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Introducing The Girard-Perregaux 1966 Collection Limited Editions with Enamel...
Today, we bring you three Girard-Perregaux 1966 Limited Editions with Enamel Dial. The art of enameling isn’t new to HODINKEE readers. We’ve covered it in cloissoné on models such as this from Laurent...
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Inside The Manufacture: A Visit To Audemars Piguet In Le Brassus
Audemars Piguet occupies a very interesting place in the pantheon of modern watchmakers. It is truly independent, with two members of the Audemars family still playing an active roll in the...
View ArticleVIDEO: An Inside Look At The Selection Of The 2014 Grand Prix d'Horlogerie de...
Just yesterday in Geneva, I was joined by my fellow jury members for the 2014 Grand Prix d'Horlogerie de Geneve (GPHG), in selecting who would receive the industry's most prestigious awards. The jury...
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Introducing The RGM Pro Aviator 151A, In Stainless Steel And Titanium
We recently brought you the RGM PS 801 BB “Baseball in Enamel” limited edition – which featured an in-house movement and RGM’s first enamel dial. If you caught our last coverage on RGM, you likely...
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Hands-On With Three New Vacheron Constantin Japan-Exclusives, For The Opening...
Left to right: Overseas Dual Time, Traditionelle 14-Day Tourbillon, and the Traditionelle. In early December, Vacheron Constantin will open its first boutique in Japan, located in Tokyo's famous Ginza...
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VIDEO: A Detailed Explanation Of The Jaeger-LeCoultre Geophysic 1958 By North...
This is one we've been waiting for. Ever since that day about six months ago when Jaeger-LeCoultre showed us the very first working samples of its new Geophysic 1958, readers have wanted to know more...
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Watch The 2014 Grand Prix d'Horlogerie de Geneve Live On HODINKEE Friday...
At exactly 1:30pm Eastern Time tomorrow (Friday, October 31st), the world of fine watchmaking will gather at the grand theater in Geneva for the most prestigious celebration of horology in the world...
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Watch Shopping In Japan: After Visiting The Hour Glass Watch Boutique In...
An all-glass façade offers passersby a glimpse at the watchmaking marvels within. The first thing I noticed when approaching The Hour Glass were the two front doors wide open to the street,...
View ArticleSotheby's Presents: The Story Of The Henry Graves Supercomplication By The...
Allow us to remind you of something you may have forgotten about – the Henry Graves Jr. Supercomplication from Patek Philippe – the most important, valuable watch in the world, is coming up for sale on...
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What's Selling Where: Highlights From The Sotheby's Geneva Auction On...
While the eyes of the world will be focused on the Graves Supercomplication at the upcoming Sotheby’s Geneva auction on November 11th, there are some other fantastic watches in the sale. Below are...
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Introducing The Zenith Academy Georges Favre-Jacot, With Fusée And Chain...
The fusée and chain system is visible through a bold aperture that takes up nearly half the dial. It's safe to say that 2014 is the year of major anniversary releases from top manufactures. Zenith is...
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The Breguet Classique Chronométrie 7727 Takes The Top Prize At The 2014 Grand...
Coming to you live from the grand theater in Geneva, watchmaking's top prize, the “AIGUILLE D’OR” has been presented to Breguet's Classique Chronométrie 7727. This simple appearing watch is anything...
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The Old And The New: Hands-On With The Alpina 130 Heritage Pilot Chronograph...
The Alpina 130 Heritage Pilot Chronograph on the left was released in 2013, It is an almost identical reproduction of an Alpina pilot chronograph from the early 1900's. While many watch enthusiasts...
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Introducing The Breitling Transocean Chronograph Edition
We like good Breitling, and the new Transocean Chronograph doesn't disappoint. This model hankers for its roots a bit more than its predecessor with a vintage-feeling scheme and a simpler dial layout....
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Introducing The MB&F HM6 Space Pirate (Live Pics, Pricing)
Every time MB&F releases a new model, we end up concluding that it is novel enough to be in a league of its own. The new MB&F HM6 Space Pirate is no exception. It is a truly peerless marriage...
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Photo Report: Inside The Patek Philippe Museum (100+ Photos!)
I won't mince words here. The Patek Philippe Museum houses the most impressive collection of timepieces in the world, to me. I'm not saying there aren't other incredible museums with incredibly...
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Phillips Announces Creation Of New Watch Department: To Include Aurel Bacs,...
I've said it before and I'll say it again, the watch auction world is a fascinating one. In no other part of the industry can fortunes change as quickly with the coming and going of specialists and...
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VIDEO: Talking Watches With Eric Ku
Eric Ku is one of the good guys. Actually, he's one of the best guys. Eric is a long-time vintage Rolex dealer of the highest order. He's the type of guy who can find you the $1,000,000 Albino 6263,...
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An Open Letter From Roger W. Smith On The Current State Of British Watchmaking
One act that we unequivocally support at HODINKEE is the sharing of honest, substantive, and well-considered opinion. This is even more relevant within the sometimes insular industry of watchmaking...
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On The Block: Four Timepieces Possibly Owned By President Truman
On Saturday, November 8, Heritage Auctions is selling four timepieces possibly owned by President Harry S. Truman: an engraved Movado religious coin watch, a Baylor presented to President Truman in...
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