Ulysse Nardin CEO Rolf Schnyder Passes On
Ulysse Nardin has announced that its CEO, Rolf W. Schnyder, unexpectedly passed away on April 14 after a short illness. Because a succession plan was already in place, current members of management will continue to operate the company without interruption, continuing in the spirit of Rolf W. Schnyder's vision. With the passing of Rolf W. Schnyder, the watchmaking industry has lost one of its greatest visionaries, while Ulysse Nardin has lost an important source of innovation for the firm. We are profoundly moved and distraught at this sudden loss. Our full sympathies are with his wife and his three children, to whom we would like to express our sincere condolences, said Susanne Hurni, press officer and head of media relations at Ulysse Nardin.Rolf W. Schnyder had acquired the family firm Ulysse Nardin in 1983, and since that time held the role of president and CEO at the helm of the manufacturer with its wealth of tradition. Under his leadership, Ulysse Nardin rose once more to the t

Rolex & Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance Car Show
One of my favorite places in the world is the Monterey Bay area along the central coast of California. I've regularly traveled to Monterey and adjacent cities such as Carmel-by-the-Sea and Pebble Beach since I was a child - perpetually enjoying the natural beauty and particular events found in the region. Each August, "Classic Car Week" fills the streets, hotels, and almost every venue, with people coming to town for the Concours d'Elegance, as well as related events which are all about celebrating (as well as buying and selling) beautiful and distinguished automobiles. For quite some time now, the official sponsor of the Concours and other events, such as that at the Mazda Speedway at Laguna Seca and the Quail Lodge show is Rolex watches. In this article, I'd like to explain what some of these events are about, share some experience of what it is like to be there, and attempt to persuade car lovers of all types to visit at least once in their life.While the Monterey Classic Car Week i

Antireflection Sapphire scratch resistant
Antireflection Sapphire scratch resistant. Fluted, stainless steel protected Crown. Stainless steel case back in relief with mille miglia route map. Case diameter: 44 mm. case thickness: 15 mm. Double folding stainless steel clasp. Water resistant at 100 meter/ 330 feet. Functions: hours/ minutes/ small seconds/ chronograph/ date. Chopard Gran Turismo Mens Watch 1684593009.

512 moon phase Fixed!
Todays a good day, i sent my 5712 back to where i got the watch from a jeweller and told him the problem with my moon phase. He took the watch got it fixed in a day but i just got my watch yesterday. The moon phase is finally fully functional and it now clicks and rotates when i use the pusher. (sorry for the bad iPhone pics)

New Rolex
Well, got my first Rolex in a very long time! Went with a classic - a new Sub date.