy three rolexes for my brothers and I as a gift. It'll be either the GMT- Master II or Submariner Date (all in steel - although I might get the steel/yellow gold for myself). A few questions:Are these usually sold at discount? If so, how much of a discount?If answer to #1 is no, if I buy three, is there a discount?If you were me, would you pre-pick the model and color or let them pick?Here are the ones I would choose from (or let them choose)Rolex by E L, on FlickrThanks for your inputEdwin