TechnoMarine Appoints Jacques-Philippe Auriol CEO
The Board of TechnoMarine SA has announced the appointment of Jacques-Philippe Auriol as Chief Executive Officer of TechnoMarine SA with immediate effect. Since 2007, Mr. Auriol has been developing consulting business specializing in luxury goods strategy and distribution. Jacques-Philippe Auriol joined Cartier in 1981. During the following years, he took on diverse marketing and commercial positions in France, Italy and Canada. In 1993, he became International Marketing Director of Baume & Mercier in Switzerland, and thereafter CEO of the company. In 2002, Jacques-Philippe became COO of the Watchmaking division of the Richemont Group. In 2003, he joined the Gucci Group as CEO of Gucci Group Watches.Cobepa and Credit Agricole Suisse, co-owners of TechnoMarine SA, said: We are delighted that Jacques-Philippe accepted to join TechnoMarine SA and expect his experience and know-how to highly contribute to the future success of the brand. Jacques-Philippe comes with a substantial expe

Very Rare Linde Werdelin Land Instrument Available On eBay Now; Awesome Data Tool
Back in December I raved about the very well-done Linde Werdelin Land Instrument. The curious watch computer was more than a futuristic digital module on your wrist. It was a senor laden array of features and important data. British Linde Werdelin created the Land Instrument to fit on top of its existing watch line, literally. The Land Instrument can be used alone, on its own watch strap, or mounted right on top of a Linde Werdelin Biformeter watch.Many claim that the Liden Werdelin Land Instrument is ahead of it's time, but I claim that if it "can be done," then do it. Linde Werdelin has done more than repackage what other computerized watch makers such as Suunto have done in a nicer and more luxurious package. The Land Instrument is actually a combination of senors and computational output. Among other things, the device has an internal compass, thermometer, altimeter, barometer, and hearth rate monitor. The idea is to measure body conditions as well as climate conditions. The Land I

Buy a 2012 offered for the same price as a 2014/2015?
Hey guys.So i've found a 15202 2012 model that has literally been a safe queen. In extreme mint condition, for $18,500. I have also seen a 2014/2015 model go for the same price at similar condition.Would you say it is as good of a deal as it is literally unworn?Does the year make a difference as long as it was barely touched, and in brand new condition?Look forward to your opinions!

September Minute Repeater Event in NYC
Are any members attending a Patek MR Event at HSWA? I was invited by my AD and will be there Tuesday, September 13th. It would be nice to meet a few of you guys.

Strap recommendations for Radiomirs like a PAM 512?
Starting this thread to get some nice strap ideas/recommendations for a PAM 512. What straps do people favor for their PAM 512s and other Radiomirs?Currently I have the watch on a brown gator strap from B&R bands:Looks good on a honey colored fossil strap as well: