Hodinkee
Just Because: Tiffany & Co. Acquires Titanic-Linked Pocket Watch For $1.97m – A New Record For Most Expensive Piece Of Titanic Memorabilia
And one of the most expensive time-only pocket watches ever sold.
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Quill & Pad
Mythbusting: 3 Persistent Patek Philippe and Rolex Myths Debunked
The rise of the internet, and the consequent evolution of the watch-watching community, has inevitably amplified the phenomenon whereby certain objects have come to exert an extraordinary hold over the collective imagination. Here, Colin Alexander Smith debunks three watch myths circulating widely and freely online and in print concerning former French president Nicolas Sarkozy's Rolex and Patek Philippe, the Khanjar Rolex Sea-Dwellers, and what in fact Sir Edmund Hillary and Sherpa Tenzing Norgay were wearing on their wrists as they summited Mount Everest.
Fratello
Fratello On Air: Questionable Vintage Watches
Welcome back to another episode of Fratello On Air. In this episode, we stray from our original topic and discuss questionable vintage watches. Lately, too many questionable watches have received universal praise from “noted experts.” We get on the topic after approximately 15 minutes. This podcast player is blocked because you did not accept marketing cookies. […] Visit Fratello On Air: Questionable Vintage Watches to read the full article.
Worn & Wound
My Year in Watches: From Enthusiast to Employee
Over the next few weeks, members of the Worn & Wound team will offer their own personal reflections on their year in watches. Today, photographer Garrett Jones on turning his enthusiasm into a full time job in the watch industry, and acquiring his grail watch. The last year has been a wild ride, from meeting and joining the team here at Worn & Wound, reaching new heights among the Canadian Rockies, and even buying my long time watch grail, the Omega Speedmaster. I think it’s safe to say that each of these events on their own were major milestones, but the fact that this all happened within the last year is truly mind blowing. In December of 2023, I flew from NYC to Austin, TX to hang out with some friends, and meet the Worn & Wound team. Unknowingly, this trip to Texas would begin a months-long journey resulting in me joining the team full time, something I couldn’t have dreamed of in my wildest imagination. Just about a month after this meeting, I’d have my first article published on the blog, and several more would come out before I joined the team fulltime in May. While most people might feel nervous as they start a new job, I’ve never felt so excited (and nervous) as I did, especially since my “first” day was flying out to San Francisco for the Windup Watch Fair. At that point, I’d already met most of the team, and even worked with a few of them, but this would be the first time I got to truly “dive in” and work alongside everyone. Despite being a...
Hodinkee
Hands-On: Simon Brette's Chronomètre Artisans Rose Is An Already Great Watch, All Grown Up
Forget the sophomore slump; there's just more phenomenal watchmaking from Brette's second commercial release. We talk to him about the new piece and what he's learned from the last year and a half.
Time+Tide
Can anyone actually tell white gold and stainless steel apart?
White gold is lauded as a bit of a stealth wealth flex, but could you be fooled thinking it's stainless steel, or vice versa?The post Can anyone actually tell white gold and stainless steel apart? appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
Time+Tide
Anthony Bourdain: Chef, world traveller, punk rocker, watch collector
D.C Hannay runs through a few of Anthony's Bourdain's favourite watches.The post Anthony Bourdain: Chef, world traveller, punk rocker, watch collector appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
Time+Tide
Comedians may make jokes for a living, but they take watch collecting very seriously
Are non-Rolex watches becoming more mainstream, or is it a case of comedians becoming more horologically aware? The post Comedians may make jokes for a living, but they take watch collecting very seriously appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
Time+Tide
Why Michele watches bother me so much
A staple of the US women's affordable luxury market, Michele watches are all show and no go.The post Why Michele watches bother me so much appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
Quill & Pad
New Release: Chronomètre Artisans by Simon Brette ‘Rose Gold’ Limited Edition of 50 Pieces (already sold out)
Simon Brette unveils the “Rose Gold” edition of his GPHG-winning Chronomètre Artisans timepiece: it's a sensational harmony of the warm rose/red gold case and intense-black 'dragon scale' dial.
