Jean-Frederic Dufour, Current CEO of Zenith, Named New Rolex CEO
A rumor reported on our sister blog, Watch-Insider, this morning, has now been confirmed: Jean-Fr��d��ric Dufour, currently the CEO of Zenith, has been named the new global CEO for Rolex SA. An official start date for Dufour, who has been in his position at Zenith since 2009, has yet to be announced. The text of Rolex’s very brief press release, issued today, follows.“Rolex confirms the arrival of Jean-Frederic Dufour, current CEO of Zenith, to ROLEX SA to take over the direction at a date still to be determined, and in agreement with the company’s standing CEO, Gian Riccardo Marini. “All other communication will be released in due course.”Dufour will become the sixth CEO of Rolex, and the fourth since 2008. We will bring you more information as it becomes available. Meanwhile, our colleagues at Monochrome Watches have posted an article about Dufour and Rolex, which includes a (French-language) video interview on Swiss television with the journalist who firs

Photo Report: Recapping The HODINKEE Celebration of Blancpain's New NYC Boutique
On Wednesday night, HODINKEE was proud to welcome some of our readers into Blancpain's brand new Fifth Avenue boutique. You know, the one we showed you here. The official opening of the store won't happen for a few months (though doors are obviously open now), Blancpain invited HODINKEE to be the very first co-hosts of its new North American flagship. Read on for a photo report of the evening. 2 OF 47 What made Wednesday night special was that it was actually the very first time Blancpain showed its 2014 BaselWorld introductions to the public. This included several new pieces, but most notably the Fifty Fathoms Bathyscaphe Chronograph with brand-new high frequency F385 caliber. In fact, the very first one to leave Switzerland for sale was on offer that night. 3 OF 47 North American Brand Manager (and all around great guy) Adam Bossi welcomed guests and gave everyone a little taste about what makes his brand so special. He highlighted its history, and

Incoming...well it already came!
Just got this from a Trusted TRF seller lee2375 (Peter) he gets 10,000% feedback from me for our second transaction. Brand new from the AD.... Those AP stickers are a nightmare to peel off....!Loving it...!Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

What's the best addition to this collection
Hello watch fanatics,See below two possiblies for my collection addition: A. Patek 5711 (blue dial)B. AP 15202. I know, it's an old story. But i'm very curious for your explaination of choice in case of this collection. Please vote and explain!Verzonden vanaf mijn iPad met Tapatalk

Deepsea blue
Anyone know an AD that has one in stock right now? I'm trying to buy for my brother, it's a birthday gift and want it from AD... thanks in advance.