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Watch Of The Week: The Delicate Swiss Watch My Mother Gave Me For My 30th Birthday
It almost made me feel like a real adult.
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Steal Vs. Splurge: Stainless Steel Watches With Integrated Bracelets That Aren't From The Usual Suspects
But really, both are steals compared to their uber-famous counterparts.
Quill & Pad
Lewis Hamilton vs. Max Verstappen / IWC vs. TAG Heuer: The One Formula 1 Race Where Everyone Wins
With the 2021 Formula 1 season's last race taking place this weekend, December 10-12, 2021, in Abu Dhabi, and Lewis Hamilton (Mercedes) and Max Verstappen (Red Bull) tied for first place, the heat is on like never before. The battle between Hamilton and Verstappen is, in essence, also a competition between the two watch brands who sponsor them: IWC (Hamilton) and TAG Heuer (Verstappen), with both brands benefitting from the battles on the track. Martin Green takes a closer look.
Hodinkee
Just In Time For Thanksgiving, It's Five Turkeys Of Watchmaking
As this is a roast, the humor may be slightly dry.
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Highlights: Independent Watchmaking at Phillips’ Hong Kong Auction
Phillips sold US$74.5 million of watches during its recent Geneva auctions, the besting the two-decade old record set by Antiquorum in 2002 for the biggest watch auction ever. Now it the focus shifts to Hong Kong for the fall watch sale in the city. Amongst the top lots in Geneva were important creations by independent watchmakers, including the Philippe Dufour Grande Sonnerie wristwatch that sold for US$5.2 million, as well as an F.P. Journe Resonance Souscription that achieved US$4.3 million (fees included). Fortunately there are fine examples of the genre for far less money at the upcoming Hong Kong auction. We round up some of the most notable – and possibly overlooked – in the sale, including the little-known F.P. Journe Octa “France-China”, the rarely-seen Haldimann H11, and a pair of quirky watches by Vianney Halter (but designed by Pascal Pages). The movement of the H11 The Hong Kong Watch Auction: XIII takes place on November 25 (for lots 801-852) and November 26 (lots 853-1106). The full catalogue and registration for bidding are available on Phillips.com. Lot 841: Harry Winston Opus 3 by Vianney Halter Perhaps the most complicated watch ever conceived by Vianney Halter is the Opus 3, which was originally a collaborative effort between the watchmaker and American jeweller Harry Winston. Entirely digital in its time display, the Opus 3 has no hands, but instead six apertures on its face. The date occupies the two windows in the centre, with the left co...
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Parmigiani Fleurier celebrates 25 years of watchmaking with new collection
To celebrate a quarter of a century of making watches, Parmigiani Fleurier releases a collection of contemporary sport watches with their new branding and identity.
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Low-Impact Watchmaking For A Changing World - Hodinkee Magazine
Like every industry, ours is trying to improve. Where does greenwashing leave off, and real change begin?
Quill & Pad
Livestream 2021 Grand Prix d’Horlogerie de Genève (GPHG): Follow Watchmaking’s Biggest Night Here
The 2021 Grand Prix d’Horlogerie de Genève is scheduled to begin at 6:30 pm Central European Time on Thursday the 12th of November. Follow the big night on Quill & Pad and let us know your thoughts on the winners (and losers) in the comments.
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Only Watch 2021: Independent Watchmaking Highlights
The top lots amongst independent watchmakers at Only Watch 2021 are no doubt the F.P. Journe FFC Blue and Rexhep Rexhepi Chronomètre Contemporain II, but they will cost six or seven figures. But half of the participants at Only Watch are independent watchmakers, so there are a few more interesting examples of the genre, which might possibly be reasonably affordable. We round up five notable watches amongst the “indies”, ranging from the quirky and fascinating Urwerk that’s an upgraded example of the brand’s earliest watch to the stunningly engine-turned Andersen Genève Quotidiana. Urwerk UR-102 “Gaïa” Perhaps the avant-garde independent watchmaker, Urwerk is best known for revolutionising the presentation of time, having invented time displays using satellite cubes on a carousel and prisms in cylinders. But the brand’s creation for Only Watch 2021 looks nothing like its recent work, because it’s a quarter-century old, an artefact from the brand’s start-up days. The UR-102 “Gaïa” is a prototype of one of the brand’s earliest models – it is actually a vintage Urwerk – but dressed up smartly for the occasion, with a special case back decoration that signifies the brand’s success. The platinum case back is adorned with a sparkling, deep blue emblem that alludes to the Gaïa Prize, which Urwerk’s founders won in 2020 That said, being an Urwerk, the time display is far from rudimentary. While neither a cube nor a prism, it is still a wond...
