Interview: A Conversation On Provocation And Design Polarization With Roger Dubuis CEO Jean-Marc Pontroue
There are two main similarities between a Lamborghini Veneno Roadster and?the watches of Roger Dubuis.?Both take an extreme approach to design relative to their respective industries. And inside of both are skillfully crafted engines, the former automotive and the latter horological. This is not so much of a paradox for the Veneno, but more so for modern Roger Dubuis watches?because (to wristwatch purists)?they?flout most of the classical design concepts generally associated?with?beautifully-made?in-house movements. In a conversation with Roger Dubuis CEO Jean-Marc Pontroue,?he explained how the perceived incongruence between polarizing designs?and technical merit can actually work in a company's favor.HODINKEE: Why does Roger Dubuis place such a great emphasis?on producing in-house movements?when the designs are so extravagant? There are a number of brands that get away with focusing almost solely on external aesthetics, without paying very much attention to the movement.Jean-Marc Pon

1st AP! Can someone explain how to get the extra year of warranty?
I think I was too busy looking at the watch to understand what my Sales Rep was saying. Something like, take the watch back to the AD after one year to get sent to the service center in Miami, and you automatically get 1 year of warranty on the watch? Obligatory Wrist Shot. 15400

Apollo XIII Brothers :)
From the old to the new here are the two Apollo XIII pieces

AT 38.5 mm
Today I attended Omega AD here and looked at AT 38,5 mm/cal. 8500/Si hairspring/ black dial/SS bracelet. I felt the watch very fine on my wrist. Only I appreciate a steel case back. Any experience with that model?

Bracelet Interchangeability Question
Can the 1610/930 bracelet be used with the SMP 300M Quartz? They both have 20mm lug spacing.Thank you!