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Hands-On: The Casio Vintage X Pac-Man A100WEPC-1B

A lovable watch that packs a nostalgic power-up.

HODINKEE Radio: What Watches Can Learn From Streetwear - And Vice Versa

Rhuigi Villaseñor of LA luxury street brand Rhude explains how vintage watches nearly bankrupted him. Plus, Brendon Babenzien (founder of New York menswear brand Noah) addresses the famous Thanksgiving turtle watch.

Vintage Watches: A 1970s Cartier Santos-Dumont, A 1960s Heuer Autavia Retailed By Abercrombie & Fitch, And A 1960s Favre-Leuba Deep Blue

Grab a cup of coffee – with this wide selection of vintage, you'll need it.

In-Depth: Recreating the Vacheron Constantin American 1921 One Hundred Years Later

As one of Vacheron Constantin’s most distinctive timepieces marks its 100th anniversary, the watchmaker rolled out a handful of jubilee models during Watches & Wonders 2021 for the occasion, most notably the extremely good looking American 1921 Collection Excellence Platine. But Vacheron Constantin had something else up its sleeve for the 1921’s century – something really special – a near-exact recreation of the vintage original from 1921. Christened the American 1921 Pièce Unique, the watch is a one-off created as a joint project by the brand’s Restoration Workshop and Heritage Department, overseen by Style & Heritage Director Christian Selmoni, whose long tenure at Vacheron Constantin means he is practically the brand’s institutional memory. The watch is more than just a visual replica – an identical case and movement is a given – but even the most minor of details have been reproduced faithfully, right down to the gold alloy of the case and period-correct vintage parts from its archives. Initial thoughts While the modern-day American 1921 is a fan-favourite, it necessarily omits some of the finer details of the vintage original, in order to cater to current tastes as well as production methods. As such, even the most-delicious Collection Excellence Platine edition can be critiqued, for the mismatch in hand colours or the seemingly misaligned seconds register. In contrast, the recreation is satisfyingly spot on, which give it an attractive, bona fi...

Vacheron Constantin Chronomètre Royal: Flamboyance, Precision, And The “Batman”

Alexandre Ghotbi takes a rather in-depth look at the more than 100-year history behind the high-precision Vacheron Constantin Chronomètre Royal . . . which came up because of a conversation about "the Batman." Find out what that means right here.

Review: Vacheron Constantin Historiques American 1921 White Gold - New Options for a well loved watch

Vacheron Constantin celebrates the 100th anniversary of the American 1921 this year by introducing two new white gold models.

INTRODUCING: The Vacheron Constantin Historiques American 1921 collection turns 100

Most watch brands will never make their 100th birthday. In fact, very few companies from any industry are able to build successful businesses over several generations. Time is as unrelenting as it is unforgiving, so when something is able to stand the test of time, we can only applaud the strength of will behind it. … ContinuedThe post INTRODUCING: The Vacheron Constantin Historiques American 1921 collection turns 100 appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

Business News: We've Hired A Great New CEO. Here's Why - And What's Next

A longtime friend of the show is joining HODINKEE, which means our founder can focus on the stuff he loves.

UNDONE And The Chase For Ultimate Value

This year, Revolution has worked closely with UNDONE to release highly attractive watches at low prices to provide the best value to our readers.

Hunter S. Thompson: The unlikely Rolex Man

“I hate to advocate drugs, alcohol, violence, or insanity to anyone, but they’ve always worked for me.” Hunter S. Thompson was good like that. Always generous when it came to doling out whacked-out life advice. In his writing, he offered heartfelt tips on many things, from hotel liaisons (“Don’t have sex in the lobby – … ContinuedThe post Hunter S. Thompson: The unlikely Rolex Man appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

Retailer Spotlight: Hamilton Jewelers in Princeton, NJ, And Ace Jewelers In Amsterdam, The Netherlands

"Nu komt de aap uit de mouw! (The monkey is out of the sleeve!)" – Dutch proverb

Breaking News: Rolex, Tudor, Patek Philippe, Chanel, And Chopard Leave Baselworld

They'll be teaming up with the FHH to launch a totally new watch show in 2021.

Naughty Or Nice? A Down-To-Earth (Under $5,000) Wish List Including Breitling, Baume & Mercier, Tutima, Nomos Glashütte, and Seiko Presage - Reprise

In case you need a reason for watch shopping – a watch certainly would help navigate through stores to find everything on time. Here are five wallet-friendly suggestions that might just be the ultimate “tra la la la.”

HODINKEE Radio: Episode 59: Typographer Jonathan Hoefler, James Bond, And A Fistful Of Diamonds

You'll never look at a watch dial the same way again.

Hands-On: Tissot Heritage 1973 Chronograph

A watch inspired by the most exciting decade of Formula 1.

Review: Grönefeld 1941 Decennium Tourbillon

The Grönefeld brothers celebrate their decade of the brand with a new limited edition tourbillon - here is our hands on review of the Decennium Tourbillon.

Review: Grönefeld 1941 Remontoire

Full review of the Grönefeld 1941 Remontoire, with hands-on analysis, detailed explanations, high res live photographs, comparisons.

