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Two A. Lange & Sohne classical complications now upgraded in precious gold and platinum

New: A. Lange & Söhne releases a new Lange 1 Time Zone and a new 1815 Rattrapante Perpetual Calendar

Two additions to the Lange collections - a new Lange 1 Time Zone platinum, & a new 1815 Rattrapante Perpetual Calendar in a white gold case/pink gold dial.

The Greubel Forsey Balancier Convexe S2 and Double Balancier Convexe

Introducing the Bucherer × Hublot Big Bang Unico Titanium and Ceramic Models

How I spent 24 hours in Mykonos with the Omega Seamaster and the marvelous Mr George Clooney

Watch Spotting: Brad Pitt And Chris Paul Wearing The Vacheron Constantin 222 On Opposite Sides Of The Globe (On The Same Day)

From F1 Great Britain to NBA Summer League, yesterday was all about the 222.

Quiet Luxury: Six watches that perfectly captures class and sophistication, without showing-off

In recent times, the concept of quiet luxury is starting to get popular. We take a look at some watches that we think embody the concept of quiet luxury.

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

Alexandre Ghotbi takes a 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.

Pre-Owned Picks: A Neo-Vintage Rolex 'President' Day-Date, The First Omega 'Bond' Seamaster, And A Breitling Ready To Run

A curated selection of what the Hodinkee Shop has to offer.

As Rolex ascends the luxury pyramid, Tudor reprises its role as protector and creative lab of the group

Photo Report: The Watches And Looks Of Pitti Uomo Summer 2023

When menswear acolytes take to the streets of Florence, they don't leave their watches at home.

Ming Updates their 37.05 Moonphase with More Lume and a Completely Reworked Dial

Ming is back with an updated version of their 37.05, which you might remember was announced in late 2021 as the brand’s first watch with a moonphase complication. Ming has given the 37.05 Series 2 (which they’ve nicknamed the “Ad Astra”) a series of whimsical refinements that play on the inherent romance of a moonphase complication. Those aesthetic tweaks are, of course, uniquely Ming in nature, making use of their expanding proficiency with a variety of materials, and a rather ingenious use of high powered luminescent material.  You’ll immediately notice that the big change to the new 37.05 is with the dial. Ming has gone from a textured blue dial with a subtle moonphase indicator at the 6:00 position to an anthracite dial with prominent brushed finishing. Star shaped holes have been added to the dial, which fill in with lume as the moonphase disc rotates underneath. The 37.05 still uses a sapphire upper dial, which is where you’ll find hour markers, the moon “mask” which is used to define the phase of the moon, as well as plenty of inlaid HyCeram lume to provide a bit of a light show when fully charged. Ming notes that the stars on the sapphire upper dial have HyCeram lume applied to both the upper and lower surfaces for increased visual depth.  The 37.05 Series 2 is powered by the manually wound Sellita SW288-1, which is the same caliber used in the prior moonphase, and has been extensively reworked and decorated in the same fashion. The bridges have b...

Junghans Meister S Chronoscope: Fusion of Sporty Chic and Functionality

The Alpina Heritage Carée Mechanical 140 Years and its unusual calibre

Exploring the History and Durability of the Marathon TSAR

A quick review of the the Marathon TSAR dive watch. This is a truly mil-spec piece that sees real service across the world today.

Introducing: Anniversary Editions Of The Standard Omega Aqua Terra (In Two Sizes), And The Worldtimer

It's Summer Blue for the Aqua Terra, too.

Introducing: Hitting New Depths With The Omega Seamaster Planet Ocean 600M And Planet Ocean 6000M 'Ultra Deep'

The Ultra Deep gives us our darkest shade of blue for the Seamaster's 75th.

In-Depth: How Piaget Defined The 1970s, And How It Can Do The Same Today

From stone dials to the Polo, Piaget was the height of elegance in the 1970s. Can it ever return?

Pre-Owned Picks: A Pair of Horological Firsts From Audemars Piguet And Grand Seiko, Some Rolex Classics, And An Olympic Omega

A curated selection of what the Hodinkee Shop has to offer.

In-Depth: Glashütte Original's New Sixties Small Seconds, And What It Teaches Us About Glashütte Watchmaking History

What does it mean to be "Original"? Glashütte has some ideas.

Introducing: Two Breitling Top Time Chronographs With Deus Ex Machina And Triumph Motorcycles

The two new chronos tap into the love of motorcycle culture alongside two notable brands.

Hands-On: A Ride With Legendary Cyclist Fabian Cancellara And His Team’s Exclusive Tudor Black Bay Chrono

The brand's pro cycling team watch is meant for cyclist. I wish I could get one.

The Ulysse Nardin Diver Net Azure and the Diver X Skeleton Azure are sustainable chic

Pre-Owned Picks: A Rolex GMT, A 40mm Speedmaster, And A TAG Heuer Named After The Temple Of Speed

A curated selection of what the Hodinkee Shop has to offer.

New and reviewed: Bell & Ross BR 05 GMT Sky Blue

Bell & Ross adds to their BR05 GMT collection a new model with a sky blue dial in a beautiful sunray finish. Here is our hands-on review.