Interview: A Conversation On Provocation And Design Polarization With Roger Dubuis CEO Jean-Marc Pontroue
There are two main similarities between a Lamborghini Veneno Roadster and?the watches of Roger Dubuis.?Both take an extreme approach to design relative to their respective industries. And inside of both are skillfully crafted engines, the former automotive and the latter horological. This is not so much of a paradox for the Veneno, but more so for modern Roger Dubuis watches?because (to wristwatch purists)?they?flout most of the classical design concepts generally associated?with?beautifully-made?in-house movements. In a conversation with Roger Dubuis CEO Jean-Marc Pontroue,?he explained how the perceived incongruence between polarizing designs?and technical merit can actually work in a company's favor.HODINKEE: Why does Roger Dubuis place such a great emphasis?on producing in-house movements?when the designs are so extravagant? There are a number of brands that get away with focusing almost solely on external aesthetics, without paying very much attention to the movement.Jean-Marc Pon

New In The HODINKEE Shop: Our Exquisitely Crafted Date Window Masks
Date windows on time-only wristwatches: some of you love them, some of you hate them, but now, there's something you can do about them.  Don't be a helpless, passive onlooker anymore – with our hand-crafted, artisanal Date Window Masks and a few minutes of spare time, you can be where you want and deserve to be when it comes to date windows: in the driver's seat. 1 OF 1 These are the real deal: each date window is handcrafted for HODINKEE exclusively, and for you, by craftsmen working in traditional date window mask workshops nestled in the hillsides of Tuscany, where our exquisitely and laboriously made straps and other fine leather goods are also created.  These aren't the low quality date window masks you may have seen elsewhere – each one is made especially for you, and your fine but flawed timepiece, so that you can finally enjoy your watch as it should be enjoyed.Please accept our invitation to visit our Shop and be among the fi

Power reserve issue ?
My newly bought FC 44mm is losing time when not worn. Wound it 40 times and wear it for a day it keeps time perfectly however when I left it for the bed it has lost 15 minutes in approximately 8 hours. Should I bring it to be serviced ?I read somewhere there are power reserve issue with some ROO. My previous 42mm ROO runs perfectly. Any experiences with the same issue ? Thank you

Service cost on AP? - Just things to consider before a purchase. (input appreciated)
Hey guys.So before I make any decision on this beautiful 15450, which IMO is a perfect fit for my wrists, I have a few questions.I generally am very careful with my watches, and I am aware that the AP RO is very prone to scratches, and I would I assume knowing how I am, I will probably want to service her every few years. How much does a service generally cost?I assume if there is a deep ding on the bezel, it would have to be changed. Would this literally cost a fortune?Lastly. Would you think this is a good idea for a second watch?First being a Rolex GMT.Input is appreciated!

Speedmaster and June 20 Soyuz landing
Thought you'd enjoy this one. Welcome to gravity!