Marc Newson Video On Designing Watches And The End Of Ikepod
Marc Newson offers a rare interview discussing his career designing watches with Dezeen. In the video Newson offers some interesting details that many people might not be aware of. Newson started to design watches and clocks back in the 1980s. In the 1990s he started the watch brand Ikepod - which arguably helped set a lot of trends in both watch design and production. Newson does sort of credit himself as having started the "big watch" trend. True or not, it is charming to see him boast about it.I've talked to Ikepod about working with Marc during the last several years of their relationship. They expressed a trying relationship with Marc, describing him as being highly creative but difficult to work with, as well as demanding. Ikepod had a very successful first couple of years but the business of watches slowly eroded the relationship between the people running the brand and Newson. In the video he affirms that he officially severed ties with Ikepod about midway through 2012. You can

Q & A med Fran?ois-Henry Bennahmias - CEO Audemars Piguet
From a local Swedish forum, we previously had a Q&A with J.C BiverSer link below, and yes -IT is in english ;-)klocksnack.se/threads/q-a-med...-piguet.63859/

2 APs for 1 Rolex?
I posted this in the Rolex forum but thought to be fair I would post it here as well. I am considering selling my 44mm RG ROO and 40th anniversary Jumbo RO for a Platona. Am I crazy?

Incoming = Omega Speedmaster CK2998 =
Hi all,yesterday I received my new Omega CK2998.I must say, I'm totally excited and fascinated.The dial, the proportions, the size.....real great.The original leather-bracelet immediately went into my drawer and I mounted a grey-brown suede-strap. Love the combo!Enough words now.....here are some quick iPhone shots :-)Perfect with a blue suitDifferent angles, different light...And one last shot.....

My first Omega - recent Rolex convertee!
Hi all.After over 2 years of contemplating an Omega purchase, i finally pulled the trigger on a PO last weekend I've been dreaming of this set up since I saw a guy in Paris with it back in 2010 but never had the balls to actually move from Rolex.After reading some great reviews on TRF, i figured it was time to cough up and make a purchase.To say I love it is an understatement. I switched out the rubber deployment strap for the alligator (just like the one I saw). I was a little worried of the 45mm size, but i honestly cant tell the different from other 40mm watches when it is on the wrist. Already looking at what my next Omega will be... eyeing up the Aqua TerraHope you enjoy the pics!Chris