Junghans Meister Telemeter Watch Is Going For Distance! And Going For Speed!
With their latest timepiece, the Meister Telemeter, Junghans is indeed going for distance, and speed. And yes, I couldn't help myself�C when I realized the watch had both telemeter (for distance) and tachymeter (and speed) scales, well, that particular Cake lyric popped into my head (and managed to stay lodged there for a good bit as well). Fortunately for you and me, there's more than just a catchy pop reference to talk about with this watch.At first glance, I quickly gathered that this was indeed retro-styled. Further reading reveals that it's actually retro-inspired as well. Junghans has a history in timing, with their first tachymeter scale watches appearing in in the 1930s; jump forward to 1951, and you find watches from the brand that had an additional telemeter scale added on.It's from this 1951 model that the latest release draws inspiration. This shows up in how the dial is arranged, which is in part driven by the movement inside. In the 2014 model, it's the J880.3 movement tha

Hands-On: A Couple Of Predictions From The Upcoming Only Watch 2015 Benefit Auction �C And What Might Become The Most Expensive Wristwatch Ever Made
Only Watch happens once every two years (usually in Monaco, but this year, in Geneva for the first time) as you probably know if you're a HODINKEE reader.  You probably also know that the purpose of the auction is to benefit research into better treatments – and perhaps, someday, even a cure – for Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy, an inherited, progressive, and usually ultmately terminal illness in which a defect in a key muscle structural protein (dystrophin)  causes slow but irreversible loss of muscle tissue.  The benefit auction is organized by the Association Monégasque contre les Myopathies ("myopathy" is a general term for muscle tissue disorders) the Monaco Yacht Show, and an auction house which takes responsibility for curating and auctioning a collection of unique pieces made by the world's top watchmaking companies specifically for that purpose.  This year, it's the Phillips Watch Department, which partners with the fir

Packed and ready
All packed and ready for my visit to AP Manafacture. Making my way down to spend the day in London ready for flight out of Heathrow in the morning.Buzzing 😀😀Here we go Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Patek 5960 rose
Do any owners or enthusiast have any feedback or perspectives on the original 5960 rose with grey dial. It looks so different in various pictures. I currently own the 5960p grey dial and was thinking about getting the rose version Thanks in advance

New SS Pepsi Try On
I saw in the comments of this article (https://.hodinkee/articles/ro...26710-blro-new) that Rolex will have the new watches at the authorized dealer May 12th for try-on. I'm curious as to whether this poster was speaking of his local AD, or that applies to all ADs? Looking forward to trying this beauty on!