Hublot Chosen as Swiss Watch Partner for World Expo 2012
Hublot has announced that it has been selected by Presence Switzerland in the Swiss Federal Department of Foreign Affairs (FDFA) to be the watch partner of the Swiss Pavilion at the World Expo 2012, which will take place over 3 months, between 12th May and 12th August 2012, in the South Korean coastal city of Yeosu. Having already partnered in the “Sommet de la Francophonie” French language summit in Montreux 2010, the FDFA and Hublot are continuing their collaboration, this time to help promote Switzerland on an international scale.“It is an immense privilege to work with the Confederation to promote Switzerland to the entire world,” said Jean-Claude Biver, Chairman of Hublot. “It is the greatest of honors and I would like to recognize and pay tribute to the teams who are working in Bern every day to spread the values of our country. Their work is incredible and highly worthwhile, and I promise that Hublot will once again live up to their ambitions.”

Kairos T-Band Strap With Screen Turns Any Watch Into A Smartwatch
The Kairos T-band is a clever product that many people have considered but one that hasn't come to production yet (as far as I know). What is it? It is a replacement for your normal watch strap that is actually a "smart band" device. The problem the Kairos T-Band is trying to solve is allowing traditional watch wearers the ability to enjoy the benefits of connected smartwatch technology without having to replace a traditional timepiece that they may love. The Kairos T-Band is essentially a replacement strap for timepiece that includes a touch screen, battery, and hardware to offer the various functions people want from a connected wearable device.You may have heard of Kairos based on our coverage of the brand back in June 2014. The Kairos concept was to produce a "hybrid" smartwatch that also includes a mechanical movement. A transparent touch screen was meant to sit over a traditional watch dial that was powered either by a Swiss Soprod movement or a less expensive Japanese Miyota mov

5131 for $135K
I finally stumbled upon one of my favorite PP complicated watches, and it also happens to be one of the most sought after references. The only catch is the store (non-AD) wants $135K, which is multiples of what the retail price is. I realize this is the price the owner thinks he can sell it for, but I find the price egregious. Seems like a big premium, and I'd be at particular risk if PP finally figures out how to manufacture these dials in greater quantity. I'm first on the wait list at my AD, although it seems very unlikely I'll ever get it. My other favorite complications are the 5170 and potentially the 5760a (but need to see it in person first). I could also go grand complication at that price, but would prefer to stick with plain old complications for now. Thoughts?

Nautilus is coming
Next week, I should receive my first Patek, a Nautilus 5711 white.Will come back to you with some pictures soon

Watch regulation advice
I am thinking of sending my DateJust 41 in to be regulated. Everyone on here raves about the Dallas location. Here is my question.. can I send it directly there if still under warranty or do I have to go through my AD and they send it there? In would rather just FedEx it myself to be honest.Anyone who can answer this I would appreciate the help. Thanks.