An Hour With Jean-Claude Biver Of Hublot On Watches, Business, And Being A Hippie
Jean-Claude Biver is a living legend in the watch industry. If you are someone in the industry you either admire him, are jealous of him, or perhaps dislike him. Nevertheless you know him and know he is important. One thing most people can say about Biver is that he speaks loudly, passionately, and often exaggerates a bit (though I don't think he believes that). At least when he is talking about one of his brands - which has been Hublot?for the last decade or so.So here is a rare opportunity to hear Jean-Claude Biver speak with an uncommon personal tone and honesty. He talks about his youth, his hippie years (yes!), starting in the watch industry under some crazy people and doing things he didn't want to do, and how he used his own passion and ideas to create a lot of new things. In a sense, the over-an-hour-long talk is a dissertation on his life in the watch industry, how he thinks, and what you can learn from him. It is easy to listen to and really interesting.While the presentation

My two Seamasters
Hey guys (and Gals), I've been reading a bit on the general forum lately and thought I'd drop in here as Seamasters were really my first love. I bought the SMPC AC new in 2004, the GMT is a more recent acquisition. (I figured I better grab the GW before they got too hard to find or too expensive.) There are some really wonderful watches on this site! I guess I need to drop in more often.Thanks for looking,Mitch

State of Play
Was that an Omega Speedmaster GMT of some variety on the lead actor in the new suspense/drama film State of Play? Sure looked like a Speedmaster of some variety on a leather strap.

Patek for a noob
Considering buying a used Patek as a daily wearer and my 1st Patek, for a bit north of $20,000. Work in an office on weekdays and typically wear business casual on weekends (shorts in summer). Can't stand Patek sport watches (Nautilis, Aquanat, etc.) Prefer yellow/pink/rose gold to white gold/platinum. Going against the Patek aesthetic, I like watches that attract attention, so a larger size would probably be best .Saw a 5170J with silver dial in person and loved it vs. the few other (smaller) Pateks on display but at 45-50K used, it's way out of my price range. A 5205R-001 would probably also fit the bill but again too expensive. Considering stretching to a 5146. (I've never seen any of the latter two watches in person.)Any recommendations?

Think I'm having an eye sight dilemma ! Double PAM 389 inside
Hello,As some of the watchonista might know me, especially on French forums, you won't be too much surprised by me posting pictures of my 2 PAM 389...;-)So, let me explain... In september 2012, the PAM 389 was unveiled. I really wanted one when I managed to see a prototype at the Geneva Boutique. So I made 1 order to Geneva Boutique, but not knowing if and when the watch could be available... You know, the usual stuff with pannies... About 1 mont later, I was a the GRFP4, the French GTG, in Lyon, and I went to Maier (Panerai AD), and made another reservation for the PAM 389.This way, I was sure I could get one ! In january 2013, the Geneva Boutique called to tell me they had received the PAM 389 for me. Already a customer, I bought the watch straight away.Later in June, Maier called and told me they had received the PAM 389... I was a bit confused, but I thought I should honour my reservation, furthermore I had made a deposit with them... So I bought my 2nd PAM 389. And now, I own 2