Best Super NEWS Watches
Earlier today, Sotheby's London sold the George Daniels Space Traveller I for a whopping $4.6 million, making it the most expensive English watch to ever sell at auction. There's little question that George Daniels is one of the greatest watchmakers of all time and arguably the greatest watchmaker of the twentieth century, so it's always nice to see his pieces fetch big purses when they do come up for sale. While the Space Traveller isn't, strictly speaking, the most complicated watch Daniels ever made, it is the most iconic and emblematic of his unique approach to watchmaking. For a serious horological enthusiast, it just doesn't get much better than this. ...
The Grey NATO: Episode 84: Homage C Yes Or No?
Subscribe to the show: (Apple Podcasts, SoundCloud, Google Play). Already heard it once or twice? Please leave a short review here, and tell us what topics you'd like us to chat about.? The boys are in full summer mode as Jason gets back from another trip deep into London with Omega and James is on mic from HODINKEE HQ in NYC. From the depths of the five oceans to war museums and maybe even a pub, Jason has plenty to share from Jolly Ole and James soldiers on after his MacBook Pro finally gave up and drew its final breath.? Jason ice diving with his Bremont Supermarine S2000. ...
Historical Perspectives: Bringing World War II Watches Back Home
I knew I wasn't going to buy it, but I picked it up and started examining it anyway. It's something of a routine for us watch-obsessed to feign just enough interest in order to snag a moment to hunt for a small detail in a watch that might fascinate us, but of course we don't act too interested lest the seller senses our excitement. But this seller latched on to me for another reason. He was excited that I was not only polite enough to stand out in the June heat and listen to his tales, but interested enough to genuinely appreciate them.? And boy did he have some good ones. As a collector, I enjoyed hearing how every year he drives a real Jeep that was used in th...
HODINKEE Radio: Episode 49: Jeremy Kirkland
Subscribe to the show: (Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, Spotify, TuneIn). Already heard it once or twice? Please leave a short review here, and tell us which guests we should have on! One of the reasons we started HODINKEE Radio almost a year ago is that Im totally obsessed with podcasts. If Im not actively writing something or having a conversation with someone, Ive probably got Airpods in my ears and a podcast pulled up on my iPhone. One show that I never miss is Blamo!, which features interviews with important personalities from across the fashion world. It certainly doesnt hurt that its hosted by my good friend Jeremy Kirkland.?In t...
Sunday Rewind: The Cars And Watches Of American Icon Briggs Cunningham
Sports cars, racing yachts, and incredibly rare watches C these are just a few of the hallmark fascinations of Briggs Cunningham. Now, on a fittingly patriotic weekend, let's take a look back on a glowing, no-stone-left-unturned piece from Ben about Cunningham's very American legacy and how it became so closely connected with a serious roster of collectible watches and cars.? If you get through this post and still want more Cunninham (we get it), be sure to check out Volume 4 of the HODINKEE Magazine where James Stacey offered an look back at Brigg's own project to launch an American Le Mans competitor and a man hell bent on recr...
Photo Report: The Fashion And Watches Of Henley Royal Regatta 2019
You wouldn't have believed it. Henley, 30-odd miles west of London, was hot as could be this past week, and without a cloud in sight. But despite the heat wave, teams from across the globe descended on the River Thames for the historic Henley Regatta. From school teams to the worlds best internationals, Henley was buzzing. For the rowers, it is the pinnacle of the race season. For the spectators it is an opportunity to soak up the sun, see off all the Moet, and make sure that over-the-top sports jacket still fits. ??The vibe is nothing like that of any other rowing regatta. Having spoken to a number of ex rowers, they all say it was the undisputed highlight of their careers. There many have ...
With a combined existence of over 300 years, the Horological Society of New York (HSNY) (founded in 1866) and the British Horological Institute (BHI) (founded in 1858) are making history with their first partnership to advance the art and science of horology. Classes will be held in London over the weekend of August 31 and September 1, 2019. At HSNY's Horological Education classes, students discover what actually makes a watch tick. The hands-on classes will be taught by professional watchmakers from both HSNY and BHI. Students will work on a mechanical watch movement, studying the gear train, winding and setting mechanisms, and escapement. The weekend half-day c...
