My First Grail Watch: Eric Giroud
Welcome back to an original watches-dealer feature, "My First Grail Watch". In this series, we ask prominent people in the watch industry about the first timepiece that they lusted after. Eric Giroud is among the most influential modern Swiss watch designers. He has created designs for innovative high-end watch brands such as MB&F, MCT, Harry Winston, and more.watches-dealer (ABTW):Who are you and what is your relationship to the watch industry?Eric Giroud (EG): I am the owner and designer of Through the Looking Glass.ABTW: What was your first grail watch?EG: F.P Journe �C Chronom��tre �� R��sonance.ABTW: What did you like so much about the watch?EG: This watch carries some poetry and mystery which fascinates me. It is unique in its approach regarding the movement. It is almost mystical for me��.ABTW: Was there ever a time in your life when you could afford it? EG: It has not yet crossed my mind��.ABTW: But do you still hope to find it one day?EG: Yes - I would like to posses and underst

Any grey theme owner in Bangkok?
So recently I've bought an Greytheme roo 26470 and I'm considering getting a grey rubber strap however, the boutique and the service center told me that there isn't such thing from AP so I wonder if anyone has the greytheme roo on rubber and live in bkk or asia or could recommend me on a dealer here or has an experience ordering one? Does a black hornback strap fit the greytheme?Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Royal Oak 15000ST
HelloDoes someone here maybe happen to have this bit smaller 33mm version of Royal Oak. I have quite small wrist so I have been thinking lately about getting one. But then again 33mm sounds REALLY small so I would love to see some wrist shots from it or hear some opinions. Normally I think something like 37mm is the most working size for me. Thanks

Patek Love in the Latest Issue of Esquire
I'm a fan of his. Magneto, Steve Jobs, Inglourious Basterds. Very cool choice in watch wear, and proof that the aquanaut dresses up just fine. So Rolling Stones cover with McCartney and now Esquire. Good stuff.

Rolex's Motivation
Most know that Rolex SA is owned by the private Hans Wilsdorf Foundation, which is registered as a charity and does not pay corporate income taxes. The foundation is a trust which will survive in perpetuity and will continue to be funded as long as Rolex is making a profit. (Side question: could the trust ever decide to sell Rolex?)All profits go into the trust and no person benefits from the profits (other than salaries paid). Rolex does some charitable work but from what I've read it isn't a large part of their existence. So, is Rolex motivated to maximize profits, like most other companies? If the Foundation wants to last in perpetuity (at least in a capacity in which it can have money to spend as it chooses such as on charitable activities) then it needs Rolex to make profits to fund the Foundation. So it seems like profit maximization would still be the goal. Or is there something else that motivates Rolex which is why we are sometimes baffled by their decisions, e.g., why would