Talking Watches: With John Goldberger, Part 2
The legendary collector and scholar returns with a dozen vintage watches of the highest caliber – and you’ll probably never see anything like this again.
Making the case: The importance of watch packaging
Editor’s note: Making the case is a new column in which the author delivers a heartfelt argument on a watch-related theme. A tick-tock trial if you will. Today I tackle the importance of watch packaging. Does elaborate watch packaging really elevate the offering? Or is it a luxurious waste of time that will inevitably be thrown out? For a … Continued
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Introducing – The Online-Exclusive Laurent Ferrier Classic Micro-Rotor Magnetic Green
Independent watchmaker Laurent Ferrier is known for making deceptively simple watches. Sleek, almost minimalist in design, the watches often hide complex movements with advanced technical solutions – even for those only displaying the time. Another aspect that characterises LF is the delicate sense of elegance combined with a discreet twist. Recently, the brand presented its […]
Introducing – The Delbana Rotonda Collection Expands With New Colours
Founded in 1931 by Goliardo Della Balda, Delbana is a Swiss family-run brand renowned for its affordable, well-made watches. Following its merger with Delma Watch Ltd. in 2001, the brand relocated to Lengnau where it celebrated its 90th-anniversary last year with the release of the Rotonda, a straightforward time-and-date model with a strong 1950s retro vibe. […]
HANDS-ON: The Seiko Prospex Speedtimer Solar Chronograph offers retro vibes with grab-and-go convenience
Seiko has a long history in chronographs, including their first manually wound model from 1964, and the iconic 6139 – the first automatic chrono to hit the market in 1969. That was also the year of the world’s first quartz watch, the Seiko Astron. Naturally, the brands have therefore had a lot of experience producing … Continued
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Year In Review: It Was Another Boom Year For Independent Watchmaking
Logan Baker looks over 2022’s buzziest and most captivating indies – and celebrates a segment of the industry bursting with imagination.
The Spec Sheet: Hands-On With The New Gambier Strap Collection
A French calfskin strap that’s tough, flexible, and full of personality.
Hands-on – The Seiko 5 Sports “Time Sonar” SRPJ45 and SRPJ47
It’s fair to say that the Seiko 5 Sports collection is one of the most versatile mechanical watch lineups in its price range. If on top of versatility, we tally the factor of manufacture-made movements, as well as the overall quality the Japanese brand is known for, the Seiko 5 Sports collection is practically unbeatable. […]
Coming Soon: NOMOS × Hodinkee
Launching on December 8th.
These watches couldn’t evoke the spirit of a ’70s bachelor pad any louder (unless their dials were made from shagpile carpet)
Much has been written about the untimely death of the bachelor pad, a form of residence described by The Telegraph as “a rite of passage for young men who had flown the nest and wanted to enjoy single life undisturbed”. The reason for the bachelor pad’s demise is the increasingly prohibitive state of the housing … Continued
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