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.

Rose Gold RO Chrono Black Dial
I am contemplating purchasing this watch on a strap. I am concerned that it is being discontinued. I spoke to some people in the field and they think that this watch will sell for less then half of the present retail value in 5 years. What do you think about the value of this watch in the years to come?Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

New Royal Oak Models
Does anyone know of any complicated Royal Oak models due lout any time soon?I would really like a 41mm perpetual calendar skeleton or some other complication other than a chrono.Thanks

Seamaster on a strap?
Hi all,I have a blue seamaster pro that I've been wearing for a bit over a year. I truly love this watch, and the bracelet, but lately I've been thinking it might look good on a blue rubber or leather strap...Has anyone done this, I'd love to see what this beauty looks like on a strap if anyone can indulge me with some pictures. Also any info on where to buy a strap for an SMP would be much appreciated! Thanks all!

Sunburst dials are meaningless...
...unless there's sun!