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Introducing: The A. Lange & Söhne Lange 1 In White Gold
In addition to the Lange 1 Tourbillon Perpetual Calendar, A. Lange & Söhne has decided to add a white-gold 38.5 mm version of the Lange 1 to the collection. The Lange 1 is already available in...
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Introducing: The Montblanc 4810 Chronograph Automatic
Along with all of its other introductions at SIHH 2016, Montblanc has revamped the classic 4810 Chronograph Automatic with a new case size and an updated movement – while still managing to maintain...
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Introducing: The Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Tourbillon Extra-Thin Openworked,...
Back at SIHH 2012, Audemars Piguet released the Royal Oak Tourbillon Extra-Thin Openworked in platinum. This watch was an instant high-end hit and people (especially people here at HODINKEE) loved it....
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Introducing: The A. Lange & Söhne Saxonia Thin
The Saxonia Thin, part of the iconic A. Lange & Söhne line that has already seen the introduction of the new Saxonia Moon Phase at SIHH 2016, is now being re-released with slight changes to the...
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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. The watch features...
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Introducing: The Rotonde De Cartier Astromystérieux
This was a big year for men’s watches at Cartier. You may have read about the new Cartier Drive and the other pre-SIHH releases that we covered in December of last year, but one that you may not have...
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Bring a Loupe: An Untouched Omega Speedmaster, An Unusual Breitling, And...
This week, you followed all the exciting SIHH novelties live from Geneva; today, Bring A Loupe returns with some really gorgeous vintage watches – or vintage-inspired, in the case of my favorite Grand...
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Hands-On: The Greubel Forsey Signature 1, A Top-Tier Time-Only (Live Photos,...
At SIHH 2015, Greubel Forsey shocked us all by making a thin(ner), small(er), less expensive tourbillon called the Tourbillon 24 Seconds Vision. Now when you're talking about Greubel – arguably within...
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Hands-On: The Cartier Tourbillon Mystérieux Azuré Pendant Watch (Live Pics,...
"When the commissionaire had gone, Holmes took up the stone and held it against the light. It’s a bonny thing,' said he. 'Just see how it glints and sparkles. Of course it is a nucleus and focus of...
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Hands-On: The Piaget Emperador Coussin XL 700P (Live Pics, Pricing, And A Bit...
There are always a few major surprises at any major watch show, and the Salon this year had a big one. That was the presentation by Piaget of the Emperador Coussin XL 700P, a hybrid quartz-mechanical...
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Hands-On: The Van Cleef & Arpels Midnight Nuit Lumineuse, An Unusual...
Van Cleef & Arpels has made something of a (well deserved) name for itself in unusual complications over the last few years, especially its so-called "poetic complications," which typically take...
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The HODINKEE Editors' Top Picks From SIHH 2016
We saw a lot of watches last week – A LOT of watches. So after a much needed weekend off from writing and taking pictures, we have pulled together a list of our favorite watches from six different...
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In-Depth: A Detailed Look At Early Longines Chronographs, Including The...
PH Zhou is a student at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, where he studies economics and computer science. He is a devoted enthusiast of vintage watches – in particular early- to...
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Hands-On: The IWC Mark XVIII
It was one of the most talked-about watches of SIHH 2016 and with good reason: the IWC Mark XVIII is both a great looking instrument watch and a return to long-wished-for clarity and simplicity in the...
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At The Bench: When Case Polishing Is A GOOD Thing: The Restoration Of A Doxa...
In most vintage collector circles the word “polished” is right up there with “re-dialed” on the list of big no-nos. This is not without reason. Indiscriminate polishing ruins the lines of cases,...
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Photo Report: Watch Spotting At Pitti Uomo
In the middle of SIHH, there was a different platform for watches (and men's fashion) – the Pitti Uomo. The Pitti Uomo takes place bi-annually in Florence and is one of the largest men's fashion...
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Noel Poirier, Director Of The National Watch & Clock Museum, To Lecture At...
Opened in 1977, the National Watch and Clock Museum is one of the largest horological museums in the world. It is located just three hours outside of New York City, in the watchmaking hub of Lancaster...
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Bring a Loupe: A Full Set Rolex Submariner Red, A Gorgeous Eberhard, An Early...
This week, Bring A Loupe showcases some great chronographs, from an early Heuer Autavia currently doing wonders on eBay to an attractive pink-gold Eberhard. The chronograph selection does not stop...
View ArticleANNOUNCEMENT: Arthur Touchot Joins HODINKEE As European Editor
Ladies and gentlemen, as you all know, the world of watches and watch collecting just keeps growing, and HODINKEE keeps growing too. We're beyond delighted to announce that we've added a new member to...
View ArticleThat Time Gérard Depardieu Thanked His Watch For Making Him On Time To Kill A...
Well, this is a new one. In an very poorly produced and equally distasteful advertisement for Richard Mille CVSTOS GENEVE, French actor Gérard Depardieu thanks his timepiece for getting making him on...
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