LVMH Reports Strong First Half Results
LVMH Mo?t Hennessy Louis Vuitton recorded revenue of �10.3 billion in the first half of 2011, an increase of 13%. Profit for the first half rose to �2.223 million, an increase of 22% compared to the same period in 2010, which had itself shown strong growth. Organic revenue for watches and jewelry grew by 27% and profit from recurring operations increased by 73%. The Group saw sustained growth in the U.S., Europe and Asia.LVMH attributed strong revenue growth at TAG Heuer to the automatic chronograph with the 1887 Calibre movement, to the new women's ranges in the Formula 1 line, and to the selective opening of TAG Heuer stores. TAG Heuer opened its flagship U.S. boutique in Las Vegas in June.New Hublot King Power models with manufacture Unico movements were also cited as contributing to the results.LVMH said Zenith saw strong demand for its new collections.The first half was also marked by the Group’s agreement with the Bulgari family for the contribution of its majority sharehol

rubberclad discontinued?
my AD told me that an AP sales manager told him that the steel and pink gold rubberclads are being discontinued. can anyone confirm this?

PP World Time question
I'd love to pick up a World Time at some point, but I'm not crazy about the strap with the PP crest on the leather strap. I'm sure a lot of people love it, but it's not my style. I noticed their current website shows a model with a bracelet, but I'd prefer the smaller 37.5mm size. What are my options for either a bracelet or a strap without the crest on it, in regards to the previous model. Does my question make sense? Thanks in advance.

My First Patek - 3 candidates which one?
Patek fans,I have now tried 3 Pateks I fancy hands-on and I genuinely like them all. Which one should I buy?The watch will be used primarily with a suit, but versatility is a clear bonus.My current collection includes watches in the sport-dress categories: Rolex 116619 (WG), IWC Portuguese 5001-01 (YG), AP ROO Black Themes (Steel). 1. 5205R Black Dial.PROS: Simply stunning.CONS: Very dressy and flashy. Risk of being overdressed at work. Maybe slightly too small.2. 5164.PROS: Very comfortable and versatile. Great look and watch presence. GMT function.CONS: Rubber with a suit. Maybe too much the casual lifestyle watch.3. 5276 White Dial.PROS: Very beautiful and versatile. Love the moon calendar. It goes with everything. CONS: Right in between a sports watch and a dress watch. Which one should be my first Patek?

OP26 and OP31 case diemsions needed please
Good day everyone. I am looking to buy my wife an OP26 176200 or OP31 177200 black stick dial. There are no dealers where I live so I am after case dimensions so I can determine which one fits her better. She likes smaller watches so please no one suggest a 34 or 36mm because that would just be ridiculous. She does not like large watches. I put my 39mm Explorer on her and it was pretty comical to say the least. If anyone can please assist in providing approximate case dimensions that would be an immense help.