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Hands-On: A Couple Of Predictions From The Upcoming Only Watch 2015 Benefit Auction ¨C And What Might
Only Watch happens once every two years (usually in Monaco, but this year, in Geneva for the first time) as you probably know if you're a HODINKEE reader.  You probably also know that the purpose of the auction is to benefit research into better treatments – and perhaps, someday, even a cure – for Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy, an inherited, progressive, and usually ultmately terminal illness in which a defect in a key muscle structural protein (dystrophin)  causes slow but irreversible loss of muscle tissue.  The benefit auction is organized by the Association Monégasque contre les Myopathies ("myopathy" is a general term for muscle tissue disorders) the Monaco Yacht Show, and an auction house which takes responsibility for curating and auctioning a collection of unique pieces made by the world's top watchmaking companies specifically for that purpose.  This year, it's the Phillips Watch Department, which partners with the fir

The hummer is humming again!!!
Finally, and after thinking that I had to bury my f300, I found the replacement parts, and is back alive Omega Constellation ST 398.0814Electronic f300 Certified ChronometerCaliber Omega 1260I'm still in the restoration process, have made the bracelet and case, but trying to find a new crystal/gasket combo, as this is 37 years old, and altough the crystal is perfect, the gasket is brownish and was originally white

New Titan Diver Arrival
It's been about 3 hours since FedEx dropped off my new Titanium Diver and I can't stop staring at it...LOVE IT, LOVE IT, LOVE IT!!! It's actually a used watch which I was told was in mint condition. After looking it over closely I would say it looks like it's had about a day or two of use because the only thing I found was a very small scratch on the clasp. I prefer this older style dial with only the center links being polished instead of the outside links and lugs like the new ones have. I was all set to buy a new one when I happened to come across this one and I couldn't resist given that I liked the style more and it saved me $$$. I've always loved Titanium watches (I now have 3) and this one is quite a bit heavier than most I have tried on. It's still light given its size but it's not the feather weight that most seem to be. Mine weighs 134 g which I believe is about the same weight as a Submariner (feel free to correct me if I'm wrong about the Sub weight). I bring up the

The Beauty that is Breitling
Hello AllJust wanted to share a few photos of my new Breitling Navitimer 01 Limited Edition watch I just picked up today. I love the new larger size (43mm) and transparent case back. Check out the nice font the date has! With their new in house movement, increased size and its good looks, I think Beitling has done everything right with this one! Also, since it is a Limited Edition, I feel very fortunate to have one.Enjoy the photos.Drew

Platinum Pateks: Better with or without diamonds?
Hello gentlemen, What is everyone's opinion on platinum pateks with the small diamond embedded in the case at 6 o'clock between the lugs? It irks me just a little bit, as on some watches it seems out of character (5196, 5146 even 5960) as they are to my eye more classically styled. A diamond seems too modern a twist and a bit incongruous. I personally wish it were possible to buy a platinum Patek without one. What does everyone else think? Anyone know the history/reason why the Stern's decided to do this?Certainly no disrespect to anyone that has one; on the contrary I'd like to hear about it. Did the diamond affect your decision to buy one? Is it visible while wearing it? Mike