Richemont Specialist Watchmaker Sales Up 34%
At its Annual General Meeting held today in Geneva, Richemont announced that its overall sales for the five months ended August 31 increased by 29% at actual exchange rates. At constant exchange rates, sales increased by 35%. The Specialist Watchmakers saw an increase of 34% at constant exchange rates, and 28% at actual exchange rates. On a region-by-region basis, Asia-Pacific lead the way with increases of 59% at constant rates and 46% at actual rates. The Americas did well with a constant rate increase of 41% and 26% at actual rates.Retail sales enjoyed a higher momentum than wholesale sales thanks to a good performance in the Maisons' (brands’) boutiques, the expansion of their retail networks, particularly in the Asia-Pacific region, and strong growth at NET-A-PORTER.Richemont said that it expects its sales and operating profit for the first six months of this year to be significantly higher than the comparative period.Based on the strengthening of the Swiss Franc between Mar

Breitling Transocean Unitmer chronograph/GMT
While at my AD's yesterday, I happened across this little gem, and just couldn't resist it.....with it's Brother....

PO in Mexico
Here are some photos I took while in Mexico last week. No photoshop here so I hope they look ok.

PATEK and Winders
I recnetly purchased a Wold winder and was wodnering if it is okay to keep my 5960p on the winder for a month while I travel. Is it harder on the movement to be in the position or am I being over crazy?

Sub C Power Reserve
HI all, I have noticed my 4 year old Sub C's power reserve is down to about 41 hours. It actually achieved 50 hours when I first bought it. I suspect the watch is a little older than 4 years as the serial dates to around 2011 although I get that is not exact. It was bought new at an AD back in the day when they had several in stock and the 114060 hung around for a while. The good old days!In any event it is still keeping perfect time, about +1.5 seconds per day. I don't plan to do anything at this point. If it starts keeping time poorly or if I lose a significant amount of power reserve I will send it in. Just curious on other members thoughts here?Cheers.