Baselworld 2015 Preview: New Versions of the Girard-Perregaux 1966
Among Girard-Perregaux’s releases at Baselworld this year are new pieces in the 1966 collection for men and women. The new Girard-Perregaux 1966 features a rose-gold case and fine guilloch�� on the dial.Holding the new 1966 up to the light gives quite a view. The loping guilloch�� pattern stems out from the center of the dial in 12 sectors. The dial itself is in silver with a flinqu�� enameling technique applied to it. Applied indexes at 12, 3, 6 and 9 are baton-shaped and painted in a gold to match the case. A date window is at 3 o’clock. The hands are feuille-shaped.The men’s 1966 has an automatic GP03300 movement, which is 25.6 mm wide. It beats at 28,800 vph and it runs in 27 jewels. Its power reserve is estimated at 46 hours.There are sapphire crystals on both the front and back of the case. The rose-gold case has a mildly sloping bezel, leading down to polished lugs. The watch comes on a black alligator strap with overstitching; the pin buckle is also in rose gold.

Photo Report: Watch Spotting At The HODINKEE x Instagram Baselworld Event
In the middle of what is easily the most hectic and important week in the watch world, we decided to get together with an old friend – Facebook's Matt Jacobson (as seen in this January 2015 episode of Talking Watches) to talk about how one his products, Instagram, is changing the game for the watch world. We invited all of our friends from the watch world to come out for a conversation with HODINKEE Founder Ben Clymer and Jacobson on the future of digital and horology, and because we knew we'd see some great people and great watches, we took some pictures. Have a look at some of the watches that showed up at the HODINKEE x Instagram Baselworld 2016 event. 1 OF 35 A packed house of industry executives joined HODINKEE and Instagram for a conversation on watches and digital media. 2 OF 35 Jacobson's own 3448J. 3 OF 35A lovely ladies Bulgari piece.4 OF 35Rolex was well represented. 5 OF 35 Bell & Ross also joined. 6 OF

Incoming: Speedy Reduced
Hi guysI have recently sold most of my watches and have been left with a Rolex Sea Dweller 116600, a TAG Microtimer (kept for sentimental reasons) and a G-Shock Riseman Black.I wear the SD for almost everything and it is already showing some signs of wear; I'm quite happy to have a few knocks and bumps, after all, some of the appeal of Rolex Sports watches is that unlike other premium watches, they look better with a few battle scars.The TAG gets worn once in a blue moon just because I think it should now and again.I wear the G-Shock for really heavy duty stuff and sports.I wanted to add a watch that could be worn (a) when an understated classic is required and a Rolex may be a bit bling and (b) when there is a chance it will get lost, stolen or severely damaged (i.e. when drinking, holidaying, and hunting).The Speedy is a classic in my opinion and whilst the Speedy Reduced is not very popular amongst the WIS community as it's not the Moonwatch, it fits my wrist perfectly and ticks al

Re-Incoming!!
In 1988 my parents gave me a Rolex OP Date 15053 for graduating from University. I wore it daily for years until it needed service and a new dial because I was struggling to see the gold hands against the champagne dial. I had the dial changed to black at that service. I never really liked the watch after the dial change. In fact I regretted making the change. A month or so ago, I decided I would have it serviced, a new bracelet and the dial changed again. I didn't go back to champagne as my eyes aren't improving as I age. I decided to have it changed to blue. I just got it back from Rolex Canada and I'm thrilled. The service took 5 weeks and the amount was exactly as quoted. More importantly, this watch looks the best it's ever looked. This watch is awesome!!

Are diving watches unpopular?
So today I stopped by a local dealer to order the SD 50th anniversary. This is a large dealer, they sell a lot of brands and have a lot of stock. I look at the Rolex display, with at least a hundred pieces, and not a single sub, no Sd's and only 2 gmt's ( I know technically they aren't dive watches, but they are tool watches and of a similar design) I was quite surprised...