Hands-On: The Jacob & Co. Bugatti Chrono Edition Limite 110 Ans
Bugatti has in previous years produced a number of exotic and complicated timepieces in partnership with Parmigiani Fleurier C the relationship between the two firms went almost all the way back to the very beginning of the introduction of the marque, in 2005. That year, the Bugatti Veyron C at the time, arguably the world's most advanced hypercar C was released. Just one year later, in 2006, Parmigiani Fleurier introduced the Type 370, which is a tourbillion, configured as what is sometimes called a "driver's watch" (that is, with the case inclined at an angle to improve visibility when your hands are on the wheel) with a very unusual in-line watch movement; this was followed in more recent...
One of the most interesting subjects in horology, as in any other domain of collectibles, is that of lost treasures C in the case of watches and clocks, these are timepieces which are known to have existed and which have had illustrious owners (and were generally made by illustrious makers) which have vanished out of history C but which may still exist, forgotten in a trunk or desk drawer. One of the most intriguing is the subject of a fascinating story by SJX, who discusses a timepiece made for the American financier, J.P. Morgan, who was one of the most enthusiastic collectors of watches and clocks of his time.? John Pierpont Morgan. ...
Hands-On: The Parmigiani Fleurier Toric Corrector In Rose Gold
The Parmigiani Fleurier Toric Corrector has one of the most understated names coupled to a lyrically beautiful watch that I think I have ever seen. When I saw it not long ago at HODINKEE, the unassuming name coupled with the presence of some extremely refined watchmaking reminded me a little of Michel Parmigiani himself, whom I have no doubt must be an exceedingly dynamic individual on some level C he is after all something of a folk hero in Fleurier, where thanks to his founding (with financial support from the Sandoz family) of Parmigiani Fleurier in 1996, he's credited with doing much to save the watchmaking industry in the region. At the time, remarked one of his watchmakers to the New Y...
Recommended Reading: The Entire Europa Star Archive Of Magazines Going All The Way Back To 1959
One of the oldest watch publications in existence is Europa Star, which published its first issue all the way back in 1927 (that's just a couple of decades after the founding of Rolex, if you're counting) and which has been publishing continuously ever since, as regular as ... well, clockwork. Over the decades, the magazine gradually expanded its appeal to become a publication intended to appeal to both the business, and to consumers, and along the way the magazine has chronicled just about every major event you can imagine, as well as a lot of minor ones you probably can't. This year at Baselworld, the publication announced the completion of the first stage of an Herculean project: the scan...
Found: One Of Kari Voutilainen's Very First Watches (And, Yes, It's A Minute Repeater)
It feels like forever ago now, but back in February at Watches & Wonders Miami I was having a nice conversation with watchmaker Kari Voutilainen and spotted something unusual on his wrist. It didn't look like one of his watches C except it kind of did. Kind of. I asked him what he was sporting, and a wry smile came across his face. Anyone who's met Kari can attest to the fact that he's one of the most humble, understated people in watchmaking today, despite the fact that he makes some the most superlatively finished movements you'll find anywhere and supplies top-tier watchmakers with peerless dials too. So when he got a bit excited and told me that I'd really like what I was about to se...
Introducing: The TAG Heuer Monaco 1989-1999 Limited Edition (Live Pics & Pricing)
Steve McQueen wore the Heuer Monaco in 1971 in the film Le Mans. The watch was released two years earlier, and it was extremely bold for its time. It remains so today.?Jack Heuer knew it would catch the eye of viewers, and his confidence paid off. The explosive popularity the watch experienced earned it a sterling reputation in the racing world that carried it through an entire fifty years of production, and it's still a staple in modern TAG Heuer line-up today. TAG Heuer has been honoring the legacy of the watch throughout half a century with limited edition pieces that draw inspiration from every decade it has served the motorsports community, starting with '69-'79, then '79-'89, and today...
