Hands-On: With The F.P.Journe Octa Lune, Up-Sized To 42 MM
In most of F.P.Journe's watches, there seems to be an uninterrupted flow from concept?to design, prototype, and?production.?This results in?watches of an?uncommon, seemingly personal, integrity that extends to both aesthetics and technical attributes.?Thus, while more than a modicum of journalistic integrity is required for what we do at HODINKEE,?I don't shy away from proclaiming myself to be a Journe fan-boy (though not to this degree).That said, I didn't?consider the release of the Octa Lune in a 42 mm case to be groundbreaking news. It did, however, make me look at F.P.Journe in a new light: as a global business, and not just a daring watchmaker. 2 OF 9 The new case size was developed primarily to increase legibility of the timekeeping dials, at the request of clients.?(Additionally, whether we support it or not, there is in fact a market for larger wristwatches and the new Octa Lune can now appeal to that market segment.) 3 OF 9 Even on my relatively sm

I did it... scratched my ROO 44 Bezel. Please help
Hi Forum,Was in a meeting the other day and was glancing at my AP. Thought I spotted a lunch time stain and tried to rub it off the bezel. However, the stain did not go away. On closer inspection, it looks like I have scratched my ceramic bezel. Does anyone know how to remove this? Im ok to live with it, if the only fix is to replace the bezel.Andrew

Should Omega do a Shuttle Patch Series?
I visited Kennedy Space Center a couple of weeks ago and was impressed by the new Shuttle display. If you are in Florida this is a must-see. Anyway, given my recent obsession for Speedmaster patch models, I realized there hasn't been a new series in quite a while. So why not a Space Shuttle patch series - not all 135 missions of course - maybe one for each shuttle built. What do you think?I would love to see a STS-1 patch Speedy.

Planet Ocean AR Coating
Im looking into getting a Planet Ocean as my Daily Driver. I love the way it looks and I think its a great watch for the money. However, the more Ive been reading the more im getting worried about the AR coating. I dont want to spend 3k on a watch only to have the face look like crap after a few months of wearing it. I know some people have just taken the outer layer off with Polywatch, but Im sure its hard to do without getting any on the bezel. Does anyone have any pics of their crystal after a year or more of wearing it? Who has had major issues with this and who hasnt? If its a big issue I may just save up a little more and get another Rolex. When I spend that kind of money, I dont want to have to worry about something like that.....

What do I get next?
As we slide into 2018, I'm pondering my next watch purchase. Do I stick with Rolex/Tudor, or venture into another brand? A few things I know..... I want a sport watch, I do not want a hulk (ordered it....green was a no go.....ad sold to another guy), and I'd prefer it not cost a fortune. Some of you know that a big part of my watch selections revolve around the whims of my little girls, which makes things pretty fun, and generally they have great taste. But at this point color tends to be the deciding factor with the youngest digging blue and the oldest a purple fan..... my current collection includes a BLNR (which is just about the perfect watch in my eye) and BBN as I sold off my EXPII last summer and haven't looked back. But I do need a replacement..... so considering the following........A. 16710 Pepsi (oldest loves it but wears small to me)B. Moonwatch + Red Grape OPC. Pelagos LB + Red Grape OP (but would I wear the OP or just placating a little girl? Hmm..)D. Either of the above