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Event Preview: Time For Everyone Symposium, November 7-9
There are big events on the watch calendar that everyone probably already knows about C SIHH, Baselworld, and the like C but there is more going on in the world of horology than these shows. November 7th-9th will see horological scholars from around the world converge on the California Institute of Technology for the Time For Everyone Symposium to discuss historic clockmakers, the public display of time, and timekeeping in the atomic age, amongst other topics. Here we have the details on next week's symposium as well as details on how you can register to attend.We were first introduced to the Time For Everyone Symposium through one of it's organizers, William Andrewes, who you may remember a...
Four Things To See In Paris For The Breguet Lover, None Of Which Tell Time
While the Breguet Museum atop the Place Vendome boutique (seen here) is undoubtedly the premier Breguet attraction in Paris, there are four other locations of interest to those into the life and times of the ultimate watchmaker C and three out of four you'll find on any tourist's itineraryC- now you'll be able to add your own little watch lover's history when you visit the City of Lights. The Eiffel Tower The ultimate tourist trap, right? Yes, absolutely. But no matter how cool you think you are, if you go to Paris, you will see it. But what you may not know is that the Eiffel Tower was not necessari...
Happy Halloween! (Plus A Quick Look At The A. Lange & Sohne Grand Lange 1 Lumen)
It's Halloween here in the US, and to celebrate, we're showing you our own HODINKEE'd version of a Jack-O-Lantern - the A. Lange & Sohne Grand Lange 1 Lumen, in all its glory.The Lange 1 Lumen was introduced as a Pre-SIHH last year? and collectors have been anxiously awaiting their arrival at retailers.? It just so happened that we came across a collector who was lucky enough to be delivered the second example in the United States earlier this week, so we thought we give it a glow.?? Here's another look at it, this time with just a shade more light on the subject: And, if we turn the lights up all the way, you can see the sup...
Hands-On: With The Glashtte Original Senator Chronometer Regulator (Live Pics & Pricing)
Glashtte Original Senator Chronometer Regulator Earlier this year I had the pleasure of visiting Glashtte Original's manufacture in Saxony, and I was impressed with what I saw. This watch is a perfect example of what makes Glashtte Original a brand to watch. Released at Baselworld 2013, the Senator Chronometer Regulator is a modern take on the regulator longcase clocks that Glashtte was known for in the nineteenth century and both the dial and movement are worth taking a closer look at. The Glashtte Original Senator Chronometer Regulator On The Wrist Starting with Glashtte Original's 42mm Senat...
Jaquet Droz Announces The Grande Seconde Deadbeat With Updated Caliber And Red Gold Winding Mass
In the new Jaquet Droz Grande Seconde Deadbeat, a pared-back dial (crafted in Grand Feu enamel) provides an elegant backdrop to the hours, minutes, date, and ticking dead-beat seconds function. The new Grande Seconde Deadbeat is powered by (patent-pending) caliber "Jaquet Droz 2695SMR," a self-winding movement that features a skeletonized 18k red-gold winding mass. The movement is visible through a sapphire crystal case back on the rear, highlighting C?tes de Genve finishing on the bridges and mainplate.While the origin of this movement is not explicitly outlined, for its other movements, Jaquet Droz leverages the expertise ...
In-Depth: The Greubel Forsey Double Tourbillon Asymtrique Explained
We had the opportunity to sit down with Greubel Forsey co-founder Stephen Forsey during his recent visit to New York City, during which he introduced the new Double Tourbillon Asymtrique in red gold. This complex watch combines many of the elements for which Greubel Forsey is best known, including a 30 degree double tourbillon system, a multi-piece dial, and the asymmetrical case conceived specifically for these movements. There is no better way to get a handle on what makes the piece special than to hear it from Mr. Forsey himself. Enjoy this inside look at the Double Tourbillon Asymtrique. The Greubel Forsey Double Tourbillon Asymtrique ...
