Frederic de Narp New President and CEO at Harry Winston, Inc.
Harry Winston Diamond Corporation has announced the appointment of Frederic de Narp as President and CEO of Harry Winston, Inc., its New York-based jewelry and watch subsidiary, effective January 4, 2010. Mr. de Narp previously served as President and CEO of Cartier North America. He succeeds Tom O’Neill who led Harry Winston, Inc. over the last 5 years. Mr. de Narp joined Cartier in 1991, and was named president and CEO of Cartier North America in 2005. Mr. de Narp’s career in luxury retail began 18 years ago at Cartier in Japan. Over the course of almost 20 years, his climb through the executive ranks at Cartier took him to Tokyo, Switzerland, Italy and Greece, and in 2005 he moved to New York to oversee Cartier North America.Harry Winston Chairman and CEO Robert Gannicott said “We are delighted that Frederic will be joining Harry Winston, Inc. He has an innate ability for understanding the luxury consumer’s needs in the United States and globally. Frederic br

Vintage Speedmaster Mark II Value Question
Members:First time posting.I wanted to get your take on the value of an Omega Mark II Racing dial 145.014 sold on eBay.The watch was a non-working vintage piece. Seller claimed to be the son of the original owner. His dad wore the watch until the 80's then gave it to him and he wore it until the 90's. He says it was wound too tight and needed servicing. Watch looked original as far as the crystal, all hands, along with the bracelet. No box or papers and only service history was that the seller had a watch maker clean the movement when he encountered the winding too tight issue the first time. Watch was being sold by a seller in the US.I wanted the watch for a project to restore and wear in my watch rotation. Bidding started at $450 USD and ended up selling for around $1,136 USD.Without pictures, based on my story above, what are your thoughts on the value of this non-working watch?What should I plan to expect to pay for a 145.014 mark ii with the normal dial or the racing dial?

Review of the World Time 5130R-020 Munich Edition
One of the nicest Pateks 5130. Only 25 pieces makes it quite rare. Enjoy!!!.watchcollectinglifestyle....noring-bavaria

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HelloI have sold my Sub a few days ago and am now interested in a Daytona. With my Sub. I had trouble seeing the time of night and I was watching the Daytona with brown dial and I have the same problem. Do I have to completely discard the black dial at the Daytona that I'm starting to look for? Anyone who already has the model with the black dial can advise me?Thanks friends.