In-Depth: The Story Behind The Name 'Glash��tte Original'
The road to Glashütte is long, winding and beautiful – just like the eponymous brand, Glashütte Original. HODINKEE recently visited Germany to learn more about how Glashütte Original is so intrinsically linked to German horological history. From the early 19th century with Glashütte’s four founding watchmaking fathers to the postwar German Democratic Republic (GDR) period, to the modern watchmaking renaissance we know so well today, watchmaking never stopped in Glashütte. Join me on a trip to Germany to learn what the “Original” in Glashütte Original really means. 1 OF 25 Road sign, entering Glash��tte. Rough translation via Google: "Here lives the time, Glash��tte wishes you a pleasant journey." History There is no better place to learn about the history of German watchmaking than the German Watchmaking Museum Glashütte. Located in the center of town, the museum now houses exhibits, a restorat

Black on black.
A few recent shots to share while sitting at a stop light. Cheers, guys.

Quick Question
When does AP show off there new lines for the year? I am contemplating the 44mm ss roo, but I rather a black dial (which I hope for).....So heres another question? Do you think they will come out with more in the 44m line up ,or what we see is what we get

Faded Pepsi bezel inserts circa 2000
Anyone knows if this guy's claim is of any value (regarding the on-purpose fading from Rolex)?'m asking because my A serial from 2000 has got the exact same faded bezel insert as the one we see on these pictures. I bought the watch from the original owner, who rarely wore it in over 15 years, and I thought it was odd that the red portion of the bezel has faded so much while the blue part remained crisp and dark. Cheers Nick

BLNR Wallpaper
Was looking through the rolex website's wallpaper and there were no BLNR. I made some adjustments to the current BLRO instead Just sharing if anyone is interested. 1920x10801600x900