TechnoMarine Appoints Jacques-Philippe Auriol CEO
The Board of TechnoMarine SA has announced the appointment of Jacques-Philippe Auriol as Chief Executive Officer of TechnoMarine SA with immediate effect. Since 2007, Mr. Auriol has been developing consulting business specializing in luxury goods strategy and distribution. Jacques-Philippe Auriol joined Cartier in 1981. During the following years, he took on diverse marketing and commercial positions in France, Italy and Canada. In 1993, he became International Marketing Director of Baume & Mercier in Switzerland, and thereafter CEO of the company. In 2002, Jacques-Philippe became COO of the Watchmaking division of the Richemont Group. In 2003, he joined the Gucci Group as CEO of Gucci Group Watches.Cobepa and Credit Agricole Suisse, co-owners of TechnoMarine SA, said: We are delighted that Jacques-Philippe accepted to join TechnoMarine SA and expect his experience and know-how to highly contribute to the future success of the brand. Jacques-Philippe comes with a substantial expe

Omega Seamaster Planet Ocean Automatic Calibre 8500 And Chronograph Calibre 9300 Watches For 2011
In addition to the new for 2011 Speedmaster Co-Axial Chronograph Automatic watch, Omega offers a new? Planet Ocean Seamaster Co-Axial Chronograph Automatic watch with the new in-house Omega caliber 9300. There is also a three-hand Seamaster which also has in-house made Omega caliber 8500 automatic. These new pieces are fantastic, and show just how dedicated Omega is to making its two core sport watch collections better and better.One quick note for you watch movements nerds. The original caliber 8500 for a few years ago did not have a silicon hairspring, but all the new versions do. What you see here the range of new pieces for 2011. I want to start with the more simple three-hand Seamaster Co-Axial Automatic. There will be black and blue version. The blue will have Omega's Liquidmetal bezel, but not the black one yet. Last year Omega came out with a limited edition Omega Planet Ocean Seamaster with a Liquidmetal bezel, this was to test the new ceramic/metal bezel. Since then Omega has

How to apply loctite on screws?
Maybe a silly question...I have a Diver and I've always brought my watch to the boutique for bracelet/strap changes. It's far away though and pretty inconvenient. I have all the tools and I have different loctites (242, 243, 222MS), but I'm not sure how to apply the loctite. Do I just apply one very tiny drop on the female part of the thread of the screws and then screw it in? Am I over thinking this? Thanks for the help.

New ROO Goliath
Hey guys. I just found out there is a new ROO called Goliath. There are 3 Versions. RG (limited to 12 pcs), WG(limited to 12 pcs) and SS (limited to 48 pcs). Each one apparently comes with 2 extra straps (Blue rubber and Orange rubber). Here are some pics: SS (Blue strap) then WG(orange strap) then RG.What do you guys think? Anyone has more info?

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I always wanted a PAM and it seems to be a good moment.A good friend offered me some watches of his collection a 523 392 and 523 all in perfect shape whit B&P. If you could only choose one wich one would be?