The WatchTime Q&A: Jean-Claude Biver on the TAG Heuer Connected Watch
The biggest news in the watch world this week was the launch of the TAG Heuer Connected, a “smartwatch” developed by the Swiss brand in partnership with Google and Intel. (Click here for our detailed report on the watch). After the launch, I had the opportunity to speak with the man behind the ambitious project, TAG Heuer CEO and President of LVMH Watch Division Jean-Claude Biver.WT: You oversee a small group of brands at LVMH �� Zenith and Hublot as well as TAG Heuer �� so what made you decide that TAG Heuer was the right brand for a connected watch?JCB: It was the price structure. The average price of a Hublot is $22,500, The entry-level price for a Hublot is $5,000. Can Hublot produce a connected watch at $1,500 when the entry price is $5,000? I doubt it. Can Hublot produce a smartwatch when it does just 30,000 watches per year? How could it make a smartwatch with such low quantities? For Hublot, it's forbidden to touch something like a connected watch.WT: Because you're u

Anyone else take this route?
Hey everyone! First time in this neck of the woods so be nice I have always been a Rolex and Omega guy. I recently acquired my first Panerai and as you can guess I have my heart set on a Royal Oak as my next watch.For lack of a better term, the Royal Oak 15400st has been sort of a grail for me, except unlike most true grails, I can own this watch one day. The question is, when? I've recently blown through my toy budget, so no matter what my next watch will likely not arrive in the very near future. Especially since venturing into the $15,000 range for a watch will take me a little while to be ready to commit.With that said, there are of course other, cheaper watches that I love. There are always Rolexes on my radar, but there is one watch out there that has a similar look to the RO, in fact along with the Royal Oak, it comes from the genius mind of G��rald Genta.It's the IWC Ingenieur 3239.In the pre-owned market it can be had for more than $7k savings compared to the RO. The des

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Hi Guys.Just a thought: I have an Omega Seamaster Pro. I love it but I'm dying to get a Rolex! I now work part time and I'm at College so the income isn't what it used to be. Anyway, I'm thinking of selling it to fund or partly fund a Rolex. I know resale value on these aren't great, but does anyone have any idea roughly how much it would go for? Obviously I'd be selling privately, I work in the trade and I know I'd get pennies for it if I sold it back to a retailer. It's only a year old, great condition (usual surface scratches from everyday wear but nothing really noticeable), still has box and papers and 2 years left on the guarantee. Like I say, it's just a thought. I love the idea of a vintage sub or something along those lines, even something needing a little TLC for a bit of a project. I'm fairly new to Rolex so any info or opinions are appreciated! Here's an iPhone pic...sorry about the quality.

New Patek for Easter....
My new 5980 arrived in time for Easter....The current status of my Patek collection....

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I Figured I would ask in the PAM section. I have a rolex 18039 in good shape ....have an offer to even trade for a PAM 270....I know they are very different watches ....I just want some opinions!!!I like bigger watches ..but I like this 36mm rolex too...Yes...I love bling...:-)Also not sure on value of Both..Want opinions from PAM guys !!