Johann Rupert Assumes Richemont CEO Role Effective April 1, 2010
Richemont has announced that effective April 1, 2010, Johann Rupert will assume the role of CEO, replacing Norbert Platt who will retire at the end of the year for health reasons. Mr. Platt will remain as a director of Compagnie Financi��re Richemont SA and will act as an advisor to the Group. Mr Rupert commented as follows:“Since he took up the role of Chief Executive Officer in 2004, Norbert has achieved remarkable results in terms of building the Group, rationalizing its operations and improving our logistics infrastructure. Over the period we have seen a dramatic growth in sales and profitability at Richemont, even if the crisis of the past year has impacted the luxury goods industry so negatively.Richemont’s philosophy is that our Maisons should operate largely autonomously, whilst benefiting from the Group’s central and regional support services. In these challenging times, we want to ensure consistency in our management approach. Richemont has strong management

The Complete Guide To The Patek Philippe Reference 3417 Amagnetic
One of the most interesting watches made by Patek Philippe during the middle of last century are those that we can call "Amagnetic." These rare references feature additional inner case backs, and in some cases, anti-magnetic escapement components such as solid gold or beryllium to ensure the timekeeping was not affected by any magnetism in close proximity to the watch. Now you might be thinking "hey, that's just like the Rolex Milgauss!" and you're right. It's also a lot like IWC's Ingenieur, and JLC's Geophysic. You see, the Amagnetic Pateks were really the great manufactures first and only foray into what we often call "tool" watches. 2 OF 3 And while the Amagnetic Pateks (3417 in steel, 2570 in gold) have always had a cult following, we've seen an increased interest in them by a whole new breed of buyers in the past years. We thought we had seen results hit fever pitch when last December, a 3417 sold for almost $50,

Introducing the Roger Dubuis Pulsion Chronograph In Titanium
The evolution of Roger Dubuis continues. Last year's Monegasque collection provided a more elegant alternative to the oversized bling of their Excalibur lineup and this year the brand introduces the Pulsion collection of high end sports watches. A flying tourbillon and chronograph both in-house with Geneva Seal) are available in titanium or gold cases with rotating bezel and spectacular decorated skeletonized dials. All versions come on integrated rubber straps. The Pulsion collection replaces the Easy Diver, which is being phased out, a welcome change in our opinion.

Torn with dilemma with 2 Ceramic AP or PAM
Hi Guys,I am lucky to have equal chance to get either the following 2 ceramic watches butam absolutely torn with dilemma as to which one to go for given the street price of the PAM508 being not very far off vs what could be achieved for the AP Ceramic Diver.I know and wish I have the funds to get both but could only manage 1 for now hence will like to hear the opinions/comments from you guys. Always fun and nice hearing opinions from other owners hence this poll.Both watches are being similar and yet different in many ways.Very curious how this will turn out as I am posting this Poll in AP and Panerai forum.I currently own:2 x 42mm offshore chrono( Classic blue in steel and t Grey Themes in titanium) 44mm steel novelty offshore chronoMy own views of both watches:AP Ceramic Diver-More elegant design-More shiny ceramic finish-Lighter in weight-More right angles and squarish look-Display back-No so many straps option-42mm but wears like 44mm-Semi-gloss dial with Tapisserie design-Orang

Fantasy Fest Key West
These are recent photos from Key West via Omega. The Chrono Diver 300 is not a GMT, but it knows party time.