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Or is that francs.....

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Last year the Swatch Group’s net profit exceeded the one billion franc mark for the first time (1,015 million francs / 959 million USD's), an increase of 22.3% compared to the 830 million recorded in 2006. Operating profit meanwhile increased by 27.0% to 1,236 million on turnover – published in January (see Revue FH n°2 of 31 January 2008, p. 13) - of 5,941 million (+17.6%).

By sector of activity, operating profit rose sharply in the production of movements and watch components (+59.9% to 235 million on turnover of 1,684 million). The result was also excellent in the watch and jewellery sector with an increase of 24.7% to 920 million on turnover of 4,710 million, while the electronic systems sector saw its profitability fall by 6.6% to 99 million on sales of 630 million.

In the light of these excellent results, the group’s Board of Directors decided to propose to the General Meeting, scheduled to take place on 21 May this year, an increase in dividends of 21.4% to 4.25 francs per bearer share and 0.85 franc per registered share.

Regarding forecasts for 2008, the group notes in an official statement published on 14 March that "the strong trend of the 2007 financial year has been maintained in January and February 2008". Consequently it is counting this year on a further increase in turnover together with enhanced profitability, despite the current negative impact of exchange rates.



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.....in the east or west and somewhere in the far reaches of my mind, I seem to have this notion that more watches up to around the mid-70s had a combined date and day window which I had always found to be more useful.

If you look at the Connie our friend Mr SP put up today, this is very evident as on my erstwhile and sadly, snatched Gold Connie which was similar to this one


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as it is too in the vary rare automatic Speedy model 376.0822


Picture - Morgan

Now if I had 10K to spare, I know what I'd do.....

Sadly though these days one has usually to be content with just the date window. On some watches as you know, you are rather encouraged to refer to your cellphone, computer and for those who still use them, filofax thingies......does anyone remember them?



What do you think pals about the day/date window? Is or was it a figment of my imagination or did we use to see more of them?

In fact, would you like to have both the date and day windows on watches or do you consider the day window to unnecessarily clog up the dial?


CONUNDRUM TIME -

Who sang " Once Upon A Time In The West " ?

Now Amigos - THIS IS TOO EASY SO NO GOOGLING ALLOWED PLEASE


Let's Talk Pals


Y'all have a nice day now



ZIN

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Ralph Plaisted.

Well I have to say I had never heard of him until Omega very kindly sent me a copy of their special publication on the Fiftieth Anniversary of the Speedmaster.

Ralph Plaisted had of course very recently been on tour with Omega, promoting the Speedy's Fiftieth Anniversary.

http://watchtalkforums.info/forums/showthread.php?t=195


Here's a link and you may be interest to learn what Mr Plaisted had been up to in real life before finding fame -

http://www.qsl.net/kg0yh/plaisted.htm


and of course the watch he had on his wrist in his more adventurous days -

http://amateureconblog.blogspot.com/...eedmaster.html


Picture - amateureconblog.blogspot.com


Now that is a very rare caseback and pre-moon, no less



Y'all have a nice day now pals

ZIN

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I only just discovered this courtesy of The Sporting Life and Lussori -

If you want to sell a watch to raise money for a worthy cause, it might as well be an Omega. Here is the skinny on this little beauty:


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Eardoc:

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Well, my wish has been granted. For years I have been in search of the strap Sean wore in Goldfinger and Thunderball (pictured below) and now, thanks to Corvus, I have one. The release date was pushed back by about two months, but it was worth the wait IMO. This is a splendid strap!



Goldfinger


Thunderball

And here is my Corvus Real Bond RAF strap. Finally, an authentic Bond strap.







Now all I need is a Submariner 14060m and the set will be complete.


-Bond...

I found this Omega in a Pawn shop a month ago, the bezel was stuck, bracelet was polished bright and the tip of the second hand had faded, it looked like this:


The bezel freed up after being scrubbed with jewlery cleaner, I took it to my jeweler today and had this Blue Croc Strap (from Watchrick) installed and had the battery changed, the seals checked and the tip of the second hand colored back to red. I like it better this way!
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Mr Ulackfocus, thank you.

your post was very insightful, and informative. we sometime forget people that rely on sales to make a living are people too.. but then again, we are almost all in some sort of sales one way or another, but commission based sales particularly presses folks buttons. one of my best friends on earth sells large machinery systems and can earn 20 to $50,000 and higher per sale and after my having a bad experience trying to buy a new vehicle, shared some of his philosophy on the sales profession that really opened my eyes.

my experience is that there are folks that try to "sell" you something, and folks that listen to you and "help" you buy with perceived honesty and interest in you getting what you came for. I used to say people in auto sales made me nervous but now I understand it's very important to work with the "really good sales people" and recognize and avoid the folks are are not good at sales that will frustrate and make the buying experience less than joyful. obviously, not all people in the sales profession should be working in sales due to personality type, lack of training or lack of hard work to become really good. unfortunately, the first two examples tend to give sales people a bad reputation and folks being uncomfortable in the consumer arena. I look for a sales professional that appears friendly open and honest, knowledgeable, and helpful.. I'll buy every time..

now Mr Norse, you have a rare opportunity here, you know what makes these watch buying WIS's tic, now go be successful

have a great Sunday everyone

diver88

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