Sowind Group Chairman Luigi Macaluso Passes Away
Sowind Group (Girard-Perregaux and JEANRICHARD) has issued a statement announcing that its Chairman, Luigi Macaluso, has unexpectedly passed away at age 62 after suffering a heart attack. Luigi, known as Gino by those closest to him, was born in Turin, Italy, in 1948. He was married to Monica and the father of four children, Stefano, Massimo, Anna and Margherita. More than 10 years ago, his two sons joined him at the head of Sowind Group. An architect, former motor racing driver and visionary entrepreneur, he had been behind the wheel of Girard-Perregaux since 1992. A firm believer in the value of an authentic Haute Horlogerie Manufacture, he pioneered the development of an integrated production strategy. A charismatic leader, he was able to make Sowind Group an essential player in Swiss Haute Horlogerie.Stefano and Massimo Macaluso will strive to perpetuate his vision for this company of which he was so fond, and to continue the many projects that he had initiated with passion.

Swatch Services Your Watch For Free August 16-25th 2013
The Swatch Doctor is in soonWhen it comes to buying a watch (be it mechanical or quartz), required maintenance is likely the furthest thing from your mind. Sure, you might know that you need send it in for service in three years, or that your battery will need to be replaced in five. As watch lovers we definitely haven't had anything like the car companies offer, though, with routine maintenance rolled into the purchase price. But coming up soon from August 16 to August 25, 2013 you can go into any of the many U.S. Swatch store boutiques and get a free battery change and watch 'check up'(store locator here).The service will include looking the watch over, swapping the battery (if it's needed), and other nice touches like adjusting the strap or taking care of any buffing the case may need. Oh, and the best part of this? It's completely free, and you don't need to bring along any proof of purchase or anything - just show up with your Swatch watch and get some TLC.I've not experienced any

Xmas present
No Omegas for me this Xmas, but did pick up a nice 36mm Railmaster for mum...

CHRONO 24 FRAUDSTER Neacsu Bogdan Alexandru
I am posting this as I have been put out of pocket by this scammer advertising a Patek 5980 on chrono 24, please be careful as I am out of pocket by nearly 10,000gbp currently, his name is Neacsu Bogdan Alexandru searching online seems he has done this before. Can any one advise me what I can do?

So.FL AD Mayors, Kirks or weston?
Hello Rolex Experts,I am in the beginning stages of buying a 31mm Everose with Presidential bracelet with fluted bezel and chocolate dial with the roman numerals and the six in pave diamonds. It retails for $30,900. I just saw it in vegas but no Ad on the strip offered a discount for cash purchase the bellagio offered me a 2 night stay at a suite. Any way I'm So FL and wanted to know which AD has a little wiggle room. Mayors I know from experience is terrible with wiggle rooms, but I never tried Kirks or Weston. Any experience? I'd also like to ship out of state to save on tax. Any experience with the jewelers?