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4 Dufours: Contemporary Watchmaking’s Most Important Creations
Phillips in Association with Bacs & Russo has revealed that its upcoming sale this fall, The Geneva Watch Auction: XIV, will feature not one but four extraordinary Philippe Dufour creations. Wei gives us the proper run down while the auction house came through Singapore for their Geneva Watch Auction: XIV showcase.
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Steal Vs. Splurge: Divers From Oris And Rolex
If you come at the Crown, you best not miss.
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In-Depth: How Audemars Piguet Made Black Ceramic The Hottest Material In Watchmaking
It's the stuff that dreams are made of.
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Steal Vs. Splurge: Heritage Pilot's Watches from Hamilton and IWC
Both pack a ton of value. Does one pack more?
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Steal Vs. Splurge: Minimalist Madness With NOMOS And Junghans
High design, low prices.
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Steal Vs. Splurge: Analog-Digital Icons From Breitling and Seiko
One screen or two screens? The choice is yours.
Revolution
Introducing Gucci’s 100th Anniversary High Watchmaking Collection
Gucci celebrates their 100th anniversary by introducing four high caliber timepiece collections with a staggering 33 new models.
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Let Swiss Air Rescue Organization Rega Save Your Wrist
Oris nods to the helpers.
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Review: Horage Tourbillon 1 - your last chance to order the least expensive Swiss Made tourbillon
Hands on review of the Horage Tourbillon 1 - at the last week where it is possible to order one in this subscription series. Now with the in-house movement.
Quill & Pad
Sensational Dry German Rieslings: Digressions And Reminiscences About The Colonel, Egon Müller, Vegemite In Hand Luggage, And Screwcap Vs. Cork
Ken Gargett reminisces and rambles about visiting the Saar region of Germany and tasting some of the world's best Tieslings. And then there was that Vegemite incident at the Madrid airport.
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In-Depth: Watchmaking Is Dead. Long Live Watchmaking!
Tough timely talk on tick-tock tech.
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HODINKEE Radio: The 2021 Independent Watchmaking Fantasy Draft
The wonderful, weird, and wild of contemporary horology go head-to-head-to-head.
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Steal Vs. Splurge: GMTs From Seiko And Grand Seiko
They look basically the same. So should you spend almost five grand more for the GS?
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Buying, Selling, & Collecting: I’m Obsessed With This Japanese Microbrand
Naoya Hida & Co. just released a new watch for 2021. But renowned dealer and collector Eric Ku is still enjoying the subtle wonders of last year’s model
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This Scrappy Swiss Challenger Brand Is Not Here To Make Friends
Horage isn't just trolling the industry. It's backing up the talk with product.
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Steal Vs. Splurge: Red Bezels, Black Dials
We love Tudor's modern dive-watch classic and the less-expensive Timex version. Which one's right for you?
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Steal Vs. Splurge: Yellow-Gold Bracelet Watches
Exploring two similar timepieces at two very different price points. Choose your own adventure. Featuring the Seiko SGF206 and the Rolex Day-Date Ref. 1803.
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One To Watch: The Young Japanese Watchmaker With Original Complications
Rising star Norifumi Seki aims to create unique yet ubiquitous watches.
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One To Watch: The 25-Year-Old Upstart Breathing New Life Into Traditional French Watchmaking
Théo Auffret is building his legacy one handmade tourbillon at a time.
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Interview: The Japanese Streetwear Icon Who Just Teamed Up With Bulgari
A conversation with Hiroshi Fujiwara of Fragment Design.
Revolution
The Early Visionaries of Independent Watchmaking
In a cry for recognition, independent watchmakers found strength in unity through the formation of L’Académie Horlogère des Créateurs Indépendants.