Deployant
New: Simon Brette Chronomètre Artisans Rose Gold Edition
Simon Brette unveils the “Rose Gold” edition of his iconic Chronomètre Artisans. This is a new edition to the watch is already pre-sold (!)
SJX Watches
Hublot’s Latest Big Bang is Made From Novak Djokovic’s Racquets
Hublot’s latest release is a limited edition created in collaboration with Novak Djokovic, the tennis champion who has 24 Grand Slam titles. The Big Bang Unico Novak Djokovic is encased in a carbon composite that recycles the player’s tennis racquets and Lacoste polo t-shirts. And its movement has been reworked to utilise aluminium bridges and plates, ensuring the entire watch weighs less than a tennis ball. Initial thoughts Often criticised for its pricey, Sellita-equipped entry-level models and numerous limited editions, Hublot is sometimes controversial. The brand’s higher-end watches, however, are usually more interesting (and occasionally very complex) and sometimes better value. Priced at US$52,700, the Big Bang Unico Novak Djokovic is expensive enough that it’s not a value proposition. It is, however, interesting for the case material. Moreover it holds a special appeal for fans of Novak Djokovic. And intrinsically, it is technically competent as it’s equipped with a modified Unico movement that is mostly aluminium and ultra light. Tennis racquets Sized like the standard Big Bang Unico, this measures 42 mm by 14.5 mm. The case material, however, is unique. The case and bezel are in a composite derived from 25 Head tennis racquets, 17 dark blue and 15 light blue Lacoste polo t-shirts used by Djokovic throughout the 2023 season. These ground-up racquets and shirts are mixed with an epoxy resin reinforced with quartz powder and glass, resulting in a distinc...
Worn & Wound
A New Ceramic Case, A Value Packed GMT, New Watch Protection, And So much More
The post A New Ceramic Case, A Value Packed GMT, New Watch Protection, And So much More appeared first on Worn & Wound.
Monochrome
Buying Guide – Going All-Out This Christmas, with Five Outrageously Expressive Watches
A couple of weeks ago we did a rundown of what we felt are some of the best dress watches for the festive season. A time when we get together with our loved ones to celebrate, enjoy, and take a little break from our daily concerns. While a dress watch certainly seems like a fitting […]
Quill & Pad
Top 5 Least Useful Horological Complications: and They are All Still Awesome!
In the real world, some complications are pretty useless. And that's not saying they aren’t cool. Here Joshua Munchow runs through his top 5 most useless complications and why they are simultaneously cool.
Fratello
Sunday Morning Showdown: Tudor Pelagos FXD GMT Vs. Rolex Explorer II Ref. 226570
It’s Sunday morning, so it’s time for your weekly dose of early-morning caffeine! Pour yourself a hot cup of coffee, grab a seat, and let’s get going. This week, Jorg and Mike return to the battlefield with another interesting duo of contenders. We read your comments, dear Fratelli! Today’s matchup is a much-requested battle that […] Visit Sunday Morning Showdown: Tudor Pelagos FXD GMT Vs. Rolex Explorer II Ref. 226570 to read the full article.
Time+Tide
New releases from Bulova, Louis Vuitton, Urwerk and more
A host of new releases as we wind down for the year at every price point with a few interesting stone dials making an appearance. The post New releases from Bulova, Louis Vuitton, Urwerk and more appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
Deployant
New: OMEGA Speedmaster Pilot
The Omega Speedmaster Pilot is a distinguished addition to Omega's Speedmaster collection, tailored specifically for aviation enthusiasts. This new Speedmaster Pilot takes inspiration from the very first Speedmaster born in 1957.
Time+Tide
Our favourite Hamilton watches of 2024
Everyone's favourite field watch brand had a lot more going for it in 2024.The post Our favourite Hamilton watches of 2024 appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
Quill & Pad
Daniel Roth Tourbillon Souscription Reviewed by Tim Mosso
Everyone loves a comeback. Except Lance Armstrong. And Mike Tyson. And probably Michael Schumacher, too. Ok… comebacks don’t always work out, but the 2023 Daniel Roth Tourbillon Souscription is a comeback candidate from a brand name with an illustrious past.
