Jorg Schauer Day Date GL Watch Available: Finest Example Of German Simplicity And Function With Ample Character
I love when I see watch like this up for sale. Why? Because it happens so rarely. Jorg Schauer would certainly be described as an innovative and independent watch maker with a limited production of watches, but at the same time, when people buy them, they rarely show up again on the market.The Schauer Day Date GL watch is a fine example of German creativity which does not cause functional confusion. What I mean is that while the watch undoubtedly presents a degree of creativity in its design, there is nothing so revolutionary about it that you stop to figure out what is going on (you see this with many newer Swiss watches in my opinion). Schauer has always been about sober good taste, and that is represented in the fine detailing and craftsmanship here.With a design that reminds me of Tutima (you'll have to agree), Schauer applies its signature screw hour indicators on the bezel. The hands and numbers, as well as the treatment of the day and date window are rather Tutima looking, but t

YOU'RE INVITED: Celebrate Baume & Mercier's 2014 Collection With HODINKEE This Wednesday
We're all about bringing the watches to the people, and the people to the watches. Tomorrow night, we're giving some of our NYC-based readers the chance to check out the brand new 2014 Baume & Mercier in the metal at a private club in downtown New York. You'll see the entire range of new products including the new Clifton Chronograph, Triple Calendar with Moonphase, and Retrograde Date Automatic.Cocktails will (absolutely!) be served and we are opening this up to the first ten people who respond to Events@hodinkee. The entire HODINKEE team will be there to help answer questions, as well. Hope to see you there!

Is there any love for the Two Tone 15400 Royal Oak?
I was browsing through the AD and I came across the TT 15400.Before I got to try it on, the Mrs felt an incoming and pulled me out of the store ASAP.Does anyone on TRF own this reference? Haven't seen any posted on the forum.I've been on the fence thinking about a 41mm RO. Do I want the full RG? Stick with SS? I currently have a few TT's that don't see the light of day since I prefer full PM or SS. They were watches I purchased before I could afford to plunge into PM. Something about this reference stuck to me when I saw it though.

ROO Schwarzenegger opinions
Hi guysI was pretty set to go for 15202 in yellow gold but tried a steel version and even with the extra weight I will get with Gold just doesnt have the size I would like from this purchase, I have almost 8 wrist and specifically want yellow gold.So I have decided to move up to ROO, I currently have the Panda which I love and wears perfect so considering the schwarzenegger and would be appreciative of some feedback on the following questions.1. Production I beleive was 2004, without finding a watch that has written proof of servicing, what should I allow for?2. There seems to be quite a few for a LE available, was this piece not overly popular?3. Does anyone have wrist shots and/or close ups IRL?4. Thoughts on brown dial, hard to tell from the photos I have been able to find.Understand thats a lot of questions so very grateful for any feedback.Cheers Mark

Can be a great opportunity
Hello,As you know, last day I've been asking to add to my couple (Rolex DeepSea and Rolex Explorer II 42mm polar) the Panerai 380.Well, I think I'm lucky. Today I got an offer for my Explorer II, I bought it not long ago, but the offer is quite good. Since i bought the watch with a nice discount and I got tax refund In the other side, I've been asking today about the Pam 422 (I already had three Panerai, 064, 418 and 372). I know that the 422 is very similar to the 372, but I sold the 372 cause the plexi, I know also... I knew that the 372 have plexi before I bought it but you know how we are Well, the thing is that I can get the 422 for 7922$ after discount and tax refund.I think I should let the Explorer go and buy the 422... I'll keep you posted and let you know of my final move.Cheers!