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Introducing: The Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Offshore Diver Chronograph
It was six years ago that Audemars Piguet released their very first ISO certified divers watch, the Royal Oak Offshore Diver. Some of you may recall an in-depth review of the this watch conducted by Jason Heaton, our resident diver and contributor. It was here that he tested the capabilities of this cult classic. While Jason did find some technical flaws, such as the internal bezel being difficult to use, he found the overall visibility to be optimal. The conclusion? Maybe not the best watch for diving and timing underwater BUT certainly a cool watch and very collectible from a horological standpoint. With that said, you can...
Introducing: The Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Tourbillon Extra-Thin Openworked, Now In Yellow Gold
Back at SIHH 2012, Audemars Piguet released the Royal Oak Tourbillon Extra-Thin Openworked in platinum. This watch was an instant high-end hit and people (especially people here at HODINKEE) loved it. So you can imagine our excitement to see that AP has re-released the Royal Oak Tourbillon Extra-Thin, now in yellow gold. As you may know, Audemars Piguet is known for their openworked watches and the great amount of craftsmanship that goes into each piece is incredible. The first skeletonized AP was created around 1921 (a pocket watch with skeletonized dial) and the first skeletonized Royal Oak was made in 1986 (1993 for the fi...
Introducing: The Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Tourbillon Extra-Thin In Platinum
Audemars Piguet has been making ultra-thin tourbillons for a while now. Somewhat similar to the Royal Oak Tourbillon Extra-Thin Openworked that we talked about earlier (see here) is the newly released Royal Oak Tourbillon Extra-Thin, for the first time seen in platinum. Originally released in 2012 at SIHH, this elegant and understated design is favored by vintage and modern watch lovers alike (and the CEO of Audemars Piguet, Fran?ois Bennahmias). And now, it's available in platinum for the first time. Originally released in pink gold and stainless steel, the newest version is available exclusively in platinum. Everything here...
Announcing HODINKEE Live, Our New Live Broadcast Platform (Just In Time For SIHH 2016!)
Today we're excited to announce the launch of HODINKEE Live, a new platform we've developed to enable you to stay on top of the watch world C seen through our editors' eyes C in real-time. HODINKEE Live will deliver images, videos, an text to your phone and desktop as events unfold C and to kick things off, we'll be using it for the first time at SIHH 2016. Each of our editors will be publishing directly to the live feed in real-time C the second we snap a pic or shoot a video, it will be instantly pushed to your browser or into your HODINKEE app. HODINKEE Live FAQ How do I tune into HODINKEE Live?Vis...
Introducing: The Montblanc 4810 ExoTourbillon Slim 110 Years Edition
For this years SIHH, Montblanc has revisited the iconic 4810 Collection for the brands 110th anniversary (from the founding of Montblanc as a pen company, not the merger between Montblanc and Minerva). Named for the elevation of Mont Blanc (which is 4,810 meters high), the new additions feature three new movements: the caliber MB 29.21 ExoTourbillon Stop-Second, caliber MB LL100.1 TwinFly Chronograph, and the caliber MB 29.20 World Timer. The first new release is the 4810 ?ExoTourbillon Slim 110 Years Edition. The 42 mm white-gold case houses the caliber MB 29.24 automatic movement, which is powered by a micro-rotor for the...
Introducing: The Montblanc 4810 ExoTourbillon Slim
This year is a big year for Montblanc and the ExoTourbillon. They have released three watches with the ExoTourbillon movement: the TimeWalker ExoTourbillon Minute Chronograph, the 4810 ExoTourbillon Slim 110 Years, and now the ExoTourbillon Slim. The Slim is slightly different than the previous two ExoTourbillon watches in the fact that it features the caliber MB 29.21 movement which is the new movement released for SIHH this year. The caliber MB 29.21 ExoTourbillon movement is automatic and propelled by a micro-rotor and is decorated with the C?tes de Genve en Enventail motif. The micro-rotor was put into place in order to ...
