Richemont Specialist Watchmaker Sales Up 34%
At its Annual General Meeting held today in Geneva, Richemont announced that its overall sales for the five months ended August 31 increased by 29% at actual exchange rates. At constant exchange rates, sales increased by 35%. The Specialist Watchmakers saw an increase of 34% at constant exchange rates, and 28% at actual exchange rates. On a region-by-region basis, Asia-Pacific lead the way with increases of 59% at constant rates and 46% at actual rates. The Americas did well with a constant rate increase of 41% and 26% at actual rates.Retail sales enjoyed a higher momentum than wholesale sales thanks to a good performance in the Maisons' (brands’) boutiques, the expansion of their retail networks, particularly in the Asia-Pacific region, and strong growth at NET-A-PORTER.Richemont said that it expects its sales and operating profit for the first six months of this year to be significantly higher than the comparative period.Based on the strengthening of the Swiss Franc between Mar

Hands-On: The Cartier Tourbillon Mysterieux Azure Pendant Watch (Live Pics, Full Specs, And Pricing)
"When the commissionaire had gone, Holmes took up the stone and held it against the light. It’s a bonny thing,' said he. 'Just see how it glints and sparkles. Of course it is a nucleus and focus of crime. Every good stone is. They are the devil’s pet baits. In the larger and older jewels every facet may stand for a bloody deed. This stone is not yet twenty years old. It was found in the banks of the Amoy River in southern China and is remarkable in having every characteristic of the carbuncle, save that it is blue in shade instead of ruby red. In spite of its youth, it has already a sinister history.'"  – Sherlock Holmes: The Adventure Of The Blue Carbuncle 1 OF 9 This might seem a rather ominous way to start off a look at one of the most spectacular objects we saw at the Salon this year: the Cartier Tourbillon Myst��rieux Azur��, a gem-set pendant tourbillon watch, and a unique piece. But I mention it as a way of underscoring th

AP Diver Curiosity...
Hey Guys,Just out of curiosity, how does the AP Diver 15710st compare to a Rolex Submariner in terms of ruggedness for daily wearing, perhaps one and only. I know the Submariner is much more service friendly. Thanks!Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Question about helium valve on left side...
For those of you who own an that has the helium escape valve on the left-hand side, do you find this to be uncomfortable? I am In the market for a good watch, and have previously been looking at Rolex (Submariner, yacht Master, and DJ2). But after looking at the Seamaster Pro 300m, I have to say that it looks more visually appealing then most of the Rolex brands I have tried on.

16710 offered - condition comments please
Hi all, Late stage search for a 16710. What do you think of this piece? Just condition, I know i might be able to get one cheaper but that is not the question. https://ocwatchguy/products/1837The seller, Patrick, has been roundly praised on the forum so I am happy with the seller. I am in Tokyo for a week in February. Do you think i can find them there too?