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HODINKEE Radio: What Watch Brands Get Right (And Wrong) About Proportions
It's Wednesday, which means it's another episode of Hodinkee Radio. In addition to the podcast feed, each episode also has 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 and Malaika Crawford, and we're talking proportions: What watch brands get right, what they get wrong, and what we want to see more of. We start with Malaika's recent article, "The Plea For Proportionality,"...
Intersect Atlanta Watch Show To Take Place In March 2024
A new watch show is hitting Atlanta in just a couple of weeks. On March 23, Intersect Atlanta will bring together more than 15 independent brands for a one-day show in Marietta, Georgia. Intersect is a collaborative project organized by brands Nodus, Formex, and Jack Mason, and organized its first event in Los Angeles in 2021. Since then, they've expanded to other cities, also bringing more brands into the fold C?last year they also organized a show in Dallas, and they have plans for a show in Seattle this year.?The Atlanta Show is free to attend and will feature brands such as AnOrdain, Christopher Ward, Fears, Jack Mason, Lorier, Raven, and a handful of others. ? ...
Introducing: The Louis Vuitton Voyager Flying Tourbillon 'Poin?on de Genve' Plique--Jour
Hot off the presses from Geneva, Louis Vuitton has just announced a handful of new models, including this curious addition to the?Voyager line: the Voyager Flying Tourbillon "Poin?on de Genve" Plique--jour. Combining the sleek and modern footing of the Voyager with a decidedly traditional application of plique-a?-jour enamel, the dial of this new model is meant to evoke the look of a stained glass window. Topping things off, nestled in the framework of the dial, we see the Geneva Seal, aka the Poinc?on de Gene?ve, proudly anchoring the model to its home in Geneva while also signaling a specific focus on craftsmanship and fine finishing.? ...
Fresh diver news from Seiko today as the brand unveiled the latest generation of their 1965 Diver's Modern Re-Interpretation line. Effectively replacing what was established in 2020 with the SPB143 and its siblings, these new Prospex divers retain much of what made those watches an instant hit while refining the proportions, improving the specs, and even fitting a new movement.?Needless to say, I'm in.? If we stick to the nicknaming conventions, then these 2024 divers will be the "24MAS," and Seiko is kicking off the new model range with a trio that includes the SPB453 (black), the SPB451 (blue), and the special edition SPB455, w...
Introducing: Seiko Debuts The New Presage Classic Series With Softly Textured Dials
In addition to the updated 62MAS (the 24MAS?) we covered this week, Seiko also introduced additions to its dressy Presage collection. Together, there are five new references in the Seiko Presage Classic Series, defined by textured dials that take inspiration from the colors of silk, along with an updated case and bracelet.? The new Presage SPB463, SPB467, and SPB465. First are three new time-and-date models, each with a new textured and curved dial C?Seiko says each color is inspired by the warm and natural colors and textures of the textiles traditionally used in Japan. The three dial colors are:? SPB463 "Shiro-iro," an off-...
Introducing: Louis Vuitton Flexes Its High-End Watchmaking With A Trio Of New Releases
In addition to the new Louis Vuitton Flying Tourbillon, Louis Vuitton has announced a number of other real high-horology pieces produced by La Fabrique du Temps in Geneva. All are priced well into the six figures but put on full display the mixture of craft and high watchmaking that few outside the world's largest luxury brand can match. Let's take a look.? Tambour Moon Flying Tourbillon Poin?on de Geneve Sapphire Frank Gehry For this first High Watchmaking timepiece, LV has worked with architect and long-time collaborator Frank Gehry to develop a sapphire flying tourbillon that also has Geneva Seal certi...
