Q: I have this Chopard Dual Tec watch that I haven't used in a while. It's an ETA automatic, no third hand. I used it yesterday and it was working fine... when I took it off it stopped running and I wore it today the whole day and it seem not running anymore. Is there anyone here who might have an idea how much does it normally cost to have it serviced or fixed?

A: That depends upon where it is serviced and exactly what is wrong with it. I own only one Chopard, but the brand is good. It was founded in 1860 by Ulysse Chopard. Karl Schufele bought it from the last Chopard in 1968, and now his kids run it: Karl Frederick and lovely Caroline who is married to the owner of De Grisogono watchmakers. Chopard has been making some of its own movements the past few years after using mostly Frederic Piguet, ETA and Jaeger-LeCoultre ones for years. Check your local phonebook for watch repairmen. I know several good ones here in SF, and I have dealt with some online while travelling. Try the website "genasvintage watches" run by Gennady Lubinski of New Hampshire. he charged me $500 for servicing a Vacheron constantin, but the factory wanted $1650. The price for a Chopard with ETA 2892 A1 movement should be much less, unless the trouble is major. many things cause watches to stop running. I would gues that if nothing major is wrong, your watch can be serviced for $200-$300 or so.

Q: I was overseas 1 and 2 years ago and fell in love with this perfume called Valentino Gold.I love the way it smells and thought I would find it here in the US.I had no such look and looked everywhere for it.I would really like to purchase it as well as another perfume called Chopard Infinement-puchased it from London 2-3 years ago and cannot find it anywhere not even in the gallerias.any ideas on where I could find these perfumes or the perfume gift sets? Thanks!
Dillard's,Macy's,Saks Fifth Avenue,Nordtrom also does not carry these two fragrances either..i think that the Valentino Gold was discontinued 3 years ago that is why i am having a tough time finding it

A: Valentino Gold:
http://www.perfume.com/valentino/valenti no-gold-women.html
http://www.fragrancex.com/products/_cid_ perfume-am-lid_V-am-pid_60366W__products .html

Chopard Infinement:
http://www.beautifulperfumes.com/women-s -i-infiniment-chopard-by-chopard-for-wom en.html
http://www.perfumeshop.com/3414200660006 .html

Also, try looking at high-end stores like Macy's or Nordstrom's.