IWC Opens Flagship Boutique in Hong Kong
Hong Kong and Schaffhausen may seem worlds apart, but they have something in common: a very special place to view IWC timepieces. IWC’s Flagship Boutique is their fourth Hong Kong location, and the most extravagant, and it may provide a model for future boutiques in key markets. The boutique presents a unique backdrop and offers insight into the worlds of IWC. Each IWC timepiece collection is presented in a thematic room. The Portuguese collection is displayed in a Navigators’ Lounge with dark wood floor panels and custom recessed glass display cabinets reminiscent of a luxury yacht. The Pilot series is housed in the Sports Lifestyle Wing with 1930s club chairs and IWC aviator jackets. This room also offers a flight simulator. Da Vincis are displayed in an atmosphere of inventiveness and aesthetic sophistication. The Aquatimer room conquers the depths and presents the intriguing story of the Galapagos Islands. Each room brings the collection to life.

Anyone have or seen a Superocean 44 'Polished'
I've been thinking about buying another watch for a while and have narrowed it down to a Superocean 44 or 42.I wanted something a bit different from what I already have and really liked the polished case & bracelet on the SO 42.On the Breitling web site I see the SO 44 can be ordered with a polished case & bracelet but have never seen one in any jewellers or on any forums.Does anyone have one or have any pictures? Are they 'special order' only? If so, does it carry a price premium & what would the lead time be? Are they available in the UK?Sorry for all the questions & thanks in advance for any replies.Dan.

Omgea Dealers keeping quiet
Just been to Bluewater to look at the new PO Titanium and all the dealers now no longer stock Omega, of the four jewellers that used to be AD'S none of themnow stock Omega's. What was funny is that not one of them told me that was because an Omega boutique had opened and where it was, all any of them said was they had stopped selling Omega's. Looks like Omega has pi**ed off all it's old AD's, lets see if the new boutiques work or whether they will have to go back to AD's.

Rolex Submariner 114060 and 116610LN own both?
Would it be logical to own both a 114060 and 116610LN?

First for me: Rolex stopped running...
In 30 years of wearing Rolex, I have never had one stop running. Some of you that know me, know that I have bought many project watches over the years and done restorations. Some were real beat up but still ran. My first Sub I wore daily and it was pretty thrashed but still kept good time over 12 years without a service. The bezel was bent, the crown broke, but she still kept good time.Reached into the winder this morning to grab my 16750 Polar which is a U serial from 1996/97 ish. She was not running. Reset time and date, gave a full wind, couple taps and shakes and nothing. She is toast. We had guessed that this watch had never been serviced, and she ran a little fast but still ran. Not complaining at all. I believe this watch ran for 20 continuous years without a service. Really a tribute to how well Rolex is made. Guess it is time for a complete service. Next time I go to the city I will drop it off to my buddy who is a CW21 and my go to WS.