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Very little about the modern luxury watch market makes sense. And that’s especially true for those who are not immersed in it all day every day like we are here at HODINKEE. To us, sure, the massive, over-the-top exhibitions at Baselworld seem completely normal and there’s nothing shocking about a new “limited edition” of over 2,000 watches, each costing the same as a suburban home. We’re used to it. Sometimes it’s good though to get a fresh set of eyes and a critical, inquisitive investigation of the things we love. Luckily, journalist Simon Garfield (far from a newcomer to the watch world) has done just that, forgetting received wisdom and probing into why and how haute horlogerie is thriving in the 21st century.
Like it or not, the runaway success of the Apple Watch has confirmed the demand for greater connectivity in everyday watches – and to meet the perceived rising tide at more wallet-friendly pricing, the Movado Group has announced a fresh read more…
This photo was taken of just a few of the watches at a recent collector’s GTG (get-togtether) in Brisbane, Australia.
But what else could explain this diverse array of mechanical marvels?
And I’ll add bonus points for naming all of the watches correctly.
The new “Drive de Cartier” collection boasts stylish sleek lines with a cushion-shaped case and distinctive Cartier look, and is in stores now.
This week we’ve found some true blue chip watches from Rolex and Patek – more precisely, a double red Sea-Dweller reference 1665 and a pink gold reference 591 chronograph. There’s also a Japanese edition of the Omega Speedmaster with a coveted racing dial and a Vacheron Constantin Prestige de la France exhibiting a fairly unique case shape as well. This is your Bring A Loupe for October 21, 2016.
Watch Roll – One of the most useful accessories When you own two watches you could say you already have a collection. So if you travel, even if it is to meet up with other watch collectors, or for a weekend away with your girlfriend, you need something to carry your watches in. A watch […]
Nomos watches are well known for their understated, clean looking timepieces. Hailing from Glashütte, Germany, but with a history which is different from the other well known Glashütte maisons. We caught up with the CEO of Nomos, Uwe Ahrendt when he was in Singapore recently, and chatted about the company, their watches, and their value…
Last week’s 5 Cool Finds’ selection was for the pleasure, to awake the horology enthusiast in you. This week, we move to practical functions – which does not mean the watches you’ll are not nice pieces… Today, we want to inspire the traveler in you, with 5 watches that will help you to keep track of time in (at least) two regions of the world. GMT, dual-time, world-timer… All of these names result in the end in watches that can be seen as the most practical pieces those days. Together with our partner Chronext, here are 5 multiple time-zones watches that will benefit the travelers that all of us are these days.
Did you want to be an astronaut when you were a child? Don’t be shy, it seems like a pretty popular choice for most 5 – 10 year olds. Given that you’re reading this now though I think it’s a safe bet that at some point you, like me, had to trade that dream for a more realistic job. If that’s the case, then I have good news for you. Our dreams of being rocket men aren’t quite dead yet. At least not if the creative types over at Caran d’Ache and MB&F can help it. Presenting the Astrograph, your own personal rocket ship (sort of). Ps. Click here and turn on your speakers… It will make this article even cooler.