Roger Dubuis Excalibur Flying Tourbillon Monopusher Chronograph Watch & The Return Of Roger
Roger Dubuis (the brand) has had a very interesting history over the last 15 years or so - and none of what I am referring to has anything to do with their watches. The man Roger Dubuis started it 1995. He was later ousted from his own brand by a guy who I heard sort of force him to sell it. Then the brand underwent a massive lawsuit in the US (which they lost). Then Richemont bought it and decided they would try to bring back Roger Dubuis into the light. Then George Kern was appointed the CEO by the Richemont board to try and make something good of the brand as well as strengthen the movement manufacturing, and now Roger Dubuis himself has been rehired by the brand he started himself a while ago that was going on for so long with his name and not his blessing. Interesting right??? Well I think so. Welcome back Roger.Roger Dubuis won't have a specific title as I understand it. He will work with the new Head of Movement Development, helping with ideas, design, execution, and inspiration

Introducing The Roger Dubuis Excalibur Quatuor: Four Balances, Silicon Case, No Tourbillon
Watchmakers have always tried to battle the effects of gravity on a timepiece’s balance assembly. The well-known tourbillon has, to date, been the de facto solution to this problem and we’ve seen multi-axis tourbillons, flying tourbillons, and double tourbillons. At SIHH this week, Roger Dubuis, the avant garde Geneva watch brand, has introduced an effective alternative to the tourbillon, and it’s a world first – a watch movement with four sprung balances.Called the Quatuor and introduced in the company’s Excalibur case, the movement’s balances are paired, two and two, and positioned at 90 degree angles to one another, linked by differentials. Each balance operates at 4 Hz, adding up to 16 oscillations per second. By distributing the effects of gravity across the four balances, these effects are negated, thus resulting in a more consistent timekeeping rate. All the technical detail aside, the movement is quite stunning to behold and the sound of four

AP Diver Back from Playa del Carmen, Mexico!!!
If I wasn't able to convince you of getting an AP Diver with my thread at the Cayman Islands, I hope this one does. If I still don't, at least I know you would want to go visit Playa del Carmen and stay at the luxurious all-inclusive Grand Velas (where we stayed). Now, when I say 'all-inclusive' it is not what some of you might be thinking. This is a grand class all-luxury 'all-inclusive' that only serves premium liquor, high-end cuisine a la carte (only one out of seven restaurants is a buffet) and a very strict dress code at all restaurants where no dress shorts or open shoes are even allowed. Not to mention their Spa, which is one of the best in the world.Very few of you know that I am originally from Mexico City and that I grew up between Mexico and NYC. Going 'home' always puts a big smile on my face. To be quite frank this is our second time at Grand Velas and no other place we've stayed in the world beats their hospitality, service and level of cuisine in just one place. Believe

INCOMING! Omega Seamaster PO Blue LiquidMetal on Blue strap
Hey all,I've been wanting something sporty but elegant for a while with a rubber strap. After looking at a few different time pieces, my mind kept going back to the Omega Seamaster PO Liquid Metal on rubber strap in blue. Yesterday, I decided to pull the trigger on one after I left the office. I went to Jared, and I had a great experience. I also received Jared pricing. I don't really know how that compares to other ADs that sell Omega, but it seemed to be a pretty good discount from the MSRP listed on the watch - nearly $1,000 off of the MSRP. Any way, to my little rant regarding the watch itself.... When I think rubber strap, I don't think of the one on this watch. The rubber strap on this watch is durable, but also has a leather likeness to it. Needless to say it is very soft! The dial and bezel are absolutely amazing! In some lighting the blue looks very dull, but in others the blue is very vibrant. I really like it, because it's different every where you go. I also like the style

Atlanta Omega Boutique ribbon cutting 1 17 13
Last night the beautiful Omega Boutique in posh Phipps Plaze had its formal opening. Located in the Buckhead section of Atlanta, the Boutique hosted the President of Omega, Stephen Urquhart; Omega spokesperson and ambassador, golfer Greg Norman and 140 invited guests. Drinks and canapes were served, but the highlight of the evening was the wide array of Omega watches. I attended along with good friend and Omega guru, Fr. John and our mutual friend Mark. We were shown all of the latest Omega offerings by fellow WIS and Omega Boutique associate Brent Reames. While there are a number of beautiful new Omegas the high point for us was the new de Ville co-axial 18K pie-pan which was brought in for the occasion. Needless to say, Fr. John, Mark and I had a delightful evening. I wish each of you could have been there. Cheers, Bill P.