Lang & Heyne Caliber I Movement Done From Extinct Mammoth Ivory
I am glad to know that no living animal species was harmed in the creation of this watch. Dresden, Germany based high-end brand Lang & Heyne will produce a limited edition set of 25 Caliber I movements for its watches with bridges made from the tusks of extinct wooly mammoths. You don't see mammoth ivory used a lot. It is rare and hard to get being available only from well-preserved mammoths. All the ivory here for example was sourced from a find in Siberia, where the permafrost can preserve entire mammoth bodies in relatively good condition. Lang & Heyne acquired some ivory through a German dealer and investigated its properties in watch making.I firmly believe that using modern elephant ivory for anything these days is pure evil. Poaching in places such as Africa is a sin against nature, and should be prevented at all costs. The destruction of animal species on this planet for short-term profit should be much more a matter of international concern. If you see anything that is

Talking Watches Veteran And KISS Drummer Eric Singer Joins Jury For The 2015 Grand Prix d'Horlog
It's that time of the year again. The jury of the Grand Prix d'Horlogerie de Geneve – the world's most important horological awards – has been announced. Not only do we retain the illustrious Mr. Clymer, Goldberger, Dufour, Bacs, and more, but we also pick up a few new additions. The most notable of the new jury members is actually a HODINKEE alum – KISS drummer Eric Singer. In case you missed it, Mr. Singer sat for an episode of Talking Watches back in 2014 and it's clear the industry took note. You can see the entire video above and read about his collection here. We look forward to seeing the pre-selected timepieces for the 2015 GPHG later this year.You may view the entire list right here.

Omega or TAG?
Hi Guys,I was looking at some Automatic Chronograph watches today. I am not sure what one I want to get. I looked at a TAG Link Automatic Chronograph (Gold and Steel) it was $4200 CAD and an Omega Speedmaster Automatic Chronograph (Gold and Steel) it was 5500 CAD. The features seem to be the same. Should I pay the extra $1300? and if so why?I would like to get a Rolex Daytona but I don't want to blow that much cash right now.Thanks,Eric

Pepsi GMT 16710 II
I love this piece!

BLNR or Daytona?
Have suddenly come upon the chance to get either one of these two at a retail price.Which one will be a better purchase in terms of long term value and 'iconic'ness?I have 2 rolexes right now - a sub date ceramic, and a vintage red sub.