IWC Connect, An Activity Tracker Integrated Into The Strap Of Big Pilot, And Soon To Be All IWC Sport Watches
Here we go again. Today, IWC made the announcement of a new accessory called IWC Connect. This digital device fits onto the strap of mechanical IWC watches – at first just the Big Pilot – and provides full activity tracking. Further, IWC claims it will be able to control certain devices connected to the "Internet of things," the buzzword du jour. Very, very few details are provided on IWC Connect, or how it will compare to Montblanc's e-strap that you will remember launched in January to much buzz. We'll be following this one closely and we'll report back as soon as more information is provided. Further info available here.

Win A Trip To Baume & Mercier's Geneva Design Studio, With Watches And Paul Stuart Wardrobe
This year New York clothier Paul Stuart is marking its 75th anniversary, and to celebrate is offering a different sweepstakes each month. For June they've teamed up with Baume & Mercier to offer a trip to Baume & Mercier's Geneva design studio, a pair of Baume & Mercier watches, and a Paul Stuart wardrobe for your Swiss adventure. Click through for all the details and how to register to win. While we do our best here at HODINKEE to give you inside looks at the world's top manufactures, nothing beats experiencing it for yourself. Paul Stuart and Baume & Mercier are offering a trip for two to Geneva which includes a tour of the brand's design studio. The winner of the June sweepstakes will also receive a pair of his-and-hers Baume & Mercier watches (a new Clifton from the look of things) and a $5,000 voucher for a Paul Stuart wardrobe to match.You have until June 30th to enter this edition of Paul Stuart's 75th Anniversary Sweepstakes, and you can

Quiz - Knowledge -Help
Hi All, New hear in terms of posts but been reading for some time. Great forum to pass some time learning about other peoples passions and desiresI need some help and assistance. Recently purchased a very nice AP Panda on a steel bracelet. I would like the option of a Rubber / leather daily beater strap. Thought I would just take my time see what comes up on flea bay and assemble a complete strap over time.. So starts the Quiz.Pictures are of links purchased for Royal Oak Offshore. The steel bracelet is Genuine AP. What do you feel the links are for because they do not fit well? They will fit in the cut out in the watch case and width is spot on but end angles are not the same (last pic) and they have no movement when installed. They can be fitted but don't look or feel right compared to the OE.The angle of the link top to bottom appears to be too steep. Not advertised as genuine so could even be from a replica piece of s*ite, as the finish o the sides of the links is poor quality!Any

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While the monochrome look is nice, I talked my dealer into a JV as part of the package and it finally arrived