Review of the Vacheron Constantin Overseas Titanium Tourbillon
Vacheron Constantin has introduced a new model today that I frankly assumed already existed, a new blue-dialed Overseas Tourbillon with a grade 5 titanium case and bracelet. The watch, powered by the Caliber 2160 movement, joins the titanium Overseas Tourbillon Skeleton released in 2022, rounding out the lineup of options for the Maison. Part of why the watch feels like it already existed is because the translucent blue-lacquered, sunburst satin-finished base dial with velvet-finished flange is such a classic Vacheron Overseas design. It's also easy to imagine that if a brand is announcing a skeletonized watch (with all the diffi...
Review of the Ulysse Nardin Freak S
It's hard to overstate how much of an impact the Freak had when it was introduced in 2001, with an emphasis on high-tech silicon and a lack of conventional hands or dial. The new Freak S "Nomad" takes its place in that same linage, with a mix of futuristic carbon fiber and titanium on the case and 18th-century handcraft with a guilloch hour plate in sand-colored CVD, giving a mix of past and future in one impressive watch. The new Freak S "Nomad" has the iconic "Freak" display, with a large central flying carousel rotating around its axis and acting as the minute hand while the guillochd hour disc rotates underneath. That flyin...
Introducing The Chopard L.U.C XPS With A Sector Green Dial
Chopard has added a handsome green sector-style dial to its L.U.C XPS collection. The L.U.C XPS Forest Green features a familiar 40mm Lucent Steel case and Chopard's in-house, COSC-certified microrotor that adds a touch of vintage charm to the collection. L.U.C is Chopard's high-end collection, defined by its in-house calibers made at the brand's manufacturer in Fleurier. The L.U.C XPS features Chopard's caliber 96.12-L, a Geneva Seal, chronometer grade movement. It's beautiful and technically impressive, with Geneva stripes, a 65-hour power reserve, and a gold microrotor swinging 'round.? The forest ...
We Review A New Watch By Buci Paris and seconde/seconde/
Last year we were introduced to Buci Paris: a watch brand founded by French native Nousse?ma Baraket. Baraket was born in the French watchmaking region of Franche-Comt, located on the northwest border of Switzerland. She counts poetry and watches as her two biggest obsessions. Buci watches have a dual nationality C made in France, but with some of the parts outsourced from Switzerland. What sets these watches apart from their competition (in the very reasonable 1,000-ish price range) is not their quaint French origin story. The selling point here is the spiritual tie to Baraket's love of poetry. Her original launch, "Poetry of Time - Chapter 1" featured quotes ...
Tudor Shocks Us All With The New Black Bay Chrono Pink
This week (actually, yesterday) Tudor announced a partnership with David Beckham's own soccer club Inter Miami. The Tudor ambassador is responsible for both the creation of this expansion team, and for choosing its signature and recognizable color scheme: pink. When the announcement was made on Monday, none of us had any suspicion of a watch riding hot on its heels. But here we are, 24 hours later, looking at a brand new chronograph: The Tudor Black Bay Chrono "Pink." Now while this watch seems like a logical follow-up to the partnership with Inter Miami, it's not just about soccer or football (or even ftbol). Another signature...
Introducing: The Aquastar Benthos 500 'Founder's Edition' Chronograph
Following this past December's release of the Benthos H1, Aquastar has just announced a mechanically faithful recreation of the exceedingly cool Benthos 500. The new 2024 model, which is being presented as a limited edition of 300 pieces, even manages to include a new central minutes monopusher chronograph movement from La Joux-Perret, effectively emulating the original and deeply tool-ish appeal of the vintage Benthos 500. With massaged case proportions and improved ergonomics, the new Benthos 500 is a highlight of Aquastar's core competencies via a truly thoughtful consideration of one of the brand's most iconic legacy creations.? ...
