Swatch Group Founder Nicolas Hayek Dies: Ends Era Of Watch Making Rebirth
A sad day yesterday (June 28, 2010) in the watch world. The most notable figure in the world of Swiss watches died. Nicolas Hayek died suddenly while he was in his office at work of heart failure. He was 82 years old, and worked diligently until his last moments - doing what he loved. We should all be so lucky. He saved the Swiss watch industry in the 1980s, and carried it through to today. His legacy is massive, and his current work was to further protect and devise ways to invigorate his beloved industry. A genius, no person can fill his shoes. No one can further his work in the same way. He was the father of the modern horology scene as we know it. Only time will tell how things will proceed without his guidance and learned (though often unorthodox) views and methods.Read more in my notice on Nicolas Hayek's passing here on Luxistwatches-dealer.

Contessa by Eterna - Women's Watch 2009
Contessa by Eterna - Women's Swiss Watch modelIt's very hard to please a woman. Especially when we come armed with knowledge, taste, and high expectations. It must be even more difficult for such a traditional manufacture to create a dynamic timepiece for modern women that includes technological performance and aesthetic appeal.But I must admit that Eterna has done just that with its latest Contessa models.Since 1865, the watchmakers of Eterna have toiled to maintain their image of perfection and selectivity. The exclusivity of this brand makes it that much more desirable. Known for the precision of their slim movements, Eterna is brand that stays true to itself and its traditions, even in today's fluctuating markets.Eterna - Nothing But Watchmaking - was able to create a dynamic, versatile timepiece that is distinctively feminine yet a still a fine timepiece. Their use of different textures within the dial creates an immediate, emotional response that cyclically moves your eyes across

15450ST strap
Have anyone tried to put a strap on 15450ST?Is the plot same with 15300 or 15400?Or a lady RO strap plot is suitable?Many thanks.

Help Please. I was missold 31mm DJ
I really hope you can help me. I purchased my very first Rolex yesterday and was over the moon, as you can imagine, until I realised that the salesperson had sold me the wrong watch. Basically I went into Fraser Hart yesterday and asked if they had the new 28 Datejust in SS with Oyster bracelet and pink dial. I knew this was a difficult watch to get so was very surprised and elated that the salesperson brought one out from the safe. I was in the shop for over an hour talking to this salesperson about the watch, discussing how it was the newest size and that it was being heavily featured and advertised by Rolex. In the end, I purchased it and walked out of the shop with it on my wrist. As you all know, once the links have been removed and everything signed, I cannot return the watch. What can I do? I am devastated that this isn't the watch I wanted. I am not an expert on watches so how was I supposed to know by sight that the watch I was trying on was a 31 and not a 28? Everything about

What is your recent and favorite pairing?
This is kind of where I am at now Q1/2018