Cartier Crash Watch Returns
This is one of those irresistible stories to discuss no matter how many times it has been told or how morbid the details. It involves Cartier, one of the most mysterious and popular watch and jewelry brands on the planet, and stories like this make watch collecting worth the money.A few years ago I noticed a vintage Cartier watch that looked as though it had been melted. I barely believed it was real. It didn't have a name or details, but I realized something must have been special about it. I later learned that it was a Cartier Crash. Originally produced in 1967 and later in the early 1990s as a limited edition, this extremely rare watch is a testament to emotion influencing design and the oddity that is the luxury world. Cartier will release a new limited edition collection of the Crash watch for 2013 as a high-end?jewelry?piece on a bracelet. While this new edition is a vast departure from the theme of the original, it is interesting to see Cartier continue the legend of the Crash.A

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

Rubber/Leather Strap Recommendations for SS Speedmaster 9300 Moonwatch.
I have a stainless steel on bracelet Speedmaster 9300 with in house movement and was thinking of getting a Dark Side of the Moon strap for it. However, the cheapest I can find here in the UK is about ��165 and that's without the buckle. I'd like an Omega buckle for it though it doesn't have to be the DSOTM ceramic one. Any suggestions for a genuine 18mm Omega buckle, or an excellent black rubber or leather strap with Omega buckle to put on the watch. Size is 21mm at the lugs and 18mm at the buckle end. Thanks in advance for any replies.

Help me decide....
I am wrestling with a decision and was hoping to get some opinions. Note:Love all three references and looking forward to becoming a PP owner.I have a small handful of new and vintage Rolex, PAM, Seiko, etc. Same trusted seller for both options so both are safe buys.So here goes:Option A) A un-used, 2014, complete set...5146g (cream) and was thinking of adding a un-used 5167 (on rubber) to that order. A nice dress/sport combo. Option B)Came up at the last minute: A excellent/mint, complete set, several year old...5960p (gray) at a very good price. For an additional $5K (plus or minus), I can have the 5960p instead of the 5146/5167 combo. Do I wade into the pool with a combo or jump in with both feet with 5960?! Borrowed pics for reference only (thank you)...these are NOT the actual watches under consideration.Thanks for playing!

116655 YM RG possible product lifespan
Hey all-I'm looking at getting my first PM piece with the 116655. It will be a little bit of awhile for me as I just picked up my Daytona-C and I will need at least a year to replenish the old watch budget and I want to buy new from an AD. I see that the WG Pepsi may be discontinued this year after being released in 2014. The RG YM 116655 was released in 2015. Any guesses how long Rolex will keep the 116655 around?Thanks!