Catherine and Mr. Sohne, The story behind the short lived Omega "Railtoad official standard" watch is pretty cool. (to me any way!) When omega introduced this watch in the early 60's, Ball was angry. Very angry. After a rapid exchange of attorney letters from Ball proving that Ball had used that ter

I visited Mr. Preziuso's studio (really a mini-castle) Saturday in Geneva. After a tour, when we met briefly he showed me a Rolex watch similar to the one I have pictured in my book of Franck Mullers Horology school watch. But the one he fished out of his safe was one done by Preziuso. A simple role

I like MR. Dias' creations with Dubuis for sure. But as it happens I have have just returned 5 minutes ago from Mr. Preziuso's studio and have taken a picture (awful lighting and minimalist camera) of Mr. Preziuso's Triple Tourbillon the 3Volution. Each Tourbillon is a one minute tourbillion, each r

I also noticed with GREAT interest the pic of the FARM in Villaret that Mr. Magnus posted. Was that the actual farm or an office? I purchased the sign from a fellow who lives in what is purported to be "the farm" on a hillside in Villaret two years ago. I cannot seem to figure out the pic posting he

I have been more or less been lurking on here for years and only met a few of you at the Blancpain dinner last year at Basel. Since the meeting in Basel a 11 months ago, I have been even more intently reading the posts on this forum and as one who is called upon to authenticate, confirm or otherwise