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

Bidding Farewell to this stunning Omega Speedmaster Pro Mark III "Deep Blue"...
Err buddies...very soon Orchi would have to say Sayonara...to this beautiful n Rare...OMEGA Speedy Professional Mark III Deep Blue...which is perhaps one of the most stunning Omega Speedy(s) that Orchi would ever find in this lifetime...

Am I mad ??
I love my PO very very much but I think I've just gone mad - I've just given it to my son for his 21st Birthday.I bought a PO first and then a GMT Master IIc. Every day I looked at both of them (when I want to wear a black sports watch) and had a hard time deciding which to wear.The GMT Master IIc with it's PO LM - like materials is a nice looking watch and I love it too, but there's always been something about the PO's simplicity which kept drawing myself to it.Ultimately I thought I needed to get rid of one - hence the present of the PO to my son (I'm not going to give him a rolex - I think that would be heavily spoiling him).What do you guys think - a good decision or not ?Darwen.

Which 5980?
59801R-001: I like the all-gold look. New model. Doesn't seem to be selling in large numbers, so might end up being rare and holding its value relatively well?OR59801AR-001: two tone may be old fashioned, but perhaps it is a new beginning? I love the blue dial. But I'm worried it may be an unloved watch that loses value quickly.Which way would you go and why?Thanks.

Patek 5170 G
Had to try it on again. I don't know why I keep dong this to my self. A very interesting piece indeed.