This 20-Minute Video Will Teach You About Watch Collecting & The History Of The Modern Timepiece Industry
Did you know that we, at HODINKEE, have published hundreds of professionally shot, highly produced videos on watches over the span of the last few years? You can see them all on our Youtube page. One video, originally published in June of 2014, the HODINKEE editorial team felt would be a particularly poignant clip to show today, when most Americans are away from work due to Labor Day. This video, Talking Watches with Jean-Claude Biver, not only tells us how he, and other top tier consumers collect (case quality and dial originality are a must!), but also about his early days in the watch industry, which date back to the 1970s. In sum, this 20 minute video is an amazing primer on not only serious watch collecting, but also how the watch industry came to be what it is today. Watch above and for more, you can see the full Talking Watches with Jean-Claude Biver here.

Diver I series Crystal and Solid Case bBck
All, I just bought an Diver I series, some Divers I see in I series have solid case backs while some have the new Crystal back. Would AP upgrade a solid case back to crystal upon service if requested?

What was the last year that ap made a 36mm royal oak for men?
I am looking into getting a ap royal oak. I tried on a 39mm and because of the shape and size of my wrist the lugs overhung. I am not a fan of huge watches as the sub c is the biggest I can go without looking stupid.. I also have a 36mm date just that fits great so I am guessing the ap 36mm would fit great.mi was looking at a Reference number: 25594ST/O/0789ST/05 on the bay that is close to me so I might be able to go check it out in person.. It has the ap clasp but a lot of the 36mm do not have the ap clasp so I am guessing the one I am looking at is a late model right before they got discontinued. I am also thinking of a newer 15450 that is 38mm I believe but it only has one dial color. I would love a 37-38 mm chrono or dual time or moon phase.. I also read that these watches are a fortune to overhaul and if I get a older 36mm then I will prob have to send it in for a overhaul. Does anyone know about how much a moon phase 36mm is to do a full service.. So what I really need t

116334 Arabic Dial White Gold Bezel Weight
Anybody know the weight of this watch? 116334 Arabic Dial White Gold Bezel 41mm Datejust 2? I have seen a wide range?

Why does Rolex attend Basel?
They are by a wide margin the most prestigious watch manufacture in Switzerland. Rolex was awarded the best reputation of any company by an independent firm this year, not just for watch companies but ANY company. They beat out Disney for example. So why not have an annual Apple style event instead that really focuses on their technology and innovation instead of a few quick pics from an otherwise mediocre watch fair?