The NPD Group Acquires LGI Network
The NPD Group, a leading market research company, announced that it has acquired LGI Network, which provides retail point-of-sale information on fine watches and branded jewelry. NPD tracks sales of fashion watches and other accessories through its consumer and retail tracking services. Together, the two companies' sales information will provide the industry's first holistic view of the watch and jewelry marketplace. LGI collects information from a panel of retailers including leading specialty stores and independents, complementing NPD's panel of department stores.LGI will continue to operate independently for the first two years. Fred Levin, President LGI Network, will report to Rupert Walters, Group President for Entertainment & Communications, Beauty, Fashion & Sports at The NPD Group. With the acquisition of LGI Network, NPD gains strategic coverage of a key market segment and is well positioned to continue to build our business, said Walters. LGI's people, products, and

Zenith El Primero Chronomaster 1969 Tour Auto Edition Watch
Zenith are making the most of their 150th anniversary, and the Zenith El Primero Chronomaster 1969 Tour Auto Edition is the latest celebratory piece to be revealed by the brand. Although the marketing material focuses on Zenith's entire history, the truth is that the Zenith El Primero Chronomaster 1969 Tour Auto Edition pays homage to a development made 46 years ago when Zenith released the world's first integrated chronograph calibre.The El Primero has gone on to reach a level of reverence modern movements will hope to emulate or exceed. It is, in my mind, the definitive luxury workhorse. Many watch aficionados will be familiar with (maybe even tired of), ETA's family of 'tractor' movements, such as the 2824 base calibre or the 7750 chronograph. These are movements that function superbly well, but sometimes lack a little bit of an edge in terms of appearance. No one can fault their longevity or performance, but the Zenith El Primero matches up well in both categories while blasting th

Baselworld 2013: Casio PRO TREK PRW-3000 - New Sensor In Smaller Case
The Casio PRO TREK PRW-3000 for 2013 has been announced, and let me tell you why I am?particularly interested. In a nutshell Casio has released a smaller, sleek looking, very capable PRO TREK watch with improved sensors (at a reasonable price).You probably know that Casio PRO TREKs are found on the wrists of people engaged in all manner of outdoor activities, on mountain trails, in deserted places or for everyday activities where risking a very expensive watch is not an option.I have always been interested in compass watches in some form or another due to a?latent?survivalist?mentality that wanted to anticipate what equipment I would need in a?disaster scenario. Aside from food and water, a compass watch would always be in the mix, so that I could, in my?hypothetical?emergency, find my way somewhere to safety.This obsession is almost laughable now that I think about it.?Back in the days before the PRO TREK, I bought several of the early compass watches that Casio had introduced to the

Chuck Maddox passed away
Dear friends,I only found out a few minutes ago, while visiting over at TZ...Oh what sad news... dear Chuck Maddox, amongst many many many things a source of endless inspiration, has passed away...Sincerest condolences to his family and his friends...There are many fellow readers (here and elsewhere) who knew him far better, but - lacking better words while still in shock - I hope I'll be forgiven if I repeat my simple and sad note I just posted over at TZ, as better words don't seem to come to me right now...Chuck, everything I came to know about this wonderful hobby I owe to you! It was through your restless and wonderful work that the world of this hobby came alive at first and then opened up to me! Through your articles and the few email exchanges shared, my own curiosity was pushed to the limits. So, dear Chuck, it is with a heavy heart that I am now left with nothing else but a most heartfelt THANK YOU!!!!A THANK YOU that goes beyond anything I can put into words right now...Rest

Rolex Outside Box
Does anyone know where I can purchase the outter box for the Rolex GMT II? I'm not talking about the green box the watch is In I'm referring to the box that the green box was in. It was a cream color box with crown. It's for the GMT BLNR. My partner tossed it. Thanks in advance for any suggestions.Sent from my MHA-L29 using Tapatalk