Patek Philippe CARRE ORO 18 KT

Interview: Georges Kern Of Roger Dubuis
Just like 2011 was a strong year for Zenith, this past 12 months marked a return of sorts for Roger Dubuis. The manufacture refocused its efforts on producing handsome, highly finished watches such as La Monegasque Collection, which we showed you here. Also, 2011 marked the return of the brand's founding father, Roger Dubuis himself, to the brand that bears his name.   1 OF 1 But what does Georges Kern, the man behind the rebirth of Dubuis have to say about all this? Well, Blake sat down with him in Monaco to chat about why he think Dubuis is a special brand, and just much more money goes into the finish of an RD movement than into a standard mechanical watch. Also, Kern says Roger Dubuis is the only manufacture in the world that is completely in-house from top to bottom, and marked with the Geneva seal. Because of this, the standard Dubuis movement costs around $5000, while many competitors' movements, he says, cost a fraction of this. Since the filming

Bracelet on strap Daytona?
Sorry, about this regular question – but I always forget the correct answer My wife would like to replace the strap with a bracelet on her 116519 white gold Daytona.Is this possible, or is it only possible the other way – from bracelet to strap?ThanksRegards from Denmark Jesper

Let's Do a Wednesday Wrist Shot...
I'm going to a German restaurant this afternoon to watch the soccer game, (Germany - Turkey) and will be wearing this..:)

Need help identifying my Grandfather's watch. (might be a Nautilus 450)
Hi. I'm really sorry if i did something wrong but i need some help.My grandfather of 89 years recently passed away, i'm trying to sell his estate and while doing so i came across this watch.I don't know a thing about watches, so can anyone help me? It doesn't wind, it might be broken. The glass is kinda scratched up.On the face it saysHamiltonElectricOn the top of the back it says STAINLESS STEEL10K GOLD INLAYOn the bottom it saysHAMILTON(c)Should i sell it as it is, or maybe get it repaired? I don't have alot of money right nowHere's some pictures, im really sorry if they're bad, my camera isn't too good.img695.imageshack.us/img695/5977/1000412v.jpgimg3.imageshack.us/img3/8359/1000416m.jpgAny help would be wonderful.Thank you all and bless you!

Cost of materials?
Have you ever wondered how much the materials cost in a high end watch...as a percentage of its price?This came up after I noticed that watches with solid gold alloy cases are FAR more expensive by thousands of dollars...in spite of the fact that the actual gold content might only be an additional $800.00.Strangely enough, there don't seem to be any solid brass cases available. An alloy of 74% Copper, 25% Zinc and 1% Tin would have a gold like colour and some corrosion resistance.