What Are Rolex Oyster Professional Watches? A History
Rolex Oyster Perpetual from 1953What exactly is a "Rolex Oyster Professional" watch? Most Rolex watches produced today use the brand's Oyster case which embodies years of development that started with the original Rolex Oyster watch from 1926. At the time Rolex pioneered the first ever watch case with screw down crown, bezel, and caseback that offered water resistance and dust protection, though it was not until 1953 that the Professional Collection was born.The idea of the Rolex Oyster Professional today is the perpetuation of timepiece models that were originally intended for professional use. That included watches for people engaged in diving, flying, automotive and sport racing, science and industrial work, as well as general planetary exploration. Rolex Oyster Professional watches by nature are more durable and utilitarian in design, and they also have in many instances additional production or testing steps added to their manufacture before they leave Rolex and go out to the cons

RGM Pennsylvania Tourbillon MM 2 Watch
I wasn't sure what to expect when I first laid eyes on the movement for this RGM Pennsylvania Tourbillon watch (which I discussed here). Sure the final version isn't much different than the preview I saw a while ago, but seeing it all put together with case, text, hands, and finishing is really satisfying. I feel a nice level of price seeing this timepiece, knowing it is all American. It really doesn't have too much to do with the fact that "we can do it." If Americans needed to build a tourbillon watch a while ago, we would have. This isn't an achievement in technology or engineering. Rather, it is a signal of our American appreciation in fine watches. That we care enough about good looking, traditional watches to invest enough to make our own. That for me feels good, and a positive sign that Americans are taking timepieces seriously again. A lost appreciation (to a large degree), that is coming back, bit by bit.RGM? offers the Pennsylvania Tourbillon (made in Lancaster, Pennsylvania)

Talking Watches: With J.J. Redick
Welcome to episode two of Talking Watches. Last month, we sat down with singer, songwriter, and friend of HODINKEE Mr. John C. Mayer to talk about some of his favorite timepieces, and how he got into collecting. Today I'll be showing you part of my conversation with another young watch collector, who happens to shoot a mean three – former national college basketball player of the year, and current LA Clipper, Mr. J.J. Redick. 1 OF 9 J.J. Redick isn't your typical professional athlete, from a horological standpoint. And we noticed that very early on, when we we began following him on Instagram. J.J. has truly excellent taste, and an appreciation less of oversized, flashy pieces that dominate the wrists of the players in the league in which he plays, and more of traditional watchmaking in vintage sizes. For example, one of his favorite watches is the F.P. Journe Chronometre Bleu. 2 OF 9 That may not mean much to most of you, but to even know who

Post your collection lume shots
Here's mine. Hoping to add another Rolex at some point.

Wearing a Gold Watch
About a month ago my wife bought me a 116618LB.I love the look. What I didn't expect was how that gold would feel on my skin. I really don't know how to describe it but it is very different from the experience of a SS watch or even a gold watch with a leather band. I noticed this feeling within the first few hours of wearing the 116618LB and thought it would pass. It has not. Has anyone else experienced this?