Montblanc Star XL Black Dial Chronograph Automatic Men's Watch 18966

Introducing: The Montblanc 4810 Day-Date
Montblanc has released a new Day-Date as part of the 4810 Collection. The 4810 Day-Date is a more traditional addition to the line and is reminiscent of the classic Rolex Day Date. 1 OF 1 The watch features a 43.5 mm stainless-steel case and is 10.14 mm thick. The silvered guilloché dial has applied red-gold-plated Roman numerals, an arched aperture for the day at 12 o’clock, and the date aperture at 3 o’clock. As seen on the other 4810 models, the 4810 Day-Date features Regate-style, red-gold-plated hands. The movement used is the caliber MB 24.18 (a step up from the 4810 Automatic).The new 4810 Day-Date will retail for $2,785. More details and pictures to follow, and for more information check out the Montblanc website here.Follow HODINKEE's live SIHH 2016 updates here, and in our mobile app, and you can read all SIHH stories here.

Saturday Schmoozin' I need to know what time the Pub opens!!
I hope everybody is having a great weekend.

Vintage Illinois Spotlight-- Major
The 1928 Illinois Major.This Beauty came in a host of combinations.Here is a trio of White Gold filled, Green Gold Filled and 2 Tone.The Bezel also came in plain and engraving on the lugs too.These 3 have the super cool "Exploding Dial" option.Sides:Dimensions:36X31mmInteresting note with this oneThe cases were all made by Keystoneand either had Model #171, #172 or "No number"There 3 all had "No Number"All came with the beautiful 307/17J movement:FF Notes:The Major was advertised in the 1928 "A Book of Watches" as "Built to withstand the severe shock and strains of work or play. It is a high grade, dependable strap watch as sturdy in construction as the average pocket watch. A fine Illinois 17 Jewel movement in 14k gold-filled case. $42.50."Rarity:1/6 to 4/6Price today:$300 to $1150add $200 for exploding dialBacks:RJ007 Notes:One of my favorite IllinoisThey are quite durable and not as susceptible to case wearThe exploding dial is really cool, if you can find one.They pop up on the sw

What makes a great collection?
I'd like to get some opinions on what you guys think makes a great collection. Should it be high end pieces only, can it have moderates or even some much cheaper watches. I have a collection that I'm proud of and it's still growing. It contains pieces that don't retail over $1k and I've seen some collections that don't have a single piece under $1k. My personal taste is to agree with statements made by 2 other members."Buy what you like but like what you buy", -[kevinc1001]"Better something cheaper and Authentic......"-[Alvin]I say collect the pieces that you feel good..not what makes other people feel good. Let's hear what you guys think.

116610LV Hulk is gone...
Not longer on the website...