Bell Ross is releasing a series of Limited Edition US Open timepieces
In celebration of Bell & Ross's 20th Anniversary as the Official Timekeeper of the US Open Tennis Championships, Bell & Ross is releasing a series of Limited Edition US Open timepieces with Eco-Drive technology.The Limited Edition tennis-themed watches are emblazoned with the official USTA logo and feature a sporty red, white and blue motif. The designs are further set apart with tennis racquet-inspired textural elements on both the dial and the bezel; and sporty white or blue polyurethane straps. They are crafted of stainless steel with 42 mm cases and retail for $149.00.

The HODINKEE Shop Now Stocks 15 Essential Watch Books, Plus Our Top Picks For Holiday Shopping
In honor of Black Friday, one of the biggest shopping days of the year, the HODINKEE Shop is now stocking 15 books that are required reading for any watch lover – and we’ve put together recommendations based on some of our favorite straps, rolls, and tools. Read on for full details on these new titles, and our top picks. 1 OF 11 Photo Courtesy of Pucci Papaleo The new books stocked on shop.hodinkee were selected because these are the texts that our editors consult daily, and that we would recommend to any collector. The HODINKEE team has put together detailed reviews of each of the books to highlight the significance of each text and who might be the ideal reader. These reviews are included on the product pages linked below. 2 OF 11 Photo courtesy of John Goldberger A. Lange & Söhne: Great Timepieces from Saxony by Reinhard MeisChronograph Wristwatches: Precious Memories of the Twentieth Century (Three Volumes) by Paul WhiteDay

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Any info on this watch would help me out, curious if it look authentic to you guys. Case is stamped 643XXX. Thanks!

PP deployant vs pin buckle
Deployant or pin buckle, which do you prefer and why? I'm about to pick up a new watch (pictures next week) and it's platinum with a pin buckle and I'm considering converting to a deployant. Due to cost concerns Tracy the strap lady at H. Stern suggested white gold which makes sense, it's 2K cheaper. I've heard the deployant is more secure when taking the watch on and off and the pin buckle is more secure in terms of the watch staying on the wrist and not falling off inadvertently. Is this correct? I've owned the 5205 with pin buckle and it seemed to pull the watch to one side of my wrist. I've tried on a 5960 with deployant and the fit was perfect, the shape of my wrist seems to be ok with the deployant and from what I've read that is sometimes a problem. Thanks in advance for your answers.

Date 34 vs DJ36 vs OP34 vs OP36 - substantial differences?
I am shopping for a classic and timeless daily wear stainless Rolex for my wife that is mid-sized with a smooth bezel on the Oyster bracelet. I would prefer if it had a slight sporty edge to it since she already owns a formal attire watch. If R made a 36mm Sub I would buy that but they don't and she finds the YM too flashy. Looking over the men's and ladies options there are four models that seem appropriate.OP34OP36Date34DJ36Other than the later two having the date feature and the obvious (small) size difference are there any major reasons to choose one model over the other? Resale value isn't a consideration because she will own the watch forever. I understand the DJ36 and OP36 are probably the newest members of this group and until today I wasn't even aware of the Date34.Any advice would be appreciated!