Introducing: The NOMOS Glash��tte Neomatik 'First Edition' Watches, With Automatic Caliber DUW 3001, Launching In Ten New Models
NOMOS Glashütte has been around since 1990, believe it or not – here at HODINKEE we find it hard to imagine that the company’s already a quarter century old, because they’ve managed to keep a sense of inventiveness in how they present themselves, and in their watches, that makes them seem perpetually fresh. None of this is an accident, of course – in fact, a big part of the reason that NOMOS has as much goodwill from the watch community as it has, stems from its obsessive concentration on getting all the details just right. We’ve all seen innumerable watches from innumerable brands that almost work, but that have that one niggling detail that, like a puncture in a balloon, lets all the air out of a design. NOMOS, on the other hand, manages to get all the details right again, and again, and again, with almost eerie consistency – and with an equally eerily consistent design language, which could easily start to seem repetitive or monotonous, but d

Do you consider an AP Royal Oak 15400 as dressy or casual?
I definitely consider it as a more dressy watch. That delicate little beauty just works better with formal attire I think.Also a reason I am holding back from buying this one. I barely ever wear dressy clothes, and just feel as though it doesn't work with casual attire (jeans/t shirt).I also love the offshore and considering one of those instead, because I feel it works better for casual dressers.What do you consider the RO 15400 as? Dress up and down both? Or a dressy watch?

First Patek - 5167 now or wait for 5712?
I have the Patek itch and it needs to be scratched badly. If I were to own one and only one Patek, I have concluded that it would be the 5712. I love the asymmetrical dial, movement and complications on that model. However, I am unable to find an AD in Canada that is even willing to put my name on the waitlist, and at the moment, it is somewhat of out of my budget after two new pieces in the last 2 months.At first, I was not a huge fan of the 5167. It has slowly grown on me, and I've always considered adding one to the stable - but much to my dismay, it seems 5167 prices are also creeping upwards likely due to the tulip mania around the 5711.I've been offered a 5167 at an attractive price and I'm super tempted. I'm thinking of adding the 5167 now, which will hold me over until I can get a 5712 (at which point I can decide to flip the 5167 for the 5712, or something else in my collection.) Is this wise, or should I just wait for the 5712?

Is Rolex the only company in the world not to price their product according to demand
Considering sports models, Rolex could increase the price but 30% and AD's would still have no trouble selling them. Why don't they? Every other company would always price their product according to demand, maybe it somehow relates to Rolex legally being owned by a registered charity?

I think my AD is asking a bit much. Grateful for your thoughts.
I'm purchasing a new Submariner 114060 from my local AD (the only AD in town). She has a wait-list for reference 116610, but not for reference 114060. She asked me to pay in full, after which she would place the order, and then we would wait some undefined period of time for the watch to arrive.I thanked her and said I would be in touch in a few days, once funds are shifted into place.My sense is the pay in full, then place the order, then wait for a watch routine is not business-as-usual at most Rolex ADs. I don't expect her to obtain a watch for me without a deposit, but I don't intend to comply with the terms she offered; while I would like to keep my business local, there are watches I can buy and have shipped to me immediately.I feel like I should offer some reasonable deposit, and that I should ask her to provide an estimated delivery date (realizing the challenges she faces as a dealer).I'll be grateful if members will share typical arrangements ADs make in this context.Thank