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The Chronos From Brown Safe Will Protect Your Watches From 50-Caliber Ammunition (If Need Be)
The Chronos from Brown Safe features ballistic steel armor that can withstand multiple rounds of 50-caliber ammunition. Say you've achieved watch-guy nirvana: you have amassed, over countless years, an inimitable collection of the rarest references C the most mint examples C and enough boxes and papers to make any watch dealer weak. Naturally, a couple of questions arise. One: Is your personal life still intact? And two: Where do you store all those incredible watches? There are a number of safes on the market, with all manner of exotic wood finishes, but the Chronos from Brown Safe caught our eyes because of its robust construction, advanced features, and full-cir...
Photo Report: Recapping HODINKEE's Celebration Of F.P. Journe In NYC
Chronometre Souverain in platinum. On a rainy Monday night in New York City, HODINKEE welcomed over 30 of our friends and readers to the F.P.Journe boutique for an evening of drinks, dinner, and spirited conversation about some of the finest, and most interesting watches being made today. Click through for a photo report of our celebration of F.P.Journe. Every time we host an event with a manufacture, we aim to invite a nice mix of seasoned collectors and new, but interested parties. This way, experienced owners can communicate their passion for the brand to those looking to make their first purchas...
Bring a Loupe: A Few Highlights From Auctionata's First U.S. Sale Taking Place Tonight
Tonight marks Auctionata's first U.S. sale. Auctionata started in 2012 as a new online-focused approach to auctions. Auctionata is based in Berlin and hired Robert Velasquez (a.k.a. @spanishrob on Instagram) to serve as Specialist and Head of Sale for watches in the U.S., based in New York, and to curate its first U.S. sale. The auction starts at 7 p.m. (ET) and you will be able to stream it live on the Auctionata site. Here are a few favorites from the 103 lot sale. Audemars Piguet Jules Audemars Minute Repeater in Titanium This 2004 AP minute repeater is the cover lot of the sale and is special in t...
Introducing The 2014 Drake's Of London For HODINKEE Collection
It's that time of year again, folks. Our yearly collaboration with Drake's of London has become something all our readers look forward to each fall and this year may be our strongest work yet. You might remember that?our 2012 ties were inspired by two of Ben's personal Submariners, while the 2013 collection was inspired by the biggest news of the year, Tudor's return to the U.S.?This year, we're releasing a brand new tie, and a brand new pocket square that you are going to love. Both are limited editions, and once they're gone, they're gone. The Genta Pocket Square This year we wanted to design a pock...
YOU'RE INVITED: Tudor To Host Event In Minneapolis On November 19th
Watch enthusiast get-togethers are popping up all over the U.S. these days as people leave the comfort of their Internet forums and social media outlets to (gasp!), actually meet in person to pass around watches and knock back some libations. Though were sure these sorts of events happened back in the pocket watch days (wed like to think this is how the Graves and Packard rivalry began, though we know they never actually met), this is a special one.Inspired by those Red Bar guys in New York and their enthusiastic posts on Instagram, Red Bar meet-ups have sprung up everywhere from Vancouver to Chicago. On Wednesday, November 19th, our friends at Tudor are sponsoring an event in Minneapoli...
Here's something you may not know C there is actually a growing number of mechanical watch lovers in Silicon Valley. That may have been obvious once we saw how many WIS-endorsed straps and bracelets ended up on that little timepiece out of Cupertino, but I'm not talking smart watches here. No, there are some actual watch nuts out west, including a few tech industry notables. Through my travels, I've gotten to spend some time with a few, and one of the most passionate is serial entrepreneur and Digg co-founder Kevin Rose. And just today, this partner at Google Ventures and mainstay of the web 1.0 movement launched an app for us watch lovers. Say hello to Watchville.? ...
The Christies Patek 175 sale that we have been talking about since September finally happened on Sunday night and the regular Important Watches sale occurred Monday. First, some quick facts about the Patek 175 sale. 98 watches out of the 100 presented sold, and the total value of the sale was $19.7 million. The average price paid for a lot was close to $200,000, and bidding took place from over 300 bidders from 30 countries. But, the sale wasn't all exuberant bidding like many expected. Rather than just recap the sales prices of the top lots, I thought I would focus on the surprises and disappointments.Top Lot The watch wi...
