IT'S OFFICIAL: Jean-Frederic Dufour Named CEO Of Rolex SA
This morning, rumors started flying that Jean-Frédéric Dufour, CEO of Zenith, will be taking the reins as global CEO of Rolex. Well, we confirmed the rumors with Rolex's Geneva office and they're entirely true! Dufour arrived at Zenith in 2009 after working at Blancpain, Chopard, Ulysse Nardin, and a few other brands, and he is largely responsible for the direction in which Zenith has moved over the last half-decade. He will be the sixth CEO of Rolex (the fourth since 2008) and we are excited to see his impact on The Crown.This is the second huge move among top watch industry executives in as many months, with Jean-Claude Biver having been named head of watchmaking at LVMH effective March 1. Though terms and an official date are forthcoming, Dufour will replace current Rolex CEO Gian Riccardo Marini, who has served since 2011 after acting as director of Rolex Italy. Dufour is friends with and a former colleague of Tudor CEO Philippe Peverelli.We spoke with Dufour

The one that got away...
Is there a watch in your life that you had been looking for all over, and then finally found it, only to double guess yourself and let it slip thru your fingers... and then regret it for not pulling the trigger when you could?Browsing thru some older pictures on my phone, I found this one, taken in December 2012 at the AP Boutique in Madrid. I had been thinking of a 15300 for a long time, and decided to finally go to a Boutique to try it out in the flesh. Originally I wanted to compare the white vs the black dial. And then I found this one...IMG_0141.jpgI fell in love with it. I thought I would buy it there and then. But I needed to go back to the hotel to get my passport to do the tax free thing.Long story short, I got to the hotel, and I thought, it is late, perhaps I will go back tomorrow to get it, and I will think it over better.Well, long story short, the next two days were crazy busy at the office, leaving at 9 PM both days (that's how Spanish business hours work somet

Speedmaster 145012-67
I just bought a Omega Speedmaster Professional w/ a cal.861, the number in the caseback is 145012-67, is the 861 caliber correct for this model, and does the '67 mean 1967? Thanks

Which speedy is this?
I have a guy wanting to trade me a few watches for my 16800 sub, this speedmaster is one of the watches that he is offering. Which model is this and how much is it worth in good used condition? Thanks in advance, Jon

Would you sell 233 for a Dark Side of the Moon?
I know the watches are very different, but lately the Omega dark side of the moon has really caught my eye, and really conflicted as to whether I should sell my 233K dot dial to fund it. I consider the 233 to be one of Panerai's modern classics, and my only manual wind watch. But the DSotM is just so well constructed, and I really like the all ceramic construction (including pushers, crown, and dial), and both the polished and brushed effects on the watch. It also has a great in-house movement, just like the 233.Unfortunately I can't keep the 233 and get the DSotM, so if you are in my position, would you sell the 233? Appreciate everyone's input and thoughts. Will also post in the Omega sub-forum to see how the reactions differ