Photo Report: Recapping HODINKEE's Celebration Of F.P. Journe In NYC
On a rainy Monday night in New York City, HODINKEE welcomed over 30 of our friends and readers to the F.P.Journe boutique for an evening of drinks, dinner, and spirited conversation about some of the finest, and most interesting watches being made today. Click through for a photo report of our celebration of F.P.Journe. 2 OF 38 Every time we host an event with a manufacture, we aim to invite a nice mix of seasoned collectors and new, but interested parties. This way, experienced owners can communicate their passion for the brand to those looking to make their first purchase. In the case of F.P.Journe, those experienced owners just happen to be some of the most die-hard fans of any brand out there. 3 OF 38 While not every guest owned a Journe, there were some absolutely incredible pieces present on the wrists of attendees. This includes one of ten T10 Anniversary Tourbillons, a black label Tourbillon Souverain (which was actually picked up by our guest on the

Vintage Speedmaster
Hunting around today I was in a little shop and found this one. Never seen one with this big a case. Guys says it's one of the first Speedmaster's with a chrono complication. One of only a few thousand made. I was surprised at how thick and heavy the case was. A real beast. Pics not the best but anyone know more about this one? Any info would be of interest.

Omega Ladymatic 2013
HelloAny experience with this Watch? Ever since their first Commercial this year starring Nicole Kidman, my girlfriend loved the Watch. Her birthday is coming up and i would like to purchase this, any member whos familiar with the rose model? Best Regards

Upcoming Trip
Hi,I'm headed to Vegas, Santa Monica/ Beverly Hills here for the next week, any AD's that are a must to go to?

Why I think the 116619LB "Smurf" is the best Watch in the World
So it's time for a little controversy. I decided to open this topic to share with you some reasons that lead me to find the Smurf the best watch in the world.First, in my view, the submariner is Rolex's biggest classic. I know, I know, many will say it's the Daytona or the Day-Date or this or that. But in my opinion it's the Submariner, the watch used by James Bond. Also, in my experience, every time I mention the Rolex name in some casual conversation to someone not into watches is the image of the Submariner that comes to mind. So, for the simple fact that, in my opinion, being the Submariner the classic Rolex watch, this makes it the most iconic watch in the world, or at least quite high at the top. It is the archetype of the watches.It can be used for all activities, from the deepest dives to the black tie dinners. Just look at this ad:So where does smurf come in at all?In my opinion, the Smurf is the submariner for the WIS. The fact that it is in white gold and the blue dial and b