VIDEO: Talking Watches With Jean-Claude Biver
We are breaking our own rule with this one. When we launched "Talking Watches" last September, we did so with the express desire to bring you, our readers, the true collections of true watch lovers....
View ArticleThe Value Proposition: The Nomos Tangente, Setting New Standards For The...
Some watches cost $36,440 and are worth every penny. Other watches, like the Nomos Tangente, cost $2,330 and make you wonder why more companies can’t (or won’t) produce models offering this much...
View ArticleIntroducing The HODINKEE Fund (And How You Can Get Involved)
Here at HODINKEE, we love watches and the people behind them. We are passionate about the craft of watchmaking, about doing things the old-fashioned way because you can, and about pushing the science...
View ArticleA Week On The Wrist: The Omega De Ville Trésor
Some would say that the glory days of the Omega dress watch are long gone, overshadowed by the success of their contemporary sports watches, which are undoubtedly brilliant. As nice as the modern day...
View ArticleHands-On With The Omega Speedmaster Apollo 11 45th Anniversary Limited...
It was on July 20th, 1969 that the Apollo 11 mission reached it goal and put two men on the surface of the moon. When Buzz Aldrin emerged from the capsule, it was with an Omega Speedmaster on his...
View ArticleIntroducing The H. Moser & Cie. Endeavour Perpetual Calendar Black Golden...
We've told you about H. Moser's elegant perpetual calendar before, but today we have a new take on the design. Still with the incredibly stripped-down display, the Endeavor Perpetual Calendar Black...
View ArticleHands-On With The Jaquet Droz Grande Seconde Quantieme Ivory Enamel
Minimalism isn't a quality that immediately comes to mind when you think of Jaquet Droz. But while its elaborate automata and intricate enameling are certainly hallmarks of the brand, Jaquet Droz has...
View ArticleIN-DEPTH: A Look At The Van Cleef & Arpels Midnight Planétarium, An Entire...
The Van Cleef & Arpels Midnight Planétarium In this deep world of horology, it’s easy to lose sight of just how fascinating the careful assortment of gears, jewels, levers, and screws that make up...
View ArticleRecommended Reading: A Comprehensive Review Of The 5513 Matte Dial Submariner
Vintage Rolex watches are all about the details. The smallest differences can separate a relatively common $5,000 watch from a rare $50,000 watch, and learning about them is a never-ending journey....
View ArticleIntroducing The Bremont Wright Flyer, A Limited Edition Containing A Fragment...
Bremont has created some pretty special limited editions in the past, including the Codebreaker (containing material from Bletchley Park) and the HMS Victory (with oak and copper from the eponymous...
View ArticleThe Value Proposition: The Stowa Partitio Black Automatic, A 37 mm...
The Stowa Partitio Black Automatic Based on a simple 1930s model from the Stowa archives, the Partitio Black Automatic retains much of the understated functional design that began to gain popularity...
View ArticlePatek Philippe Opens At Windsor Jewelers In Charlotte, North Carolina (The...
One of the most fascinating things about the Patek Philippe of today is its distribution chain. The vast majority of its sales points in the United States are actually family-owned, single-shop...
View ArticleYOU'RE INVITED: HODINKEE + VRF Team Up For A Vintage Rolex Meetup This Monday...
Who doesn't love a great vintage Rolex? We surely do. And we bet a lot of you do too. So, we're teaming up with the great folks at die-hard collector site Vintage Rolex Forum (VRF) to get a bunch of...
View ArticleWhat's Selling Where: Five Great eBay Finds From Tudor, Jaeger-LeCoultre,...
Unearthing fantastic watches on eBay can be a gratifying experience. While there can be high risk, if you know what you are looking at, you can get some great pieces for far less than they would cost...
View ArticleHands-On With The A. Lange & Söhne 1815 Tourbillon With Stop-Seconds...
Let's get one thing straight. I'm not a tourbillon guy at all. In fact, I think most of them are downright ridiculous. There are, of course, a few exceptions, where I believe the technical...
View ArticleREMINDER: Answer Eight Questions, Win A Trip To The IWC Manufacture In...
A few weeks ago we announced that, along with IWC, we would be sending one lucky HODINKEE reader on an all-expenses paid trip to Schaffhausen, Switzerland, to get an inside look at the IWC manufacture...
View ArticlePHOTO REPORT: Recapping The HODINKEE + Vintage Rolex Forum Meetup
Well, last night, we threw down. And we did it with our friends from the Vintage Rolex Forum and over 100 guests. We brought the beer, you brought the watches, and the result was, dare I say,...
View ArticleIntroducing The Ulysse Nardin Freak Blue Cruiser, A Colorful Take On An...
Ulysse Nardin first unveiled the Freak in 2001, a watch that both showcased an unconventional design, repurposing the gear train as the hour and minute hands, and was also among the first to make use...
View ArticleBREAKING NEWS: Kering Acquires Ulysse Nardin
In a strange coincidence, luxury conglomerate Kering has just announced it has acquired Ulysse Nardin. It's a coincidence because, well, we just covered their new Freak this morning. UN will join...
View ArticleVIDEO: Bremont Co-Founder Nick English Responds To Questions About New Movement
You know what's funny? Since we started this website over six years ago, we've published literally thousands of articles. We've shown you watches owned by rock stars, taken you inside places few are...
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