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Hands-On: With The Breva Gnie 01 (Live Pics, Video, & Pricing)
Breva Gnie 01 A few weeks ago we gave you a first look at the Breva Gnie 01, a fully mechanical watch with a barometer and altimeter to help the wearer predict the weather. This is one complicated watch and how it works is far from obvious when you first glance at the dial. But at Basel World we had the opportunity to go hands-on with this interesting creation and here we take a closer look Gnie 01.? A closer look at the barometric pressure dial The foundation of the Gnie 01 is a unique movement designed by Jean-Francois Mojon that in addition to telling the time can also give the wearer the alti...
Hands-On: With The New Two-Tone Audemars Piguet Royal Oak 15400
The big news from Audemars Piguet is a working prototype of this guy, and we're gonna get to that, but first here is a quick update. The standard Royal Oak, reference 15400, is now available in a two-tone case. Doesn't seem like much, and frankly it isn't much, but the two-tone Royal Oak holds a special place in the heart of many, as the original 5402 was indeed offered this way. Here are a few snaps of it. Price is set at $25,600 and more details can be found here....
Historical Perspectives: Ten Vintage Watches That Should Be More Expensive Than They Are, And Why
The world of vintage watches is a funny thing. ?Not funny haha, but rather funny hmm, I see." ? The peaks and valleys in prices of wristwatches sold a generation ago are related to many things C certainly the macro-level economy as a whole, how the brand / watch is perceived today, and how certain aspects play into collecting trends of the day. ?In this list, well taken you through ten watches that we think should be selling for more money than they are, and well tell you why. ?Oh, and there isnt a single Rolex on this list. 1. The Heuer Bundeswehr Flyback Chronograph (pictured above) There is a who...
I hate black watches, except when I don't.? I should clarify what I mean by that.? You see, I love the Omega Speedmaster.? An automatic Speedmaster was my very first "nice" watch, given to me by my grandfather.? It is the watch that started this whole thing, so to say the Speedy holds a special place in my heart would be an understatement.? I also happen to believe that the 1960s Speedmasters (those with column-wheel caliber 321) represent the absolute best value for money in all of watchmaking, and I genuinely believe every watch guy should own one at one point in his life, no matter how big or little of a collector you are.? I also think today's Co-Axial chronometer Speedmaster is one of t...
Introducing The A. Lange & Sohne Datograph Up/Down In Pink Gold
When the first Datograph was introduced in 1999, the world took note. (Well, the watch world, anyway.) Among collectors, the Datograph soon attained cult-status, and has become a key model in the modern range of A. Lange & Sohne watches. Just announced at SIHH is a new version with a black dial set within a pink-gold case?and the result, to put it simply, is bold. The retail price is EUR 66,000 and of course, we'll have live photos for you soon....
Introducing The pure Collection From Boucheron (Live Pics & Pricing)
Boucheron pure With Brushed Dial Taking its name from the French word for an artist's working sketch, Boucheron's pure collection pares down the dress watch to its most fundamental elements. The results are tough to argue with, combining solid movements, classic design, and a handful of options to suit various tastes. High?jewelry?brands have been producing some fantastic watches these past few years, and the Boucheron pure is no exception. Thin pure case with gadroons and cabochon crown The pure collection is composed of 19 different watches, in various case and dial combinations, plus there is...
Announcement: HODINKEE Pop-Up In Chicago At Haberdash, May 17-19
HODINKEE Watches At Haberdash Chicago, May 17-19 It's that time again: HODINKEE Pop-Up time! This time we're coming to Haberdash in Chicago, where we'll be offering an amazing collection of vintage watches from May 17th through 19th. As with all our pop-ups, there will be something for everyone and prices will be amazing. Because it is our first time hosting a pop-up in Chicago, we really pulled out all the stops here. This is a seriously awesome collection of watches we're bringing with us. We're talking near perfect examples of all the iconic Rolexes (Submariners, Explorer I, GMT-Masters, DateJust, and Day-Dates), well-known sport watches from Omega and Heuer (Sp...
