Results for Big Date (Großdatum / Grande Date)

Vintage Watches: A 1987 Audemars Piguet Royal Oak, A 1977 Rolex Oyster Perpetual Date, And A 1950s Universal Genève Polerouter

Watch your p-words around non-watch friends and family this holiday season!

Vintage Watches: Two Gold Patek Philippes, A 1980s Sinn Chronograph With World-Time Bezel, And A 1974 Rolex Oyster Perpetual Date

Let's be Sinn-cere, Patek Philippe might read clunky but it really Rolex-es off the tongue.

Seiko Introduces the Presage Day-Date in Green Urushi

A proponent of Japanese artisanal crafts, Seiko has just taken the covers off the latest watch decorated with traditional Japanese lacquer, the Presage Craftsmanship Series Urushi Dial Limited Edition ref. SPB295J1. Though both the craft and complications aren’t novel, the SPB295J1 is unusual for its triple retrograde display in a symmetrical layout, which is combined with a dial in dark olive urushi with and gold-powder details. Initial thoughts Like the recent pair of time-only watches with porcelain dials, the SPB295 is one of the more elegant watches in the Presage Craftsmanship line. I like the look of the SPB295 – the symmetry and uniformity make it more appealing than the standard Presage day-date watches that rely on a mix of fan-shaped and round sub-dials for the indicators. Adding to the appeal of the balanced dial layout is the colour. While green is a faddish colour now, it is executed with subtle style here; it’s an understated, dark hue that Seiko accurately describes as evoking a moss garden. And the sprinkle of gold is a nice touch – and a typical feature of traditional Japanese lacquerware – without which the dial the dial might have looked plain. My only gripe is the unusually small “31” at the end of the date scale, as well as the fact that the date numerals are four days apart, making it difficult to read the dates in between. Beyond the colour, the watch stands out for the dial layout. Unlike most Seiko Presage day-date watches, the S...

Second Opinions: The 4:30 Date Window Might Actually Be The Best Date Window

I don't make the news, I just report it.

Watching Movies: Jesse Plemons Wears A Cartier Santos And Jason Segel Wears A Stolen Rolex Day-Date In 'Windfall'

Two absolute icons of horology take center stage in a very unexpected watch-related movie of the week.

Hey, HODINKEE!: Day-Date Day Wheels, Ethical Quandaries, Second Hand Counterweights, And A Question You Shouldn't Even Have To Ask

Jiminy Cricket says, always let your conscience be your guide.

Vintage Watches: A 1986 Rolex Date For Ford Motor Company, A 1981 Rolex GMT-Master 'Root Beer,' And A 1990s Audemars Piguet Limited Edition

Built Rolex tough – and more!

Vintage Watches: A 1963 Rolex Explorer Date, A 1960s Vacheron Constantin In 18k White Gold, And A 1950s Juvenia Arithmo Calculator

Think outside of the box with this week's vintage selection.

Introducing: The Rolex Submariner Ref. 124060, A 41mm No-Date Sub With An Upgraded Movement (Live Pics & Pricing)

One of the most iconic watches of all time gets a number of subtle upgrades, proving once again that it is greater than the sum of its parts.

Hey, HODINKEE!: Titanium Cases, Hourglass Precision, And Hatin' On Date Windows

Let the hate flow through you.

Vintage Watches: A 1960s Heuer Carrera '45,' A 1952 Omega Seamaster, And A 1971 Rolex Day-Date

No Mickey Mouse here, just classic and excellent vintage watches.

Introducing: Track The Date And Time For The Next 100 Years - If You Can Figure Out How To Read It

Ochs Und Junior's new calendario cent'anni is an exercise in simplicity.

Montegrappa David Bowie Blackstar Limited Edition: January 8, A Date To Remember

Italian pen brand Montegrappa commemorates both 'Blackstar' and its creator, David Bowie, in a new limited-edition writing instrument collection within its Icons series. The David Bowie Blackstar includes a fountain pen and a rollerball whose essence, like Bowie’s music, is at once evident and implied – and might require some decoding.

Vintage Watches: A 1978 Rolex Day-Date With Spanish Day Disc, A 1972 Patek Philippe 'Beta 21,' And A 1950s Heuer Autavia Dashboard Stopwatch Retailed By Abercrombie & Fitch Co

From classy to funky to kitchen, this week's vintage drop runs the gamut.