Earlier today, the U.S. Women's National Soccer Team got the New York City victory parade they deserved after beating the Netherlands on Sunday to earn their record fourth (yes, fourth) World Cup title. There have only been eight women's World Cups and the United States has somehow managed to hoist the trophy at half of them. If you somehow managed to miss their epic run through the tournament, there are plenty of clips you should go watch online after you're done reading this. Seriously, you won't regret it. A linchpin of the U.S. team's offense is Alex Morgan. She scored the game-winning goal in the semifinal match against England in this year's tournament and ...
Photo Report: The Watches And Wheels Of The 2019 Goodwood Festival Of Speed
While the Goodwood Revival Meeting celebrates a romantic era of motoring thats now just a speck in the rear view, the Goodwood Festival of Speed is all about pushing the modern limits of driving. Gentlemen drivers, race teams, even factory teams descend upon the Goodwood Estate in southern England for a weekend to see who can set the quickest time up the long winding driveway belonging to Lord March, Duke of Richmond.? This year a 20-year record was unofficially broken by Romain Dumas driving the Volkswagen I.D. R, an electric vehicle that set the quickest lap at the Nurburgring in an EV just a month before. Dumas put down a time of 39.9 seconds up the hill, ove...
We might've taken a break for last week's long weekend, but the train is rolling once again, with a little something for everyone. At the sportier end of the spectrum, we've got an unconventional though important dive watch from ZRC, along with an adventure-ready Geophysic from Jaeger-LeCoultre, and a Vulcain Cricket to wake you up for said adventure. For those that prefer something more sophisticated, we've got you covered with a limited Tank Asymtrique, and the perfect ladies Breitling. Lets get right down to it.? ZRC Grand Fonds Series 2 There's more than one way to skin a cat, so are there are more ...
HODINKEE Radio: Episode 50: Donnie Edwards
Subscribe to the show: (Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, Spotify, TuneIn). Already heard it once or twice? Please leave a short review here, and tell us which guests we should have on! There's no reason to mince words here C this is definitely one of the most fun conversations Ive be able to have for HODINKEE Radio. Sit me down with someone whos extremely talented, surprisingly humble, and unrelentingly nerdy about their passions and Im good to go.?All of that perfectly describes this weeks guest, Donnie Edwards. Donnie grew up in San Diego, California, played football at UCLA, and ended up spending 13 seasons as a linebacker in the NFL. ...
Sunday Rewind: Hands-On With The Incredible Richard Mille RM27-01 Rafa Nadal
Regardless of who you are or what you like, the Richard Mille RM27-01 is nothing short of wildly cool. In this piece from early in 2015, Ben takes a closer look at this limited edition Richard Mille created for Spanish tennis star Rafael "Rafa" Nadal (seen here wearing it C while playing the U.S. Open). With the Wimbledon 2019 finals today, this felt a fitting weekend to look back at a remarkable and impressively expensive watch.? With a movement suspended via a cable that is just 0.35mm thick which helps to protect the watch against accelerations of up to 5000 g, the RM27-01 has a monoblock case made of carbon nanotubes and weig...
The Grey NATO: Episode 85: A Chat With Adventurer Cory Richards
Subscribe to the show: (Apple Podcasts, SoundCloud, Google Play). Already heard it once or twice? Please leave a short review here, and tell us what topics you'd like us to chat about.? Welcome to a special episode of TGN. Its been far too long since we had a chat episode (our term for episodes that feature an interview) and Ep. 85 features the incredibly talented and entirely affable Cory Richards. A professional photographer, alpinist, and adventurer, Richards has been all over the world shooting photos and telling the stories of far-flung lands.? Cory and his prototype titanium Vacheron Cons...
Introducing: The Panerai Radiomir 1940 Collection With Matte Green Dials (Live Pics & Pricing)
Green is undoubtably hot. Like white hot...well, kind of. In recent times, we have seen the likes of Oris, Montblanc, and IWC all experiment with green dials. This past week saw Panerai announce a core line of green dial Radiomir references too.?All four come with 1940 style Radiomir cases, with their classic cushion shape and thick lugs. There are three models with 45mm steel cases and one model with a black sandblasted ceramic case 48mm. ?This is not the first time we have seen green dials from Panerai. The original 2011 Bronzo was the first Panerai to feature a green dial, followed by the Special Edition for Harrods, and then a trio of Limited Editions (PAM735, PAM736 and PAM737) in 2017....