Talking Watches: With John Mayer
Well, you asked for it. You got it. Today we are proud to launch an entirely new HODINKEE original video series. We're loosely calling it "Talking Watches," and these videos are just that: us, talking watches with our friends, new and old. Basically, we will use these monthly – yes, you'll get a new episode each month from here until eternity – videos to give you insight into the minds of watch collectors you might not come across in your daily life. Guys like John Mayer. In this first video, I sit down with John to talk about how he got into watches, what his first great pieces were, and what's he's been wearing on his latest tour. Since John and I first connected a few years back, I've gotten to know him well via multi-day conversations about double-references, short-lived bezel colors, and what the ideal lume plot should look like. John is as serious a watch lover as anyone I've ever met. In fact, he's downright obsessive. And while

15400 OMW - what do you think about the size?
Yup, I have a tiny wrist. the case still sits within the width of my wrist but how does it look to you?Too big? or just fine?Opinions please. Thanks gents! (and ladies)

July 20th 1969 - First Watch On The Moon !!
Hey Guys:As everyone pretty well knows, 7.20.69 was a big day in the history of US Space Flight and the history of Omega Speedmasters.....Please help celebrate by showing off your pre-moon SMP's and sharing the love!

Panerai 380
TRF friends, Im looking into purchasing my first panerai and since i dont know too much of the brand i figure i start with the PAM 380. Any thoughts on this watch or should i get a PAM 631/632 instead? Let me know! Currently in my collection i have a Rolex Batman, Hulk, SS Blue Skydweller, SD43, and an AP Diver. Let me know if it fits the collections, thanks!

Any speculations on how the sunburst dials will age?
Original black Rolex dials tend to fade after decades of wear (exposure to sun). Some even crack or develop an orange/brown hue. Any thoughts on how the sunburst dials will age? Is there enough of whatever they have going on that reflects light so well to continue that brilliance even with some significant age? Any chemists out there?