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My Watch Story: One Tough G-Shock, A GoldenEye-Inspired Omega Seamaster 300, A Grandfather's 1950s Mido, And More

Five video stories from HODINKEE readers.

Introducing: The New Porsche Design Custom-Built Watches, With Online Watch Configurator

A chance for 911 enthusiasts to put their car on the wrist.

Custom-Built Timepieces By Porsche Design: Revving Up To Your Own Dream Watch

There’s good news for all “Porschephiles” with a penchant for luxury wristwatches: Porsche Design has announced a cool concept with few boundaries for personalization, the online Custom-Built Timepieces Program. Sabine Zwettler takes a closer look at customizing a Porsche for the wrist with thousands of possible options.

My Watch Story: A Coveted TAG Heuer At Long Last, A Grandfather's Rolex Date, And A Swatch That's Seen It All

Five video stories from HODINKEE readers.

A Crash Course In Flieger (Pilot) And B-Uhren (Navigator) Watches Covering Both Historic And Modern Examples (A Pilot’s Watch Photofest!)

The majority of today's numerous flieger-style watches are inspired by the now-iconic German pilot’s and navigator's watches of World War II, becoming a genre unto themselves. Bhanu Chopra flies high to take a deep dive into the long history of this popular style.

Auction Watch: Unique Daytona “Zenith” Becomes Most Expensive Modern Rolex

Having just set the record for a modern Rolex wristwatch two years ago when a unique, platinum Daytona ref. 16516 with a Zenith movement sold for US$871,000, Sotheby’s broke its own record with yet another one-off Daytona in platinum that sold for HK$25,375,000, or about US$3.27 million, fees included. The Daytona became the most valuable modern Rolex despite having been relatively under the radar prior to the sale. While the platinum Daytona sold in 2018 was widely published in the press and social, today’s example was not covered by any of the key horological publications. And it was depicted with a bizarre turquoise leather strap in catalogue photos, though the strap was replaced with one in a neutral shade of tan during the preview exhibition. The famous five Both were part of a five-piece run of Zenith Daytona watches with platinum cases made at the request of former Rolex chief executive Patrick Heiniger in 1999. The late Heiniger reputedly kept one for himself, and gifted the others to key business partners. The watch sold in 2018 for instance was a wedding gift a member of the family that was a longtime Rolex retailer in Italy. All share the same model reference 16516, but each was unique in having a different dial made of an exotic or precious material. The example sold in 2018 had a dark mother of pearl dial, which was also found on the standard-production white gold Daytona of the period. In contrast, the platinum Daytona that just sold at Sotheby’s has a ...

In-Depth: Travels With A Marathon Watch In Search Of Adventure

In that case, of course, you'll head straight out of town.

Mido Ocean Star GMT: Mido Introduces a Watch for the Ocean Traveler..?

While this new GMT is primarily based off the current Ocean Star line of watches, it comes with a few tricks up its sleeve to set it apart

Auction Watch: Unique Ressence Type 1 Slim to be Sold for Charity

As the COVID-19 pandemic was reaching its peak, Ressence announced Time to Draw, a design competition inviting contestants to reinterpret of its Type 1 Slim, with the winning entry being sold to benefit COVID-19 research at KU Leuven, a university in the company’s native Belgium. Triumphing over 465 other entries, the winning design was created by Englishman Raymond Ramsden. Named after his two sons, the Type 1 Slim “Ayrton & Finlay” is a bright rendition of the Type 1 that is a striking departure from the brand’s typically monochromatic style. The finish watch alongside the winning drawing Clad in pastel colours, the watch clinched the prize because it looks vastly different from the standard offerings of Ressence. Ressence founder Benoît Mintiens stated “[we] wanted to create a genuine one-off, so we opted for entries that were far from our own artistic direction”. By extension, the watch is distinct in personality – the bright pastel colours are more cheerful and extroverted compared to the usual Ressence wristwatch, which has a no-frills, technical appearance. I love this design for its fun, fresh, and vibrant look. Apart from the facelift, the rest of the watch is everything that you know about the Type 1 Slim. The watch has 42 mm, tonneau-shaped titanium case that’s 11 mm tall. Because of its almost lug-less design and concave profile, it sits very compactly on the wrist. The orbital display is the Ressence Orbital Convex System (ROCS), the brand...

Chillout TGIF: Micro Four Thirds camera systems - the best for watch photography?

Why we think Micro Four Thirds (MFT) is one of the best systems to photograph watches. With samples and experiences from Peter Chong & Peter Nievaart.

