GIVEAWAY: Answer Ten Questions, Win A Trip To Visit The Piaget Manufacture In Switzerland
We're back at it, folks. ?We have partnered back-up with Piaget to send one HODINKEE reader to Switzerland on an all expenses-paid look into one of the oldest and most impressive high-end manufacture in the world. ?There, the winner will be able to meet the watchmakers behind the lauded and critically acclaimed Altiplano Skeleton in white gold, as well as president and CEO?Mr. Philippe L��opold-Metzger. 2 OF 3 It is one thing to read about manufacture visits here on HODINKEE, but it is another thing entirely to experience one for yourself. ?We're lucky enough to do it occassionaly, and we are thrilled to be able to offer you a chance to do it by answering only ten questions.You may remember we ran a similar contest last year, after which winner Bao Nguyen recounted his amazing experience on HODINKEE.?This year's contest is very much the same and the concept is simple. There are ten questions to answer here, we will give you clues over the course of the month, and if you an

Incoming GRAIL!!!!!!
I should be receiving it within the next hour or so! OMG... Words can't express how excited yet sad that I needed to depart with a few of my other watches to fund this one! I hope this one will feed may addiction for the rest of the year or even longer!!!!Any guesses? Hint: it's not an offshore and you don't see many of them around! Think of technicality!- Dennis

15300 white gold parts?
I think I read the 15300ST had white gold bezel screws, is that right? Does it have white gold hands or hour markers or anywhere else?

Pp 5270 article.
Found this today and wanted to share with those that love 5970 and 5270, and those who just want to suck up knowledge regarding PP and perp calendars history. watchonado.au/grail-1-the...o-be-specific/

How often do you wear your Rolex?
I'm a watch addict. I'm also a perfectionist. Scratches and dings bug me. It is impossible not to bump your wrist during our busy lifestyles. So I keep my favorite Rolex tucked away for special occasions. When I put it on it is always perfect. No scratches or dings. Fortunately I have a fair number of special occasions so it gets used monthly. I own a number of other (non-Rolex) watches that I alternate and maintain at the local watchmaker. He loves my business because I keep the other watches polished and replace crystals as needed. Taking three watches in tomorrow for the usual repairs. My last two Rolex watches went to the AD for service multiple times for scratches before I sold them and purchased a new gold 116233. Am I alone or are there others that feel the same way?Thanks!