Gift Guide: Editor-In-Chief Jack Forster’s Holiday 2017 Picks
A few quick thoughts on bang for your holiday buck.
Introducing: The Oris Aquis Clipperton Limited Edition (Live Pics & Pricing)
A new diver commemorates an important expedition to an even more important place.
Friday Live: Episode 24: A Year In Review With HODINKEE’s Editors
For the last episode of 2017, we’re going all-out.
Hands-On – Glashütte Original Senator Excellence With Casual Black Dial
Today, we’re taking a closer look at a German-made dress watch that’s not quite a dress watch, the Glashütte Original Senator Excellence with black dial. Modern, stylish and just a little bit quirky, it exudes a sense of casual elegance that is really quite appealing. Comfortable on the wrist and guaranteed to attract more than its fair share of attention, this is definitely an under-the-radar watch that deserves a second look. Read on for all the details.
In The Shop – Introducing: The Seiko Presage Blue Enamel Limited Edition
A deep blue fired enamel dial is inspired by an ancient Japanese tradition.
ANNOUNCING: The Time+Tide Shop, launching with the Ltd Edn Seiko Presage SPB069 ‘Moonlit Night’, premium straps and more
We’re very proud to announce that the Time+Tide shop is officially open for business. The decision to launch a shop isn’t one we made lightly, or quickly. But it was made, and today we launch with a capsule collection of handmade straps and premium accessories, as well as the frankly stunning Seiko Presage SPB069 Moonlit Night. The reason we’ve decided to enter the heady waters of e-commerce at this point in time is simple. Australia is a long, long way from the rest of the world. To get our hands on the best straps in the world currently means hefty shipping fees and excruciatingly long wait times. The Time+Tide Shop changes that. At launch, we’ve sourced some of the best quality handmade straps in the world, including Jean Paul Menicucci, an Italian craftsman based in the town of Lucca, near Florence. In addition to premium straps made from quality materials including French calf and Horween Cordovan, we’ve put together our favourite watch accessories – one of the best spring bar tools we’ve used, some watch travel pouches so nice you’ll never want to take your watch out, and a double watch box that’s truly first class. There are also plenty more strap styles…
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Introducing – A. Lange & Söhne 1815 “Homage to Walter Lange” with Stoppable Jumping Second Limited Editions in 3 Colours of Gold and a Stainless Steel Unique Piece
In January 2017, one of the greatest and humblest men I had the chance to meet in this industry, Mister Walter Lange (1924-2017), founder of A. Lange & Söhne, sadly passed away. In honour of its company founder, the Saxon manufacture is enlarging its 1815 collection, a range of watches rich of heritage for the brand, with the 1815 “Homage to Walter Lange”. Inside this watch is a surprising and unexpected complication, a stoppable jumping seconds hand that dates back to a 150-year-old invention conceived by Ferdinand Adolph Lange. A future collector’s watch for sure.
Introducing: The A. Lange & Söhne 1815 ‘Homage To Walter Lange’
A new jumping-seconds watch to commemorate the brand’s late founder – including a unique piece in steel!
INTRODUCING: The Bulova 1972 Oceanographer ‘Devil Diver’ reissue
In case you missed it, Bulova launched their ‘Archive Series Collection’ in 2016, aimed at paying tribute to the brand’s heritage. They kicked off the collection with the Lunar Pilot Chronograph, which, if I’m honest, was a little underwhelming – the current competition for reissues is just too hot right now, and the Lunar Pilot missed the mark. They followed up the collection earlier this year with the ‘Stars and Stripes’ Chronograph C, which was a lot closer to the original 1970 release, but, in my opinion, not *quite* there. Regardless, the Archive Series Collection is a step in the right direction, as some collectors point to the history of Bulova as their main strength. Back in October, Bulova announced a partnership with New York-based retailer Analog/Shift, who specialise in vintage timepieces. Together, they cast a worldwide vote, to determine the next piece from Bulova’s history that would be reissued. Three choices were given: the 1972 Oceanographer ‘Devil Diver’, the 1970 Bullhead Chronograph, and the 1970 Surfboard Chronograph A. All cool choices, all with enormous potential. Well, the results just came in, and the majority voted for the Bulova Oceanographer ‘Devil Diver’. And when we heard the news, we got…
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Senior Editor Jon Bues’s Holiday 2017 Picks
A few culinary favorites from HODINKEE’s resident foodie.