From time to time, we help friends find great watches. We've done pop-ups at the Pop-Up Flea, at Taylor Stitch in San Francisco, at the Haberdash in Chicago, and a few other spots around the world. But this weekend, we are trying something new. We are joining forces with Goodman's C the men's shop of legendary Bergdorf Goodman C to offer a tightly edited selection of incredible high-end vintage watches. Goodman's always has some wonderful vintage pieces for sale, but this weekend, we're taking things a step further.On sale will be things like a 6239 Paul Newman Daytona; a meters first, tropical Red Submariner; a tropical GMT-Master 6542 with original Bakelite bezel; a rare white-gold Datejus...
Left to right: Boutique Collection Chronomtre Souverain, Tourbillon Souverain from the Black Label Collection, and a Boutique-Exclusive Tourbillon Souverain with jade dial. I'm generally quick to answer when people ask me to name my favorite modern watch brands; without hesitation, the list includes F.P.Journe. This is not to say that I'm a fan of everything the brand produces, but I admire the way the manufacture applies a certainly polarizing and idiosyncratic design language consistently to every model in its range, from the most exclusive models to its entry-level pieces.More than one collector I have met has described F.P.Journe watches as "poetic" in both de...
VIDEO: Dan Bilzerian And FakeWatchBusta Team Up To Kill Some Fake Watches, With Extreme Prejudice
About a year ago, we turned you onto a guy fighting the good fight. His name at the time was FakeWatchBuster, and his anonymous Instagram account was created to shame people posing with fake watches. We interviewed him right here.Since our little spot on FakeWatchBuster, he's become something of a rogue hero to the watch community, and was even the subject of a few attacks by celebrities angered by his, well, truth-telling. His account was shut down more than once, but he's returned as @FakeWatchBusta and his following is now more than 200,000 strong.One of his fans is Instagram celebrity Dan Bilzerian, known for his playboy lifestyle mixed up with military grade fire power.So, what do you g...
A Quick Review Of The Stowa T01 Testaf, A True Tool Watch With A Lot To Offer For The Price
This quick review has been a long time in the making. The Stowa T01 Testaf was announced in April 2013 but it started hitting the shelves around 12 months later. Like so many precision products there were some delays in production, and Stowa also wanted to ensure that the T01 met the exacting requirements of the Testaf certification (more on that later). But the adage goes that good things come to those who wait, and in the case of the Stowa T01, Im very happy to report that the adage very much holds true. The Pilots Watch C RedefinedIf youre reading this, you have a good idea of what constitutes a pilots watch. Chances a...
Well, there you have it! The Henry Graves Jr. Patek Philippe Supercomplication hammered just seconds ago for an amazing CHF 20,600,000, which, after commission, brings the total sale to CHF 23,237,000. In today's USD, that equals over $24,000,000!The majority of the high-dollar bidding was done between two men, both in the room. Ultimately, the winning bid would be placed by Mr. Aurel Bacs, formerly head of Christie's International Watch Department, and as of last week, consultant for Phillips Auction House. It should be noted that Mr. Bacs was also a serious bidder, and winner, at the Patek Philippe 175 Auction held by his former employer on Sunday night.No doubt, the Henry Graves Jr. Super...
Pre-SIHH 2015: Introducing the Richard Mille RM 33-01
The new Richard Mille RM 33-01 meets every aesthetic aspect that is to be expected of a simple Richard Mille sport-themed watch. It has taut lines, a fast-paced theme and just enough skeletonizing to show off its titanium hardware.From a design perspective, the RM 33-01 can be considered a marriage of two models that weve previously covered C the RM 63-01 Dizzy Hands and, more importantly, the RM 033 Extra Flat Automatic. Our own Paul Boutros took a look at the latter in this A Week on the Wrist?review, and it shares the majority of its DNA with the new RM 33-01 (such as a 45.7 mm case, which Paul surprisingly found to be suitable even for his 38 mm taste). ...
TAG Heuer Presents: A Look At The Life Of Jack Heuer
The story of Jack Heuer is captivating, to say the least. In his recently published autobiography, the long-time CEO and Founder of Tag Heuer chronicled his time at the helm of the family business, which he began to lead at the age of 28. Among other things, Heuer created one of the most iconic watches in history, the Carrera, and set the stage for what would become a major player in the industry today. If you can't get your hands on the autobiography, don't fret C you can learn about Jack Heuer's history, albeit, condensed in this video from Tag Heuer....