A. Lange & Söhne Highlights The Difference A Dial Makes With 2020 Saxonia Thin And Saxonia Outsize Date Models

Is a new dial color a new watch? Technically speaking, probably not. But a dial can make all the difference in a watch's character, which A. Lange & Söhne highlights with three new additions to the Saxonia collection. Even among the classically inclined collections of A. Lange & Söhne, for Martin Green the Saxonia line is the home of the brand’s ultimate dress watch.

The Oris Calibre 400 and the Aquis Date Calibre 400

A reimagined diver from Oris will make you fall in love with watches all over again.

Introducing the First Oris Calibre 400 Powered Watch: The 2020 Aquis Date Calibre 400

The Oris calibre 400 is a new engine for a new era.

My Watch Story: The Perfect Jaeger-LeCoultre Graduation Watch, A Lifesaving Omega Pocket Watch, A Grandfather's Rolex Date, And More

Five video stories from HODINKEE readers.

Tudor Introduces the Royal (Including the Royal Day-Date)

Not long after Tudor unveiled the Black Bay Fifty-Eight Navy Blue – a well priced and solid albeit slightly predictable launch – the brand quietly announced something more surprising – the Tudor Royal. Initially available only in four Asian markets, but now available worldwide starting November 2020, the Royal revives a model name last used several decades ago and applies it to an affordable watch with an integrated bracelet that has a retro, 1970s feel. Initial thoughts The Royal successfully combines various elements from past Tudor watches, with the exception of the dial, which looks a bit uninspired. The integrated bracelet and case brings to mind models of the 1970s, like the Tudor Ranger for instance, while the alternating fluted-and-polished bezel has been used on various models, including the fairly recent Tudor Classic. But the dial is plain, though it was likely designed to appeal to an audience that wants an obviously classical dial with Roman numerals. I would have liked it with a more modern dial, but nevertheless the value proposition is clear. For someone who wants a solid watch that doesn’t look like a diving instrument, the Royal is an excellent buy. With the base model priced a bit over US$2,000, the Royal is – like nearly all Tudor watches – excellent value for money given the high level of fit and finish of the external parts, which are likely the best in the price range. The movements inside are either Sellita or ETA calibres, which are no...

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.

Opinion: Top 5 new releases to date. Published in Chronos Japan no.89

Top 5 waches in 2020, as published in Japanese by Chronos Japan No.89, July 2020 Edition. Reproduced here is the original submission in English.

Top 5 Watches Of 2020 So Far: A Totally Biased Round Table Discussion Of Our Favorite Timepieces Of The Year To Date

Here our panel members discuss the watches they've seen launched in the first half of 2020 thus far and pick their favorites. So sit down, grab a glass of your favorite tipple, and settle in for a rich feast of new watches.

Introducing: The Vacheron Constantin Patrimony Moon Phase Retrograde Date For The Collection Excellence Platine

Toe to tip platinum. Even the stitching.

Jaeger-LeCoultre Introduces A New Generation Of Master Control Models: Date, Calendar, Chronograph Calendar, And Geographic

These four new additions to the Jaeger-LeCoultre 2020 Master Control collection are powered by manufacture movements of the highest quality combined with refined aesthetics and an elegant, instrument-style allure. Sabine Zwettler takes a closer look at them here.

Bring a Loupe: A '70s Rolex Day Date, An Omega R17.8 Tank, And A Tissot Made For The Horological Institute Of America

Another Friday, another selection of great watches from around the web.

Introducing: The IWC Ingenieur Perpetual Calendar Digital Date-Month In Titanium

The most complicated Ingenieur gets a lightweight update.

New Record Set for Most Expensive Omega Wristwatch Sold to Date at CHF 1,428,500

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]A stainless-steel Omega wristwatch housing the Calibre 30 I tourbillon movement has just sold with Phillips Watches at their Geneva Auction Week: Six for a record breaking CHF 1,428,500. Made...

In the Wild: Senator Excellence Panorama Date Moon Phase

This new Moon Phase from Glashütte Original makes a solid gold believer out of Revolution USA’s Editor-in-Chief.

The Evolution of the Red Rolex Submariner with Date, ref. 1680

Save The Date: AP Royal Oak 40 Years Exhibition

It has the distinct honour of having one of the first immediately recognisable watch case shapes out there- I am talking about the Audemars Piguet Royal Oak of course; but what few people know (and could learn more) about this horological icon is that the Royal Oak pulled Audemars Piguet from the brink of bankruptcy. […]