VIDEO: The HODINKEE 2015 Year In Review
Well, it’s that time of year again – when we collectively sit back and reflect on all that has transpired over the last 12 months. So to help you remember the year in watches, we put together our annual video highlight reel, just as we did in 2013 and 2014. This is the year we sat down with mega-collector Jason Singer for an episode of Talking Watches, traveled to Japan to visit Seiko, followed each step in the making of F.P. Journe’s most complicated watch, gave the Omega Speedmaster the Reference Points treatment – and much, much more.In addition to the video above, each full-length episode can be found below. So, in no particular order, please sit back and enjoy the HODINKEE video highlights of 2015. Talking Watches With Matt Jacobson 1 OF 21 Matt Jacobson is the type of guy who doesn't need to live in Silicon Valley with the rest of his world – he is the head of Market Development for Facebook – or in Beverly Hills with t

Breaking stem and water resistance issues only for 5402 and cal. 2121?
So I have been looking at some of the 36mm ROs, and wanted to inquire further into whether AP had similar issues with the crown breaking off with models outside of the 5402, I also read in the sticky above that AP cannot certify water resistance in the 5402 following service, does this only apply to the 5402 or other models as well?For servicing out of warranty APs, can you tell AP to do movement only services like you can with the RSC, like tell them to leave the bezel, dial, etc alone and just service the movement and restore water resistance?I haven't had a chance to put a 36mm RO on my wrist yet but I have a 6.4 wrist so I'm thinking it would be better suited to me in diameter and thickness than a ROO. Also as I am looking for something to where for the most part with button downs and sport coats, it won't cause as much issue with cuffs but would like to have something that I have to worry over on a rainy day, remove while washing my hands or suffer a broken stem every other year f

Thoughts on this Omega please
Hi,I am looking at a new Omega SMP 300M Chronometer with black ceramic bezel. Beautiful watch and the price seems right new at around $3,200.00.Here is my question. The older Omega Seamaster Professional's seem to sell for closer to $1,500 - $2,000. Can I expect to lose $1K in depreciation in 1-3 years on an Omega? I guess that seems a high depreciation rate, is that why I should consider a Rolex Sub or Explorer?Appreciate your thoughts on this.

Archive Papers & Original Certificate
Recently, I was given an excellent opportunity to buy a one year old 5227R at a great price.But to do that I would have to sell my newly (to me) purchased 5127R.So I sent out the usual enquires to some grey dealers, providing them with all the relevant details, including the fact that the watch came with archives but not original certificate.Each one of them asked me to clarify whether the original certificate was included as without them it would effect the price.Now, I would not normally buy a Patek without any papers, and so I am happy whether it comes complete with original certificate or archives. As both, imo, show that the watch has been checked by Patek and that it's correct & not stolen.What are your thoughts on the subject?Would buying a Patek with only the archive papers, put you off buying?What, in your opinion, would the reduction of price be without certificate but with archives?

So frustrated!!!!!
Hello everyone here at TRF! Over the years I have been a huge fan of Patek. I own several pieces and always smile when one is on my wrist. Well, just this morning I noticed that something did not seem right with my Aquanaut. Upon closer investigation I noticed that the hour hand seemed to be misaligned. In other words, at the top of the hour when the minute hand was pointing directly north to the 12, the hour hand was slightly ahead of where it should be positioned. The picture attached to this post will better explain what I am speaking about.My first question is, how the he!! does this happen? To make matters worse, this piece was just serviced by the Henri Stern Watch Agency a little more than 2 years ago. I wouldn't expect this kind of malfunction so soon after a total overhaul service. Making matters worse, it is now out of the 1 year guarantee period that they offer on their work which means that I am likely going to be hit with another $1,800 service charge to get this c