Introducing The Chopard Mille Miglia Zagato Chronograph (Live Pics & Pricing)
Chopard Mille Miglia Chronograph, Rose Gold Chopard has been the official timekeeper and sponsor of the Mille Miglia for 25 years and Chopard co-president Karl-Friedrich Scheufele even participates in the race himself. Through the Mille Miglia, Scheufele met Andrea Zagato, owner of the eponymous Milanese bodywork specialist. The two decided to collaborate on a special Mille Miglia limited edition for this 25th anniversary and today we introduce you to the Chopard Mille Miglia Zagato Chronograph. Mille Miglia Zagato Chronograph Each year Chopard produces a new limited edition chronograph to commemorat...
On The Block: Sir Richard Wallace's Breguet Pocket Watch And More At Sotheby's Geneva
Sir Richard Wallace's Breguet Pocket Watch, Circa 1831 Sotheby's upcoming Geneva auction is dedicated to the 190th anniversary of the death of Abraham-Louis Breguet, and at the center of the sale is an amazing Breguet pocket watch that once belonged to Sir Richard Wallace, a renowned collector of art, antiquities, and nearly anything else collectable. This piece dates to 1831, but there are some impressive wristwatches from the twentieth century hitting the block as well. Here is a closer look at some of the most interesting lots. Vacheron Constantin Minute Repeater Sir Richard Wallace's Breguet pock...
When Richard Hoptroff presented his "No. 16" Atomic Wristwatch Prototype to me, he posed a fascinating question: "What would Breguet be doing today?" My train of thought paused for a moment. Breguet, in the 18th century, sought to push technology ever forward, with the goal of achieving accuracy in timekeeping. From a fundamental perspective, you could say that Hoptroff is doing just the same, but with a miniaturized atomic clock instead of a tourbillon.No. 16 is Hoptroff's first atomic wristwatch, and the first production series to combine traditional watchmaking aesthetics with this cutting-edge, recently downsized technology. Inside the watch is a CSAC (Chip-Scale Atomic Clock), which reg...
In-Depth: Introducing Lux And Lambda (Details & Pricing)
The Nomos Lux and Lambda One thing I have always loved about Nomos watches is their honest lack of pretense. The pure design of the initial four models, which remain unaltered and available to this day, set a strong precedent. I might even go so far as to say there is probably no other brand that can boast four entirely unchanged models that have remained active in the collection for 22 years. That said, the Nomos decision-makers have introduced few radically new products over the years. But what we have today is still a little shocking: entirely new Nomos models rendered in white and rose gold. Classic Nomos Models ...
A Week On The Wrist: The Heuer Monaco
The Monaco might be one of the most recognizable watches of the 20th century, no doubt due to a phenomenal amount of money spent by TAG Heuer in celebrating its connection with Steve McQueen during the filming of the absolute best really bad movie of the 1970s, LeMans. But, what is the original Monaco like to wear, and live with? We see this watch larger-than-life so much, its often easy to overlook what this watch is like from a personal perspective, and while Ive owned vintage Carreras and a self-winding Autavia, Id never actually spent much wrist time with an original Monaco. Until recently, when I spent a full week with the vintage Heuer Monaco 1133(G) on the wrist. Here is what I tho...
This is one of those posts that allows you to have a look at what we're thinking about these days.? I'm not gonna go into any great lengths about the history of the Mark XI pilots watches like I did here with the early Rolex Daytona. But, I will just show you two awesome watches that came across my desk recently - two original Mark XI pilots watches from two different manufactures.What makes them interesting, beyond the obvious ties to true navigators during war-time years, is that while IWC continues to make watches in this vein, Jaeger-LeCoultre does not.? Just something to consider.? You can see from the issue numbers on ...
Talking Watches: With J.J. Redick
Welcome to episode two of Talking Watches. Last month, we sat down with singer, songwriter, and friend of HODINKEE Mr. John C. Mayer to talk about some of his favorite timepieces, and how he got into collecting. Today I'll be showing you part of my conversation with another young watch collector, who happens to shoot a mean three C former national college basketball player of the year, and current LA Clipper, Mr. J.J. Redick. J.J. Redick isn't your typical professional athlete, from a horological standpoint. And we noticed that very early on, when we we began following him on Instagram. J.J. has truly excellent taste, and an appr...