In absolutely fascinating news out of Qatar, the owner of the Henry Graves Jr. Patek Philippe Supercomplication, expected to sell for in excess of $15,000,000 tomorrow in Geneva, has died unexpectedly.Its owner since 1999 when purchased at Sotheby's for $11,000,000, Sheikh Saud bin Mohammed Al-Thani of Qatar passed away at his home yesterday, Sunday November 9th. Al-Thani was only 48 years old, and the official cause of death has not been released.Al-Thani was a world-class collector of art, cars, watches, natural history, and well, just about everything. That is until he ran into financial difficulties and several of his pieces were put on the auction block.Will Al-Thani's death have any im...
Hands-On: With The Girard-Perregaux 1966 Full Calendar In White Gold (Live Pics, Specs, & Pricing)
The 1966 line from Girard-Perregaux is easily the purest from this manufacture of haute horlogerie. But it can perhaps be overlooked, considering GP's attention-grabbing, truly cutting-edge masterworks like the 2013 GPHG-winning Constant Escapement LM. While tri-axial tourbillons and triple bridges are fun to read (and write) about, it's not necessarily what the average watch lover looks for in an everyday timepiece. For that, the 1966 collection does the trick, and today we take a look at this elegant full calendar in white gold. These watches have a number of features you would want to find in a high-end, every day luxury w...
Bring a Loupe: Five More Accessible Picks From The Christie's Patek 175th Anniversary Sale
While we have already given a fair bit of coverage to the top lots in Christie's upcoming Patek 175 sale, we want to show that not all 100 lots will necessarily hammer at six or seven figures. Here are five of my favorite lots, each with low estimates below $20,000. I feel that these under-the-radar picks are worth highlighting, including two wristwatches, a pocket watch, a patent, and an inking chronograph.Lot 53: Reference 1582 Gift Watch From Patek Philippe To Andr Zibach With Prototype Modified Gyromax Movement If there is one watch that I feel is truly an example of discreet collecting in this sale, it is this simple ti...
Pre-SIHH 2015: Introducing The Ralph Lauren Automotive Chronograph
It can be said that many luxury watchmakers sell a lifestyle along with their timepieces. And if thats the case, none are as equipped to sell said lifestyle as Ralph Lauren C given the brands origins in haute couture. Weve covered watches inspired by Laurens 1938 Type 57SC Atlantic Coupe before. You may remember the collaboration with La Fabrique du Temps and production of the Automotive Flying Tourbillon. Today, well cover the Ralph Lauren Automotive Chronograph, a similar take on watch design inspired by Laurens vintage Bugatti 57SC C the only privately owned model in existence (another is on display at the Mullin Automotive Museum in Oxnard, CA). ...
On The Block: Four Timepieces Possibly Owned By President Truman
On Saturday, November 8, Heritage Auctions is selling four timepieces possibly owned by President Harry S. Truman: an engraved Movado religious coin watch, a Baylor presented to President Truman in Texas, a gold-plated Vulcain Cricket, and a steel Longines. While we can say with confidence that the Movado and Baylor were Truman's, I don't believe we can be certain on the other two. Why?Back in February, Doyle New York auctioned some jewelry from the estate of Margaret Truman Daniel, the only child of President Harry S. Truman and First Lady Bess Truman. The items in the sale seemed to stay under-the-radar and someone cleaned up and got a great deal on a number of lots. Since then, some of th...
Eric Ku is one of the good guys. Actually, he's one of the best guys. Eric is a long-time vintage Rolex dealer of the highest order. He's the type of guy who can find you the $1,000,000 Albino 6263, the type of guy who can make a watch good with a simple blessing. Eric Ku is the type of guy who was talking about "RCO" Daytonas three years ago. Eric is the owner of VintageRolexForum, and dealer of watches at 10PastTen.com, but why he's here today in this series of videos about collectors has nothing to do with his profession, or even Rolex at all. No, Eric Ku, like Jean-Claude Biver, is a true lover of all watches, vintage and new, independent or not. Today we'll be running through some of hi...