Linde Werdelin Land Instrument Review: More Than A Watch, More Than A Wrist Computer
"Instrument" is probably the best term to describe this nifty little device. It packs a lot of functionality, probably more than you'll ever use. The best way to describe it is a multifunction wristtop computer (term borrowed from Suunto) suitable for extreme conditions that can actually help you survive if you use it properly. The Land Instrument is made by Linde Werdelin, a manufacturer of primarilyluxury watches, and interestingly enough, the Land Instrument is more reasonably priced than you might suspect given its pedigree and functionality. The current price is about $1,100.The name really sums it up: "Land Instrument." It is meant for land based operation as opposed to Linde Werdelin's upcoming Sea Instrument. Specifically, the functions are focused on cold weather, high altitude exploration. For example, it features such notices as an "avalanche warning" or "frostbite warning." This might seem gimmicky, but using the external thermometer and internal barometric pressure gauge a

Historical Perspectives: 'The Watch & The War' �C A Short Film Tracing The History Of A 1938 Panerai Radiomir That Belonged To An American Intelligence Officer
Watches tell the time, but they sometimes also tell us history. Filmmaker Benedict Campbell's short film "The Watch & The War" tells the story of Benedict Brucia, an American naval intelligence officer during World War II, and the origin of his very special watch – a 1938 Panerai Radiomir with a Rolex movement. As a young boy, Jim Brucia admired his uncle Ben's curious wristwatch. He ended up inheriting the watch in 1972, but never learned what his uncle did during the War. In 2007, Jim Brucia uncovered the history behind the Panerai watch, and in turn discovered what his late uncle did during WWII. 1 OF 1 Benedict Brucia In this short film, HODINKEE's own Benjamin Clymer joins Jim Brucia to explain the historical significance of this important watch.For more on the filmmakers, click here.

Very Speicla 5004 Goes to the Auction block
When I saw that this watch was going to be auctioned off all I could think was damn why don't I have the funds to be in the bidding. My all time Patek Grail Limited to just 50 pieces the 5004 in Stainless Steel. They were made at the end of the 5004 production run. They were not advertised by patek and were gone before you could blink being sold through the Geneva Boutique I believe. It will be auctioned off in HK via Christies Auction house on Nov 27thEst 300k-500k usdPics from hodinkee

Houston-BLNR and James Cameron Deep Sea in Stock
Just came from buying an SD43 and located a James Cameron DSSD and BLNR in the process. Please PM me if you'd like the contact info. First come first served, of course.

Turned 40...Wife always delivers...incoming tomorrow.
Not usually a big fan of long in coming threads, but in this case could not help myself. I turned 40 last month. My wife and I went on a weekend vacation this past weekend, and while we were there she suggested we go in the AD, who we know and have bought multiple watches from, to just check out what they have, since 40 is a big deal apparently. I had mentioned to her that I might be interested in getting a James Cameron deep sea, and I know they've had several in the past. She seemed amenable to that. We walked in, and were immediately met at the door with a hug by the owner we know well, who happens to be from her hometown. Anyway, he proceeds with oh my gosh, your timing is perfect. We just received a watch this morning that we ordered in April of last year, and haven't even logged it into stock yet. It is only the second one of these we have ever received . When he told me what it was, I immediately thought wow, great watch, probably more than wifey would want spent on a timepie