Introducing The Roger Dubuis Excalibur Spider Double Flying Tourbillon
What's better than a watch with a flying tourbillon? A watch with two flying tourbillons. Doubling up has always been Roger Dubui's strong suit (in fact, sometimes the watchmaker even quadruples up on balances). But, that's selling them short, because Roger Dubuis plays the game by the rules. You don't have?to take our word of it, because like so many other pieces, the new?Excalibur Spider Double Flying Tourbillon is certified under the?Poin?on de Genve (Geneva seal). What does that mean? It means the shanks and pivot leaves of your wheel assemblies must be sparkling. It means that your caliber?doesn't employ wire springs, and that your escape wheel can't be more than 0.16 mm thick. Those a...
Hands-On: With The Vulcain Nautical Seventies (Live Pics)
Last month we brought you an early look at the Nautical Seventies, a promising Basel release from Vulcain. The watch's striking resemblance to its predecessor was more than enough to catch our attention, and at Basel we went hands-on to scope out the details. You may have noticed our appreciation for the Vulcain Nautical watches, on land and at sea, so how do the new case and dial stack up against Vulcain's other re-issues of the Nautical?? The original Nautical Cricket Diver can be a tough find on today's market, and the release of the new Nautical Seventies probably won't make it any easier. The re-issue is a dead ringer fo...
VIDEO: A Visit To Shinola, American Manufacturing In Detroit
On a chilly day in April we pulled up to Detroit's famous Argonaut Building to pay a visit to Shinola, which is building everything from watches to bicycles to leathergoods right here in the USA. Shinola's story is one of using craft and manufacturing to bring life back to a hurting community, and it is amazing that watchmaking is playing such a central role. We spoke with members of the Shinola team and went inside the watch manufacture to give you a closer look at this new American brand. Shinola Runwell We already gave you a hands-on look at the Shinola Runwell, but now it's time to take a closer look at the brand itself, i...
Introducing: The Vacheron Constantin Harmony Ultra-Thin Grande Complication Chronograph
Today, after seven years of research and development, Vacheron Constantin introduces an entirely new collection called Harmony. Coinciding with the 260th Anniversary of the brand (which is the oldest watchmaker in continuous operation), the new range of watches features a smooth cushion-shaped case, inspired by a yellow-gold chronograph released in 1928. The highlight of this new collection is undoubtedly the Harmony Ultra-Thin Grande Complication C a slick, limited edition platinum watch, powered by an in-house movement just 5.2 mm thick, making it the thinnest mono-pusher split-seconds chronograph on the market today.Limited to just 10 individually-numbered pieces, the Ultra-Thin Grande Co...
2013 is the 100th anniversary of Seiko watchmaking.? Bet you didn't expect that, did you?? It's true. Seiko has been in watches longer than most of those Swiss guys who, within the past 25 years, bought the name of a dead watchmaker and called themselves important.? As such, this year at BaselWorld, Seiko released a bevy of impressive mechanical timepieces, none more attractive to us than the Grand Seiko 44GS limited edition.? The 44GS is a limited edition tribute to one of Grand Seiko's most historical references, the 1967 44GS.? Seven years after the successful introduction of the original Grand Seiko reference (you know, ...
Introducing The Frederique Constant Slimline Moonphase Manufacture (Live Pics & Pricing)
The moonphase complication continues to have a strong year with the introduction of the Slimline Moonphase Manufacture from Frederique Constant at Baselworld. If you're a fan of tracking lunar activity on your wrist, you've probably enjoyed all the new options from Arnold & Son, Raymond Weil and others. With the new Slimline Moonphase from Frederique Constant you get an?affordable watch?without skimping on the "manufacture" label.? The Frederique Constant Slimline Moonphase first caught our eye thanks to its handsome and restrained design. The applied hour makers, the willow-shaped hour and minute hands made of nickel, an...
