Buying, Selling, & Collecting: A Collector’s Guide To Weird And Wonderful Wooden Dials
Even at their height in the 1970s, wooden dials never really made sense. They still don’t! But that only makes them more charming. Here are some of our favorites.
Introducing – The Seiko 5 Sports Customized Collection
Seiko’s longstanding 5 Sports collection, specifically the diver, has been home to countless variations and special editions, in a very wide range of colours and styles. There are very classical ones, with simple black or blue dials, but also more outspoken editions such as the Kosuke Kawamura SRPJ41 and SRPJ43 or a series with camo […]
Big Watches, Small Wrists Part III: Can I pull off a pilot’s watch?
When I was young, just like many other kids, I dreamed of being a fighter pilot. Perhaps it was the infectiously catchy Kenny Loggins song that I imagined playing in the cockpit whilst dog-fighting with my friends at high speed, or maybe it was my dream of having a legitimately cool call-sign, “Elektra” perhaps. Whatever … Continued
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First Look – The Official Rubber Straps For The Tissot PRX Powermatic 80
In just a couple of years, it seems Tissot has stepped up its game immensely, by introducing new and very handsome collections across the board. The brand has always been a strong performer in the more accessible market, but today the value for money in its watches often seems off the charts. Just think of […]
FRIDAY WIND DOWN: MoonSwatch, plus entry-level heats up with new Tissot PRX and updated Timex Marlin
With Zach out and about, I thought I’d jump in and cover this week’s Friday Wind Down with your regularly scheduled content – memes, wrist shots and all. Triple threat of PRX updates – icy blue, blue panda and rubber straps We start off, however, with a new Tissot PRX, this time in a gorgeous … Continued
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Happenings: You’re Invited To Hear Ben Clymer Speak At SXSW This Sunday In Austin, Texas
Hodinkee’s founder will be on stage at the Porsche House talking design and collaboration in the digital age.
Introducing: They’re Back! Seiko Brings A Series Of 36mm Field Watches To The Seiko 5 Sports Collection
The perfect entry point into mechanical watches makes its long-awaited return.
First Look – The Ice-Blue Tissot PRX Powermatic 80 Is As Cool As We Expected It To be
Sometimes, small changes can make a huge difference, and create great enthusiasm. Yes, I know that the topic of the day will just be about a new dial colour. But in all fairness, that was a highly-anticipated one, an addition to an already very popular collection that will only make it more desirable. Tissot, with […]
A Week On The Wrist: The Incredibly Precise Longines Ultra-Chron Dive Watch Punches Way Above Its Price Point
This handsome diver can compete with the heavy hitters from Tudor, Omega and even Rolex.
Finishing school: Your need-to-know guide to watch finishing techniques
Looking for a singular resource on all the watch finishing techniques you should ever be familiar with? Look no further, as we try to list every polishing, brushing and dial-creating process we knew of and could come across. Ctrl+F away, dear reader. Anglage Anglage, bevelling or chamfering, describes a movement finishing technique in which the … Continued
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