Justin Rose Is New Hublot Watches Ambassador As Brand Enters World Of Golf
At the recent 2015 Farmers Open PGA championship, Hublot announced 2013 US Open Champion Justin Rose as its newest ambassador. While Hublot is not new to the concept of famous sports figures as ambassadors �C as this is the brand who counts Pel��, Diego Maradona, Kobe Bryant, Dwayne Wade, Usain Bolt, and many more in its legion of ambassadors �C this meant?the first time Hublot had entered the lucrative sport of golf and got a champion to join its ambassadors' ranks.The event was done near the practice range of the famed Torrey Pines public course in San Diego, California. Accompanying Justin Rose was Matt Kemp, the long time LA Dodgers?baseball player, who recently joined the San Diego Padres. As a self-proclaimed WIS (internet watch forum slang; Watch Idiot Savant) and Hublot fan, Matt was there to help introduce Justin Rose and help him win some money for his?charity.Matt Kemp (San Diego Padres Outfielder) and Justin RoseAs in many things Hublot, the sense of fusion and love was in the

At The Races With The Chopard Superfast Chrono Porsche 919 Edition Watch
In just its second year running Texas' Circuit of the Americas, the FIA World Endurance Championship (WEC) has a lot to offer any motorsports fan that can make it to Austin. One of just eight stops on their international tour, the 2014 US leg of the WEC was held over the September 20th weekend, and we tagged along with Chopard to take it all in. Chopard is a sponsor for Porsche's return to endurance racing, for which they've brought a proper weapon - the brand new 919 Hybrid.First, some context and my attempt at a brief history lesson. Endurance racing may not be as popular in North America as Formula 1 or Nascar, but it has a fascinating history, and the format requires no less in terms of technology, skill, tactics, and raw cash. Of the eight stops on the calendar, seven of the races are six hours long, the exception taking place in France for the famed 24 Hours of Le Mans. The 24 Hours of Le Mans has been held since 1923 and is one of the most famous, prestigious, and difficult race

My First Grail Watch: Jeff Kuo Of Xetum Watches
Welcome back to an original watches-dealer feature, "My First Grail Watch." In this series, we ask prominent people in the watch industry about the first timepiece that they lusted after. Today, we're speaking with Jeff Kuo, the founder of Xetum, known for their California-designed Swiss watches. In this interview, we reveal where his watch journey started�Cit's with a brand many of us likely kicked things off with as well!watches-dealer (ABTW): Who are you and what is your relationship to the watch industry?Jeff Kuo (JK): I am the founder of Xetum, which offers a collection of modern automatic watches, designed in California and made in Switzerland.ABTW: When did your fascination with watches start?JK: My grandparents gave me a Seiko sports chronograph when I was in high school. I was immediately drawn to the instrument-style design and how all the different hands, sub-dials and markings blended together.ABTW: A humble start. After that, what became your first grail watch?JK: A. Lange

Finally know what I want - Now how do I get it??
Hi All!Nice forum you gentlemen got here If anyone would be kind to share with me some options with regards to what's the most effective way for me to buy this watch, it'd be great.Omega: Speedmaster Moon Phase - 3876.50.31My concern is with it being rare (or maybe not in the stainless steel, black dial version, still haven't figured that part out from the research) and with quite a few replicas of it out there floating around.Also I am considering RF as my source, providing the seller has credible reputation.Please let me know if you know anyone or have any ideas.Many Thanks!!

Oh yeah! The new Railmaster 2503.52 has arrived . . .
Just as promised by my out-of-state AD, a new 39.2mm Railmaster arrived at my door earlier today. Share the moment . . .Here it is out of the plastic bag and foam rubber. It still has the protective covering on the crystal . . .And after removing the protective covering . . .And, of course, the Wrist Shot . . . I always wondered what my fingers looked like holding the camera taking . . .Now for a little comparison between my 36.2mm and the new 39.2mm . . .Wow, I really love domed sapphire crystals.