Why SIHH 2016 Watch Trade Show Grows To 24 Participating Brands Including Major Independent Watchmakers
"Carr�� des Horlogers" is going to be the new buzzword for those in the watch industry early in 2016, as the new iteration of the Salon International de la Haute Horlogerie (SIHH) makes a major move to incorporate nine fresh names into their roster of luxury watch makers. Up until now, SIHH has included mostly brands that exist under the aegis of The Richemont Group. Why did this happen? What does this mean for the watch industry, and is it good news for consumers?The politics and economics behind this situation are actually relatively complicated, but I am pleased with the Foundation de la Haute Horlogerie's ("FHH," a third-party entity set up mostly by Richemont to organize SIHH among other things) decision to bring nine small but important independent watch companies under their umbrella of exhibitors. In many ways, I feel that this is a positive sign of mutual effort and solidarity in the Swiss watch industry - a practice that has actually been a key component of their success for g

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Collection Construction
I'm considering purchasing a ROO 44mm to add to the rose gold equation of time I just purchased and am having trouble deciding between the RG and the Plat. The RG sings a bit more to me on my wrist, but obviously it's a bit duplicative of the EoT. When all you handsome gentleman are assembling your collections, do you just go for your favorite watch in a vaccuum, or try to add some variety to avoid replicating the same general look throughout?

Omegas at Shreve & co Palo Alto
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Speedy 3570.50 Service timelines
Good morning,Hope everyone's had a great weekend! Can someone please inform me of the recommended time to have this watch serviced. Thanks so much in advance.