Parmigiani Invests Nearly $20 Million in Vaucher Manufacturing Facility
Parmigiani has announced the opening of its nearly $20 million state-of-the-art Vaucher Manufacture Fleurier facility near its headquarters in Fleurier. The new facility provides about 75,000 square feet for Parmigiani’s movement production, finishing and assembly. Parmigiani manufactures all its components within its own facilities. The new Vaucher workshop also provides a wide range of components and services to many of the most recognized names in haute horlogerie. Founded in 1996 by Michel Parmigiani, master watchmaker, designer, and restoration expert, with the support of the Sandoz Family Foundation, Parmigiani Fleurier SA is a recognized leader in the production of top-tier components for luxury timepieces, and they are among the few Swiss watchmaking houses that insists on finishing each watch completely by hand.

Hublot Manufacture Officially Inaugurated
Yesterday Hublot officially inaugurated is new manufacture and offices. Hublot CEO Jean-Claude Biver welcomed LVMH Group Chairman and CEO Bernard Arnault and Philippe Pascal, President of the LVMH Timepieces and Jewellery division. Various celebrities, friends of the brand, partners, as well as representatives from local authorities and the press attended the celebration. The festivities took place 2 years after the first stone was laid. The building has been operating at full capacity since April. The building, which overlooks Lake Geneva and the Alps, measures about 65,000 square feet and houses 300 employees. The machine and assembly shops occupy the first two floors, along with after-sales service, technical departments and purchasing divisions. The 3rd floor is set aside for management, marketing, sales, accounts and a large showroom, as well as the Hublot TV studios. When workers return after the August break in 2010, the building will also serve as a training center, welcoming a

Looking for a Red Themes ROO
Hello,I am currently interested in a Red themes ROO, can anyone enlighten me on this watch.referance : 25770ST/O/0009 /04What were the original straps for it and where am I able to find one ? Anyone know a watch for sale kindly PM ME.attached is a photoThanks in advance

Survivor Hornback strap part number? availability ? Help please...
Yup, I did it...........got a diver back in the fold after having one and letting it go. I guess I just missed it too much.I'm on the hunt for the Survivor Hornback strap to dress up the look a bit. Does anyone have idea on the exact part number from AP? I'm looking for the regular length one.If anyone has any idea where I can track one down at a reasonable price I would greatly appreciate a heads up as well.TIA

New first Rolex Rolex explorer 16570 ii
Got my first Rolex! It's a an 16570 explorer ii! It's from 2003, but it has never been worn and brand new in box so it's perfect condition and got a really good price for it too!The day after I went over to Barcelona and took a few pics ( my girlfriend is looking unimpressed as I've payed more attention to the new watch then her haha!)Really like it and also thinking of buying a spare black dial so I can change it around in the future too if I want!