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Dominique Renaud Joins HYT Watches
Earlier today at the new HYT headquarters in Neuchatel, the "hydro-mechanical horologists" announced that concept watchmaker Dominique Renaud? (the "R" in APRP) would join the team as head of the?Fine Watchmaking department - presumably an arm of the company involved in items such as the HYT H2 watch and what is meant to come next.In case you're wondering who on earth Dominique Renaud is, his last name should ring a bell. A graduate of the National Watchmaking School of Besan?on back in the 1970's, Dominique went on to work as a watchmaker at Audemars Piguet. While working at their skeleton workshop, he met another talented watchmaker by the name of Giulio Papi. Both having a thirst for working with complications, they decided to leave Audemars Piguet and set up their own manufacture, Renaud et Papi. With a mission to come up with totally new complications and build on existing ones (this was back in 1989), it didn't take long for their former employer to take interest in their work.In

Need Help identifying and Valuing This Watch
All:I inherited the below watch from my father. I believe it is an Omega Seamaster from the 1970's but can't find a match on Omega's website.Does anyone know the model and its approximate value? What would be a fair asking price on eBay (the crystal is scratched and should probably be replaced)?Seamaster Picture.jpgMany thanks in advance for any assistance you can offer.Thanks Mark

Special! Watch Accessory of the Day 2-18-08
Nothing dresses up a watch like a new strap. Here's an Italian stunner from Freda Brothers: Price: An amazing $15!This is a waterproof, anti-allergic leather strap with an eco lining. It is just awesome. Not much of a taper on these, perfect for large watches, sport or dress. Excellent construction with stitched keeper. Colors: black, brown and cognac. Sizes 24x22, 22x20, 20x18AvailableBlack 20, 22, 24Med Brown 24Dark Brown 20, 22Cognac 24

Cleaning a Patek
Hi everyone, I'm new here and had just a question for the veterans.I have a Patek 5726/1A and well I'm gonna be blunt I didn't treat it nicely... I mean i scratched quite a lot, probably because i wear my watches on the right, and needless to say ever since I bought the patek I didn't go a day without wearing it, the watch is just incredible and I love looking at it, I didn't want to polish it so quickly because it hasn't even been a year yet.So basically is there any product or something that you guys use that I could use to clean the watch and make the scratches less evident?Thank you in Advance!

Patek Innovation
I wonder why PP does not strive to create new movements. Two ideas which occur to me is replace the 5196 line and come out with a full size movement to case which incorporates a power reserve and 72 hour autonomy. They could also offer this model for purists who prefer not to have the power reserve. Second, for whatever reason the 5170 line has been a disaster. Why not build a dress watch which has the third 12 hour dial and maybe a power reserve or automatic movement. These are main line offerings which could boost interest if improved upon.