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Sunday Rewind: The Incredible Story Of J.B. Champion, Jr.

No, not the bracelets – the guy.

In-Depth: A Brief History Of Modern Rolex Balance Springs

Let's also talk about magnets, shall we?

Our Predictions In The Chronometry Category Of The 2020 Grand Prix d’Horlogerie de Genève (GPHG): Our Panel Is United, But Not Unanimous

In the GPHG Chronometry category, we find mechanical watches that contain at least one tourbillon, and/or a special escapement, and/or another development improving precision timekeeping. What we don't find, though, is much hard data regarding precision like timing test results or in most cases even a second hand. Precision watches without a second hand? Despite that, our panel predicts a clear winner.

Sunday Rewind: The Why Of Water Resistance

How low can you go?

Piaget 12P: The Birth Of An Ultra-Thin Legacy - Reprise

When Piaget introduced the manual wind Caliber 9P at the 1957 Basel Fair, at only 2 mm in height, it was considered an impossibility. Three years later, in 1960, Piaget stunned the watch world once again with Caliber 12P, an automatic movement that broke world records for its svelteness. What does that have to do with a vintage watch Martin Green saw? Find out here.

Review: Yema Superman Steel Bronze - Return of the Superman

Yema is a brand that had caught our attention in recent times, ever since we did a review on the Rallye Andretti Limited Edition. The French-based watch manufacturer had certainly exceeded many expectations – with its wonderful designs and excellent value proposition. Yema Superman Steel Bronze When Yema told us that the brand is launchingRead More

Our Predictions In The Iconic Category Of The 2020 Grand Prix d’Horlogerie de Genève (GPHG): Another Head-Scratcher For Our Panelists But There’s A Clear Favorite

The Iconic category emphasizes men’s or women’s watches from a brand’s emblematic collection, meaning one that has had a lasting influence on watchmaking and its history as well as having been on the market for more than 20 years. Our panelists have mixed feelings about the Iconic category and are (nearly) split down the middle on picking a favorite.

Bovet Récital 27: The Trinity Of Time

The Bovet Récital 27 is built around a triple time zone display that one might imagine could become busy, but Bovet is rather skilled at combining complications in a way that doesn’t seem forced in any respect. But for Joshua Munchow, the most dramatic element on this dial is the double moon phase display, which shows the current moon phase in both the southern and northern hemispheres. And there is one more element he loves here, can you guess which?

Code 11.59 by Audemars Piguet: New Tones of Elegance

The controversial Code 11.59 by Audemars Piguet is back with a revamp that will silence the doubters just in time for some much-needed optimism in a world gone dark.

Business News: Cartier North America Appoints Head Of Diversity And Inclusion

It's a new role that will report directly to the CEO.

My Watch Story: The Watches Of Grandfathers, A Birthday Panerai, A Speedmaster With An Astronaut Connection, And More

Five video stories from HODINKEE readers.

Watch Spotting: Los Angeles Laker Anthony Davis Wearing An Apple Watch While Warming Up For Game 1 Of The NBA Finals

Tool watch, meet hoop watch.

A New Age of Enlightenment - The Jaquet Droz Grande Seconde Skelet-One

For 2020, the Jaquet Droz Grande Seconde Skelet-One continues its evolution in red gold and black plasma ceramic

My Watch Story: Making Martinis With A Seiko Cocktail Time, A Datejust As Creative Companion, A Souvenir Of A Journalistic Adventure, And More

Five video stories from HODINKEE readers.

Hands-On: The Prop Watches Of 'Tenet'

Two film-used props that provide a window into the secretive, time-bending film.

Chillout TGIFridays: Hasselblad 907X Special Moon Edition - pictorial of a rare camera

A quick one today with a pictorial on a rather rare camera, which was announced by Hasselblad on July 2019, and began shipping sometime first quarter this year. This is the Hasselblad 907X Special Moon Edition, a rather rare camera. We bring you photographs on a recent handling session with the camera owned by aRead More

Sunday Rewind: A Game Of Tones II - Hearing Bulgari's Octo Finissimo Minute Repeater

Svelte and sonorous.  

New: Girard-Perregaux Free Bridge & Free Bridge Infinity Edition - the renewing of an icon

Girard-Perregaux releases two new watches, the Free Bridge and Free Bridge Infinity. The Infinity Edition features black DLC case and limited to 88 pieces.

New Grand Seiko watch: SBGR321 60th Anniversary Limited Edition - Celebrating The Beauty And Colors Of Dawn At Mt. Iwate

Grand Seikoa adds to their 60th Anniversary Limited Editions with the SBGR321, vivid blue dial inspired by the brilliant sky over Mt. Iwate at dawn.

3 New Tourbillons From Watches & Wonders 2020: A Pursuit Of Personal Passion

Here are three intriguing tourbillons by Laurent Ferrier, Vacheron Constantin, and Piaget from the digital Watches & Wonders 2020 fair that particularly caught Martin Green's critical eye.

Introducing: The New Rolex Sky-Dweller On The Oysterflex Bracelet

Big flex in a precious metal.

Introducing: An Update To HODINKEE Community Profiles (With Lots Of New Features)

Improved communication, all-in-one integration, plus a new way to manage your watch collection – only on HODINKEE.

The Grey NATO: Episode 122: A Summary Of Summery Dive Watches

It's been a great year for dive watches. Here are a few we might have missed.

The Making Of A Custom-Engraved Jaeger-LeCoultre Reverso Classique

A collector got in touch with Martin Green about an engraving project on a Jaeger-LeCoultre Reverso Classique that he was planning. What caught Martin's attention was that the collector was collaborating with an engraver very close to his home, so he seized the opportunity to follow the project as it unfolded. He shares his experiences and photos here.

The Complete History of the Audemars Piguet Perpetual Calendar

Sunday Rewind: Comparing Three Kings Of The Chronograph World

Manually wound magic.

Just Because: The Strange Allure Of The Monopusher Chronograph

Less practical. More fun.

Breaking News: Bonhams' Seiko-Only Auction Disappears In The Wake Of Collector Scrutiny

The short-lived auction appears to be no more.

The Tennis Tale Of A Signature Zenith Defy El Primero 21: Little Details Make Big Differences For Coach Patrick Mouratoglou

One charismatic coach and one cool chronograph: tennis’ premier mentor now wears a fast-paced Zenith El Primero Defy 21. Here’s the story behind Zenith’s new Defy 21 Patrick Mouratoglou Edition told by tennis journalist Miguel Seabra.

A List of Cool Shit You Could Buy for $5900

$5900 burning a hole in your pocket? Here's 13 cool things you can throw that stupid money at!