Kering Group Acquires 100% Of Ulysse Nardin
The trend of luxury groups taking over independent watch manufacturers continues, as the Kering Group (formerly known as PPR) announced today that it?acquires 100% of the capital of Ulysse Nardin. The Kering Group is among the?larger and more important luxury groups in the watch industry, as it comprises luxury brands such as Girard-Perregaux, JeanRichard, Boucheron, and now, Ulysse Nardin.The reason why Ulysse-Nardin was likely a?clever addition �C even if we are presently unaware of?how much exactly the?Le Locle based manufacturer was valued at �C is that it is vertically integrated, being one of the few manufacturers in the Swiss watch industry with ample and high-tech?capabilities when it comes to the manufacturing of escapement parts. It was just a few months ago that they announced their proprietary?Anchor Escapement in silicon (which we discussed at length here).Ulysse Nardin's Recently Announced Proprietary Anchor Escapement In SiliconThe Kering Group has every reason to try and

WINNER: Marvin Malton Cushion M119 Watch
Congratulations to Victor M. from Raleigh, North Carolina who was the lucky random winner of the Marvin Malton Cushion M119 watch giveaway from September 2012 here on aBlogtoReadwatches-dealer.

Tissot Watches At MotoGP Motorcycle Race
I've probably never seen more Tissot watches in a single place than at the MotoGP race at the Laguna Seca raceway in Monterey, CA recently (a bit more coverage on that event here). Tissot and MotoGP have been working together for about 10 years I believe, and the connection between the two is profound. You'll find mostly Tissot T-Race and T-Touch watches on the staff of MotoGP, as well as fans from all walks of life. The fans in particular love all the limited edition T-Race watches (of which there have been many). Below you'll find three such watches. One is a limited edition T-Race for MotoGP as a whole, then you'll find the Tissot T-Race Nicky Hayden 2010 limited edition watch (which I wrote about more here). Last you'll find my favorite, a Valjoux 7750 mechanical chronograph based T-Race watch that is killer. Really nicely done in style and finish. Stock marketing images of the watch don't do it justice all all. This is the best timepiece for watch enthusiasts who want to celebrate

Ceramic - what's so special?
So I am contemplating a new AP and am taking a liking to the full ceramic 44 chrono. Is there a place where I may find more information on what makes ceramic so special (beyond scratch resistance)?What I really like is when the light hits the ceramic case, it looks spectacular. Also, when will the ceramic chrono be available for purchase?

Is there anything more photogenic than a Panerai?
I've seen some absolute corking shots of Panerai watches on here of late. From Nick's 372, to those shots in that resurrected thread of the 232, the Bronzo on the beach today and then the slam dunk which is Jocke's masterpiece.I don't think I've seen any watch look as incredible in a photograph as a Panerai. Have you?Whilst this is a professional shot for an advert, this is the one that started it for me