Girard-Perregaux Unveils Le Corbusier Trilogy of Limited-Edition Watches
La Chaux-de-Fonds, in the Swiss Jura, is regarded as the cradle of fine watchmaking, but it is also the birthplace of Charles-Edouard Jeanneret, known more widely as Le Corbusier, one of the titans of modern architecture and design. Now, Girard-Perregaux, a watch brand based in La Chaux-de-Fonds and long associated with Le Corbusier’s estate, has released a trilogy of watches with designs based on his work.The Girard-Perregaux Le Corbusier Trilogy pays tribute to the three cities most associated with the artist’s career: La Chaux-de-Fonds, where he spent his formative years and trained as a sculptor and engraver at the town’s School of Art; Paris, where he adopted his nom d’artiste and introduced the public to his pioneering furniture designs; and Marseille, where he did his most important late architectural work in his signature medium, reinforced concrete. The model chosen for the three watches �� each limited to only five pieces �� is Girard-Perregaux’s V

So beautiful it deserves its own thread!
I recently posted how I'd been bitten by the AP bug with shots of my 42mm Elephant....well, just got the Horus graphite camo strap and decided she needed her own thread....beauty!

I can't stop watching this video...
Anybody else having the same 'problem'?

Crazy and unrealistic market environment for ADs
Everyday, my firm gets multiple calls from total strangers inquiring about our inventory. As has been our policy, we would advise these clients to visit. Used to be the calls only involved the Daytonas. Now, it's on nearly every Professional series watch. I'm not trying to be flippant here but isn't it my right to decide who should purchase these rare models? If I have a SS Sub in the case, 9 out of 10 it's going to be sold to a flipper, unless I intervene. Even at full price, the end user is not in my store. Filling out warranties and removing all the protective plastics isn't a disincentive. Do I have to play 20 questions just to qualify the buyer? Only sell to clients I know?Ask to see a photo of their collection?Rolex has no response.

Incoming: Tudor Heritage Black Bay
Following an enjoyable train trip into Melbourne yesterday, I immediately headed into Collins Street where I picked up my new Tudor Heritage Black Bay. I've not owned a Tudor before but love it so far. It is heavier than my other older watch, but I'm pretty sure I will soon get used to wearing it. Also wanted to say how much I enjoy this forum and in particular appreciate members posts.