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Happenings: Malaika Crawford To Lecture At The Horological Society Of New York
Many see high-end watches as a token of forever, but view fashion as a fleeting fad. Malaika Crawford, Style Editor at Hodinkee, argues that both are fundamentally expressions of personal style. The gap between the two comes down to a dichotomy of permanence and obsolescence. But, ultimately, fashion and pop culture both do influence watch design - as well as the way we collect, consume, and wear watches. At the March lecture of the Horological Society of New York (HSNY), Crawford will explore the intersection of fashion and watches by looking at the design links between them through decades past. The use of black as a symbol of extreme modernity, or the similari...
How Hamillton Made A Watch For 'Dune Part: 2'
When news broke that Dune: Part Two would be exiting the 2023 release calendar, it goes without saying that there was a desert-sized wave C nay, a sandstorm C of disappointment throughout the moviegoing world. Taking the glass-half-full approach, it's not as if this year hasn't been one of the all-time release cycles in recent memory. It's the year that gave us Barbieheimer after all C and Hamilton went hard in the vintage paint with its work on Oppenheimer. And it's nice, in our run-up to the Academy Awards, to have a film like Dune: Part Two to look forward to as well. When you're dealing with the sequel to a beloved movie based on an even more beloved novel from one of the most beloved li...
Bell & Ross Welcomes Another Bronze-Clad Diver Into The Fold
While it might be more known for its unconventional square case design on its divers, this ain't Bell & Ross' first rodeo when it comes to working with bronze. In attempts to further connect with diving heritage and history, the brand introduced its first bronze dive watch back in 2018 and has returned to the material every now and again since that first exploration C often in the form of a limited production run. Now, Bell & Ross continues its love affair with bronze, releasing its latest limited edition BR-03-92 diver in a new emerald green and black colorway. Despite still being a decently underutilized material in the...
The Complete History Of The Jaeger-LeCoultre Corvo Reverso
Jaeger-LeCoultre didn't make a Reverso from the 1940s until the early 1970s. It's hard to imagine now, with JLC recently celebrating the Reverso's 90th anniversary and even hosting an entire exhibit dedicated to its unique reversing watch in New York last year. But for decades, it sat as a mostly forgotten footnote in the manufacturer's history.This changed in 1972 when Giorgio Corvo, then Jaeger-LeCoultre's agent for Italy, visited the manufacturer in Le Sentier. For nearly 25 years, Jaeger-LeCoultre didn't make the Reverso C that changed in the '70s with this watch. "My grandfather [Giorgio] Corv...
Best Watches Under $3k Featuring Longines, Seiko, and Hamilton
Your Weekly Shop Brief Last week, UNIMATIC dropped a 36mm limited edition duo crafted with smaller watch lovers in mind. If you missed it the last time, G-SHOCK's 'Shougeki-Maru' MR-G Limited Edition has returned to our digital storefront. On the pre-owned side of the Shop, one of Grand Seiko's fan-favorite Elegance GMT models has arrived, and its cream dial is just dreamy. Breitling-wise, we have just received this make of the Navitimer B03 Chronograph Rattrapante Limited Edition. This gorgeous rose-gold version of the Navitimer housed the brand's first entirely in-house movement with a split-seconds chronograph function. Feel free to do...
Elton John Shows Us That Vintage Chopard Is Worth A Revisit
Last Wednesday saw the opening sale of Elton John's "Goodbye Peachtree Road" auction at Christie's. Some very Elton John-looking things included a pair of silver platform boots emblazoned with large red E and J initials that went for $94,500 and a leopard Rolex Daytona that sold for $176,400. The 900+ lots (some of which are yet to be auctioned off this week) are a largely opulent mix of personal belongings that span from Versace porcelain dinnerware to sequin embellished stage costumes and into one of the most comprehensive modern collections of photography to ever be sold by a sole owner. All of this preamble to say that Elton John is not just a kooky lover of camp but an unduly curious co...
