Pequignet Moorea Triomphe Watches
Pequi-what? PequiGNET! You likely haven't heard of this brand as they haven't even looked in the direction of the US yet (as far as I know), but this France-based watch maker is one you should know about. They have a range of pieces with some unique styles. Some are their interpretations of other popular look, but all seem to have pretty nice values. Pequignet is also a true manufacture, and makes some of their own movements. For the rest they use Swiss-made ETA movements.First, the problems. Aside from not being available in the US, they have a name that sounds silly to US ears, and product names that follow suit. "Pequignet" looks about as fun to pronounce as "chartreuse." It sounds simple enough out loud, but the word itself is intimidating. These models for example are in the Moorea Triomphe collection. Moorea just isn't a name I would give to a masculine watch collection, but I suppose I can forgive that.The Moorea Triumph collection has a number of pieces. The simple of which run

Interview: Jean-Claude Biver Provides (Some) Details On TAG Heuer's Smart Watch Collaboration Wi
Warning: Serious name-dropping ahead. Don't judge.Baselworld is one of those places where stuff just happens. I was passing by the TAG Heuer booth when I was summoned into the back by Mr. Jean-Claude Biver, for an impromptu chat about TAG's recently-announced partnership with Google and Intel to make a smartwatch. We didn't have the chance to get too in-depth before Mr. F.P. Journe popped his head into the room to say hello, accompanied by mega-collector Claude Sfeir. Oh, and then half of the band KISS showed up and our conversation quickly derailed. Essentially it was like every great HODINKEE video* merging into one whacky 30-minute pow-wow. So while our chat was brief, it was somewhat illuminating, particularly regarding this master marketer's strategy with TAG's looming Google/Intel collab. And yes, that was me completely name-dropping in a not-so-shameless way. I hope you'll allow it just this once because it was one of those moments where I looked around t

How big does 15400 wear?
I have my name down for a 15202, but because delivery is expected in 2019, I am debating whether I should buy a 15450 or 15400 to ease the wait in the meantime. I have wrists that are on the smaller side, and usually prefer the size 40~42 for sporty watches. The 15400 is 41mm according to official specs, but are there any comparisons to how it really wears? How does it compare to a Omega speedy (42mm) or the Rolex Explorer 2 Polar (42mm)? And same question for the 15450. 37mm officially, but I heard many people say it wears more like a 39mm Explorer. Thanks in advance!

Look what's arrived...
I've always fancied a Hercules and recently this one's come into my possession. Quite an impressive watch I must say. Really solid feel and, I hope you agree, a beautiful white dial (apologies for the iPad photo). I don't think many were made and, at the time, I think these were Breitlings biggest model coming in at 45.5mm diameter. I'm not that familiar with chronos and I'd be grateful if anyone could explain the lower middle sub dial which, unusually, has what looks like a minute hand and an hour hand. Also, when the re-set button is pushed the left subdial (24hr?) doesn't seem to zero, I wonder if it is supposed to. The main hand set consists of the usual second, minute and hours hand but there's a fourth hand with a small red arrow that seems to track the minute hand but I'm not sure of it's function. Any enlightenment will be much appreciated.

Breitling watch saves the life of stranded hunter
Breitling watch saves the life of stranded hunterEmergency Transmitter in Watch Alerts Alaska Rescuers to Missing Man's Location A watch made more than a fashion statement when it helped save a stranded hunter's life in Alaska on August 15th. Mark Spencer was hunting grizzly bears about 120 miles northeast of Anchorage when he became stuck in the wilderness along Susitna River in the heart of the infamous Alaska Range. Unable to navigate the hazardous Class 6 rapids of the Susitna River, his float-hunting party had diverted the course of their boat to the Tyone River. But the river route proved too shallow for their vessel. Spencer left his group and went searching for help on the glaciated Susitna River and struck a shoal tearing a hole in the vessel sinking it in the icy waters. He had spent more than 48 treacherous hours struggling for his life among the unrelenting elements of the Alaskan Backcountry. Breitling is the number one piece of equipment I always bring with me , said Spe