Rolex Daytona Watches For 2011
In addition to the new Rolex Explorer 2 watch model for 2011, Rolex offers a new range of Daytona watches for men this year at the Baselworld show. 2011 is apparently the 50th anniversary of the Daytona, so we get two types of new models. Rolex is further rumored to released an overhauled Daytona for 2012. Until then we have the more standard looking model that now comes with Rolex's very nice ceramic bezel that they call their "Cerachrom" bezel. The black bezel is a retro-nod to some older Daytona models and is in black ceramic with pink gold numerals applied with an amusing technique call "magnetron cathode sputtering." Yes, more of that please.The case is 40mm wide and in 18k Rolex Everose pink gold (that is said not to fade). This reference 116515LN will come on a black alligator strap for now. As is Rolex's custom, I anticipate more models of this style coming out in the next few years, including models with a bracelet, Rolesor (two tone), and steel models. As you can see, the wat

Richard Mille RM 032 Automatic Chronograph Dive Watch
Among other things, Richard Mille gets an award for having some of the longest technical spec sheets out there. I wouldn't normally do this, but below you can read the entire thing - it is like an RM 032 bible! Brand spanking new is this new RM 032 Automatic Chronograph Diver's watch that sits between the RM 025 and the RM 028 Divers that share the round case style. From a price and function perspective the RM 032 sits in the middle and is a great new temptation from the brand.Available in either titanium, 18k white gold, or in 18k red gold, the RM 032 case is large at 50mm wide and a hefty 17.80mm thick. Though I feel that the titanium model won't be too heavy. The large sporty chronograph pushers as new, and so is the movement which is the RMAC2 automatic. This is in interesting movement because of the features that it combines. It is more than just an automatic chronograph with a few other neat features. First is the chronograph itself which is unique. It usually centrally mounted h

First Look: Highlights From November's Phillips Geneva Watch Auction: Two (Featuring A Rolex Day
Earlier today we told you that Phillips has a new international head of watches in ex-Christie's co-head Sam Hines – but we know what you guys like to see, and that's watches. So we're back to give you a small little taste of the types of watches we'll see in the Phillips Geneva Watch Auction: Two, taking place this November 8th. Patek Philippe 2497 Perpetual Calendar In Pink Gold 1 OF 10 The first watch we'll look at is a reference 2497 from Patek. The 2497 is considered one of the finest and most elegant watches made by the house of Patek – it is a perpetual calendar dating to the 1950s. The last time we mentioned a 2497 on HODINKEE was when we saw a spectacular example from the collection of a Mr. Jason Singer in this episode of Talking Watches. 2 OF 103 OF 10 This particular example is special because it is in wonderful condition and one of the few pieces made not in yellow gold, but in rose. The estimate for this

Leather strap options
I saw a forum user who put a survivor strap on their Diver and noticed how the width of the survivor strap does not taper down as with my (and most other) AP leather strapslooks more like the shape of rubber straps.rolexforums/showthread.php?t=429645i love the look and how it makes the watch look less top-heavy (not that the standard leather straps look bad) and was wondering if AP make any other color leather straps in this stylewas also wondering if it would fit the 42mm ROO chronograph or is it designed for the 44mm? the OP of the thread i mentioned has it on a diver not sure if this is 42 or 44thanks

Hypothetically..
That's it, you're done. You've gotta sell off the collection and consolidate down to one watch. Any watch will do, doesn't have to be Rolex; but this is it, you have to wear this watch for the rest of your life. What do you fellow watch fanatics land on?I land on my GMT. I love the multi time zone function, the depth rating, the comfort and styling. Ticks a lot of boxes for me. It was close though, I really love subs/seadwellers and I wouldn't be particularly disappointed with a 116600, or a 116613.D0425015-712E-43D5-A321-9A25167E18F2.jpeg