Photo Report: Recapping The HODINKEE Celebration of Blancpain's New NYC Boutique
On Wednesday night, HODINKEE was proud to welcome some of our readers into Blancpain's brand new Fifth Avenue boutique. You know, the one we showed you here. The official opening of the store won't happen for a few months (though doors are obviously open now), Blancpain invited HODINKEE to be the very first co-hosts of its new North American flagship. Read on for a photo report of the evening. 2 OF 47 What made Wednesday night special was that it was actually the very first time Blancpain showed its 2014 BaselWorld introductions to the public. This included several new pieces, but most notably the Fifty Fathoms Bathyscaphe Chronograph with brand-new high frequency F385 caliber. In fact, the very first one to leave Switzerland for sale was on offer that night. 3 OF 47 North American Brand Manager (and all around great guy) Adam Bossi welcomed guests and gave everyone a little taste about what makes his brand so special. He highlighted its history, and

Dinner with my AP ROO
Sometimes i take my panda out to dinner just to let her know how much I adore her. Do any of you ever take your watches out to dinner

Breitling Parts
I have a Bretling Colt Chrongraph A13035.1 that needs a new bezel spring and click ring. It is an easy job and would like to do my self. Is there a source for Breitling Parts besides a dealer or service center. I buy parts for my Omega from OttoFrei online,but dont see anyone for Bretling parts. Maybe the parts from an omega would work, like from the Omega 2254.ThanksJohn

Panerai 505.... man, what a beauty
So I tried out the 505 again, this time when I was at Beverly Hills PAM boutique. Man... still sings to me. I even tried out the 384 and although that's a killer piece, I still found the 505 to be a great watch. Not sure what to do. Just thinking out loud.Although I did get to try out the 335... nice watch too.

Should i pull a trigger on this daytona??
Seller said the watch is lightly polished. Should i buy it?IMG_5812.JPGIMG_5817.JPGIMG_5808.JPGIMG_5814.JPGSent from my iPhone using Tapatalk