My Watch Story: Commemorating A Trip To Japan With A Vintage Seiko, A Pianist's Unique Anordain, Fulfilling The Rolex Dream, And More

Five video stories from HODINKEE readers.

Breaking News: Four Of Jean-Claude Biver's Patek Philippe Watches Fetch $8.76 Million At Phillips' Geneva Auction

Mega watches bring mega dollars.

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

It's about time!

Chanel Celebrates 20 Years Of The J12 With The X-Ray: The World’s First Watch With A Full Sapphire Crystal Bracelet

As the Chanel J12 turns 20 years old, the brand more famous for its fashion than its high-quality watches releases a modern marvel: a very transparent version of the J12 called X-Ray that features a world premiere in the form of a full sapphire crystal bracelet.

My Watch Story: A Gatwick Watch Moment, A NOMOS With Special Meaning, A Birthday Video From Malaysia, And More

Five video stories from HODINKEE readers.

Business News: May Swiss Watch Exports 'Paralyzed'

Switzerland shipped 1.3 million fewer watches to market this May than in May 2019.

HODINKEE Radio: Episode 93: Summer Watch Fantasy Draft 2020

Sun's out, fun's out.

Unrivaled Dress Watch: The Reverso

Auctions: Dent Pocket Watch Sets Two New Records At Sotheby's Online Auction

Pocket watches worth watching may require deeper pockets.

Editors' Picks: The Biggest Watch Surprises Of 2020 (So Far)

Six unusual introductions in a year of expecting the unexpected.

Huitcinq1988 Donates Bespoke Watch Strap Service for Covid-19 Solidarity Auction

My Watch Story: Wearing The Watch Of A Hero, Reviving An Old Heuer, The Sound Of A Rolex Bracelet, And More

Five video stories from HODINKEE readers.

Georges Kern Donates Personal Watch On Proto Air Racer Bracelet for Revolution x The Rake Covid-19 Solidarity Auction

LONG READ: 12 life lessons with Black Badger, and a clapback to the “juvenile” response to his TAG Heuer coffee watch

If you haven’t heard of James Thompson, aka Black Badger, you’ve probably seen his brightly lit work online. He’s done collaborations with independent watchmakers such as MB&F;, De Bethune, and Sarpaneva, and has more recently been working with the King of Customisation himself, George Bamford. While much of what Black Badger is known for is … ContinuedThe post LONG READ: 12 life lessons with Black Badger, and a clapback to the “juvenile” response to his TAG Heuer coffee watch appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

Introducing: Semper & Adhuc Brings Vintage Watch Movements Back To Life

The French brand has a knack for smart design and thoughtful watchmaking.

Corum Admiral 42 Automatic Bronze For 2020: A Nautically Inspired Watch Perfect For Landlubbers

Martin Green likes the new Admiral 42 Automatic Bronze models because Corum presents the bronze of the case in a rawer form. If he owned one, he would be excited about seeing the hues of the case change along with his voyage through life. What about you, do you agree?

Best of Watchville: What's The Attraction To Mesh Watch Bracelets?

Quill & Pad's Elizabeth Doerr explores one of today's most popular bracelet styles.

Reader Donates Baltic x Worn & Wound Watch for Revolution x The Rake Covid-19 Solidarity Auction

When Revolution x The Rake Covid-19 Solidarity Auction was first announced, an incredible Aussie gent named Vaughn, who goes by the Instagram handle @hands.faces.cases reached out to say, he wanted to donate this Baltic x Worn & Wound sold out Sector dial beauty. So we caught up with Vaughn to find out why he felt thus compelled to reach out and donate towards this cause.

How I Bid: One Collector’s Approach To Buying At Watch Auctions - Reprise

Like many collectors, GaryG has bought and sold a number of watches at auction over the years. Being a systematic type of guy, Gary has taken the time to analyze his philosophy of auction bidding. Here he shares some of the tactics he uses with the hope that some may be useful to you in your own bidding.

FRIDAY WIND DOWN: Brace yourself for virtual Baselworld, and get your mojo back with Navy SEAL Jocko Willinck’s inspirational watch

OK, this legit feels like a Friday. It’s 3:30, and as we say in Australia, I’m absolutely stinging for a tin. Translation: a cold beer would be very pleasant if you happen to have one? I’m back in the house, out of my pimped-up pool shed that I now call home during the week while … ContinuedThe post FRIDAY WIND DOWN: Brace yourself for virtual Baselworld, and get your mojo back with Navy SEAL Jocko Willinck’s inspirational watch appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.