Introducing: The Ralph Lauren Automotive Chronograph Watch
A vehicular state of mind.
Hands-on – Nomos Ahoi Neomatik “Doctors Without Borders” Limited Edition
Since 2012, NOMOS has collaborated with the German affiliate of Doctors Without Borders (Ärzte Ohne Grenzen), an independent, global medical program that provides emergency services around the world. More than 8,000 special edition watches to date have raised over a million euro for the organization and two Ahoi models are the brand’s latest offerings. The […]
My Watch Story: Happiness And Hope Through A Rolex, A Meaningful Seiko Turtle, A Grandfather’s Omega Seamaster, And More
Five video stories from HODINKEE readers.
Gang robs UK celebrities to steal watches by Patek, Rolex and Cartier in £26 million haul
An international gang flew into London to carry out a 13-day burglary spree on the homes of the rich and famous that netted them a whopping £26 million. Multiple watches were stolen in the heists, including pieces from Patek Philippe, Rolex, TAG Heuer and Cartier. Prosecutor Timothy Cray QC told the court: “The plan, quite simply, was to steal as much as possible from some fantastic houses in this city of London. The burglaries netted big money – in round figures £26million … mainly in some fabulous jewellery and cold hard cash.” The first house to be burgled was that of Frank and Christine Lampard. Frank is the former England midfielder who’s now manager of Chelsea football club, while his wife Christine is a well-known TV presenter. On December 1, thieves broke into their family home in Chelsea and made off with a booty worth £60,000. The haul included valuables snatched from the master bedroom. Among these were a rose gold Patek Philippe Nautilus, a rose gold ladies Rolex Datejust, a white gold Cartier pocket watch and a pair of white gold Patek Philippe cufflinks. Ten days later the alleged burglars struck again, breaking through the patio window of the…
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Vintage Watches: A 1979 Audemars Piguet Two-Tone ‘Jumbo’ Royal Oak, A 1978 Rolex GMT-Master Mark 3 ‘Radial Dial,’ And A 1950s Universal Genève Tri-Compax
Twenty vintage watches just landed in the Shop, need we say more?
VIDEO: The Longines Legend Diver Bronze is a sleeper hit in the crowded retro diver field
The Longines Legend Diver Bronze is a noteworthy remix. It takes the tried and true, double-crown, super compressor-style case of the original and breathes fresh life into it with the new material. The warmly toned bronze eliminates all of the conservative, vintage-inspired character of its steel sibling, and dramatically increases the level of rustic charm and associated adventure. While still keeping the same 42mm case size and proportions, the design feels thoroughly refreshed in a way that’s hard to ignore. While the new case material is the main drawcard here, the dial of the Longines Legend Diver Bronze is a feature that immediately grabs your attention. With a gradient effect that emanates from the centre of the dial, the tone shifts from a lush forest green in the middle to near-black around at the circumference. This emphasises the bronze handset, while the black rotating inner bezel acts as a frame for the contrasting green. Longines aren’t trying to revolutionise the dive watch game with this latest release, but they are certainly offering a new and exciting take on a well-loved format. Bronze isn’t a metal that Longines use very often, so we’ll wait in anticipation to see if the warmly…
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Business News: We’ve Hired A Great New CEO. Here’s Why – And What’s Next
A longtime friend of the show is joining HODINKEE, which means our founder can focus on the stuff he loves.
Introducing – Urwerk EMC Time Hunter Stormtrooper
In a galaxy far, far away, Martin Frei and Felix Baumgartner dreamed up a watch brand they called Urwerk. Convinced there was another way of approaching watchmaking, Frei and Baumgartner embarked on their 21st-century watchmaking odyssey in 1995. The Electro-Mechanical Control (EMC) model, Urwerk’s hybrid mechanical/electronic watch, was the ultimate interactive model allowing the owner […]
HODINKEE Radio: Cindy Crawford Shares Her Piece-Unique Omega Constellation & Memories Of Picnics In Switzerland
For episode 114, we get incredible stories and an insider’s perspective from one of the most iconic supermodels of all time.
INTRODUCING: All white now – the Baume & Mercier Clifton Baumatic Automatic Moon Phase lightens up
When the time comes to add complications to your roster of wrist wear, Baume & Mercier is a great brand to turn to. Not only are their watches competitively priced, but they are also comparably well-built when considered alongside many of their more expensive peers. In this way, the Baume & Mercier Clifton Baumatic Automatic Moon Phase 10552 ticks a lot of boxes while also bringing their in-house manufacturing nous to the party. You’re buying more than just the brand name here, you’re also getting some serious tech. The case The stainless-steel case of this watch is 42mm in diameter and a slender 13.1mm thick. Like many well-finished cases, it includes harmonious satin and polished finishes – but with a fresh twist. Normally satin dominates the surface area of the case, with hints of polish sparsely rendered throughout. In the case of the 10552, and other creations within the Clifton Baumatic line, you actually get more polished surfaces without deviating from a sporty-elegant aesthetic. All of the top front-facing facets are polished – the bezel, the lugs and their tapered bevelling. The satin aspects are introduced as the case band and the chamfer of the lug tapering. A sharp line…
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