In-Depth: PHOTO REPORT: Inside The Breguet Museum In Paris
This is one of the those places that if people only knew existed, would be an absolute hot spot on the global watch lovers tour. Sitting above Breguet's beautiful boutique on the Place Vend?me in Paris is a Breguet museum, and a remarkably impressive one at that. It's a museum that until I visited it this past week, I, frankly, did not even know existed. And if you're a fan of horology at all, it is nothing short of a "must-see". Here's why:Breguet as we know it today is a large and somewhat secretive manufacture of high-end timepieces. They regularly tout themselves as some of the finest watches in the world, and they've spent a literal fortune on ensuring that watch lovers en masse kno...
Not to be a curmudgeon, but generally, if I'm asked my "sign" while on a date, I know that the future prospect of any long-lasting relationship?is slim. So while I'll probably remain single for a while, I don't doubt that passionate star-gazers will continue to find importance in the signs of the Zodiac. If you fall into that category, De Bethune may just have something for you: the?DB25T Zodiac C?a new addition to the brand's futuristic product line, with an eye toward?mtiers d'art. De Bethune has a knack for creating hyper-futuristic-looking watches with equally avant-garde movements. With a number of brands now falling in...
F.P. Journe Historical Anniversary Tourbillon There are a lot of horological anniversaries in 2013, but one you might not have heard much about yet is the 30th anniversary of Francois-Paul Journe making his very first watch. To celebrate, F.P. Journe is releasing the limited edition Historical Anniversary Tourbillion, a tribute to that very first tourbillon pocket watch finished back in 1983. This watch looks nothing like F.P. Journe's more recent creations, but it is quite a stunner. The First F.P. Journe Pocketwatch From 1983 Francois-Paul Journe began working on his first watch from scratch in 197...
The Thirteen MilSubs Of Grahame Fowler (VIDEO)
Grahame Fowler and his West Village shop are a bit of a New York fashion institution. He is universally revered for his earnest designs, top-tier taste, and a quality rarely found in men's clothing of today C his eponymous label is designed and produced right here in New York City. He sells hand-made boots by Trickers and Oak Street, and the kind of vintage Levis and Barbour jackets that would make McQueen proud. Grahame Fowler is the real deal. And so is his watch collection. Grahame Fowler is a military watch collector. He focuses his attention on those watches that were never issued to civilians C the watches that were purpose...
Introducing The Raymond Weil Maestro, A Classic Square Dress Watch (Details & Pricing)
Raymond Weil Maestro ?The juxtaposition of blued steel hands against a silver dial is a classic design of traditional watchmaking. With the release of the new Maestro, Raymond Weil uses these design elements to pay homage to its history as it approaches its 40th anniversary. Known for well-priced watches, such as the Freelancer Urban Black Chronograph,?the brand also produces elegant wristwatches both with and without complications.The newly introduced Maestro takes its name from the company's deep interest in music (other collections are aptly named after famous operas like Nabucco and Parsifal). The watch itself is rather restrained, with a 40mm square steel case...
Your What's Selling Where Round-Up, Grail Watches Edition (Read At Your Own Risk)
Read this as a warning. The post you are about to view may cause severe damage to both your emotional and financial well-being. This is your HODINKEE "What's Selling Where?" Round-Up - Grail Watches Edition. All of these watches below are for sale somewhere on the interwebs, and they are the kind of watches you don't see every day or have many chances to buy. Watches like a Philippe Dufour Simplicity, a Rolex Double-Red Sea-Dweller sold by Asprey for the Sultan of Oman, a vintage Vulcain Cricket Nautical, and a square crown guard Tudor Submariner. Oh, we'll throw in a Rolex reference 6238 chronograph given to Tony Kubek of the New York Yankees in 1964, too. Read this one at your own risk... ...
The 2013 Pilot's Watches For Saint-Exupry For each of the past few years, IWC has released a special edition watch to benefit the Antoine de Saint-Exupry Youth Foundation, named for the famed early twentieth century aviator and author. Saint-Exupry's most famous work is Le Petit Prince (The Little Prince) and this year IWC is releasing a pair of watches to celebrate the novella's 70th anniversary. The first is a special Mark XVII pilot's watch and the second the more complicated Big Pilot's Watch Perpetual Calendar, both with special touches recalling Saint-Exupry's story. The IWC Mark XVII Edition Le Petit Prince ...