Maurice Lacroix Masterpiece Double Retrograde

Kering Group Acquires 100% Of Ulysse Nardin
The trend of luxury groups taking over independent watch manufacturers continues, as the Kering Group (formerly known as PPR) announced today that it?acquires 100% of the capital of Ulysse Nardin. The Kering Group is among the?larger and more important luxury groups in the watch industry, as it comprises luxury brands such as Girard-Perregaux, JeanRichard, Boucheron, and now, Ulysse Nardin.The reason why Ulysse-Nardin was likely a?clever addition ¨C even if we are presently unaware of?how much exactly the?Le Locle based manufacturer was valued at ¨C is that it is vertically integrated, being one of the few manufacturers in the Swiss watch industry with ample and high-tech?capabilities when it comes to the manufacturing of escapement parts. It was just a few months ago that they announced their proprietary?Anchor Escapement in silicon (which we discussed at length here).Ulysse Nardin's Recently Announced Proprietary Anchor Escapement In SiliconThe Kering Group has every reason to try and

1st time poster..looking for new watch ~$150-225
Hello all, I've very recently began looking into the actually mechanics instead of just the display. I am still in nursing school, so not quite ready to break the bank for my dream watch the milus tirion. My first "expensive" watch was a burberry heritage (yes, I know I bought a fashion brand name, but I still like it a year later), so now I am looking an addition to my modest start.. I am generally looking for a quartz movement (possibly talked into a automatic mech), case size of 39-42, non-vintage, and I do like the chronograph look. I have been looking at:tissot prc 200Invicta 9223armani ar 2432 (just looks so clean to me)Thanks for any input or knowledge you can depart to me

incoming Calatrava, please answer ?
I purchased my first PP today and expect arrival by Thursday. It is 34 MM and preowned. My birthday was this past Thursday and my wife said get something you want. Is she great or what? Anyway the leather strap is black on my incoming and I prefer brown. The seller was unable to assist in changing to an authenticl brown strap so I passed on exchange. I have searched in vain today for the lug size on this watch with the hopes of finding a genuine PP strap on TRF to my liking. Can any of you knowledgable PP folks tell me the strap deminsions I need for this watch? Having worn Rolex for about 30 years I know I will have some adjusting to do with the smaller size of this watch vs my Tudor BB or 116718. It comes with the papers from the AD, non original box and a 2 year warranty but at a more economic price point for me since its used. While its to late to ask now, are there any drawbacks to obtaining service with the manufacturer if you are not the orgiinal purchaser should I need

Rolex Submariner Date LN Picture Thread.
Hey guys, let's see some black Subs with cyclops. No matter if SS, TT or gold, modern or vintage, they're all welcome as long as they have a date complication and a black dial/bezel. I'll start.

The OFFICIAL Datejust Turnograph Owner's Club
There seems to be an owner club for almost every Rolex model, but haven't found one for the discontinued Datejust Turnograph models, so let's start one! Here is my M serial 116264 with dark grey / black dial on super jubilee:and here on Oyster with PCL bracelet:There quite a few variations of the original, as well as the latest edition TOG's in both SS and TT (haven't seen one in full gold, fon't know if they exist ), so lets see them!