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Maurice Lacroix Launches New U.S. Distribution Under the Direction of Hartmut Kraft
Independent Swiss watch manufacture Maurice Lacroix has completed the restructuring of its North American market. Martin Bachmann, CEO of Maurice Lacroix and Hartmut Kraft, the CEO who re-launched Chronoswiss in North America, have signed an exclusive distribution agreement.¡°We are thrilled to join forces with an independent distributor to rebuild our presence in North America¡± says Bachmann. ¡°I consider Hartmut the ideal match. He embodies our core brand value: Follow your convictions¡±.Kraft, a passionate watch collector for more than two decades, gave up his job as a corporate attorney to join the watch industry. Since 2008, he has operated his own wholesale business in Princeton, New Jersey. Under the new agreement, Kraft will serve as President and CEO of Maurice Lacroix of North America. Kraft continues to head up Chronoswiss North America.Phase one of the new Maurice Lacroix distribution plan will see an aggressive marketing and sales strategy with the initial goal to consolidate

Christie’s 2010 Watch Sales Highest Ever at $91 Million
Christie¡¯s wrapped up a record-breaking year for fine timepieces, realizing $91.2 million in total sales ¨C the highest annual total ever for the the global auction house. Patek Philippe dominated the results, capturing each of the year’s top 10 positions for wristwatch sales. In all, five Pateks sold for more than $1 million apiece. Look inside for images of the top sellers, and a list of Christie’s Top 10 for 2010. Christie’s achieved more world records in 2010 than any other auction house, and every sale saw a sell-through rate of more than 90 percent by value. The top watch of the year was a unique Patek Philippe ref. 1527 perpetual calendar chronograph manufactured in 1943 that achieved a record $5.7 million at Christie¡¯s Geneva sale.A Patek Philippe ref. 2523 “world time” manufactured in 1953 finished in second position. This is the larger 35.5mm version of the reference, and only 14 examples are known to have come to auction. This piece brought $2.7

Omega Speedmaster Automatic 3539.50.00 on Amazon?
Hi!I'm new and was hoping that you guys could answer some Omega questions I had.I am looking to purchase my first Omega Watch. I really like the Speedmaster and have looked at several. The Aniversary model, the Professional, and I have seen an Automatic on Amazon.I like the tought of the auto winding movement, if it is reliable, and the face lay out is the same as the Professional which I really like. But I have been unable to find this model listed on Omega's website, which concerns me a little.Also in the retailers I have visited some have had signage cautioning against purchasing Omegas online, and I have heard of Omega refusing to honor the warranty if purchased online or from a non-Authorized dealer.I contacted Amazon with my questions, and they were unable to tell me if they were an Authorized retailer, if the waranty would be void (although they apparently offer there own 3 year warranty), if Omega would work on it on my dime if the warranty were void, or really anything else

26400IO 44mm - Who owns one? Thoughts? Strap Options?
Was never originally a fan of these till I tried one on in person. Not only is it light because of the titanium but it really pops in person. Really a pleasure to wear. Stock images can be deceiving.Keen to know how long you've had yours and if you have other straps and what colours. I'm still a bit undecided on the brownish / greyish strap.(Too few posts to upload a pic sadly).

How many links should I have?
I'm about to buy a preowned white faced blue hand AT big size chronometer 2503.33.00 the seller on another forum is unsure if the watch has all the links. How many should I be looking for on a complete watch and if I need to buy more how much are they?Thanks in advance for any advice