Hublot Big Bang 38mm

Patek Philippe To Open First US Brand Boutique In Los Angeles
While the famous high-end watch maker Patek Philippe certainly has other mono-brand boutiques in other parts of the world, they will open their very first American stand-alone boutique this month in July of 2012. The location is Los Angeles on Rodeo Drive in Beverly Hills. Patek Philippe timepieces have been featured in the watch and jewelry store Gearys on the same street. In cooperation with the powerful retailer, Patek Philippe's Los Angeles brand boutique will be operated by Gearys and will be located across the street from them.Luxury watch brand boutiques are very common on and around the famous shopping street in Beverly Hills. Now Patek Philippe joins a range of other high-end watch makers in having an exclusive location for collectors to view and purchase a large selection of Patek Philippe timepieces. Gearys is the perfect partner for the boutique because of their extensive knowledge of the brand and relationship with customers in the Los Angeles area.The Los Angeles boutique

At dinner with some friends...
One of our number was a banker who recounted an interesting story.Over twenty years ago, a gentleman walked into a branch of a leading merchant and private bank in London. He had this idea that watches could be a good venture. The concept was to make a watch with styling and designs that looked good so anyone wearing them would feel like they had the most expensive and unique watch around. They would be quartz and relatively inexpensive to produce so the margins would be as attractive as the watches themselves were bold and had flair. To illustrate his vision, he brought along a case with some examples.Well, having studied the gentleman's proposals and wares, said bank manager advised him to go and get a job. However before he left, the bank manager asked him what the gentleman proposed to call his watch.His reply .. Swatch.I have no way of verifying this but my source claims it to be true. Our dining companion reported that the bank manager felt like the man who had turned away The Be

5070 does not charge - HELP NEEDED
Hello everybody,How do I charge a 5070 PP watch?

Picked up another Lord Elgin from the Horizon Look Line
It uses the exact same case as the Meridian, but has a case number of 7685, whereas the Meridian uses 7684.All in all, it is in pretty good shape, with a tad of brassing on the lugs. I replaced the damaged original crystal with a new GS lens.Even though it is pretty much a Meridian and has the same movement, I really liked the dial.

Source for brown rubber straps?
Looking for a brown rubber strap that looks similar to leather. Want to add a brown strap for the pool & diving to my bronze Helson. Anyone have a source for brown rubber straps? Need a "Panerai" style to fit the buckle in a 24mm width. Thanks!