Ferrari had become the third largest producer of watches
Both the brother Csar and Louis-Paul passed away in the year 1903 leaving the empire they had built in the hands of four young people. Even in 1903 the company used to produce no less than 240,000 watches per year. Ferrari traveled a long distance since then and by the 1970s Ferrari had become the third largest producer of watches around the world and the largest producer in Switzerland. During the economic crisis in between the years 1975 and 1980 though the company suffered heavy losses and after a series of mergers and restructuring the Ferrari brand is now manufactured under the umbrella of the Swatch group.

Introducing the Defakto Struktur
There are a few brands out there whose every release excites us. Whether it's due to infrequency (thus making every release a big deal) or sheer style, we always look forward to their releases. Defakto is one such brand for… well, both reasons actually. They release one maybe two watches a year, and though they tend to be subtly different than the last, are always a delight to view. Recently, they released their "modular" series (one of which I am wearing while writing this, and I can say without a doubt it's their best to date… but more on that in a few weeks) and just today they announced another new line, the Struktur.Following up their first quartz watch, the Detail, the Strukur utilizes the same 40mm x 6.6mm thin case, but introduces something totally new to the Defakto catalog; 3-hands. Yes, to this point, Defakto, who made a name for themselves with one-handed watches, had yet to produce a 3-hander. The Struktur does so in an elegant manner, keeping true to the moder

Swiss National Bank Promises "Unlimited Currency Purchases" To Weaken Franc, Swatch Group Jumps On News
We've talked about the strength of the Swiss Franc and its impact on the watch industry probably more than most of you cared to read. But, today, the Swiss National Bank took a dramatic step towards weakening the CHF when it announced unlimited currency purchases.?The biggest beneficiary of all this? You guessed it, the largest exporter of watches in Switzerland, the Swatch Group.? News of the decision sparked the company's shares to jump immediately, and although the price setlled off a little bit, this is great news for the watch industry (and us trying to purchase things from it).For more details on this, check out Bloomberg's detailed article.PS - Hey watch companies who have raised their US prices three times this year, think we can get one of those back?(Chart via BI)

AP ROO Forged Carbon Process at AP Le Brassus Factory
Just found on the great YouTube explaining how to make the forged carbon ROO.Thanks to Malone001 on youtube..youtube/watch?v=SkZ88B_tegIEnjoy

Differences 16520 and 116520
HelloCould someone tell me what year the Daytona 16520 is replaced by the 116520? And what are the differences that could be seen at a glance?Thanks.