Hodinkee
Editors' Picks: Our Favorite Budget Watches Of 2024
With prices seemingly ever on the rise, can you still get a great watch for under $1,500?
Hodinkee
HODINKEE Radio: Looking Back On 2024 – Part 2 With Rich and Mark
Chatting over the last year in watches, what we liked, the big moments, and a whole lot more.
Worn & Wound
A Gift Guide For Watch Beginners
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Worn & Wound
Complecto and Bulova Launch their Second Limited Edition Collaboration
Following an initial partnership in 2023 that produced a limited edition (and sold out) version of the Jet Star, Bulova and Complecto have teamed up once again for a trio of limited edition variants of the Super Seville, all with stone dials. The Bulova and Complecto partnership is a natural one: both are quintessentially New York, and this release is meant to pay tribute to the city that both call home. It’s also a showcase for the Super Seville, a watch we’re pretty big fans of at Worn & Wound for the way it combines a very specific 1970s aesthetic with some amazing Bulova tech, as well as a run at the stone dial trend, one that we continue to find fascinating in the way it’s been embraced by enthusiasts in watches at lower price points. According to Bulova and Complecto, the watches in this limited edition collection are meant to be a reflection of their shared values, including inclusivity, self-expression, and resilience. Anyone who has been to a Complecto event or had a conversation with founder Jason Gong understands how important inclusivity is to his brand – it’s truly the mission of the company. Complecto was founded to spread a love of watches and the culture around them to groups who have been traditionally ignored by big watch brands and to bring greater diversity to the community. Community building and a welcoming environment are essential to Complecto, so partnering with Bulova on watches with stone dials, traditionally a flourish reserved for t...
Time+Tide
Our favourite Omega watches of 2024
It's been a big year for Omega with the Olympics and nearly endless releases, but we've tried to pick out some favourites.The post Our favourite Omega watches of 2024 appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
Fratello
Fratello’s Top 5 High-End Indie Watches Of 2024
Another Friday, another Top 5! This week, we continue our series of best-of-the-year lists as we cover the best watches from high-end independent brands in 2024. Expect to see an exotic group spanning a nice variety of designs and complications. Of course, five watches do not do justice to the many ones we could have […] Visit Fratello’s Top 5 High-End Indie Watches Of 2024 to read the full article.
Monochrome
Just Because – Artcurial to Auction Watches and Clocks Owned by Charles de Gaulle
As you know, we rarely talk about auctions on MONOCHROME. We prefer to focus on what we know best: independent watchmaking, explaining fine mechanics and talking about new watches. Yet, from time to time, something sparks our interest – and in the present case, it did on a personal level, maybe due to a certain […]
Deployant
TGIFriday: Trip report Salon Deluxe Vietnam with new video
We were one of the the Media Partners to, and attended the Salon Deluxe Vietnam event from December 6 to 8, and bring you this video report.
Quill & Pad
Patek Philippe Reference 5101: Magnum Opus With Concealed Ten-Day Tourbillon
The Patek Philippe 5101 ten-day tourbillon isn’t perfect: it’s not notably shock tolerant, there’s no lume, and one could fault its 25-meter water resistance. But most important of all for Tim Mosso is that he can’t afford it! However, since its supernova 2003 debut, the 5101 has established a towering reputation that is, if anything, insufficient to convey the eye-watering beauty and milestone status of this sinuously shaped machine.
Monochrome
Introducing – Artya Releases a Collection of One-of-a-Kind Chronographs in a Wide Variety of Materials and Colours
Whether you appreciate or not the styles and designs, which can sometimes be very striking, Artya, the brainchild of Yvan Arpa, is one of the most creative brands around – even though recently, the Stairway to Heaven collection has proved less polarising. Not shy of using unconventional materials for his cases and dials, Arpa is […]