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Watch Spotting: Super Bowl MVP Patrick Mahomes Wearing A Rolex Yacht-Master At The Kansas City Chiefs Victory Parade

It's a heck of a watch for a heck of a quarterback.

Hands-On: De Bethune Dream Watch 5 in Rose Gold

De Bethune’s brand of watchmaking has spawned many avant-garde watches, ranging from the Urwerk collaboration for Only Watch to the East Asian-inspired Maestri Art. But its most outstanding sculptural creation is unquestionably the Dream Watch 5, an extraterrestrial seashell that tells the time. Originally launched in 2014 in mirror-polished titanium, the original Dream Watch 5 was extremely expensive, but also tiny, having the proportions of a lady’s watch. Fortunately, it was later enlarged to its current size of just under 60 mm at its widest, from crown to pointed tip, though it remains just as expensive. The Dream Watch was then iterated into several one-off examples, with the most incredible being the Dream Watch 5 in heat-blued meteorite; its extraordinary nature matched by the US$450,000 price tag. The Dream Watch 5 in meteorite More recently, a custom version of the Dream Watch 5 in 18k rose gold was delivered last year. Even though the design is exactly the same as the other variants, the rose gold specimen has a distinctly more classical look that dials back on the sci-fi feel. Like the other versions of the watch, the Dream Watch 5 in rose gold is entirely mirror polished, but also accented by an insert of polished, heat-blued titanium on the case back that extends to the crown, which is also made of the same material and then topped with a 1 carat ruby. Despite its aesthetics, the Dream Watch 5 is actually functionally simple: it indicates the hours and m...

Watch Spotting: Trevor Noah Wearing A Gem-Set Rolex GMT-Master II At The Grammys

Bling is king.

IWC Pilot’s Watch Chronograph Spitfire

Released in 2019, IWC Pilot's Watch Chronograph Spitfire is available in both stainless steel and bronze. It features a similar layout to the previous generation 7750 movement Pilot's chronographs but with a reduced size at 41 mm and an in-house movement.

The G-SHOCK Gateway: A Watch Collector’s Journey

Casio Singapore, in partnership with Revolution, sits down with local collector, Dr Julian Ong, who got his start collecting G-SHOCKs in his youth.

Announcements: Watch & Act! Online Auction Launches In Aid Of The Australian Bushfire Crisis

Our friends at Time+Tide have organized an incredible charity auction to support a very worthy cause.

Watch Spotting: Millie Bobby Brown Wearing An Audemars Piguet And More At The SAG Awards

A reference 15450 no less!

Citizen NY008-11E ‘Fugu’ Dive Watch Review

This collection has been nicknamed “Fugu” for the Japanese word for pufferfish. The caseback has a laser-etched pufferfish motif, and perhaps the rounded bezel with the grooves gives some semblance to the spiny fish.

Watch Spotting: Nick Jonas Chills The Golden Globes In An Iced-Out Bulgari Octo L'Originale

1,172 diamonds. 50.25 carats. One bolo tie.

Year In Review: The Watch I Wore Most In 2019, By Members Of The HODINKEE Team

Prepare for some surprises.

The Micro Wave: New Players in the Watch Business

Micro brands are transforming how we perceive watchmaking and branding. Here are a few who have made an impression.

Watch Spotting: Robert De Niro Wearing A Gold Mathey-Tissot In Martin Scorcese's 'The Irishman'

A gold watch for a loyal union man.

The Grey NATO: Episode 95: The 2019 Watch (And Watch Things) Gift Guide

Cases, straps, books, watches, and more.

Trending: The Luxury Sports Watch in Steel

Contrary to its casual styling, it takes an enormous commitment of resources to create a stainless steel, integrated bracelet, luxury sports watch.

A week with IWC Pilot’s Watch Automatic Spitfire (Reference IW326802)

Released earlier this year at SIHH 2019, IWC’s latest collection of Spitfire pilots watches all feature for the first – time in-house manufactured calibres. With seven new references ranging from simple time-only functions, all the way to perpetual calendars, 2019 marked a significant year for the brand. Today, we’re taking a look at the IWC Pilot’s Watch Automatic Spitfire, in bronze. Just a glance at the IWC Pilot’s Watch Automatic Spitfire, and there’s no mistaking this bronze watches heritage, which draws inspiration from the original IWC Mark 11- a definitive Pilot’s watch, with legitimate military provenance. First Impressions If you’re on the hunt for a unique take on the iconic Pilot’s watch and want an in-house movement with impressive power-reserve, look no further. The IWC Pilot’s Watch Automatic Spitfire is a robust and well-proportioned take on the quintessential military classic. The Case The sandblasted bronze case serves up an interesting texture, and attractive take on bronze. The case is warm with a golden sheen, especially under sunlight, where it becomes quick playful with the light. As you might expect, the bronze case is designed to patina over time, and develop a distinctive look reflecting the owner’s wear pattern. The press piece provided was well worn, having already developed its own unique patina. And being bronze, after just a few weeks of wear, you’ll begin to notice the uniqueness and individuality present itself. The ...

