Former Rolex CEO Heiniger Dies
Rolex SA has announced that Patrick Heiniger, the company’s managing director and chief executive officer from 1992 to 2008, has died. Click the link to read the official statement from Rolex.The Board of Directors and the General Management of Rolex SA express their deep sorrow on the passing of Patrick Heiniger, former Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of the company, in Monaco after a long illness. They would like to pay tribute to the memory of a man who marked the history of the company when he presided over its destiny from 1992 to 2008, and extend their sincere condolences to his family and friends.Throughout his 16 years as head of the company, Patrick Heiniger was the faithful heir to the spirit of enterprise that has made Rolex an exceptional brand. He combined tradition with the demands of an ever-evolving world and his vision brought the company solidly into the third millennium.Patrick Heiniger was appointed Managing Director of Rolex in 1992, six years a

Romain Jerome Moon Dust-DNA Mood Series Watches
Sometimes I wonder if Romain Jerome has a watch design sweatshop, hard at work coming out with seemingly fresh derivative models. Other times I think that Romain Jerome's Yvan Arpa just sits in a room and fleshes out all the designs while watching science fiction TV from the mid 20th century. We may never know, but that is part of the mystery behind Romain Jerome watches, one of the only watch companies to do really well financially last year. Well? this new line of Moon Dust DNA watches is more that just a derivative of the others. I basically think that Romain Jerome has promised its customers, "that we will release no fewer that 27 variations on each design!" Gone on the Sputnik inspired hands, here are hands based on the more modern looking antenna and vanes uses on other satellites and the space station. An interesting look to say the least. I have to say it is novel, and novelty is good for luxury watches.This is also the first time that press images for Romain Jerome Moon Dust D

The Bulgari Chronosprint Endurer All Blacks "Christchurch" watch
The mechanism brings to life slightly off-centered hours and minutes as well as a specific chronograph function and a date.The Bulgari Chronosprint Endurer All Blacks "Christchurch" watch is coupled with a rubber strap with a pin buckle and DLC-treated steel inserts.

Speedmaster and leather
Horween shell cordovan strap just arrived. Thoughts?

Some updates from my dealer:
Looks like the dreaded price increases did not affect the standard mainline watches; i.e., stainless Speedmasters and Seamasters.As for the newer pieces, he has four of the LE Bond watches in stock. I am so old that the only Bond for me is Sean Connery and he wore a Rolex but having seen the LE Bond in the steel, I must say that I am impressed.For those of us interested in the First Omega in Space (I call it the Schirra Speedy), he has no news as to when it might arrive. The official word remains September. The order list is growing but I'm still #1.Fr. John?