Results for Watches and Wonders 2026

Vintage Watches: A 1977 Rolex Submariner Retailed By Tiffany & Co., A 1960s Universal Genève Polerouter Sub, And A 1970s Omega Constellation Electroquartz

Give the gift of a vintage watch this holiday season.

Real Or Illusory? A Watch Collector’s Foray Into The World Of Digital Collectibles And NFTs

Recently GaryG took a deep dive into the world of digital art, auctioning a few of his photos of a rare Patek Philippe Reference 2526 Gobbi Milano as an NFT (non-fungible token). Here he shares the complete mechanics and thoughts behind his futuristic experience.

Let’s be transparent: Tinted and clear sapphire dials are a trend in 2021

Sapphire crystal, the once exclusive, high-end material replacing scratch-prone acrylic and normal glass to protect our watch dials, is now widely available,and employed in some of the best dial designs of this year’s Watches and Wonders. But how is pure sapphire crystal actually made? One of the best (succinct) answers to this comes from the … ContinuedThe post Let’s be transparent: Tinted and clear sapphire dials are a trend in 2021 appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

Revolution and The Rake Special Edition Watches: A Retrospective Over Seven Years

We shine a spotlight on our limited run collaborations with some of the world’s best-loved watch brands.

SWATCH AND MoMA COLLABORATE TO LAUNCH SPECIAL EDITION WATCHES

Swatch announces the launch of special edition designs with The Museum of Modern Art (MoMA) as part of its Museum Journey series.

Predictions: Will we see new Rolex Explorer watches in 2021?

There’s no Baselworld this year, but in April we will have the “phygital” Watches & Wonders to look forward to. Thirty-four brands will be in attendance, among them Rolex and Patek Philippe – two horological heavyweights whose potential novelties will, as always, be eagerly awaited. Back in September we saw Rolex refresh the Submariner collection, … ContinuedThe post Predictions: Will we see new Rolex Explorer watches in 2021? appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

Year in Review: The Best Watches of 2020

As it was with independent watchmaking, 2020 was a surprisingly good year for the establishment brands. Even though there were practically no in-person launches of new products – with the notable exception being Watches & Wonders in Shanghai – mainstream watchmakers did still debut notable timepieces. Here’s my take on the standouts of the year, starting with the might FB 2RE from Ferdinand Berthoud, a niche name that is nonetheless a subsidiary of Chopard (and the pet project of its co-president Karl-Friedrich Scheufele). Magnificent both in mechanics and decoration, the Ferdinand Berthoud Chronomètre FB 2RE is the watch of the year. Clearly developed a no-expense spared wristwatch, the FB 2RE is at heart a time-only watch constructed for chronometric perfection. It’s equipped with both a a remontoir d’egalite as well as chain and fusee in order to ensure a constant output of energy from the barrel, as well as a constant delivery of energy into the escapement. Both of its key feature are put on show in the symmetrical and architecturally expansive movement, which has all of its key components sitting above the main plate. The FB-RE.FC movement Located just below the balance wheel, the remontoir is particularly fine, made up of slender steel components that are clearly artisanal in manufacture and finish. The quality of finishing extends to the rest of the movement, which is impeccably decorated in every single aspect. In fact, the quality of the movement is com...

Vintage Watches: A 1970 Rolex Milgauss, A 1970s Orvis Solunagraph By Heuer, And A 1940s Doxa Complete Calendar Chronograph With Moon Phase

Expect the unexpected in this week's vintage lineup.

Vintage Watches: A 1952 Audemars Piguet 'Oversized' Ref. 5072, A 1978 Rolex Explorer II 'Frog's Foot,' And A 1969 Square Patek Philippe Dress Watch

We're feeling grateful for the watchmaking on display in this pre-Thanksgiving lineup.

Hands-on with the 2020 GPHG winner for Calendar and Astronomy- Vacheron Constantin Overseas Perpetual Calendar Skeleton

The Vacheron Constantin Overseas Perpetual Calendar Ultra-thin Skeleton was awarded the “Calendar and Astronomy” prize at the Grand Prix d’Horlogerie de Genève (GPHG) 2020. This watch was unveiled in the Watches & Wonders earlier this year. The watch arrived in Singapore for a photography session, and we got up close with it. This is ourRead More

Vintage Watches: A 1966 Rolex Cosmograph 'Big' Daytona, A 1970s Heuer Autavia, And A 1968 Rolex Day-Date 'Red Quarter Dial'

New isn't always better.

The Video Vault: Revisiting Grahame Fowler, The Audemars Piguet Archive, And Talking Watches With Jason Singer

Three vintage-themed videos that get better with age.

Watches And Hollywood: An Interview With The Prop Master From 'True Detective' And 'Stranger Things'

From Carcosa to the Upside Down.

Photo Report: The Watches And Wheels Of Targa Carolina, An Underground Porsche Rally

"Change is easy. Improvement is far more difficult." – Ferdinand Porsche

My Watch Story: Naming Your Watches, A Rolex With A Domino's Dial, A Grandfather's Croton Nivada Grenchen, And More

Five video stories from HODINKEE readers.

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

Five video stories from HODINKEE readers.

Geneva Watch Days and other novelties – The Week That Was: our picks of the best watches

What a week that was. The Geneva Watch Days was held in various locations around Geneva on the week of August 26 to 29. In addition, some others also took the opportunity to make novelty announcements during the same time. Here are our top picks. The Geneva Watch Days were mostly attended by European press,Read More

Watches and Guns: Sometimes One Hobby Isn’t Enough

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The Grey NATO: Episode 121: Proteus, Dive Watches, and Fried Chicken With Fabien Cousteau

Yes, that Cousteau.

Watches And Hollywood: A Prop Master Talks Interstellar, Westworld, And Watches In The Movies

Plus, why Christopher Nolan needed 10 Hamilton 'Murphs.'

Watches & Wonders – First Time in Shanghai

My Watch Story: Honoring A Sister's Legacy Through Watches, A Speedmaster As Quarantine Companion, A Generational Patek Philippe Calatrava, And More

Five video stories from HODINKEE readers.

HODINKEE Radio: Episode 89: Collector Edmond Saran And Some Killer New Sport Watches

From hardened steel divers to star-dial Rolexes, this week we've got something for everyone.

Introducing: The Sinn U50, U50 SDR, And U50 S Dive Watches

A hardened German tool watch now in an everyday size.

Fossil Celebrated Earth Day with New Solar Powered Watches Made From Recycled Bottles and Bio Plastics

If you're looking for an environmentally friendly watch for around $140, this is for you. But know that you may be making concessions on visual design...

Just Because: The Signs Of the Zodiac And The Watches That Go With Them

It's Taurus szn, y'all!

Zooming In with Felix Baumgartner and Martin Frei of URWERK

Revolution catches up with Felix and Martin of URWERK on Zoom video chat on their involvement with the Time Æon Foundation and the Naissance d’une Montre 2.

11 Ugly Vintage Watches: The 70s Called… and They Want Nothing to Do With Your Watch

Overwhelmed Swiss factory guy 1: “Hold up, why is there a tachymeter scale if half the numbers are gone?” Overwhelmed Swiss factory guy 2: “Because of le quartz, man. Don’t ask questions. Do you want to lose your job?!”

Editors' Picks: Twenty Classic Stories To Read If You're New To Watches (And HODINKEE)

A guide to going deep into one of watchmaking's most comprehensive resources.

Business News: Watches & Wonders Geneva Officially Canceled Due To Coronavirus Threat

The show formerly known as SIHH is slated to return in 2021.