Leatherman Tread Watch With Tool Bracelet
The American company Leatherman - known for their very useful folding multi-tools - will soon release a tool-bracelet known as the Tread. The Leatherman Tread will have 11 interchangeable links that each have a few tools such as screwdriver heads of various styles and sizes. Leatherman will offer the Tread as just a bracelet or make it available with an optional watch case - making the Tread a full-fledged timepiece.According to Leatherman, the Leatherman Tread watch will have a total of 25 tools - and the integration of all the tools is rather clever, I must say. Each link, for example, has two tools on either side such as a screw head or a small cutting instrument. The center of the link might be used to unscrew various bolts. It appears as though most of the tools can be used without dissembling the Leatherman Tread merely by taking the bracelet off and folding the links to expose a tool.How comfortable the Leatherman Tread watch will be is another matter. Leatherman has mentioned t

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

I love this Omega....
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Incoming 1st Patek
My AD said he had a 5167 in stock for a few months on layaway for another customer. So I told him I would buy it right now. I figured this will hold my down until the 5711 arrives next year. Very comfortable tropical strap!

Boxes
Quick question - Have the PP's always come with the fancy wood-grained box? I've seen many in the traditional cardboard case with all paperwork; was wondering if the fancy box was relatively new or not. Mine came (from a trusted seller) with all paperwork and manuals but not the wood-grained box. Thanks!