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Swiss Watch Exports Pick Up in First Quarter
Swiss watch exports registered strong growth in March and for the first quarter overall. Exports to the U.S. were up 56% in March and 6.7% for the quarter. Though the numbers reflect improvements against admittedly terrible year-earlier figures, the results confirm that a recovery is under way, with exports returning to 2007 levels.The moving 12 month average shows the corner has been turned.In March, the sector exported the equivalent of 1.2 billion francs, an increase of 32.8% compared with March 2009. Bimetallic watches saw their value more than double. Gold and steel timepieces were up sharply. The number of timepieces exported also rose, buoyed by the categories of bimetallic, steel, and other materials. In three months, volumes increased by 900,000 units (+19.8%) compared with 2009.Broken down by export price, watches below 500 francs showed only modest or even slightly negative growth, while timepieces above 500 francs made steady progress with a growth rate exceeding 40% in val

Help with Vintage Omega
I have bought an Omega in the UK and would like to see that the forum knows of it.It is a Seamaster case number 14389-3 in gold cap. Under the Seamaster back cover I see a 268 movement with 17 jewels and the movement serial number 17503314.The face is Omega and in a gold motif with just straight marks marking the hours not a sharp point. At 12 there is a double hash to mark that. There is a sub second hand under the main hands above the 6 oclock position. It is signed on the face just Omega, no seamaster, and on the back with the seamaster screw back, and signed on the case back with case number and the standard period markings.From the serial I get a 59 date but the motif is 61-62 International Collections. Any insights would be great on the watch ...I know photos will help...will try to get them on the system. I am thinking of sending it to Omega for a full remake.

Bazzabs Gruens
The first thread I started My World of Gruens got a little large and a little off topic, its was a great thread and thank everybody who took part,So I decide to start a new thread, same idea, new name, I dont like the name, but thats the best I can come up with!The first thread I started My World of Gruens got a little large and a little off topic, its was a great thread and thank everybody who took part,So I decide to start a new thread, same idea, new name, I dont like the name, but thats the best I can come up with!The next one isIts a Strap 358 (I have no name for it anybody Help?) It has a 401, 15j movement the case is yellow gold filled, made by the Star Co. The watch dates from around 1935, the case back is curved to fit the wrist, but the movement is flat. The case measures 48mm x 22mm and has a crown guard. This watch also came with a 501 movement A plain model was also available.

What would you recommend for 1st Panerai
Hi AllJust wondering what would be a good 1st Panerai to get.Cheers

UK Incoming.....
Got the call 2 weeks ago and here it is.Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk