Audemars Piguet Celebrates its 135th Anniversary and Launches a New Royal Oak Offshore
On October 5, Audemars Piguet Japan held the brand’s 135th anniversary and new product launch party in the Choice! restaurant on the third floor of Tokyo’s prestigious Ark Mori building. The event was attended by 500 guests including VIPs, celebrities and media. The evening included the launch of a new Royal Oak Offshore limited edition. Mr. Go Mugino, Chief Executive Officer of Audemars Piguet Japan, introduced the evening's first “special guests”: brand founders Jules-Louis Audemars and Edward-Auguste Piguet appeared in a hologram to greet attendees. Through the wonders of technology, they talked about the history of AP and the watch industry in general, and how things have changed since the time they first started. Historical watches representing 135 years of history were on display around them.The next and most special guest, representing the brand's newly released watch model, was Formula 1 racing ace Jarno Trulli, who has been has been serving as Audemar

The HODINKEE Shop Now Stocks 15 Essential Watch Books, Plus Our Top Picks For Holiday Shopping
In honor of Black Friday, one of the biggest shopping days of the year, the HODINKEE Shop is now stocking 15 books that are required reading for any watch lover – and we’ve put together recommendations based on some of our favorite straps, rolls, and tools. Read on for full details on these new titles, and our top picks. 1 OF 11 Photo Courtesy of Pucci Papaleo The new books stocked on shop.hodinkee were selected because these are the texts that our editors consult daily, and that we would recommend to any collector. The HODINKEE team has put together detailed reviews of each of the books to highlight the significance of each text and who might be the ideal reader. These reviews are included on the product pages linked below. 2 OF 11 Photo courtesy of John Goldberger A. Lange & Söhne: Great Timepieces from Saxony by Reinhard MeisChronograph Wristwatches: Precious Memories of the Twentieth Century (Three Volumes) by Paul WhiteDay

Black Dial stainless Daytona versus Blue Dial AP Royal Oak 15300
Hello all,Medium term lurker and first time poster! I find myself in a bit of a quandry and was keen to gauge some general opinion by calling upon the collective wisdom of the forum.I currently have a stainless/yellow gold bimetal daytona (ref 116523, black dial) which I purchased a month or so ago with a view to it being a daily wear (work in an office, wear a suit).To be honest I rushed into the purchase and have found I don't love the watch, mainly due to the bimetal aspect - I find it lacks a bit of versatility, and is perhaps too flash for everday work wear (meeting clients), and not flashy enough to be really special that only comes out a couple of times a month.....As such I have decided to trade it for a stainless daily wearer, and then save up for something else for weekend wear/special occasions (something in Rose Gold or White Gold, love the Daytona ref 116515 LN).My initial thought process was simply trade it for a stainless Daytona. This won't really cost me anything and I

Navy pics
Hey all! Was wondering if anyone has some navy pics and wrist shots? Loving this piece this week! Thanks!!

Crown Came Off Seamster Professional PO
Was setting date and time after not having worn it for a few days. Felt like I couldn't get it to seat when I was screwing it back in after setting the time. I wasn't using excessive force at all, but the crown just ended up coming off. Can anyone let me know what happened/what I need to do? Thanks!