Patek Philippe Announces Watch Art Grand Exhibition 2022 in Tokyo

Just a month after the Watch Art Grand Exhibition in Singapore closed its doors – after receiving some 68,000 visitors – Patek Philippe has revealed the next event will happen in three years’ time, in 2022. Slated to take place in Tokyo, Japan, the event will no doubt pay tribute to one of Patek Philippe’s biggest, oldest and most sophisticated markets. And as it was with past events, the exhibition in Tokyo will be accompanied by a slate of event-exclusive limited editions, just as it was recently in Singapore. The Aquanaut Singapore 2019 ref. 5167A-012 The announcement of the next exhibition comes just days after the Patek Philippe Grandmaster Chime in steel made for Only Watch 2019 sold for 31m Swiss francs, smashing the last world record. And it’ll probably still be the world’s most expensive watch in 2022. The sixth Watch Art Grand Exhibition will take place in Tokyo in 2022, most likely in fall. Dates and venue have yet to be announced, but we’ll publish it as soon as information is available.  

Auctions: The F.P. Journe Astronomic Blue Sells For CHF 1.8 Million At Only Watch 2019

This is rare air for independent watchmaking.

The G-SHOCK Full Titanium Drops into Shop.Revolution.Watch

Hands-On: The Breguet Type 20 For Only Watch, With A Vintage Valjoux Movement

A handwound vintage movement and on-point military looks make this one a winner.

Up Close: Patek Philippe Grandmaster Chime ‘Only Watch’ ref. 6300A in Stainless Steel

Long the record holder for the most valuable watch at the biennial Only Watch charity auction, Patek Philippe has probably outdone itself this year. For Only Watch 2019, it’s put together a unique version of the most complicated wristwatch it’s ever made, the Grandmaster Chime ‘Only Watch’ ref. 6300A-010 in stainless steel. Now in its 14th year, Only Watch is an auction of one-off timepieces donated by brands, with proceeds going to support medical research. Patek Philippe has claimed the title of the top lot in nearly all Only Watch auctions, including the most recent in 2017 that saw a Patek Philippe ref. 5208T in titanium sell for 6.2 Swiss francs. And in the auction before that, in 2015, the Patek Philippe ref. 5016A in steel sold for 7.3m Swiss francs. But the steel Grandmaster Chime for Only Watch this year will probably exceed those results, albeit by a margin that’s hard to predict. The buyer of “The Only One” will be the special one By most metrics it’s the ultimate watch – not only is it the most complicated wristwatch ever made by Patek Philippe, it is also the most expensive timepiece in the current Patek Philippe catalogue. And then there’s the style of the watch, which is catered exactly to current tastes. In fact, the elements of the watch are so perfectly suited to today’s fads in watch collecting that it might be a clever and discreet in-joke – a bit of humour from the serious Geneva watchmaker. The size and complexity of the Gr...

In-Depth: The A. Lange & Söhne Odysseus, A New Stainless Steel Watch On Bracelet (Live Pics, Full Specs, Pricing And Availability)

Lange & Söhne presents a quiet revolution in steel from Saxony.

Ep #146 Watch Spotting on the Disney Fantasy Cruise Ship

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Throwback Sundays: Six Watch Recommendations for the Tastebreakers, From Our Archives (Second Instalment)

Following last week's topic on Tastebreakers, we take a look yet again at six watch recommendations consisting of watches that are often overlooked by many.

Introducing: The IWC Pilot's Watch Timezoner Chronograph Edition '80 Years Flight To New York'

A horological commemoration of a French flying boat's first transatlantic passage.

You Are There: Patek Philippe Watch Art Grand Exhibition 2019 In Singapore

When Patek Philippe announced that a Grand Exhibition was to take place in Singapore this year there was no doubt that GaryG would do his best to attend – and to convince some friends to come along and join the fun. Here he shares some of what he saw during his fascinating trip.