Patek Philippe Gent's Platinum Ref# 5035P Annual Calendar Strapwatch

Sowind Group Chairman Luigi Macaluso Passes Away
Sowind Group (Girard-Perregaux and JEANRICHARD) has issued a statement announcing that its Chairman, Luigi Macaluso, has unexpectedly passed away at age 62 after suffering a heart attack. Luigi, known as ¡°Gino¡± by those closest to him, was born in Turin, Italy, in 1948. He was married to Monica and the father of four children, Stefano, Massimo, Anna and Margherita. More than 10 years ago, his two sons joined him at the head of Sowind Group. An architect, former motor racing driver and visionary entrepreneur, he had been behind the wheel of Girard-Perregaux since 1992. A firm believer in the value of an authentic Haute Horlogerie Manufacture, he pioneered the development of an integrated production strategy. A charismatic leader, he was able to make Sowind Group an essential player in Swiss Haute Horlogerie.Stefano and Massimo Macaluso will strive to perpetuate his vision for this company of which he was so fond, and to continue the many projects that he had initiated with passion.

Can your watch save your life? This Breitling did save a mans life!
You got a tool watch? Yea, me too. But how many of your tool watches will save your life one day? Not many. This one did. Nice to hear a story where someone's tool watch was actually used for how it was designed (Emergency Mission), especially with a happy ending! Breitling watch saves the life of stranded hunterEmergency Transmitter in Watch Alerts Alaska Rescuers to Missing Man’s LocationA watch made more than a fashion statement when it helped save a stranded hunter’s life in Alaska on August 15th. Mark Spencer was hunting grizzly bears about 120 miles northeast of Anchorage when he became stuck in the wilderness along Susitna River in the heart of the infamous Alaska Range. Unable to navigate the hazardous Class 6 rapids of the Susitna River, his float-hunting party had diverted the course of their boat to the Tyone River. But the river route proved too shallow for their vessel. Spencer left his group and went searching for help on the glaciated Susitna River and

It's Bloke With A Big Hammer Day again. What's on your wrist?
ol' faithfull today.have a nice one everybody.

Christopher Ward watches
I am new to this site and hoping somebody can help. I am thinking of buying a new watch, I currently own two Omegas and a Tag, but was thinking of going for a British company that I have heard make great watches at a fraction of the price. I was hoping somebody could let me know of their experience of Christpoher Ward watches - the reviews on their website certainly look good, but I was hoping to get some impartial third party feedback.Thanks,Iain Farr, Vancouver

Planet Ocean strap question
Anyone know the difference between part number 98000185 and 98000295?I have a 42mm Planet Ocean 2909.50.38 that came with the orange leather strap on deployment buckle. I'd like to purchase an orange rubber strap. Both part numbers seem to be 20mm, orange, rubber straps.Is Ofrei the best place for Omega straps?Thanks for the help.