A Beginners Guide To The GMT Bezel
As something of a nerd for travel watches, I can't help but obsess over the myriad permutations that exist within the basic concept of a watch that shows the time in two (or more) places. I am also routinely surprised by how often I cross paths with someone who doesn't know how to get the full functionality from their travel watch. Predictably, this happens most commonly with the most common form of the travel watch, the GMT. Largely popularized by the Rolex GMT-Master and GMT-Master II models, a standard GMT can come in a few flavors, but the core functionality is tied to the presence of both a 24-hour hand and a rotating 24-hou...
Staff Picks For Best Perpetual Calendar
It's one of my favorite horological(ish) holidays this month, and it only comes around once every four years (give or take). February 29th is leap day! That means that if you're one of those lucky ones with one of the most grand of complications C the perpetual calendar C it's time to dust it off, make sure it's properly set (for once), and get ready to watch it do its thing. Four years ago, we checked in with the staff to see their favorite perpetual calendars C quantime perpetuel or QP to the French C and now we're back to doing it again. There are perpetual calendars (left) and then there are some really really special perpetual calendars, like the ...
Hodinkee Editors Choose The Best Watches Of 2024
Welcome back to Hodinkee Radio. After our 10-episode run of "Ben Clymer Presents," we're happy to bring Hodinkee Radio back to a weekly show, publishing every Wednesday.Just like with Ben Clymer Presents, each episode will also have video, so swing by Hodinkee's YouTube channel (or watch below). Only want the audio? It's being published to the same old Hodinkee Radio feed, so check your feeds or subscribe wherever you find your podcasts (might we recommend Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, Spotify, or TuneIn). This week, I'm joined by Danny Milton, James Stacey, and Mark Kauzlarich. We're bringing back an old school format that's a lot of fun:...
The Casiotron Makes Its Grand Return 50 Years After Starting A Digital Revolution
While Casio was already a well-established producer of computers, calculators, and other early electronic consumer goods, 1974 was a pivotal year in the Japanese brand's storied history C and one that would forever change its positioning in the consumer goods space, and the watch industry at large. This monumental shift in the Casio legacy began with one wrist-sized technological innovation in the form of its first digital wristwatch C the original Casiotron C which would introduce its new automatic calendar functionality to the landscape of electronic watches that was just beginning. Now 50 years later, Casio returns to the source, and revives its preeminent digital watch with all the style...
Reading Time At HSNY: All Books Great And Small
This post is part of a series, Reading Time at HSNY, written by HSNY's librarian, Miranda Marraccini. When it comes to watches, they come in all sizes. Bigger is not necessarily better. There are dainty dials, shining with miniature detail above equally minute movements, marvels of micromechanics. There are huge slabs that look like they need their own checked luggage tags. And there are medium-sized watches that try to be all things to all peopleCas ubiquitous as a Toyota Camry. The same goes for books. Today I'll share with you some of the biggest and smallest specimens in the HSNY library. Some are so large they could be used as so...
Rare Heuer Carrera Sunray DX At Sotheby's NY
The link between Heuer and racing is about as strong as ordering a whiskey neat.I grew up in Indianapolis going to the Indy 500, where a TAG Heuer logo atop the Speedway's Pagoda casts a shadow over the track. But there's a rare vintage Carrera coming to auction that reiterates the connection more than any childhood nostalgia: a rare Heuer Carrera 3647 with a Sunray DX logo that tells another chapter of this connection is part of Sotheby's Fine Watches sale this month. The Carrera comes from the original owner, Gary Goss. Gary joined the Sunray DX racing team in 1967, just as the team hit its stride thanks to Chevrolet dealer and car tuner Don Yenko, who was know...
Best Integrated Bracelets with Tissot PRX, Chopard Alpine Eagle, and more
Your Weekly Shop Brief Fifty years after its original release, the Casiotron is back in the form of a solar-powered limited edition model. While these sold out pretty quickly, you can sign up to be notified as soon as they're back in stock. Last week, we teamed up with Braun to launch a new, pleasantly minimalistic Limited Edition duo inspired by the brand's heritage vault. Additionally, we've just got another round of the Seiko SPB381 Prospex "1968 Mechanical Diver's Modern Re-Interpretation" GMT back in stock. Looking at some great integrated bracelet watches on the pre-owned side of the Hodinkee Shop, this two-toned Cartier Santos is o...
