Hodinkee Daily | 11/01/2022

[WHAT'S NEW]( [STORIES]( [VIDEOS]( [INSURANCE]( [SHOP]( [Introducing | Rolex Shatters Water-Resistance Records With Its First Titanium Watch (And We've Got Exclusive Live Pics)]( By Anthony Traina Come with me, 11,000 meters deep. [Watch Of The Week | I've Spent Years Bonding With My Customers Over Their Watches; Now I Finally Have A Dream Watch Of My Own]( By Jeff Katz After opening five restaurants in a single year, I bought this watch to remember how far I've come and who's been by my side. [Auctions | Our Favorite Independent Watches Up For Grabs At Next Week's Auctions In Geneva]( By Logan Baker F.P. Journe unique pieces, De Bethune prototypes, and so much more. [Happenings | Jean-Christophe Sabatier To Lecture At The Horological Society Of New York]( By Nicholas Manousos The Chief Product Officer at Ulysse Nardin will discuss the history and development of The Freak. [Buying, Selling, & Collecting | What Makes For A Million-Dollar Watch At Auction Today?]( By Anthony Traina A new generation of watch collectors has completely changed what it means to look like a million bucks. THE Q TIMEX VINTAGE HODINKEE LIMITED EDITION [Hodinkee x Timex]( [SPONSORED]( Finissimo was a rule breaker from the moment it made its entrance in 2014, and has continued to redefine the boundaries of style and modernity with every new edition. A bold alternative to the established codes of traditional men’s timepieces, it is set apart by its eight-sided ultra-thin design, an intersection of circle and square inspired by Rome’s architectural wonders, which is rendered throughout the line in minimalist, mainly monochrome aesthetic.]( [This Octo Finissimo S Chronograph GMT, is equipped with the automatic in-house chronograph and GMT ultra-thin calibre BVL 318 with peripheral rotor (3.30 mm thick). Blending sporty practicality with mechanical complexity, this ultra-modern timepiece is available in satin-polished steel with a blue sunray dial paired with the silver counters for a more sport chic look. Its ingenious mechanism allows to display a second time zone on the sub-counter at 3 o’clock. The octagonal case (8.75mm thick) features a diameter of 43 millimeter, complemented by an integrated vertical brushed steel bracelet with polished parts. Reaffirming the sportier character of the Octo Finissimo S line, the watch features a larger screw-down crown than the former sandblasted models to ensure water resistance up to 100 meters.]( [Discover new and vintage watches, incredible content and an entire community by downloading the Hodinkee app.]( [Instagram]( [Facebook]( [Twitter]( [YouTube]( [Email](mailto:news@hodinkee.com) This email was sent to {EMAIL} [Update your subscription preferences]( | [Unsubscribe from Hodinkee emails]( | [View in browser]( Hodinkee · P.O. Box 1129 New York, NY 10013 Copyright © 2022 Hodinkee, All rights reserved. ‌