Glimpse Into The Grand Prix d'Horlogerie de Gen��ve 2009 Video
Us poorly situated Americans oft not get to enjoy such events as the Grand Prix d'Horlogerie de Gen��ve 2009. High-brow and ritzy, it is one of the most notable watch awards around. Here you have a viewing room (that is quite well executed), showing the guests views of the watches up for consideration. I like that no watch is given any higher level of importance in comparison to any other watch, and that they are each on spinning stand, so that you can see the entire watch.The award show came and went, and the winners were announced (see link below for more on that as well the and video below). In the video above you can hear a bit about the criteria for choosing nominees. They take this stuff quite seriously, as they should. The list of winners is quite interesting. The big boys of watch making get most of the attention. This also includes the so called independent watch makers that are well-funded in comparison to less well-funded indy watch makers. The politics behind the award are a

My Franc Vila EVOS 8 Cobra Watch Article On AskMen.com
Right before I wrote this article I was fortunate enough to actually meet with Franc Vila himself. He showed me a selection of watches from his collection, including the Cobra models that I wrote about for AskMenwatches-dealer (see link below). It was interesting that I met with the man who made a watch I was about to write about. I was literally assigned to write about the watch a few hours before I met him, so it was a total coincidence really. He is a charismatic fellow who is more a watch enthusiast turned watch company owner as opposed to being a introverted watch maker like the hardcore fellows. He has a deep connection with the designs and a close relationship with his customers. What amazed me about the watch is just how solid they felt. If you've ever picked up a watch that felt like lots of pieces put together, you'll now what I mean. The Franc Vila watches feel like one solid piece. Check out my discussion of his mainstream Cobra Chronograph line of watches.See my Franc Vila

Anyone ever flipped a 15202?
If so, what was your reason?I ask I see a lot of love for this watch on the forum but also see a lot of serial flippers (myself included!)Just wondering as I am contemplating buying this watch but given the amount involved, I'm keen to hear of user experiences from those that have sold a 15202. Thanks

Collection question
Hey everyone. I recently offloaded most of my collection mainly because I wasn't in love with a few of the watches I had. In any case, I kept 2 that I definitely love: AP ROC and the Sub LVc.So, my question is: would adding a ROO be repetitive since I already have the ROC? Does anyone have both and find one to be redundant?Also, any suggestions on a 4th watch would be great. I'm thinking of going for an IWC Port Auto 7 days. The silver face with gold hands and numbers. I've admired them for a while now. Please feel free to chime in! All suggestions are welcome. Thanks!

Foggy crystal, sent watch to Panerai Canada Service
Hey guys, over the weekend, one of my pams started to fog up when I went from the air conditioned house to very hot and humid weather outdoors. After searching the forums, I tried to air our the watch, dry it etc. It may have helped a little but it was still fogging up as soon as I put in on my wrist after about three minutes. Obviously one or some of the seals is no good. SO, I sent it out to RCI which is the Panerai authorized service centre in Toronto. I should hear from them soon in what the cost and repair should be, I will keep everyone posted.