In-Depth: The Stowa Marine Original (Live Pics)
Stowa's Marine Original has enjoyed a certain popularity since its release due to a combination of good looks, sturdy build quality, and an attractive price point. These factors combine to make the Marine Original a watch that is frequently touted by those in the know as offering great value for money in the tough $1,000 marketplace. Here we've an in-depth look at this much buzzed about watch from Germany. The most telling mark of this watches popularity and value is that you cant just go to Stowas site, buy one, and have it show up at your door a few days later. You have to wait. Pretty much since day one there has been a ...
It suffices to say that we hit the ground running at SIHH.?The updates are pouring in, and this morning's briefing includes an?exciting addition to Jaeger-LeCoultre's?Duomtre Family. A couple of years ago, the?Duomtre?Sphrotourbillon made our top-ten most visited posts of the year. That In-Depth look?included an explanation by Jerome Lambert, then CEO. This year's?Duomtre Sphrotourbillon Moon presents this very complicated mechanism in?a prominent display. Of course, as we've said in the past, design cues that seem effortless require the most effort C?and this model is no exception.?The?Duomtre Sphrotourbillon Moon contains a lot within?a 42 mm x 14 mm platinum case, which makes the w...
Hands-On: With The New Korona K1 From Stepan Sarpaneva (Live Pics & Pricing)
The New Korona K1 From Stepan Sarpaneva Finnish watchmaker Stepan Sarpaneva is most famous for his beautiful (and slightly haunting) moonphase complications, though not all of his watches feature the moon front and center. This updated edition of the Korona K1 is slimmer, does away with both the center seconds hand and the date window, and adds his famous moon to the winding rotor. Subtle from a distance and unique when examined closely, there's a lot to love about the K1.? The K1 With DLC Case And Black Dial Sarpaneva's K1 has gone through a few iterations already, though this is by far the most par...
Introducing The Girard-Perregaux Tri-Axial Tourbillon In White Gold (Exclusive Pics)
Last year, Girard-Perregaux followed up on their GPHG-winning Constant Force LM with the dramatic Tri-Axial Tourbillon in red gold. The watch is a tour-de-force of complexity, housing a 140-component tourbillon that rotates around three distinct axes, each at a different speed. This year, Girard-Perregaux has updated the watch with a case made of white gold, and a more revealing dial design. Weve got all the details and even a few exclusive images of the watch itself. Girard-Perregauxs Tri-Axial Tourbillon is unique in its finishing and its construction. The interior carriage, housing the escapement and balance wheel, is ly...
It's been a while since we've done a vintage watch round-up.? The #roadtobasel followed immediately by Basel World 2013 took it out of us, which means you've seen a whole bunch of new stuff recently.? That doesn't mean we've forgotten about you vintage lovers. And with that, we present you the latest HODINKEE Vintage Watch Round-Up - three old tickers we're feeling right now, one of which happens to have belonged to a United States President (and it's on eBay!) 1970s Heuer Camaro The Camaro is an unsung hero in the world of vintage Heuer.? It's the only manual chrono from the late 60s to never get an...
Hautlence is one of high-end independents that has always done cool, but rather insanely price stuff.? You know the type.? And while there are enough millionaires in Singapore to keep a few of them afloat for the foreseeable future, not all are meant to make it without giving its products and offerings some considerable thought.? And while Hautlence has, and will continue to make incredible, completely in-house and thoughtfully innovative watches likes the HL2.0, this Basel World saw the introduction an entirely new product from Hautlence - the Soprod-based Destination Dual-Time, the most affordable Hautlence yet. So what you...
Hands-On: With The Longines Heritage Military 1938 Collection (Live Pics & Pricing)
Longines Heritage Military 1938 After doing a little digging into the brand's history, Longines decided to create a collection of modern watches inspired by the 1930s military pieces for which it is so well known. With a three-hander, a GMT, and a two-register chronograph on offer, there is something for everyone in the Heritage Military 1938 collection. Here we take a hands-on look at these three?understated?stars from Basel World 2013. Three-Hand Heritage Military 1938 As you might guess, readability is paramount with military watches. Clean indications, lots of contrast, and no clutter are a reci...