Hands-On: The Omega Speedmaster 'First Omega In Space' In Sedna Gold
If you're a regular reader, you already know how much I like Omega's 2012 re-edition of the historically important ref. 2998, a model that Walter Schirra wore in 1962 during his Sigma 7 flight. I...
View ArticleBusiness News: David Beckham Announced As Tudor's Newest Global Brand...
David Beckham, arguably the world's most famous soccer player, has just been announced as the newest global brand ambassador for Tudor watches. He will be a big part of the current "Born To Dare"...
View ArticleHands-On: The Richard Mille RM 032 Diver Flyback Chronograph
“Time is the greatest luxury,” as the saying goes, and perhaps nowhere is that more true than underwater. The moment you descend from the surface, the clock starts ticking. Stay too long at depth and...
View ArticleIntroducing: The MB&F HM6 Alien Nation (Live Pics + Pricing)
Any day where we get a new Horological Machine from MB&F is a good day. While today we're not getting a totally new HM, we are getting a new take on one of the brand's more outlandish creations,...
View ArticleIn The Shop: A 1977 Rolex Submariner Ref. 5513, A 1956 Omega Seamaster For...
Summer has officially started and you know what that means: new summer swag. We have an awesome line up of hot-weather-friendly watches for you this week including a ton of steel dive watches (like a...
View ArticlePhoto Report: The Tudor Baselworld Novelties At Swiss Fine Timing In Chicago
Last Wednesday night we had the pleasure of welcoming over 100 guests to Swiss Fine Timing in Chicago in partnership with Tudor to check out the 2017 novelties, which are just now hitting U.S. shores...
View ArticleIntroducing: The Panerai Mare Nostrum Acciaio 42mm
If you are a Panerai lover, you probably recognize this watch. That's because it is the third iteration of the Mare Nostrum, dating back to the early days of Panerai. The Mare Nostrum was the first...
View ArticleFound: Two Super-Rare, Identical Breguet Watches From The Chaumet Era
When I want to see something new, I visit Antoine de Macedo in Paris. I think Antoine knows this too, because he’s become very good at finding models that I’ve never come across before. I’m beginning...
View ArticleFound: Paul Newman's Paul Newman Daytona, Seriously
We all knew this day would come. We didn't know when, or in what form, but we knew it was bound to happen. The watch that in many ways can be credited with launching the vintage collectible watch...
View ArticleRecommended Reading: Radiolab Explores The Nature Of Time
Forget any connection to watches or timekeeping – if you're not already a regular listener to Radiolab, you need to become one ASAP. The radio show and podcast comes from producers Jad Abumrad and...
View ArticleFound: Vladimir Putin's Patek Philippe 5208P Grand Complication For Sale At...
Vladimir Putin, watch guy. Yup, our president's best frienemy is something of a horological connoisseur, and, as we've reported over the years, his collection includes everything from a Blancpain...
View ArticleBring a Loupe: A Stainless Steel Patek Philippe Ref. 1463, A Full Set Zodiac...
This week, we start big with a Patek Philippe reference 1463 in stainless steel. Granted, its dial has been replaced, but the rarity of this watch in this metal easily trumps that fact. We keep the...
View ArticleHistorical Perspectives: CWC: The Watch That Replaced The MilSub
Among collectors of vintage military watches, there are a handful of grails worth chasing: one of the rare Dirty Dozen WWW watches, a Royal Air Force–issued IWC Mark XI, or a Heuer Bundeswehr flyback...
View ArticleIntroducing: The Laurent Ferrier Galet Regulateur
Few brands strike the balance between traditionalism and modernity with as much poise as Laurent Ferrier. On the wrist the watches look contemporary, while still appealing to those with a respect for...
View ArticleWatch Spotting: Possibly The Realest Real Pilot's Watch We've Ever Seen
Over this past weekend, I've been at Couture Time Las Vegas, where exhibiting watch brands show products from both the SIHH and Baselworld, as well as new models being unveiled for the first time, to...
View ArticleBreaking News: Apple Announces watchOS 4 And New Siri Watch Face
Today, Apple kicked off its annual World Wide Developer Conference in San Jose, California. One of the first big announcements: major updates to the Apple Watch. Later this year we'll be getting...
View ArticleIntroducing: The Breitling Chronoliner B04 Boutique Edition
There's a new Breitling, and I bet I already know what your first question is: what is the diameter of this new Chronoliner? At 46mm, some might find this watch rather imposing, and it undoubtedly is,...
View ArticleWatch Spotting: Founder Michel Parmigiani Wearing The First Parmigiani...
In 1996, the watch world was a very, very different place than it is now. Though there were already signs that things were going to start evolving very quickly, many of the major players then had been...
View ArticleHappenings: Join HODINKEE For A Summer Kick-Off Party At Todd Snyder In New York
It's summer, and you know what that means – long, hot days, filled with cold drinks and vintage watches. Ok, maybe not everyone's summers are filled with vintage watches, but this is HODINKEE we're...
View ArticleIn The Shop: A 1960s Vacheron Constantin Ref. 6394Q, A 1955 Rolex Precision...
If you are in New York, you are likely suffering from seasonal confusion. This rain has got us down and what better way to lighten the mood than with a great selection of vintage watches! This week we...
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