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Recommended Reading: Clocks Hate Other Clocks – Thanks To Quantum...
The closer you look at reality, the weirder it tends to look, especially if you're using the twin lenses of general relativity and quantum mechanics. It's thanks to the latter that we can build...
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The Designer's Designer's Watch – A Look Back At Braun And The Rebirth Of A...
Ever heard of Dieter Rams? He was the design director of Braun from 1955 to 1995, the decades when it built its über-purist appliances, record players, radios, clocks, and watches. Even if you've...
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We're Kicking Off HODINKEE Friday Live Tomorrow Morning At 10:30 AM ET (With...
Tomorrow we're launching a brand new video series – Friday Live. At the end of each week we'll be coming to you with a live video stream straight from the HODINKEE office (or somewhere else around the...
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Bring a Loupe: A Full Set Rolex 'Paul Newman' Daytona, A Stunning Eberhard...
Let's start this week with a big name: the Rolex 'Paul Newman' Daytona, easily one of the most coveted in vintage watches. The one we have is not only in nice condition, but comes full set directly...
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Friday Live: Episode 1 - The Latest From HODINKEE HQ, Plus New IWC CEO...
Today we're kicking off our newest video series – Friday Live. At the end of every week we'll now be bringing you a live video stream direct from HODINKEE HQ in New York City (or wherever our editors...
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Hands-On: The Breguet Number 1160, A Replica Of The Famous Watch Made For...
I’ve never had to explain to someone why I write about watches for a living. People instantly get it. It’s an incredibly fascinating position to be in. However, I often find myself explaining how I’m...
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Found: The Tudor Submariner Reference 7923 That Sold For $99,999 on eBay Is...
In late March, the vintage watch world was rapt with attention over one very particular eBay watch auction. The listing was for a Submariner – but not a Rolex Submariner, a Tudor Submariner. And to be...
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Happenings: Glashütte Original's Ulrike Kranz To Lecture At The Horological...
For its May meeting, the Horological Society of New York will welcome a special guest from Germany, Ulrike Kranz. Kranz will lecture on the history of the German Marine Chronometer, a topic she is...
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Historical Perspectives: Gay Frères, Much More Than A Simple Manufacturer Of...
When it comes to vintage watches, collectors tend, for obvious reasons, to focus on the watch and not what’s attached to it. The condition of the case, the sharpness of the lugs, the purity of the...
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Recommended Reading: NPR Interviews Kate Moore, Author Of 'The Radium Girls'
If you are familiar with HODINKEE or early wristwatches, you have likely heard of the "Radium Girls," the young women employed by the United States Radium Corporation in the early 20th century to...
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Introducing: The Ulysse Nardin Diver Le Locle (Live Pics & Pricing)
Think Ulysse Nardin, and generally the first thing you think of is the Freak. Behind the Freak, however, is the fact that Ulysse Nardin was the very first company to introduce a watch with silicon...
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Introducing: The New And Improved HODINKEE
After months of work, we couldn't be prouder to present the new-look HODINKEE. The changes are way more than skin-deep and we truly believe that now we'll be able to tell you better stories and show...
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Talking Watches: With Ahmed Rahman
Welcome back to Talking Watches. Today we're shaking things up a bit, as this is the first episode filmed on British shores. It's also my first go-around as host. But the series remains, as it has...
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Auction Report: Unusual Daniels Millennium Sets A New World Record
Sotheby’s set a new record for a George Daniels Millennium wristwatch this morning when a white gold model sold for £187,500 including buyer's premium (approximately $240,750 at time of publishing)....
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In-Depth: The Rolex Triple Calendar Moonphase Reference 6062 Owned By Bao...
Imagine two of the greatest Rolex dealers and experts in the United States (if not the world), Andrew Shear (seen here) and Eric Ku (seen here), being asked by a room full of collectors "If you could...
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In The Shop: A 1978 Rolex Sea-Dweller, A 1970s Piaget With Jasper Dial, A...
An all new HODINKEE website calls for a fresh release of vintage watches, and we are happy to oblige. The arrivals span the full spectrum of form and functionality. A simple Piaget dress watch belies...
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Introducing: The MB&F LM1 Final Edition (Live Pics & Pricing)
It's time to say goodbye to the Legacy Machine 1. Sort of. This is the LM1 Final Edition, the last member of the LM1 family, first released back in 2011, kicking off the entire Legacy Machine project...
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A Week On The Wrist: The IWC Da Vinci Perpetual Calendar Chronograph In Steel
In keeping with its usual practice of devoting each year to refreshing a particular product line, IWC brought out a totally redesigned Da Vinci family at this year's SIHH. Of all the IWC families, Da...
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Watch Spotting: Buzz Aldrin Rocking Three Omega Watches At Once
All of us probably know exactly which watch Buzz Aldrin was wearing on July 20, 1969, when he touched down on the surface of the Moon. Neil Armstrong left his NASA-issued Omega Speedmaster on board...
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In-Depth: The Rolex Reference 6062 In Steel
Spring has sprung and you know what that means – auction season! Last week we had the opportunity to take a look at the highlights from the Phillips auction taking place in Geneva on May 13 and 14,...
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