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

Could'nt resist trying this AP
Went to collect the strap and buckle for my bumble bee and they had one of these on display .....Anyone see one in wild or in AP boutique ? allthough bigger size wise then my bb is was lighter on the wrist and fit on leather strap wasnt too bad either :-)The price tag was equally shocking !

DateJust II wrist shots (only) thread
okay.... while celebrating at one of our local pubs with the wifey this afternoon, found myself not able to take my eyes off the DJII and thought why not have a wrist shot thread didicated to the new DateJust II.with the increasing number of DJII getting accepted in the Rolex world, there are still loads of people dissing it, due to its new size and oyster bracelet option only.so far there has been some awesome DJII wrist shots, but i think it'd be ideal to have them all in one thread - what do you say?any sorts of wrist shots welcomed, as long as they adhere to the forum rules and is also family friendly - the more the merrier!anyway, i will start... here are some of my wrist shots. my wrist size is 7.25

Where to begin with Rolex? Or Total Noob needs help..
In a jewelry store this weekend to replace wedding rings (both of which have gone MIA at various times in the past year; thankfully we found her engagement ring. How I found it is a story about pizza...) for me and Mrs emd; going to be a surprise birthday present for her.Anyway, this store had a fair amount of Rolexes in the case and they arrested the eye.It occurred to me that I've reached a place in my life where I could slap down the plastic and walk with one and not be pinched paying the bill so you can say the bug to have a nice watch or two has bit me. It also occurred to me that having a pair of great watches would mean each son would get Dad's watch when I pass on so that's pretty attractive as well.This store in question isn't listed as an authorized dealer on Rolex's web site and I've found other stores that have pre-owned Rolexes as well, but ADs seem to be thin on the ground here in central and SE Virginia. This fact has me in a bit of a pickle since it seems like asking fo

and Role #2 is here
So I love the Submariner I bought last month. After people on here posting such amazing pictures of the DateJust 41 I thought I would make that my next one in a few months. Then, I am watching The Color of Money two nights ago and my eyes are drawn to Newman's watch. Of course, it is a DateJust. I decide to go to the AD today and get on a list. Then wouldn't you know it, they have the exact configuration I wanted. Two new watches in a one month period of time is a bit much, but I must admit I love the new one. I cannot get myself to wear my Omegas anymore.