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Kapow! 5 high-end watches from the Batman universe

With spooky season upon us, it’s time to sort out your superhero costume. Every hero (or villain) needs a selection of primo gadgets to accessorise their super-suit, and if you happen to be a playboy billionaire with a secret double life, a luxury watch is a must-have. While the Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Concept Black … Continued

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Interview – Talking To Alexandre Hazemann On His Fascinating School Watch Project

It is time to put another upcoming watchmaker in the spotlight. Or rather two rising stars that is, as we talk to Alexandre Hazemann on his stunning Montre d’École, or School Watch, developed with fellow-student Victor Monnin. We learn how this watch came about, and also what the biggest challenges have been for the two […]

Announcements: Introducing Hodinkee’s 10/10 Event: A Celebration For Our Community

Ten percent off, site-wide. The 10 best videos we’ve ever published. And, oh yeah, 10 pre-owned Rolex watches at their original retail price.

INTRODUCING: The Bulgari Aluminium GMT Amerigo Vespucci sets sail

When you think of watch collaborations with the Italian navy your mind would usually travel to a brand like Panerai, or possibly even Squale. That said, with Bulgari so proud of their Italian heritage, it makes perfect sense that they would pay tribute to an important piece of their nation’s history, regardless of their militaristic … Continued

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Introducing – The Charming & Chiming MeisterSinger Bell Hora – NL Edition

MeisterSinger is famous for its single-hand watches, but one hand doesn’t necessarily mean simple. Take the Bell Hora, for example, fitted with a sonnerie au passage of chiming hour complication. Usually the domain of high-end watches, the Bell Hora Sonnerie au Passage retails for under EUR 4k and looks unlike anything else in its genre. […]

Interview – In Conversation With Denis Flageollet, The Blacksmithing & Watchmaking Mastermind Behind De Bethune

Visiting the De Bethune manufacture in the picturesque village of L’Auberson in the Swiss Jura mountains is quite an impressive experience. The works of Denis Flageollet, the mastermind behind De Bethune, have placed the brand outside mainstream watchmaking in a class of its own. There is something even more special about visiting Denis Flageollet’s workshop […]

FRIDAY WIND DOWN: A Porsche parade in Paris with TAG Heuer

Well, I have definitely been racking up some miles of late. Following the launch of the Norqain Wild One in Zermatt, I was scarcely back in New York City before heading off to Paris for the launch of the TAG Heuer x Porsche 911 Carrera R.S. 2.7 Limited Editions in honour of the classic car’s 50th … Continued

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The Richard Mille RM 88 Smiley is seriously funny and the feel-good watch of the year

Richard Mille never shy away from a piece that’s a little bit “out there”, whether that’s the Bonbon collection, Bubba Watson’s RM38 Pink Watch or the brand new Richard Mille RM 88 Smiley. Incorporating sunshine and rainbows, the Smiley takes inspiration from a 1972 publication of France Soir, which saw the trademarking of the ubiquitous … Continued

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Introducing: Carrera Fusion: TAG Heuer’s Newest LE Turns The Classic Porsche 911 Carrera RS 2.7 Into A Watch (Live Pics, Pricing, And Bonus Pictures Of Vintage Porsches)

Announced yesterday in Paris, these new chronos take the Carrera cursive from the side of the car to the side of the watch.

Introducing – Yema Brings Back Another Historical Icon With The Flygraf Navigator

Over the past few years, we’ve gotten to know Yema for its rather handsome and historically accurate Superman collection, an iconic dive watch from the 1970s. This all started with a very faithful one-to-one recreation launched in 2018 and has since been expanded into a wide range of styles, including a number of GMT models. This […]