Porsche Sells Eterna to International Volant Limited of China
Today, International Volant Limited, a wholly-owned subsidiary of China Haidian, announced that it has acquired all shares in Eterna AG Uhrenfabrik from F.A. Porsche Beteiligungen GmbH. Eterna was founded (under a different name) in 1856, In 1932, Eterna created a subsidiary called ETA to make movements for itself and other watch companies. ETA grew through a series of mergers, and today it is owned by Swatch Group. Eterna was sold several times beginning in 1982, and in 1995 it was purchased by F.A. Porsche Beteiligungen GmbH. In 1998 Eterna began manufacturing watches under the Porsche Design name.Oliver Porsche, managing director of F.A. Porsche Beteiligungen GmbH, says that he is very confident that the new owner will continue the determined path Eterna AG has begun to follow and will further strengthen Eterna AG's position as one of the premium manufacturers of watches.Mr. Hon Kwok Lung, chairman of the buyer, said that this acquisition is an important step in the strategy of Chin

Tried on the Chronomat today....
While at the Rolex AD today trying to decide on either a SS Sub C and a DJ2 I tried on a Breitling Chronomat B01 AND let me tell you! I think I am in love! While a big Rolex fan I think the Breitling is a much nice/sharper looking watch!!

Rolex to Patek and Back to Rolex?
Awhile back I read a comment that several Rolex owners bought Patek and then returned back to Rolex. This confused me so I asked the question. Newbie owner here but I am trying to give my Rolex models wrist time while preferring my 5070. I wish there was a way to wear it inside out so I could stare at the movement.

The Explorer II Enigma
I know this has been discussed before, but I thought it might be interesting to revisit.Of all the SS Sport Rollies out there, the Explorer II (and Explorer, but the focus of this thread is on the II), particularly the black dial, seems to be the least desirable, and hence has the lowest resale value. I bought my slightly used one from my AD at a significant discount from MSRP, and it's fairly common to get TT like discounts on these, which differs from all the other SS Sporties. We see Explorer II's languish in AD's cases and on our For Sale page, often being discounted several times before they sell or are pulled.The watch is essentially the same as the legacy GMT II's, minus the rotating bezel. It has a sleek and unique profile not seen on other non-Rolex watches, except the Invicta's Rolex-inspired models. It's comfort is among the best of Sports Rollies, and it has the added complication of the 24H hand.I'd like to see a discussion about TRFers thoughts on why the Explorer II'

Brushing PCLs in NY/NJ area
Does anyone know of a reputable place that has brushed their PCLs in the northern N.J. or NYC area? Toying with the idea of doing this one day soon but want to go somewhere reputable...