I am creating a new thread, at the top of this page, with a copy of the message posted by Jean-Christophe Babin, just a few minutes ago.

Here is the message, from our new best friend!!

"Hello everybody and Jeff. HAPPY BIRTHDAY to ONTHEDASH, the most amazing and best documented Forum on any luxury watch Brand. It's an honour for me as CEO of TAG Heuer to learn so much about my own Company from passionate people around the world collecting and loving Heuer and TAG Heuer. A special mention to Jeff who does that "part time" amongst several other hobbies like his law firm and several kids.....My apologies if I cannot answer all messages as with all my travels I can hardly follow the seamless flow of messages, suggestions and questions. You're all truly amazing and you mean a lot for a Company like TAG Heuer as we are liable to you not to disappoint you ever. This is the least you inspire me. I hope we'll celebrate by Feb 12, 2013 the 10th anniversary, which will by the way been the 153th of the foundation of Heuer by Edouard Heuer in Saint-Imier, Switzerland. Have a great and special chat today ! With respect and friendship. JC"

Thanks, Jean-Christophe!! Your surprise visit to our Forum last week was certainly a highlight of our first five years, and we look forward to closer association between TAG-Heuer and its community of vintage collectors, over the next five years! Yes, OnTheDash and this community may be a unique resource for a luxury brand; it will also be unique to have the brand -- and its CEO -- so engaged in, and supportive of, the collectors' community! A Win-Win, from the 360 degree perspective!!

Jeff