The Story Of Two Astronauts And Their Omegas, As Seen In Sochi
Two weeks ago, Omega invited me to Sochi to check out a few events at the Winter Games. The experience itself was pretty exhilarating, having been neither to the Olympics (anywhere) or to Russia...
View ArticleIntroducing Martenero, A New York Upstart That Encourages Some Customer...
Upstart New York watch brand Martenero launched just a few weeks ago, offering customizable mechanical watches for under $500. There are two models in the first collection, the Founder and the Ace,...
View ArticleWatch Shopping In NYC: Inside The Vacheron Constantin Boutique (VIDEO)
One of the questions we are most often asked is "what's the best shop for watch lovers in NYC?" It's a tough one to answer, but surely at the top of the list would have to be the Vacheron Constantin...
View ArticlePre-Baselworld 2014: Introducing The Spirit Seafire, The First Chronograph...
Peter Speake-Marin has become a mainstay in the independent landscape with watches like the Triad, Vegas Ten, Renaissance, and Thelassa, each a unique take on his now signature style and Piccadilly...
View ArticleZenith Signs NBA Star Russell Westbrook As Ambassador
There is a constant war going on between luxury watch brands, not only for customer's interest and money, for counter space in retailers, but also for ambassadors. Finding athletes that actually make...
View ArticleHands-On With The Three Minerva-Powered Panerai Chronographs From SIHH 2014...
These three Panerai chronographs could be some of the most interesting, if controversial, releases of SIHH 2014. They are truly watches of superlatives. All three are incredibly handsome, incredibly...
View ArticleA Week On The Wrist: The Autodromo Prototipo Chronograph
Autodromo is an automotive lifestyle brand that all started with a few watches. Now there are gloves and sunglasses (including the collaboration we created here), but watches are still at the core of...
View ArticlePre-Baselworld 2014: Introducing The PanoMaticInverse, Dynamic Exhibitionisim...
Glashütte Original PanoMaticInverse in Stainless Steel By inverting the configuration of various movement components, Glashütte Original displays a regulator on the dial side of the new...
View ArticleVIDEO: Rare "Siffert" Autavia Finds Its Way Onto "Pawn Stars"
If you like old watches, chances are you like old things. And if you like old things, you may be a Pawn Stars fan. You know, the History channel's look at a family-run Las Vegas pawn shop and the...
View ArticleWhat's Selling Where: Four Great Steel Watches From The 1940s
In this week's "What's Selling Where" post we bring you four great steel watches from the 1940s including a Rolex reference 2508 chronograph, a Heuer reference 2543 triple date chronograph, Universal...
View ArticleVIDEO: CNN Money Asks "Are You A Rolex Or A Patek?"
Two brands inspire more devotion in vintage watch collectors than any others – and those two brands are Rolex and Patek Philippe. They could not be less alike though, and in this video CNN Money speaks...
View ArticleBrief Thoughts On The A. Lange & Söhne Zeitwerk
This isn't A Week On The Wrist; this isn't an official, detailed look at anything. This is simply a quick recap of my thoughts on a cool watch after wearing it for a few weeks. The watch I am going to...
View ArticleA Week On The Wrist: The IWC Ingenieur Chronograph Racer
The Ingenieur has symbolized many facets of IWC’s history since its first appearance in 1955. Novel materials, high magnetic resistance, and visual distinctions from legendary designer Gérald Genta,...
View ArticleVIDEO: An Interview With Crown & Caliber Founder Hamilton Powell
In 2012, Hamilton Powell founded Crown & Caliber with the goal of helping watch lovers both buy and sell high-end pieces. Whether you're someone looking to sell a piece so you can step up to that...
View ArticleThe Value Proposition: The Frederique Constant Classics Manufacture
Frederique Constant Classics Manufacture in Stainless Steel Here at HODINKEE, we cover a lot of different watches, from breathtaking vintage pieces to cutting-edge marvels of high technology. We...
View ArticleVIDEO: Swatch Creative Director Carlo Giordanetti Presents The Spring/Summer...
There's no denying that Swatch is one of the most important ambassadors for wristwatches to the general public. Whether you're a serious collector or someone who's never worn a wristwatch, you know...
View ArticleWhat's Selling Where: Three Unheralded 1960s Sport Watches
In this week's What's Selling Where, we bring you three interesting and relatively unappreciated sport watches of the 1960s: an underappreciated Omega Speedmaster 105.012-66 with 321 movement in a...
View ArticleIN-DEPTH: A Hands-On Look At The New Montblanc Meisterstück Heritage...
In the weeks after SIHH, I am asked by more than a few different publications to recap the highlights (and low-lights) of the fair. My responses are, in some ways, rather predictable. If you've...
View ArticlePre-Baselworld 2014: Introducing The H. Moser & Cie Perpetual Calendar Black...
The new Perpetual Calendar Black Edition features a DLC-coated 40.8mm titanium case. When H. Moser & Cie introduced its in-house perpetual calendar movement in 2006, the industry took note. The...
View ArticleThat Time I Almost Bid On A Watch With A Redone Dial, Didn't, And Now Wish I Had
It will come as absolutely no surprise to any of you that I am constantly on the hunt for undervalued vintage watches. One of the brands that I am always searching for is Longines, in particular...
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