The Grey NATO: Episode 71: Favorite Watches (And Other Stuff) Of 2018
Dives, drives, gear, and so many watches – 2018 has been quite a year.
Review – Bovet Dimier Récital 15 – Jumping Hours, Retrograde Minutes and Double Seconds
The Dimier Récital 15 is not a new release and made its debut in 2014 in tandem with the Dimier Récital 12. Both watches were designed to showcase Bovet’s in-house Virtuoso II manual-winding base calibre. The Récital 15 enhances the attributes of the base calibre with the incorporation of jumping hours, retrograde minutes and a […]
LIST: Cameron Wong’s 5 favourite stories of 2018
What a year it’s been! I attended my first Baselworld, reviewed more watches than ever, and wrote more words about these tiny mechanical machines than I had in all the years before combined. So, when Felix asked me to pick my favourite stories of 2018, I had a lot to reflect on. Lucky for me, though, there were a few that stood out. Here are five of my faves. LIST: 11 of the greatest Grand Seikos – and why they matter Totes don’t mean to seem egotistical, as this list was one that I actually penned, but honestly, any day spent researching and writing about Grand Seiko is a day well spent in my books. I still can’t believe I get paid to write about this stuff. INSIGHT: The value in time – what separates fine from very fine watchmaking Some of the words we use when we write our reviews aren’t always self-explanatory, and if you’re only just getting into watches, things can get a little confusing — and fast! Here, Justin makes it easier and explains some of the finer points in watchmaking while dropping a knowledge-bomb on just what separates the best from the rest. I’m not ashamed…
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LIST: Cameron Wong’s 5 favourite stories of 2018
What a year it’s been! I attended my first Baselworld, reviewed more watches than ever, and wrote more words about these tiny mechanical machines than I had in all the years before combined. So, when Felix asked me to pick my favourite stories of 2018, I had a lot to reflect on. Lucky for me, though, there were a few that stood out. Here are five of my faves. LIST: 11 of the greatest Grand Seikos – and why they matter Totes don’t mean to seem egotistical, as this list was one that I actually penned, but honestly, any day spent researching and writing about Grand Seiko is a day well spent in my books. I still can’t believe I get paid to write about this stuff. INSIGHT: The value in time – what separates fine from very fine watchmaking Some of the words we use when we write our reviews aren’t always self-explanatory, and if you’re only just getting into watches, things can get a little confusing — and fast! Here, Justin makes it easier and explains some of the finer points in watchmaking while dropping a knowledge-bomb on just what separates the best from the rest. I’m not ashamed…
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Year In Review: The Top 10 HODINKEE Videos Of 2018
American Pie, the Admiral, and the Apple Watch.
Review – The Superb Patek Philippe World Time Minute Repeater 5531R
The Patek Philippe 5531R was born with the perfect pedigree to become a cult watch. Combining for the first time two of the most iconic complications from Patek Philippe, it is both a world time watch and a minute repeater. This remarkable timepiece was premiered at the Patek Philippe Art of Watches exhibition (New York […]
LIST: Tudor’s 4 brand ambassadors, and the watches they wear
As 2018 comes to a close, we thought it appropriate to look back at one of our favourite brands — Tudor, who’ve had a noteworthy few years, especially in the ambassador department. It’s particularly interesting to reflect on, given the fact that until recently the brand never really played the ambassador game. Now that they’ve got a handful, here’s what we think … David Beckham Tudor’s first brand ambassador, David Beckham, took the watch world by surprise. Many questioned the move, but once the dust settled, it made complete sense. Although now a retired athlete, Beckham truly is a worldwide icon with a solid reputation. Tudor was looking for an ambassador with global reach and recognition, one who lived up to their values and was known for excelling in their chosen field. This strategic move was undoubtedly a good one, and although years into his retirement from soccer, there’s no arguing that Beckham ticks all those boxes. Beckham wears the Tudor Black Bay Chrono, the Black Bay S&G and, most recently, the Glamour Double Date. Being Tudor’s biggest ambassador, it makes sense to have him across core pieces and new releases. That being said, the Black Bay S&G certainly suits his…
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IN-DEPTH: Blancpain Fifty Fathoms Bathyscaphe Quantième Annuel Phase de Lune
The story in a second: A classy calendar for the life aquatic. Expanding on a dive watch collection — especially one with such a rich history as the Blancpain Fifty Fathoms —is a challenge at the best of times. Do you stick to classic tool watch roots? Do you step outside the box with a complication or design with more commercial appeal? Do you start toying with unorthodox case materials? There are a lot of ways to go here, and as we’ve seen year after year, the results can be fantastic, just as easily as they can be questionable. We’ve seen Blancpain take some interesting approaches with the Fifty Fathoms Bathyscaphe collection recently, including the blue ceramic-cased flyback chronograph Ocean Commitment II, but for 2018 we were presented with a couple of very unexpected dive watches from the longstanding brand. The most curious is the annual calendar moonphase (Quantième Annuel Phase de Lune, per the brand), taking the classic 43mm satin-brushed Bathyscaphe case, and fitting it with a very vintage-y dressy-feeling triple calendar moonphase complication. It’s weird, it’s confusing, it’s the first and only diver with this complication, but it also makes the mind roam to the much-loved phrase: “That’s…
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HODINKEE Radio: Episode 25: Jean-Claude Biver And Joe Thompson (Live From HODINKEE 10)
Two legends talk about the rebirth and future of the watch industry at large.
SPOTTED! BY AG: December 2018 – Holiday Edition
Wow, 2018 really got away from us. I mean, I can’t believe we’re just moments away from wrapping up one hell of a year. In between the expected December chaos, I spotted a couple of nice watches. Here they are. Irwin’s Rolex GMT-Master II ‘Coke’ Irwin’s recently acquired Rolex GMT-Master reference 16710 from the late ’90s. Irwin always had a keen eye for vintage Rolex and is always on the hunt for the next piece. After letting a GMT-Master go to a family member many years ago, he’s always felt the urge to add one back into his collection. Luckily for him, this particular piece (with the full set) came up for sale locally — and here we are. Bernard’s IWC Big Pilot Annual Calendar Edition ‘Antoine de Saint Exupéry’ Melbourne locals know Bernard (GM of Melbourne retailer Monards) for his supercars, which we often spot outside the office, covered in the livery of one of his watch brands. On this particular occasion, Bernard was sporting his IWC Big Pilot Annual Calendar Edition ‘Antoine de Saint Exupéry’, in red gold. This cult classic has quite the presence in the regular stainless steel edition, and even more in red gold. It’s always…
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