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Watch Of The Week: The Grand Seiko That Taught Me To Love Subtler, Smaller Watches

Finding my perfect GS took time. But once I saw it, I knew.

The Story of the World’s Most Famous Reversible Watch

History’s most famous reversible wristwatch would never have been invented were it not for Joseph Ford Sherer, then a lieutenant in the 44th Regiment of Sylhet Light Infantry of the East India Company’s army. The story begins in the middle of the 19th century in Manipur, a state in east British India, where Lieutenant Sherer observes locals play a game known as sagol kangjei. Translating as “horse hockey”, the game was long played by local royalty. The game has players on horseback wielding sticks to hit a ball across a rectangular field. The Lieutenant reported his observations to his boss, Captain Robert Stewart. The two men eventually began to play the game, which evolved into what is now known as polo. In March 1859 Sherer and Stewart established their own polo club, Silchar Kangjai Club, and four years later the earliest written rulebook for polo was. With that, the pair started a long tradition of polo-playing among British soldiers in India. And soon polo would find its way around the world with polo-playing soldiers across the Commonwealth – the first polo match was played in Europe sometime in the late 1860s. Lieutenant Joseph Sherer, Assistant to the Superintendent of Cachar (second from left), with his bearers, Manipur, 1861. Image – National Army Museum As the game grew in popularity, a problem arose: polo players would often damage the crystals on their wristwatches, sometimes with errant mallets. During a visit to India in 1930, César de Trey ...

HODINKEE Radio: Dubai Watch Week

Robin, Jack, and the latest watches from a special show with growing influence.

One To Watch: Vaer Is The Internet-Era California Upstart We've Been Waiting For

Your Gen-Z nephew will love it, and you will, too.

Vintage Watches: A 1965 Rolex GMT-Master With Glossy Dial, A 1970s Patek Philippe Ref. 3525, And A 1960s Heuer Carrera '45'

Lighter on quantity but heavy on quality as always, HODINKEE Vintage is back.

Watch Spotting: What's On Roger Smith's Wrist?

No, it's not one of his own. But it's a fitting choice for one of horology's modern masters.

Watch Of The Week: How My Apple Watch Helped Me Lose 57 Pounds - And Gain A Love Of Watches

I started out skeptical of Cupertino's smartwatch. But a renewed focus on fitness convinced me to give it another shot.

WMT Watch Review: A Pair of Royal Marine Divers

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Introducing the Girard-Perregaux Eternity Editions at Dubai Watch Week 2021

Girard-Perregaux continues to add to its special creations in the year of its 230th anniversary with a trio of novelties that highlight some of the maison’s most iconic, decorated in time honoured techniques from the universe of watchmaking.

HODINKEE Radio: When Your Watch Becomes A Deserted Island Dilemma

Going full "Florida Man" and the latest high-flying chronographs from Breitling.

Hands-On: Finally, Someone Gets The Whole Airplane-Turned-Watch Right

Breitling's new Super AVI series is on a mission to achieve wrist superiority.

Aquastar Deepstar II Dive Watch

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Design Style: The Chronobay Watch Stand

Ross Povey catches up with Chronobay founder Timen van der Horn to talk about watches, lockdown and pesky clasp scratches…

Vintage Watches: A 1970s Mathey-Tissot Chronograph With Tropical Dial, A 1970s Zenith El Primero In 18k Yellow Gold, And A 1960s Hamilton Alarm

Kick back, relax, and enjoy a piña colada – it's time to go tropical.

Year In Review: How the Cartier Crash Became The Most Important Vintage Watch of 2021

A new world-record auction price for the Crash is just the latest chapter in the history of this surreal Cartier.

HODINKEE Radio: Only Watch, Mega Auction Results, And The Why Of The GPHG

Big days in Geneva, and we were there for it.

Four + One: Watch Girl, Reporting For Duty

Zoe Abelson made her career helping others find the watches of their dreams. Here she shares a few of her own – plus the one travel accessory she can’t live without.

Tudor x Marine Nationale Pelagos FXD Dive Watch

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Auctions: The Patek Philippe Complicated Desk Clock Sells For CHF 9.5 Million At Only Watch 2021

A clock that truly rocks.

Ep. #222 Watch Brands We Know Nothing About: Certina

Certina on air. Truly, it's an impressive brand with some murky history - but several attractive models well under $1000.

Ep. #220 Watch Recommendation Faux Pas

Kaz and Mike are back to talk about the challenges behind introducing new collectors and enthusiasts to the world of watches. Getting into watches can be tough, and many times - experienced collectors can inadvertently turn new enthusiasts off from the hobby by meeting their questions with outlandish responses.

Ep. #219 The Last Watch We’d Ever Sell

Some of you will not be pleased with this episode. Several of the watches that you've come to love - courtesy of the TBWS Wristwatch Museum - are about to be let go.

Ep. #218 The Dad Watch

Kaz and Mike take some time during Father's Day weekend to reflect on the watches worn by their dads, and how this shaped the way they look at watches today.

TAG Heuer for Only Watch 2021, the Carbon Monaco

Watch Design Icons and rare watches: the original Piaget Polo

We handled and photograph the original Piaget Polo, the property of the Piaget private collection when it was showcased in an exhibition in Singapore.

Vintage Watches: A 1974 Rolex 'Daytona' Sigma Dial Ref. 6263, A 1967 Omega Seamaster Chronograph, And A 1970s Vacheron Constantin

An incognito Daytona, complete with sigma symbols surrounding the six o'clock lume plot, headlines the week's vintage selection.

Auctions: Highlights From Phillips Geneva Watch Auction XIV

A massive sale, full of heavy hitters from across the horological spectrum – plus an under-10k CHF low estimate bonus round.

Dawn Of The Dead: Four Frighteningly Good Watch Brands Just Came Back From The Grave

They're alive! But don't call them zombies. This is genuine rebirth and resurrection on the wrist.

Culture Of Time: It's Another Skull Watch Story For Halloween, What Were The Odds?

Not zero, comrades, not zero.

Raketa Introduces the Copernicus Semiprecious Stone Dial

Originally a 1980s Soviet vision of a funky, space-inspired wristwatch, the Raketa Kopernik paid homage to the USSR’s space programme. With hands shaped like the sun and moon, the Kopernik was simple but distinctive. Two years ago Raketa revived the model with a refined design and larger case. It was one of the first models launched by the brand, now owned by European investors advised by Manuel Emch, the former chief executive of Jaquet Droz who’s injected an artistic sensibility into Raketa. Now the brand reveals the Copernicus Limited Edition, which features a semiprecious stone dial cleverly composed to resemble the cosmos. Initial thoughts The new Copernicus is a simple variation that manages to be smart and stylish. The yellow agate disc inlaid into the dial evokes the swirling atmosphere of gaseous planets like Jupiter, set against sparkling aventurine glass that calls to mind deep space. Add to that the oversized, stylised hands and the result is a appealing watch that’s relatively affordable. Perhaps the only downside to the watch is the basic finishing, especially the movement. Though it’s been dressed up with gold plating and a solar system motif etched on the bridges, the movement remains rough looking. For about US$1,500, the mechanics could be better. Deep space The aesthetics of the watch are meant to evoke deep space: the steel case is coated matte black, creating contrast with the dial. Inside is the cal. 2615, a fuss-free automata calibre ma...