Hands-On: The Ralph Lauren 867 Square Model In White Gold
Ralph Lauren is a person of many paradoxes – a man whose career has spanned many decades; a man who almost single-handedly created a uniquely American, but also very cosmopolitan, design language rooted in an aspirational vision of European luxury and history; a man who has managed to absorb with equal enthusiasm influences as disparate as the design language and passion for richness of materials of the Art Deco era, the world of equestrian sports, the automotive world, and that of Western work apparel – and that’s far from a comprehensive list. He’s one of the most publicly recognized names in fashion, style and design and yet, at the same time, he’s very protective of his own privacy and that of his family, seldom granting interviews. A few years ago, a friend of his who is also notoriously publicity averse, and who shares Mr. Lauren’s general dislike of being personally covered in the press, got together with him to make a lifelong dream of

IT'S OFFICIAL: Jean-Frederic Dufour Named CEO Of Rolex SA
This morning, rumors started flying that Jean-Frédéric Dufour, CEO of Zenith, will be taking the reins as global CEO of Rolex. Well, we confirmed the rumors with Rolex's Geneva office and they're entirely true! Dufour arrived at Zenith in 2009 after working at Blancpain, Chopard, Ulysse Nardin, and a few other brands, and he is largely responsible for the direction in which Zenith has moved over the last half-decade. He will be the sixth CEO of Rolex (the fourth since 2008) and we are excited to see his impact on The Crown.This is the second huge move among top watch industry executives in as many months, with Jean-Claude Biver having been named head of watchmaking at LVMH effective March 1. Though terms and an official date are forthcoming, Dufour will replace current Rolex CEO Gian Riccardo Marini, who has served since 2011 after acting as director of Rolex Italy. Dufour is friends with and a former colleague of Tudor CEO Philippe Peverelli.We spoke with Dufour

Question about the Royal Oak 15300
Hello,Is it possible to change a white dial at service to black or blue. If so do you know the aprox. cost for dial change incl. dial.What dial colour did the first series of the 15300 initially come with???The reason that I��m asking is that the white dial, which I do think looks great, usually is the cheapest to get on a Royal Oak 15300 on the second hand market.The problem is that I have a White dial Daytona that I would like to keep like that...if you know what I mean.Thanks and have a good day.//Fred

Little morning reading
Sunny morning...little morning reading of Panerai history before the work day

Italy or UK?
Will be heading to Italy and UK next week. Looking at picking up a PAM 111 when I am there. Where do your think I can the best deal? Italy or UK? Anyone have the pricelist?Thanks