Ermenegildo Zegna High Performance Watches
I like these watches but I struggle to envision a scenario where I would spend the money on them. Fashion brand Ermenegildo Zegna recently debuted two watches in a new collection produced in collaboration with the Sowind Group. Based on the label's High Performance collection of clothing, these new sport watches are fashionably (and practically satisfying). But are they worth your money compared to the alternatives?Watch lovers probably know that Ermenegildo Zegna has worked with watch maker Girard-Perregaux in the past. GP is part of the Sowind Group (now part of PPR), which explains how the Sowind Group is involved in this latest collection. What I don't know is how much Girard-Perregaux's team is involved with the High Performance watches. GP goes so far as to produce Ermenegildo Zegna branded versions of some of their pieces, sold exclusively in Zegna boutiques.Zegna has now moved from an extremely niche collection of high-end, gold-cased dress watches to those competing with the

Introducing: The Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Offshore Diver Chronograph
It was six years ago that Audemars Piguet released their very first ISO certified diver’s watch, the Royal Oak Offshore Diver. Some of you may recall an in-depth review of the this watch conducted by Jason Heaton, our resident diver and contributor. It was here that he tested the capabilities of this cult classic. 1 OF 4 While Jason did find some technical flaws, such as the internal bezel being difficult to use, he found the overall visibility to be optimal. The conclusion? Maybe not the best watch for diving and timing underwater BUT certainly a cool watch and very collectible from a horological standpoint. With that said, you can imagine our excitement to see the new Royal Oak Offshore Diver Chronograph. 2 OF 43 OF 4 This new release is exceptionally cool. The watch features the automatic caliber 3124/3841 fitted to the 42 mm stainless-steel case that can dive up to 300 meters. What is the 3124/3841 exactly? If you Google it, you'll see it was f

Introducing: The Omega Globemaster Annual Calendar
This time last year, Omega brought out what they would position as the ultimate all-purpose, every day watch in the Globemaster. The watch has a lot going for it as is, but now Omega has upped the ante with a Globemaster with annual calendar complication. 1 OF 2 Now in 41 mm (the normal Globemaster is 39 mm), this new annual calendar features each month of the year in the 12 facets of the trademark pie-pan dial. Then, a thin blued hand points towards the current month, which then instantly jumps at month's end. 2 OF 2 The case remains stainless steel while the polished, fluted bezel is made of scratch-proof tungsten carbide. As with the other Globemasters, the annual calendar features a co-axial, master chronometer certification from METAS. More details, including pricing and hands-on photos, to come.More from Omega here. Don't have the HODINKEE App yet? Get years of amazing watch content plus new stories, breaking news, and access to great new featur

How long is too long?
One of our Omega Seamasters stopped running and I posted in that regard several weeks ago. It was under warranty and has been sent to a service center. How long it too long to wait to get it back?

Alaska Project at AD's
If anyone is looking for an Alaska project BNIB from an AD's please PM me and I will send detailsSi