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Japanese peer-to-peer watch rental company Toke Match shuts down, with watch owners left in the lurch

Toke Match home page full size An arrest warrant has been issued for Toke Match’s founder, who has allegedly sold customer’s watches rather than returning them.

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Found: A Rare Patek Philippe Split-Seconds Single-Button Chronograph Formerly Belonging To Famed Racer Henry Segrave And Amelia Earhart To Be Auctioned In Monaco

Patek Philippe single-button split-seconds chronographs from this era are basically impossible to find – one with this provenance might be a once-in-a-lifetime chance.

Portrait – We Touch-Down In Finland To Discover Indie Watchmaker Reima Koivukoski

While Scandinavia is not necessarily the birthplace of mechanical watchmaking, there’s quite a list of names that have emerged from the northern European countries that exhibit great craftsmanship and creativity. Think of individuals such as Stepan Sarpaneva, Kari Voutilainen, or GoS’ Patrik Sjögren, but also the young and upcoming Danish watchmaker Rune Bakkendorff. Next in […]

HODINKEE Radio: Jonathan Ferrer, Founder Of Brew Watches

An interview with the founder of Brew Watches; also, we announce the winner of our first Fantasy Draft of 2024.

Snoopy MoonSwatch teased for March 26, 2024 in print advertisement

Snoopy MoonSwatch Swatch Omega Teaser Desktop Recently, a print advertisement insert from Swatch was discovered – bearing a paw print pressed into the surface of the moon.

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Pre-Owned Picks: A 36mm Tudor Submariner, A Green Dial Rolex Day-Date 40, And A Universal Genève Aero-Compax In Yellow Gold

Plus a 50th anniversary Omega Seamaster 300m GMT and a Grand Seiko GMT LE.

Introducing – The Brilliant Lederer Central Impulse Chronometer, Now In A Smaller Size

When Bernhard Lederer debuts his Central Impulse Chronometer in 2020, it didn’t go unnoticed. Here we had an esteemed independent watchmaker launching a watch with a double escapement inspired by George Daniels’ Independent Double Wheel Escapement pocket watch. Not only did Lederer use it as inspiration, but he also aimed to smooth out its driving force […]

The Vacheron Constantin Overseas Chronograph has the best blue in the business

vacheron constantin overseas chronograph pink gold blue dial feature Vacheron Constantin threw the kitchen sink at the dial of the blue Overseas. And boy, is it good.

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Introducing – The New Yema Flygraf Flieger FAF Takes To The Skies

Since the 1970s, Yema has been partnering with various branches of the French defence force as an official supplier of timing instruments. This longstanding partnership encompassed various iterations of Yema’s iconic Superman dive watch, which could be found on the wrists of Helicopter Rescue Divers as well as French Air Force Pilots. Expanding its collection, […]

British watchmaking is back

British Watch and Clock Makers Show held Lindley Hall, London 9th March 2024 British Watchmakers’ Day has just passed with a resounding success, with over 1,300 people in attendance at the Royal Horticultural Halls.

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