Introducing: The Montblanc TwinFly Chronograph 110 Years
In addition to the Montblanc TimeWalker ExoTourbillon Minute Chronograph, Montblanc has released another chronograph as part of their 4810 Collection for 2016: The 4810 TwinFly Chronograph. Back in 2012, Montblanc released the first TwinFly and it was a major hit. This years TwinFly Chronograph features the flyback chronograph function, dual-time and 24-hour indication. The watch is rather large and is in a 43 mm steel case with rectangular chronograph pushers flanking the crown. The dial is silvered guilloch with applied red gold plated Roman numerals. The vertical subsidiary dials display the 24-hour indication (with a sm...
Introducing: The New Vacheron Constantin Overseas Chronograph, Now With In-House Caliber 5200
Big news! Vacheron Constantin has released a new Overseas model using a new in-house made automatic movement, the caliber 5200. This is big statement for Vacheron Constantin C the Overseas chronograph has traditionally used a modified movement, the caliber 1137, which is based on the F. Piguet 1185. This elevates the Overseas into a whole new realm C let's have a look. The new automatic caliber 5200 movement took five years to develop, and is comprised of 263 different components, including a column wheel coordinating the chronograph start-stop-reset functions and a vertical coupling clutch that allows for a smoother start fo...
Introducing: The A. Lange & Sohne Datograph Perpetual Tourbillon
Welp, it's official. I want a tourbillon. And a big, bad tourbillon. Say hello to the brand new, just announced A. Lange & Sohne Datograph Perpetual Tourbillon. It sounds simple enough, right? I mean Lange showed us the updated Dato Perpetual last year, so what's the big deal about adding a tourbillon? Well, this is Lange, and Lange doesn't do anything the easy way C this limited edition block of platinum is anything but ordinary and I'll tell you all about it below. The Datograph Perpetual Tourbillon is limited to 100 pieces, all in platinum. Essentially what we have here are three high-end complications pieced together. ...
Introducing: The Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Double Balance Wheel Openworked Reference 15407
The openworked Royal Oak has been around for years, but the originator of this line could be 2010's 15305. Then, we saw in 2012 and 2014 respectively, the traditional 39 mm Jumbo get "openworked" in platinum and rose gold. Now, we see the current 41 mm Royal Oak, reference 15400 openworked for the first time, but with a brand new double-balance wheel escapement that is a world's first! Now AP has produced a few very high-end watches in the past that used two balance springs, but not two balance wheels. They include the Millenary Quadriennium and Millenary Minute Repeater with AP Escapement. The thinking here is that having tw...
The navigation theme has been a pretty prominent one in Montblancs recent production C probably most visibly, in the watches named for the famous Portuguese explorer, Vasco da Gama C but this year Montblancs pretty much pulled out all the stops in making something that speaks both to the history of marine chronometers, as well as showcasing the artisanal side of watchmaking in the Montblanc portfolio as it exists at the Minerva movement manufacture (the counterpart to the somewhat larger scale production facility that Montblanc maintains in Le Locle). ?The Montblanc Collection Tourbillon Cylindrique Pocket Watch 110 Years Edition (with which Montblanc challenges Audemars Piguet for Brand T...
Introducing: The New F.P. Journe Octa Divine, With A Redesigned Dial And Larger Case
While SIHH 2016 is certainly the main topic in the watch world right now, it is not the only game in town when it comes to watch announcements this week. F.P. Journe has announced an update of their Octa Divine watch. ?You may recall that earlier this year F.P. Journe released a box set to commemorate the end of their production of 38 mm watches. In tandem with dropping the 38 mm size, Journe is also doing a piece-by-piece redesign of the collection. The thought with the redesign is that the old version will be discontinued, and the new version of the watch will available in 40 mm and 42 mm sizes. In order to do this, the dial needs to be redesigned because it wouldnt look right to simply p...
Introducing: The A. Lange & Sohne Grand Lange One Moonphase Lumen
Lange is having a break-out year at SIHH, and that's saying a lot because, you know, this is Lange. Adding to the fire is this new Grand Lange 1 Moonphase Lumen, the third open dial watch from Lange in its 21 year history. The last Lange to receive the "Lumen" treatment was at SIHH 2013 and that was a similar watch, the regular Grand Lange 1. Lange has taken this base model and given the same look to the slightly more expensive and esoteric Grande Lange 1 Moonphase, with the moonphase display being at the very center of the action here. Different from Langes ...
