Girard-Perregaux 35th Anniversary Laureato Quartz
2010 marks a double anniversary for Girard-Perregaux: 35 years of the Laureato collection and 40 years since its first quartz wristwatches. The Manufacture played an important role in the development of quartz movements; it set the frequency of 32,768 Hz, since adopted by all manufacturers as the universal standard. The Story of Quartz at Girard-PerregauxIn the 1960s, Girard-Perregaux was one of the few brands with an in-house R&D department, positioning the firm to respond to the advent of then cutting-edge quartz movements. American, Japanese and Swiss firms raced to bring the technology to market. While most Swiss watchmakers were undertaking joint research, from 1962 the G-P manufacture struck out on its own, not wanting to be dependent on outside suppliers. In 1969 the brand received its first patent relating to quartz technology.At the 1970 Basel fair, G-P unveiled the Elcron, a quartz wristwatch featuring an 8,192 Hz quartz oscillator. The Manufacture independently anno

What this place is all about: real gentlemen, real class.
Gents, I just wish to thank you all for this community.Our good member Mike has been nothing but gracious with his time and effort in securing and shipping to me a pair of screws that I need for my Bumblebee.It must have been at least 10 emails back and forth, putting up with my naive questions, taking delivery himself, and then taking the time to personally ship half way across the world. All refusing to let me know of any cost until he was certain it was on a plane.This is what the Audemars Piguet Brotherhood is all about.Mike, you are a true gentleman and I am grateful for your time and effort my friend.PS: I am going to keep the card on my side-table because I want to see my wife's reaction.

Omega Seamaster GMT - Did I Buy the right Watch?
Hi,Currently I own a TT Rolex Sub with a black face that was a present from my wife and have been on the lookout for a SS watch to wear while travelling (mainly overseas and other time zones) I want a second watch as the TT Sub stands out as a beacon in Asia and other less than safe countries.Today whilst in the city a major store was blowing out it's Omega stock at 40% off RRP one day only sale as they no will longer be a dealer and want to clear their stock. They had a black Seamaster 300m REFERENCE 212.30.41.20.01.002 that I loved (very classy) and a blue Seamaster GMT REFERENCE 2535.80.00 with the sapphire crystal back. Both watches were set the same price. I know nothing about Omegas, but at the price these seemed to be bargains so I took the plunge without doing too much research, buying on impressions rather than hard research. Whilst I loved the Black Seamaster, the assistant pointed out that the GMT would be more useful and that the classic blue would differentiate it from my

Unexpected incoming (Hulk)
I stopped in my local AD looking to add my name to a GMT list (that doesn't exist apparently). I was kindly offer this instead though. Wasn't expecting, but not complaining.Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

What to blame for lack of stainless steel sports models at Ads..
To many people feeling successful!