I don't know how official this news is, but according to one of my many credible sources, just before this past SIHH 2010, Phillipe Bonay of Panerai, Breitling. Roger Dubuis, and A lange & Sohne fame has become the newest North American President for Jaeger Le-Coultre. This is probably the right step for him seeing that he has run the gambit of Richemont Group brands. I don't know if his objective is to do a full circle to get back Panerai or if his dream is to Run Purdee Shotguns, Who the F** K knows? Phillipe's mentor, Ronnie Wolfgang, former JLC president, has groomed him long enough over the years to get the job done and I am sure he will be consulting him regularly. This is good for JLC, because the brand is basically turning into a more complicated Panerai with their new models and Phillipe is very familiar with most of the staff, that it should be a smooth transition. I hope he is able to hold onto this job, If this doesn't work out for some reason, I heard they are looking for Simon Cowell's replacement for American Idol. Come on! stranger shiz has happened.
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Yo Flyback-What Up, Yo?
Is this the very same dude that you presented in a photo some time ago with a picture of the former President of Lange? I beleive that one of my fellow collectors refered to that blog as "beauty and the beast" In this photo, Mr. Bonay looks like a prop from the filming of Weekend At Bernie's Part 2. Have you ever met this gentleman in person? If yes, did your hair turn into snakes like Medusa's wrath? My Mac screen just melted. I thought that the Watch Industry was image driven?
Is it common for executives to continue to be recycled? Fortunately, I hear that he's very smart.
ROCK ON
Hung Lo Widebeam
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