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Weekend Edition: A Primer on Dress Watches (Which Are Coming Back In Style Right About...Now)

There's more to life than steel sport watches.

Primer On Gemstones And Their Appreciation: An Introduction To The Finer Things – Reprise

Joshua Munchow became somewhat informed about gemstones and related techniques in studying for the jewelry-heavy Grand Prix d’Horlogerie de Genève categories we discuss annually. This new information has sparked a significant amount of passion for the topic, leaving him wanting to share some of what he’s learned about one of the most beautiful sides of haute horology: gems and their settings.

Watch Spotting: Taika Waititi Wears A Cartier Santos To The Premiere Of 'Thor: Love And Thunder'

Comic- and watch-nerdery unite on the red carpet.

The World Premiere of the Greubel Forsey Tourbillon 24 Secondes Architecture

HODINKEE Radio: The Panel Discussion And Q&A; From The 'Keeper Of Time' Premiere

A group of familiar faces (and voices) chat about the new film, the persistence of timekeeping, and take a handful of great questions.

Weekend Edition: You Are Cleared For Takeoff! Soar Into The Weekend With A Primer On Pilot's Watches

Roger, Roger. What's our vector, Victor?

Photo Report: Everyone Brought Out Their Best Watches For The 'Keeper Of Time' World Premiere

The red carpet was ablaze with top-shelf timpieces.

Vintage Watches: A 1979 Rolex Sea-Dweller 'Great White,' A 1960s Heuer Carrera 'Early First Execution,' And A 1940s Breitling Premier Chronograph

All of the greatest vintage watches the internet has to offer.

For The Sake Of Sake: A Primer With Tasting Notes – Reprise

Basically, sake comprises rice, water, and the fermenting agent called koji, resulting in an alcoholic level that usually sits between 13 and 16 percent. And you might be interested to know that the rice used is different from the standard table rice so popular with Japanese food. Ken Gargett takes a deep dive into what sake is, what types of sake are available, and whether you should drink it warm (like James Bond) or cold. Kampai!

Hands-On: We Went To The 'Matrix' Premiere And Saw Some Hamilton Watches On The Big Screen

Taking a look at the new 'Matrix'-themed PSR – which is already sold out in the U.S.

Introducing the Harry Winston Premier Sunflower Automatic 36mm

Harry Winston introduces two new models embellished with the House’s iconic Sunflower motif, designed to complement other pieces in the Sunflower collection

Interview: Elie Bernheim, The Man Refocusing Raymond Weil

His brand is synonymous with mass-market affordability – not that there’s anything wrong with that. But Bernheim anticipates a day when RW can also speak to serious enthusiasts.

In-Depth: A Primer On Mother-Of-Pearl

Watchmaking's go-to symbol of femininity is tougher than you think.

Introducing: The Chanel Première Extrait de Camélia

The essence of the maison distilled into a limited edition.

Versatile Luxury: a primer on the Vacheron Constantin Overseas Collection

Insider and Collector take: Kunal Khemka explores the Vacheron Constantin Overseas collection in the context of the 222 and earlier generations.

Watchmaking: A Primer on Frosting by a Watchmaker

Fine finishing in high-end watchmaking automatically brings to mind polished bevels, black-polished steel, Cotes de Geneve, blueing, and even perlage. But less thought is given to frosting, even though it is prominent in the grandest of timepieces made by leading independent watchmakers. Put simply, frosting is the treatment of a metal to create an uneven, pitted surface. A beautifully rough finish, frosting dulls the appearance of the component it is applied to. Many brands rely on the technique for decoration, but often in strikingly different forms. Akrivia, Greubel Forsey, Masahiro Kikuno, and Roger W. Smith are all known for their frosted finishes, but each differs from the other in technique and aesthetic effect. The frosted bridges on the front of the Greubel Forsey Hand Made 1 Heroes and sidekicks When it comes to finishing methods in horology, I like to separate them into two categories: heroes and sidekicks. The sidekicks – such as perlage, graining, and of course frosting – are the methods that help the heroes stand out. Do not think any less of the sidekicks because without them, the heroes would not get the attention they deserve. The heroes are the methods that make you wonder: “This is beautiful – how did they do that?” Black polishing, blueing and engraving are just a few of them. As in the comic books, heroes and sidekicks work together to make each other look good. But as is frequently the case in fiction, sidekicks are often forgotten. Take fo...

HODINKEE Radio: Episode 109: Watch Vlogger Jenni Elle

One of YouTube's biggest watch personalities talks to us about the "Rolex Game," embracing controversy, and why she loves weird watches.

Focus On Materials: Primer On The Science of Steel, The Stuff Of Cases, Mainsprings, Hairsprings, Pinions, Escapements And The Backbone Of Watchmaking – Reprise

Joshua Munchow talks about steel here, the metal that made the world! Watch cases and other movement components are commonly made from certain stainless steels, 304 and 316L being the most frequent. It also happens that some brands hold exclusive rights to use specific alloys in the production of its watches. Here's what you should know about steel.

New: Grand Seiko T0 Constant-force Tourbillon – World Premiere For A Tourbillon With Co-axial Remontoir

Grand Seiko unveils a concept caliber T0 - Constant-Force Tourbillon with an interesting new double cage design for a remontoir tourbillon.

A primer on Anti-magnetic Watches. How magnetic are you?

We take a brief survey on the story of anti-magnetic watches. We begin here with this introduction to anti-magnetic watches.

Watch Spotting: Premier League Champion Virgil Van Dijk Wearing A Patek Philippe Aquanaut Ref. 5168G

It's about time!

Bring a Loupe: A 1961 Patek Philippe Ref. 3433, A '50s Omega Synchrobeat, And A Breitling Premier

Your weekly dose of must-see vintage watches from around the web.

Watch Spotting: The Watches Of English Premier League Managers

Eight managers, eight watches, all fun and games.

Detailed Primer On Gemstones And Their Appreciation: An Introduction To The Finer Things

Recently Joshua Muchow has become somewhat informed about gemstones and related techniques in studying for the jewelry-heavy Grand Prix d'Horlogerie de Genève categories we discuss annually. This new information has sparked a significant amount of passion for the topic, leaving him wanting to share some of what he's learned about one of the most beautiful sides of haute horology: gems and their settings.

HYT World Premier in Paris

HYT unveils not one, but two limited editions during an exclusive event in Paris’s VIP Room.