Bulgari's Bold Move To Integrate With Daniel Roth & Gerald Genta
The pursuit continued of life in the house of troubled luxury brand has a method. Bulgari has recently announced news that should be considered uncommon at the least. In a strange move that I would have never predicted, the Bulgari brand actually eats two other brands that it already owns. The result will be a unified brand in image and manufacture, such that each watch coming from the super brand will have the name "Bvlgari" (Bulgari" as I care to say it) on each watch that is released. A hint in the form of an image depicts a potential result of this "new way" where Bvlgari is seen as the originator, presenting a Gerald Genta timepiece.Why has the event come to pass? It is more than merely a complex branding and marketing exercise. The fact is that each watch brand in the past was more or less independent. With its individual manufacturing, design, marketing, and sales arms. This redundant system works if each brand is truly independent, but being under common ownership, a more effic

Introducing: The Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Offshore Diver Chronograph
It was six years ago that Audemars Piguet released their very first ISO certified diver’s watch, the Royal Oak Offshore Diver. Some of you may recall an in-depth review of the this watch conducted by Jason Heaton, our resident diver and contributor. It was here that he tested the capabilities of this cult classic. 1 OF 4 While Jason did find some technical flaws, such as the internal bezel being difficult to use, he found the overall visibility to be optimal. The conclusion? Maybe not the best watch for diving and timing underwater BUT certainly a cool watch and very collectible from a horological standpoint. With that said, you can imagine our excitement to see the new Royal Oak Offshore Diver Chronograph. 2 OF 43 OF 4 This new release is exceptionally cool. The watch features the automatic caliber 3124/3841 fitted to the 42 mm stainless-steel case that can dive up to 300 meters. What is the 3124/3841 exactly? If you Google it, you'll see it was f

Omega Warranty
I purchased an Omega Planet Ocean here on the forum a couple of years ago. The person I bought the watch from bought it from Jomashop. Last week the watch just stopped keeping time. I took the watch to my local Omega Dealer and the watch was mailed to Omega with a copy of the warranty card for service. I received a call from the Dealer today and they said that since I bought the watch second hand that the warranty does not transfer. The watch is a ceramic bezel and has not even been out for 4 years which is the length of the warranty. My question: Is it correct that the warranty does not transfer? Is the problem that the watch was purchased from Jomashop which is a grey market dealer? I'm a little frustrated that I'm now going to have a $650.00 bill to service a watch that is less than 4 years old. Thanks for any information.

Aquanaut choice, 5167/1A or 5164A ?
I know there have been several threads on this, so apologies for yet another. It's more to bring all the relevant facts into one place for me.I have a 5711 blue bought new from my local dealer last August (a week before the price rise, which surprised me!). I now have the option of either a 5167/1A or 5164A for my 2nd Patek. I also own several Rolex, including Hulk, SD, Explorer and BLNR GMT. As I see it:5167/1A+ves: choice of bracelet or rubber, cleaner dial, ?10k cheaper, cheaper servicing, slimmer on the wrist-ves: identical case and movement to the 5711 (I think), some say the date breaks up the dial, some say less balanced case (as no pushers on left)5164/A+ves: different & more complex movement, arguably more balance dial and case, GMT function if needed, no date window (to break up dial), globe sub dial adds a nice touch but could be busy, slightly beefier case giving more heft on wrist-ves: ?10k more (alot for a GMT function), option of rubber only, more expensi

Visit to Geneva Patek Salon - A Horological Journey
As someone who has grown immensely ( or some might said crazily ) fond of mechanical watches over the last two years, Geneva becomes my obvious must-go destination of choice for my once-a-year-only long vacation. This is one of the report of my journey to this city that is the heart of Swiss horology. Note : I have thought long and hard about the appropriate format for this thread and as this is a rather massive write-up with lots of pictures of various PP watches to present, it might be too tedious for the reader ( and me also ) to present this as a long one post report. So I am adopting a post as you go format with updates every few days. Feel free to let me know how it goes. I will slowly lead you the reader from the more basic models all the way to the Grand Complications, with some interesting tidbits along the way. Patek Salons are boutiques operated and owned directly by Patek Philippe. The purpose of these Salons is to educate existing and future potential clients about Patek