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Business News: The United States Is The World's Largest Market For Swiss...
It's no secret that it's been a tough year for the watch industry. After lots of hand-wringing about smartwatches (specifically the Apple Watch), it turns out the thing that's likely hurting sales is...
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Hands-On: The Jaeger-LeCoultre Reverso One Cordonnet Presents A Pretty Strong...
Size. It's something that always comes up when we discuss watches. Whether you are into a 36mm Oyster Perpetual or a 47mm Panerai, size is a hot topic that people feel very strongly about (especially...
View ArticleThe U.K.'s Most Beloved Speaking Clock Is Getting A New Voice For Its 80th...
One thing you shouldn’t have to pay for is the time. I mean, if you own a watch, a smartphone, a computer, or basically any object that either plugs in or takes a battery, you've likely got the time...
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Introducing: The New Rado Ceramica, By German Industrial Designer Konstantin...
After releasing this HyperChrome Ultra Light at Baseworld back in March, I think it is safe to say that Rado is quietly doing some seriously cool stuff right now. The latest example hit our inboxes...
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Bring a Loupe: Unusual Picks From Ebay And Instagram, Including A Double Hour...
For this Friday's Bring A Loupe, I specifically looked for vintage watches that we've never featured before. The result is an eclectic mix of under-the-radar vintage finds that deserve a closer look....
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Hands-On: The Parmigiani Fleurier Tonda 1950 Special Edition Meteorite 'Abyss...
The first time I visited the manufacturing centers of Parmigiani Fleurier was back in 2009, and, while I knew a little bit about the company, the visit was something of a revelation. It was easy back...
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Hands-On: The Girard-Perregaux 1966 Full Calendar, Now In Steel (A...
It was a Girard-Perregaux model designed for people who like gadgets, and it had a sweep second-hand and two little windows in the face to tell the day of the month, and the month, and the phase of...
View ArticleWeekend Reading: This 31-Year-Old Woman Is In Charge Of The Pennsylvania...
One of horology's many foibles is that it is traditionally a male-dominated field. Luckily, things are getting a little more egalitarian (though slowly) and we're seeing more and more incredible women...
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Around Alone, 50 Years On: Sir Francis Chichester’s Rolex Oyster Perpetual
Sailing is still somewhat of a luddite's pursuit in 2016, but in the 1960s it was even more so. Communication – pre satellite phone – was by radio transmission, weather forecasting was largely...
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Photo Report: Watch And Car Spotting At Monterey Car Week 2016
If you’re into vintage cars and it’s late August, Monterey Car Week is without a doubt the place to be. This year we once again ventured out to California's Central Coast to enjoy the sights and...
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Introducing: Gerald Genta's Heir Apparent, Octavio Garcia, Presents The...
For a number of years, Octavio Garcia and design at Audemars Piguet were synonymous in the minds of many. Garcia was AP's creative director from 2002 to 2015, when he left his position and was...
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The HODINKEE iOS App Now Redesigned For iPad (With Tons Of New Features)
It was almost a year ago that we first launched the HODINKEE app for iOS. Since then our product team has been tirelessly adding features, adjusting layouts, and generally grinding away to make sure...
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Hands-On: The Sealander Automatic, A Wallet-Friendly Mechanical Diver From...
I know what you’re thinking. Not another boutique brand. But when the Vice President of the Christie’s New York Watch Department, aka our good friend Eric Wind, emailed saying he’d found a dive watch...
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Jacob Arabo And Luca Soprana On The Jacob & Co. Astronomia Tourbillon, A...
Not for nothing is Jacob Arabo, founder of Jacob & Co., known for his jewelry and also for his diamond-set high jewelry watches. He's also famous for having been the first to mine the intersection...
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In The Shop: A 1940s Universal Genève Compur For Türler, A 1970s Hamilton...
This week we have another great selection of vintage watches for you. Last week we brought you a few truly outstanding pieces, including this Paul Newman from the original owner, and while there isn't...
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Hands-On: The Greubel Forsey Double Tourbillon 30° Technique Sapphire
The Double Tourbillon 30° Technique is one of the most spectacular watches in Greubel Forsey's collection – basically, it's an openworked version of the first watch this relatively young company ever...
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Hands-On: The Uniform Wares C33 For Women, The New Affordable 'It' Watch?
Last week, I wrote about the new Jaeger-LeCoultre Reverso One Cordonnet and there was no shortage of comments on the $8,500 price tag that comes with it. For the size of the watch and the quartz...
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EXCLUSIVE: 2016 Grand Prix d’Horlogerie de Genève (GPHG) Finalists Announced
Last week we showed you the full list of competitors in this year's Grand Prix d’Horlogerie de Genève (GPHG), which included nearly 200 watches vying for a variety of awards, including the Aiguille...
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Introducing: Balthazar, MB&F's Latest Robot-Themed Clock, Has A Split...
Meet Balthazar. He's a slightly terrifying robot-shaped clock that has a smiling face on one side and a grimacing skull on the other. Balthazar is the latest collaboration between MB&F and L'Epée...
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The Horological Society Of New York Takes Its Award-Winning Classes To Miami...
In 2015, the Horological Society of New York (HSNY) announced its revitalized horological education initiative with a series of public classes taught by watchmakers in New York City. The classes...
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