Patek Philippe 565 Vintage Calatrava, Rose Gold

Introducing The Blancpain Bathyscaphe Chronograph Flyback AND The New High-Beat Caliber F385 (Which Might Actually Be The Real Story Here)
This year at BaselWorld, Blancpain followed up last year's Fifty Fathoms Bathyscaphe (HODINKEE "A Week On The Wrist" review here) with a chronograph in a similar form. That's cool and all, but to me the most interesting aspect of this watch is not the available fully ceramic case, or the NATO with ridiculously hardcore hardware, or the general sleekness of the end product. Nay – the most interesting part of this new Bathyscaphe is actually what's inside. This is the first Blancpain to feature the brand new caliber F385, which is a ground-up new concept for them and a fairly impressive new development that doesn't seem to have gotten a lot of attention. That's about to change. 2 OF 24 First, the details of the watch. Sized at 43mm and available in either full ceramic or satin-brushed stainless steel, the chronograph is 300m water resistant and holds on to many of the design traits seen in last year's time-only Bathyscaphe. The dial o

What should I wear for a watch fair?
I know it's a little last minute, but...I'll be attending my first watch fair tomorrow It's the 15th International Watch and Clock Fair (better known as Samay Bharati) tomorrow. Many thanks to James Elsener for informing me well in advance about it . Anyway, I can't decide on which watch to wear, so I need your help.My current choices are;1) EL Tuscanyor2)Omega SMP GMTThanks!Dhruv

Why can we never discuss watch Investments? There is some general interest
For instance, I know for a fact that when a new Patek comes in to our local AD, they have a list of people who purchase every new model every year. My wife is an atty, and her boss' father buys several Pateks every year as long term investments, and he said it eases the estate taxes when he dies, because he just gives away the Pateks to his children. That is an investment. If people do it. Why can we never discuss the merits of it. I dont wish to invest my $ in that fasion, however it just drives me crazy when I inquire if something is a fair price, or in your opinion will the watch hold its value, all I get is the same answer every time "buy what you like, dont worry about the future".. I KNOW THATWhat is wrong with just giving your honest opinion, or simply discussing it? Thanks

Seamaster PO Fit Question
Hey folks,I headed to my local AD today to check out a few OMEGA models. The Seasmaster PO is quite a substantial timepiece. I'm a little concerned that it may not fit nicely inside a dress shirt cuff. Has anyone else had this problem with the watch? I realize I could move the buttons on my shirts - but that is a pain in the butt. This watch will be a daily wear piece, I do not intend to rotate it. I would like it to work with my daily dress apparel.I think I have spent too much time on this site. I was convinced I would purchase a Submariner until I started viewing this section and looking at the Seamaster pics. It's a beauty. Now my decision is clouded. lol.Thanks for your help.

BLNR used market
I'm confused.No one can buy a BLNR, none of the dealers have them in stock, demand is high, etc. Or so they say. Yet there are plenty for sale both used and BNIB here in the forum and they don't seem to move very quickly. Nice condition watches for slightly above and below $8K sit, unloved and unwanted, for months. New ones, priced around $8600 (give or take) loiter in the listings.Me, personally, I'm still waiting, watching, debating, wondering. Any ideas on what's going on?