Swatch Group Acquires Harry Winston
The Swatch Group and Harry Winston announced today, January 14th, 2013, that Swiss Swatch Group has acquired the entirety of the Harry Winston jewelry and timepiece division. That is all of Harry Winston except its diamond mining division which was not acquired by Swatch Group (nor sold as far as we know). Back in October Reuters announced that Harry Winston was searching for a buyer for its timepiece and jewelry division. Though popular, it was a widely known fact that Harry Winston was in a money losing position from a business perspective and was rumored to have been seeking a buyer for at least a little while.Now only a few months later, a buyer has emerged. We'd say that it didn't take long for Harry Winston and the Swatch Group to begin acquisition negotiations and to reach a deal. According to the Swatch Group, the terms of the purchase include 100% of the United States shares of HW Holdings Inc. - parent company of Harry Winston Inc. While the Swatch Group now has control of al

Nice Surprise With The Zodiac Automatic Titanium Watch
I didn't speak very fondly of the last Zodiac watch I reviewed a while ago. That was the Zodiac ZMX 03, which just had too many design problems in my opinion. The situation is different with this Automatic Titanium watch (ZMX-04 ZO8510). The design here is well thought out, and all the pieces are in the right places. Best of all, the Zodiac designers figured out an effective solution to one of the biggest design problems I've been seeing on modern watches.Like most modern Zodiac watches, the design of this watch is a combination of a diver's watch and a pilots watch. The numerals, coloring, crown, and contrasting dial colors all scream pilot watch. While the case, strap, and hands all yell diver watch. Suffice it to say this watch is a combination of the two. The case is large at 48mm wide, and probably pretty thick - though with the titanium case and rubber strap that watch is more than likely to be extremely light.The hands on this watch really speak to me. They are big, but not nece

PO XL On Isofrane Rubber Strap
I have read many reviews on the Isofrane and can now say definitively that all the positive reviews are totally accurate. This strap is very well made, extremely comfortable and flexible conforming to the wrist. I would say if you are looking for some rubber, consider the IsofraneSent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

PM Daytona Panda Dials
No shortage of PM Daytona panda dials here in Singapore!:

Next Twist in the Colletion Journey
Hi all, looking for some more thoughts, insights, and opinions from the wonderful members on this forum. Some of you may have read my recent thread about making my DD 18238 my daily or main watch. I can confirm this is what is going to happen. It will be a watch I wear most of the time. The next step now is to look at the my remaining collection. I have also come to realize I really prefer smaller or traditional sized watches. I have determined I will buy a Rolex datejust 116234, fluted batons on an Oyster bracelet. To do this I must sell one of my Submariners. I own a 114060 Sub C and a 116613 LB ceramic Bluesy.So this is the question, which one should stay in a collection with a YG DD and a SS Datejust? I am struggling with this one.....as I love them both.The Sub C was my first Rolex and is more versatile IMO than the Bluesy. The Bluesy though, is a stunning watch and an icon in its own right. Part of me thinks whenever I want to wear something a little special with some gold the