In a special moment for British watchmaking, Roger W. Smith, renowned for his handcrafted watches made on the Isle of Man, has unveiled a one-of-a-kind Series 1 watch to commemorate the inaugural British Watchmakers' Day. The event, organized by the Alliance of British Watch and Clock Makers, of which Roger is the chairman, celebrates the rich heritage and craftsmanship of British horology. It's a rare opportunity to purchase a new Roger W. Smith watch directly, with this unique Series 1 special edition being made available for immediate purchase through a closed-bid auction. With a reserve price of 297,500 (excluding VAT), the watch is not only a collector's dr...
A Cartier Carabiner Watch Clip Covered in Diamonds
Last week Cartier released a piece-unique carabiner watch as part of its Polymorph high jewelry collection. It looks strikingly Art Deco and serves as a fully functional carabiner clip, with a watch. As much as I was struck by hysteria upon first sighting of this bejeweled object, closely followed by a giddy Instagram rampage declaring my love for the new gem-set carabiner clip, it didn't come as a total surprise. It actually sort of makes sense given the focus on workwear and utility in fashion. Just zoom in on this picture of Pharrell at his last LV show. There has been widespread use of carabiner clips on the runway for some time now, starting as far back as J...
Review Of The John Mayer Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Perpetual Calendar
Today, Audemars Piguet has announced the Royal Oak Perpetual Calendar in collaboration with John Mayer, an incredibly gorgeous watch in white gold with a stunning, groundbreaking "Crystal Sky" faceted dial, powered by the Caliber 5134, made in 200 pieces for $180,700. John Mayer was also announced with a new "Creative Conduit" title for Audemars Piguet. Those are the highlights. It is a beautiful imagination of AP's past and future all in one watch and endlessly captivating. Within the announcement, there were also a lot of other little pieces of news and things to talk about regarding design, the brand's history, and John Mayer'...
The New White Dial Omega Speedmaster
When James Bond C I mean Daniel Craig C rolled into the Planet Omega event in New York last November, his watch choice set the watch Internet on fire. Against his choice of dark grey suit, his very bright white dial was conspicuous, to say the least. Even more so because the watch didn't technically exist yet. This mystery white-dialed Speedmaster had touches of "Alaska Project" and the white-dial Canopus Gold models, but it was a bit different. Now we know exactly how different. Today Omega properly and officially released this mystery white Speedmaster. When it comes down to it, this is another (quality) Speedmaster Moonwatch P...
It's that time of year. We're all eagerly awaiting (or, in some instances, bracing for) the deluge of new releases at Watches & Wonders. But things don't stop for the brands not participating in the show. For instance, Audemars Piguet took to Milan, Italy, this week to celebrate the opening of the brand's new AP House Milan, located in the famed former Garage Traversi. It was also the perfect moment for the brand to introduce the first of its semi-annual major releases. The Duomo in Milan will be an even more amazing sight when the construction is done nearby. The entryway has a large se...
Gift Guide: Its Time To Treat Yourself
The holidays have come to a close, we've rung in the new year, and Valentine's Day has already come and gone. After a busy season of finding the perfect gift for others, focusing on your goals, etc., it might be the right time to splurge on a little something special for yourself for a change. Maybe you've got some extra cash warming your pocket, or you're one of the lucky ones who got a holiday bonus and are looking for the next piece in your collection. Whatever your case, we've rounded up a few of our favorite watches from the Hodinkee Shop that accommodate a range of budgets to help you indulge in your self-gifting desires and treat yourself to your new favorite timepiece. ...
Introducing: The VPC Type 37HW
This is the VPC Type 37HW, a brand new watch from a brand new brand that is the brainchild of one Thomas van Straaten. There's a good chance you recognize that name, as Thomas numbers among the quality crew creating articles and more for one of our favorite watch websites C Fratello. After years of exploring the world of watches, and with a special focus on microbrands, Thomas has started his own brand in the hopes of creating his ideal "GADA" watch. That's "go anywhere, do anything."? His brand is VPC, which stands for Venustas Per Constant...