Introducing: The Montblanc 4810 Day-Date
Montblanc has released a new Day-Date as part of the 4810 Collection. The 4810 Day-Date is a more traditional addition to the line and is reminiscent of the classic Rolex Day Date. The watch features a 43.5 mm stainless-steel case and is 10.14 mm thick. The silvered guilloch dial has applied red-gold-plated Roman numerals, an arched aperture for the day at 12 oclock, and the date aperture at 3 oclock. As seen on the other 4810 models, the 4810 Day-Date features Regate-style, red-gold-plated hands. The movement used is the caliber MB 24.18 (a step up from the 4810 Automatic).The new 4810 Day-Date will retail for $2,785. Mor...
Introducing: The Montblanc 4810 Chronograph Automatic
Along with all of its other introductions at SIHH 2016, Montblanc has revamped the classic 4810 Chronograph Automatic with a new case size and an updated movement C while still managing to maintain the aesthetic of the line. The new 4810 Chronograph Automatic features a 43 mm stainless-steel case (previously the watch was available in 44 to 47 mm). The dial is the familiar silvered guilloch with exploding star pattern and has applied red-gold-plated Roman numerals. The new movement is the automatic caliber MB 25.07 movement with 46-hour power reserve. The watch is complete with 30-minute and 12-hour registers. The original...
Introducing: The Montblanc 4810 Orbis Terrarum
Last year, Montblanc released the Spirit Orbis Terrarum World Time with in-house(ish) movement. This year they have extended that design with the 4810 Collection Orbis Terrarum. This years 4810 Orbis Terrarum is similar to the one released last year with the exception of the color scheme and case shape. The new 4810 has the same caliber MB 29.20 automatic movement as the Spirit. The world-time dial features 24 different cities in 24 different time zones. The dial is composed of multiple layers of sapphire crystal that rotate accordingly. The main difference between the Spirit model and the 1480 is the color scheme.While last...
Introducing: The A. Lange & Sohne Lange 1 In White Gold
In addition to the Lange 1 Tourbillon Perpetual Calendar, A. Lange & Sohne has decided to add a white-gold 38.5 mm version of the Lange 1 to the collection. The Lange 1 is already available in pink gold, yellow gold, and platinum. The new Lange 1 was released at SIHH in 2015, and was one of our favorite releases from last year. It was completely rebuilt with two changes to the dial: a thinner bezel and a slightly less pronounced A on the dial signature. They also added a new caliber movement, the L.121.1 manual winding movement with a 72-hour power reserve. The watch you see here is still the same with the exception of ...
Introducing: The A. Lange & Sohne Saxonia Moon Phase
A. Lange & Sohne has released a new addition to the classic Saxonia line C the Saxonia Moon Phase. This watch perfectly combines three of Langes strengths C the outsized date, moon-phase precision, and clean dial layout. This a wonderful new entry-level-for-Lange addition. The new Saxonia Moon Phase features the L086.5 automatic movement which is a similar movement (with added moon phase complication) to the L086.1 used in the Saxonia Automatic. The watch comes in both white gold and pink gold 40 mm case, which is larger than the standard Saxonia model (they range from 37 to 39 mm). The silvered dial features the outsize...
Introducing: The A. Lange & Sohne Saxonia Thin
The Saxonia Thin, part of the iconic A. Lange & Sohne line that has already seen the introduction of the new Saxonia Moon Phase at SIHH 2016, is now being re-released with slight changes to the dial. The case measures at 40 mm and 5.9 mm thick and is available in white or pink gold. It features the same L093.1 manual winding movement (which is only 2.9 mm thick). One noticeable change to the dial is the removal of the dots at the end of each index C and the indexes have also been elongated. ...
It seems to be the year of tourbillons for A. Lange & Sohne (and a lot of other brands). They just released the Lange Datograph Perpetual Tourbillon and are continuing to utilize the impressive technique with the Lange 1 Tourbillon Perpetual Calendar, which isn't a new watch, but is new in white gold with a killer grey dial. You may remember this watch from 2013, when Lange released the Lange 1 Tourbillon Perpetual Calendar Handwerkskunst, a beautifully crafted timepiece with hand-engraved dial, and even earlier when the watch was shown in simple platinum and rose gold. The piece was impressive both in technological terms and...