The HODINKEE Editors' Top Picks From SIHH 2016
We saw a lot of watches last week – A LOT of watches. So after a much needed weekend off from writing and taking pictures, we have pulled together a list of our favorite watches from six different categories: Best Value, Most Unexpected Watch, Best Everyday Watch, Dream Watch, Guilty Pleasure Watch, and Most WTF Watch. Some are more surprising that others but all in all this is a comprehensive list of our favorites from SIHH 2016. Best Value Benjamin Clymer �C The IWC Mark XVIII 1 OF 24 It’s as if someone was listening to us (and every other real IWC fan) when we asked for something smaller, less expensive, and better designed. IWC, at its core, and frankly, at its best, is the maker of tool watches that are elegant in their masculinity and excellent in their simplicity. They are at their best when they don’t try too hard to be something they’re not, and this Mark XVIII – with a 40 mm case, an anti-magnetic movement, a calf inst

New York Boutique Prototype 44mm Offshore Gold
Hi everyone, I am new on this forum, my name is Burak, living in New York. I currently have the blue dial royal oak 41mm, yesterday i went to the boutique and checked the so called''summer edition prototype'' ?? Think about it like the white ceramic offshore with the white strap but all gold. Never found pictures online, never seen one. I asked the lady(manuela) if i can take pictures but the answer was no. Then she told me that this watch is a prototype and will be out in June and they are taking deposits. I really like the watch, seriously thinking about putting a deposit but would love to hear from you guys since you know the wrist game a lot more than i do. Thank you in advanceBurak

First AP. RO 4100st
Thought I might say hello with a new-to-me Royal Oak. The 36mm 4100st, and from my birth year... Engraved on the case back from a September 1981 visit to Brassus. I think it wears well on my small wrists. CheersTaylor

Any guidance on limits for the 50m rating on RO's
Hi All, I can't help myself, I love the Royal Oak. It is also such an icon for a steel sport watch. Comfy and looks great. But I am little bothered by a depth rating of only 50m on a sport watch. Come on AP! An icon of watch making, why cant they make their flagship sport watch 100m? Many other brands can and in a case that is just as thin. A bit frustrating, as I live near the beach and like to swim in my watches. I am not trying to insult any buyers or the brand. I still hope to have one one day. So with that said, does anyone have any guidance on how careful one must be with the 50m rating on AP's? Anyone have any water issues?Thanks.

My 448
Had my 448 for a week now. I am in awe of the simple beauty of the plexi against the California dial. It's a stunner for sure its cool having a panerai sub forum on TRF. This place is full of good folks here is to good times and watches for everyone