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The Value Proposition: The Tissot Swissmatic Everytime Collection
Within the Swatch Group’s diverse portfolio of watch brands, Tissot has turned into the go-to brand for watches that pack a lot of technological and mechanical punch for not a ton of money (relatively...
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Happenings: Join HODINKEE For An Afternoon Of Watches At Manfredi Jewels In...
This weekend a few members of the HODINKEE team will be out in Greenwich, Connecticut, visiting our friends at Manfredi Jewels, and we'd love for you to join us. It's going to be a pretty casual...
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Hands-On: The IWC Ingenieur Chronograph Sport Edition '50th Anniversary Of...
In my experience, very few things are as singularly focused as Formula 1. While I am more of a casual observer than a true fan, I’ve been fortunate enough to witness various stages of a Grand Prix...
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Auction Report: Omega Speedmaster Sets A New Record, Selling For $275,508 At...
While everyone might be focused on the upcoming sale of Paul Newman's Paul Newman Daytona (t-minus a few hours...), there are in fact still other watches trading hands around the world. Case in point:...
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Live Stream: Watch The Phillips 'Winning Icons' Auction Live (And See Paul...
The big day is finally here. This evening, at 6:00 PM ET, the "Winning Icons" sale will begin at Phillips in New York City. While the 50-lot catalog contains a number of incredible watches, the top...
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Breaking News: Paul Newman's Rolex Daytona Sells For $17,752,500, Becoming...
Well, it happened. The hammer has fallen on Paul Newman's very own Paul Newman Daytona, and it has become the most expensive watch ever sold at auction, fetching $17,752,500 (including buyer's...
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Hands-On: The CWC 1980 Royal Navy Diver Re-Issue
Earlier this year, I wrote an article about the wristwatch that succeeded the Rolex Submariner as official issue to the United Kingdom’s Royal Navy divers. That watch, made by Cabot Watch Company, was...
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Business News: Chronoswiss Is Now Accepting Payment In Bitcoin
This morning, watchmaker Chronoswiss announced that it will now be accepting payment for its watches in Bitcoin and "other crypto currencies." This will apply both online and in its Lucerne boutique....
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In-Depth: The Sale Of Paul Newman's Rolex Daytona, The Most Expensive...
Last night, Paul Newman's personal Paul Newman Daytona sold for a record-breaking $17.75 million, making it the most expensive wristwatch ever sold. Ever since news of the watch's consignment to...
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Hands-On: The Panerai Luminor Submersible 1950 3 Days Automatic Acciaio 42mm
As long as I’ve been into watches, I’ve loved the Panerai aesthetic. From the svelte lines of the Radiomir to the boyish charm of the Luminor and the dive-themed Submersible, I have a soft spot for...
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Hands-On: The Bravur BW003 Automatic
Over the last 5-10 years, we've seen a ton of small, independent brands pop up selling quartz watches for a few hundred dollars, usually with a hip, Scandinavian or mid-century aesthetic. Many of...
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Introducing: The Grand Seiko Hi-Beat 36000 GMT SBGJ227 'Peacock'
Some of the most popular Grand Seiko models are the various GMT models, which add a very useful complication to the always appealing Grand Seiko aesthetic. The GMT hand came somewhat late to Grand...
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Happenings: Kathleen McGivney To Lecture At The Horological Society Of New York
Radioluminescence, the process by which light is produced by bombarding a reactive material with ionizing radiation, was widely used as the demand for watches that were readable at night grew. At the...
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In-Depth: Why Clocks Run Clockwise (And Some Watches And Clocks That Don't)
The first thing most of us notice about clocks and watches when we learn to tell time, is that the hands turn clockwise – the habit of perceiving clockwise motion as a representation of the forward...
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Introducing: The TAG Heuer Autavia Jack Heuer Edition
As part of their upcoming “Heuer Parade” auction on November 11, Phillips is offering the very first example of a new Autavia created to celebrate Jack Heuer’s 85th birthday. The yet-to-be-released...
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In The Shop: A 1978 Rolex Day-Date With Lapis Lazuli Dial, A 1960s IWC Dress...
One of the more exciting parts of collecting watches is the knowledge that what lies within the watch can be just as rare and impressive as what's visible on the wrist. Watch manufacturers have...
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Happenings: Join HODINKEE At Dubai Watch Week 2017
Last year we had the incredible opportunity to participate in Dubai Watch Week, the annual watch fair founded by Ahmed Seddiqi & Sons. This year marks the third annual Dubai Watch Week, and...
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Auction Report: This Barn Find Omega Speedmaster Reference 2998-1 Just Sold...
Well, this is downright interesting. Here we have the second “found in a drawer” Omega to surpass the $100k mark in a little over a week. It sold for $110,700 (including buyer’s premium) through Live...
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Introducing: The Hermès Arceau Chrono Titane
Sometimes you can learn a lot from a name. The new Arceau Chrono Titane from Hermès is exactly what it sounds like: an Arceau watch that has a chronograph function and a titanium case. It really is...
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Historical Perspectives: AWCI Publishes A Rarely Seen George Daniels Lecture...
The American Watchmakers-Clockmakers Institute (AWCI) is the professional organization for watch and clock makers in the USA. Every year, the AWCI holds a national convention with classes and lectures...
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