My First Grail Watch: Elie Bernheim Of Raymond Weil
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. Today, we're speaking with Elie Bernheim, the third-generation leader at the helm of Raymond Weil. We think you'll find it interesting to hear from someone who quite literally grew up in the industry.watches-dealer (ABTW): Who are you, and what is your relationship to the watch industry?Elie Bernheim: I'm the grandson of the eponymous founder of the independent watch brand, Raymond Weil. I'm also the third generation to lead the family Company, succeeding my father, Olivier Bernheim, who headed the Company for 18 years.ABTW: When did your fascination with watches start?Elie Bernheim: I grew up in the watchmaking industry. It has always been part of my childhood, my life, and thus a long-standing passion! It was evident for me to join the family business and continue the work that my grandfather starte

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"The relationship between the leader in prestigious sports watches and Chronographs since 1860 and the virtuoso of the Tiger Woods golf has always been extremely professional and productive," was part of a statement directly from Tag Heuer recently on its troubled sports star Tiger Woods relationship (since 2002).

5980 Opinion Need
Dear Friends,Ever since I sold my 5980 last year I have regretted by decision! I have now got the opportunity to once again add one to my small collection. However, there is a small dilemma (a good one to have). I have a chance to pick up a Brand new 5980 Blue Dial or a 5980R on a leather. The difference between the two being only $5K USD! I am not sure which way to go? What are your thoughts in terms of a better value here?

New addition and I am now ready for Baselworld 2018
After Rolex introduced the new movement 3 years ago, this time of year before Baselworld I was like more concerned about what model Rolex could discontinue, instead of excited about what new model they would introduce. The recent global dry up of the SS models just maked this year's feeling worse. With the current production line, one of the few always in my shopping list is the DS D-blue. I had concerns about its thickness before, but after owning PAM 005 I was confident I could handle the D-Blue as well. So last week I finally made up my mind and started calling ADs to check its availability, plus asking information on the SD 43 and Daytona C that also in my shopping list. For the first 4 or 5 AD I called their answers were basically the same: 1)forget about the 500c, 2)10-15 people waiting list for the SD43, 3) no waiting list for the D Blue and they can call me once in stock.I finally found one on Saturday and picked it up to join my Rolex collection. Not only did the AD remove al

Stick or Diamond on yg DD40
Hey guys.I'm new to the forum, wanna to get a DD40 in near future.I got a SS daytona c already with white dial.So i wanna get a yg DD40 with black dial (which looks sporty), but can't really decide to go with stick or diamond hour marker, which one will be better?Looking forward to your advices!Thanks in advance!