Piaget And The Art Of Diamonds

Setting a watch with diamonds is by no means an easy task. Especially when you talk about high jewellery, or Haute Joaillerie, watch things become very complicated. It is there where the design phase of these watches is critical. Here, a designer not only determines which type of setting he wants to see, but also if […]

Making A Masterpiece: Jaeger LeCoultre Officially Launches The Gyrotourbillon 3 In Le Sentier

Jaeger LeCoultre first introduced the Gyrotourbillon 3 at the 2013 Salon International de la Haute Horlogerie (SIHH) last January, but the official introduction of the watch to journalists from the United States took place just last week, at the manufacture’s home in Le Sentier.  The home of Jaeger LeCoultre has grown enormously since 1833 (the year from […]

A closer look at Leica S2 and Summarit-S 120: photographing the amazing Kari Voutilainen Vingt-8

Following up on last Friday’s remarks using DeBethune’s remarkable DB25T as an example, today’s post I use the same combination on the Voutilainen Vingt8 (28). Also photographed in L’Atelier by The Hour Glass using my usual set-up. I have featured the Vingt-8 before. As I described earlier, this is a magnificent watch. As mentioned inRead More

The Grey NATO: Episode 93: A Chat With Andy Mann

Jason sits down for a chat with the photographer, filmmaker, conservationist, and watch designer.

eBay Finds: Incredible Vintage Watches from Omega, Eterna, and Longines

eBay Finds is back! This bi-weekly installment will feature a selection of watches currently listed on eBay that have caught the eye of editor Christoph McNeil (@vintagediver). If you come across any hidden gems on the ‘Bay drop us a note at info@wornandwound.com for potential inclusion. Vintage Seiko 6139-6009 “Pogue”  There are many famous vintage Seikos, but few are as iconic as the 6139 “Pogue” automatic chronograph with the yellow dial. Made famous of course by Col. William Pogue wearing one on his Skylab 4 mission in 1973, making it the first automatic chronograph worn in space! While this example isn’t the exact model, pretty much all the vintage 6139-600X models with a yellow dial are considered a “Pogue” by collectors. This example looks all original and in good shape. The case is unpolished with crisp edges and the original brushed finish, but it does have a few dings from honest use. The bright yellow dial is nice, and there is some aging to the lume on the dial and hands, not uncommon. The watch comes on the original and correct Seiko H-link bracelet. No movement picture but the watch runs per the seller.  View auction here Vintage Eterna KonTiki  Here’s a fantastic vintage Eterna KonTiki 20 with the original bracelet. Eterna made a plethora of various KonTiki models, both divers and sport/dress models. This version is the latter. The steel case is probably in the 36mm range although the seller doesn’t specify. But the case is in great sh...

King Seiko Lightens Up the VANAC and Marks 145 Years in Blue

Haute Horlogerie Demystified: What It Is And Isn't

We asked a few experts to help us weigh in on one of the most overused terms in watchmaking.  More

First Look - Titoni goes Higher-End and Sporty with the new Luxe Tourbillon Ceramic

Tourbillons have long been associated with traditional high watchmaking. Still, in recent years, we have seen quite a few of these appear in the more accessible segment, from Yema, Patria, or Louis Erard. Powered by a movement using the same technical base (developed by Olivier Mory) as the aforementioned models, Titoni now joins the bandwagon […]

9 Best Watches That Cross the Field, Diver, Pilot, and Dress Divide Today

From compact military-inspired pieces to tougher everyday tool watches, these are the models that proved most versatile in our testing.

TAG Heuer redesigns the Carrera Chronograph Sport, and it’s more refined than ever

TAG Heuer redesigns the Carrera Chronograph Sport with a refined 42mm case across five references with all new dial colours.

Introducing - Union Glashütte Unveils the Compact and Dressy Seris Small Second Collection

Recent releases from Union Glashütte have been largely about chronographs, from the latest Averin Chronograph with its white embossed tile-pattern dial to the Belisar Chronograph with its monochromatic look. Now, the Glashütte-based brand has something different in store with a new addition to its Seris family. Positioned as a more feminine collection, the Seris has […]

AWCo and Squale Return With 60 More NOS Blancpain-Cased Divers

In 2020, Squale teamed up with Amsterdam Watch Company for a truly memorable collaboration: two “Fifty Fathoms” divers using NOS cases from the 1950s, originally manufactured by Squale for Blancpain (technically, this was pre-Squale, which was established in 1959, so the cases would have been made under Von Büren SA). It’s a unique type of watch that only pops up once every few years, if that. NOS cases make them part vintage, part modern. That’s always intriguing, but even more so when the cases come from watches that are so coveted, rare, and, frankly, expensive. Priced at around $2k at the time and limited to 60 pieces each, they sold out the same day, leaving many collectors, such as yours truly, wishing they had pulled the trigger a little faster. In 2020, however, AWCo teased that more would be coming, noting that Squale had access to 180 NOS cases in total, not just the 120 used for those first two editions. That left 60 more for a third. Well, that day has come with the launch of the AWCo x Squale Milbino. A logical but no less exciting addition to the series, the Milbino takes inspiration from mil-spec Fifty Fathoms watches. The telltale feature, which is hard to miss, is the moisture indicator on the dial. Created in the 1950s as a safety feature for military divers, it would change color if moisture breached the case seals, quickly letting the diver know that their watch had been compromised. A cool, practical detail that has since become collector catn...

A. Lange & Söhne Unveils a Platinum Triple Split and a Pair of 37.5mm 1815 Up/Down