Swatch Group Acquires Harry Winston Watch & Jewelry
The Swatch Group has added another jewel �� or, more precisely, jeweler �� to its crown. The Bienne, Switzerland-based company, which owns watch brands ranging from Swatch to Hamilton to Omega to Breguet, announced Monday that it is acquiring world-renowned jewelry brand Harry Winston, which in recent years has also become a bastion of high watchmaking.In the deal, Swatch Group Ltd. gets 100 percent of the shares of HW Holdings Inc., owner of New York-based Harry Winston, Inc., giving the Group ownership of the brand and all activities related to its jewelry and watches, including its 535 employees worldwide and production company in Geneva, Switzerland. The acquisition sum amounts to U.S. $750 million plus the assumption of up to U.S. $250 million of pro forma net debt. The sale does not include the mining segment of the company, Harry Winston Diamond Corporation, based in Toronto, which will be renamed Dominion Diamond Corporation upon the closing of the transaction. The Harry Winston

Audemars Piguet has sent tremors through the horological world
This year, the house of Audemars Piguet has sent tremors through the horological world by launching its amazing Reflet XL Chateau Latour Vintage 2005 men's watch.The chief attribute of this model is surely its appealing dial. Crafted from a 200-year old French oak, it narrates an exciting story.

Why should I NOT buy a Diver?
I am in serious danger of going shopping tomorrow after-noon.Please tell me why I should NOT buy a Diver.....

World Time - Limited Edition City Change on Dial from HK to SH
Article about the rumored city change on the world time. It seems that it will only be a limited edition of 50 and HK will still remain on the world time. Only available in Beijing or *surprise* Shanghai.blogs.wsj/scene/2013/03/1...h-worth-72000/I am pretty sure the question is-this-watch-worth-72000? is useless in this forum... my take: good investment and beautiful watch

Travelling to Columbia with a Rolex?
Hey guys. Booked a trip to Cartagena in May. My girl and I have been lusting after photos of this place for quite some time.Anyone ever been?My question is, I hear mixed reviews on rolexes when travelling. Some people say to always carry one high valued item with you at all times in case you need to quickly trade it to get yourself out of a bindOthers say avoid avoid avoidWould love to hear your experiences / opinions?Planning on wearing a sub for the tripCheers Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk