Parmigiani Fleurrier Appoints Marcia Mazzocchi as General Manager of the Americas
Parmigiani Fleurier has announced the appointment of Marcia Mazzocchi as General Manager of the Americas, effective January 3rd, 2011. Ms. Mazzocchi will lead the brand in its efforts to develop a stronger presence in North and South America. Ms. Mazzocchi has an extensive background and knowledge of the luxury watch industry, having recently held the post of U.S. President of the Girard-Perregaux and JeanRichard brands. Ms. Mazzocchi has also served as U.S. President of A. Lange & S?hne, where she played a key role in the growth and development of sales and distribution channels in North, South and Central America as well as the Caribbean market. Before that, Ms. Mazzocchi held the position of West Coast Manager and event marketing for IWC.The appointment of Ms. Mazzocchi coincides with Parmigiani's announcement of the opening of its wholly-owned subsidiary, Parmigiani Fleurier Distribution Americas, based in Miami, FL, in order to take direct control of its U.S. distribution.Parm

HourTime Show Watch Podcast Episode 170: Geezers Need Excitement
For this episode, John and I predict what 2015 has in store for the world of watches. What will be popular? What will brands produce? And how might the current geo-economic climate effect the watch industry? We also laugh about poorly conceived names for watches and wasting the day shopping for watches online. Oh, and this crazy Confrerie Horlogere La Clef du Temps Tourbillon watch is mentioned along with some other crazy watches.Listen to the HourTime Show watch podcast episode 170 here.Direct MP3 download is here.

BEST FROM: watches-dealer & Friends May 24th
Roundup by Kenny YeoIn the fourth edition of our bi-weekly news roundup, we interview Hublot's Jean-Claude Biver; check out George Daniel's co-axial chronograph watch; examine the implications of the new Swiss Made ruling; learn about the finishing technique of beveling and more.1. Omega Seamaster Planet Ocean GMT Watches Hands-OnJust before Baselword 2013, we previewed the Omega Seamaster Planet Ocean GoodPlanet GMT watch, which was a special edition watch which would offer a glimpse as to what the regular Planet Ocean GMT watches would look like.Now, however, we have pictures and a video of the rest of the Planet Ocean GMT lineup. Predictably, the new Planet Ocean GMT watches are handsome looking pieces and are built to very high specifications - water resistant to 600m and ceramic bezels with lacquered painted numerals for all models, except the one with the orange bezel, which is aluminum. As Ariel rightly puts it, these new watches are not a revolutionary addition, but as the ol

Omega Speedmaster '57 for fianc�� (engagement present)?
Hi all,Newbie here... and Newbie to New York too! Am actually from London :)Looking to buy an Omega Speedmaster '57 Chronograph 331.90.42.51.04.001 for an engagement present. It'll be my Fianc��'s first luxury watch... and been in lots of the New York watch boutiques with him... JLC, IWC, Rolex, Omega as well as Tourneau.Can anyone point me in the right direction/help to purchase an Omega at a discount? Can't afford the one we like at full price!Thanks in advance!y

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