Talking Watches: With Ronnie Fieg, Founder Of Kith
Ronnie Fieg C and the company he founded, Kith C is likely no stranger to anyone here. He's a longtime friend of mine, and a friend of Hodinkee. He was, in fact, featured in Volume 3 of our magazine as one of the great collectors of footwear in this world. Ronnie and Kith are, in my opinion, the kings of collaborations. He's worked with who you might expect: Nike, Adidas, Levi's C but also some you might not: Coca-Cola, Disney, Fruity Pebbles, BMW. Kith now has stores all over the world C 16 of them and growing C and to celebrate each of them, he has a watch. But he hasn't stopped there C Ronnie is a serious collector of serious watches. And in this 30-minute episode, you'll see some of his ...
Review Of The Cartier Tortue and Monopusher Chronograph 2024
This year's addition to the Cartier Priv collection is one of the house's oldest shapes, the Tortue. But unlike most years, this time around, we've also got a complication: a monopusher chronograph that calls back to the Tortue chronos from the 1920s, as well as the 1998 CPCP edition with ties to some serious indie watchmakers. The 2024 Tortue collection is completed with a trio of time-only models, one that's diamond set. All are limited: the diamond-free chronographs and two-handers are all limited to 200 numbered pieces in each metal, platinum or yellow gold. The diamond-set platinum model is limited to 50 pieces. Cartier int...
Happenings: Horological Society of New York Unveils 2024 Charity Auction Lots
The Horological Society of New York (HSNY), America's oldest watchmaking guild, founded in 1866, unveils today an extraordinary lineup of auction items in support of its ongoing mission. As part of HSNY's commitment to advancing the art and science of horology, the Society is hosting a live auction in collaboration with Phillips in Association with Bacs & Russo. Scheduled to take place at HSNY's sold-out Gala & Awards Ceremony on Saturday, April 6, 2024, the auction promises an array of one-of-a-kind experiences and coveted watches generously donated by sponsors and supporters of HSNY. Highlights include unique New York experiences and HSNY's exclusive Li...
Review of the A. Lange & Sohne Datograph Perpetual Tourbillon
This year is a big one for A. Lange & Sohne. It's the 30th anniversary of the brand and 25th anniversary of the Datograph. While I'm sure the brand has more in store this year, the Datograph is getting its moment today, thanks in part to the introduction of the new Datograph Perpetual Tourbillon Lumen in Honeygold, a watch that combines two of the most important "treats" that Lange ever has for its collectors. In typical Lange style, the watch is stunning. There's a lot of history packed in this one release, the flagship Datograph in the Lange lineup. Besides celebrating the 25th anniversary of the Datograph, this is the sixt...
Review of the IWC Eternal Calendar
IWC is joining rarified air today with announcing the brand's first secular perpetual calendar. This hyper-accurate calendar caliber has only been designed four times in the past. The calendar will adjust for the skipped leap years at the start of each century until 2400 when the leap year will happen. In total the watch date of the Eternal Calendar will be accurate until 3999 - maybe even longer. Its not decided yet if there will be a leap year in 3400. Maybe more impressive is that they've absolutely shattered the record for moonphase accuracy with a new display accurate for 45,000,000 years. And they've done it in essentially the same case dimensions as the other new Portugieser Perpetua...
The Most Complicated Watch In The World, The Vacheron Constantin Berkley Grand Complication
For the past nine years, Vacheron Constantin has proudly held the title of Maison behind the most complicated watch in the world. Today, the brand announced they shattered their record with the Les Cabinotier Berkley Grand Complication, a bespoke pocket watch crafted in 18k white gold. This masterpiece boasts 63 separate complications, 245 jewels, 2,877 components, and a weight of a staggering 960 grams C over two pounds. Technically, the watch became the "most complicated watch in the world" on April 2, just before the announcement, when it was officially completed. As a special treat, I had the privilege of going Hands-On (so to speak) with this extraordinary timepiece to bring you a few l...
Review of the 34mm pink-on-pink Audemars Piguet Royal Oak
There are certain aesthetic decisions that exist as anomalies C?fashion choices committed with a flagrant disregard for any preconceived ideas of wardrobe logic or inherent style instincts. These choices can only be categorized as instant (material) attraction. This lapse in sartorial judgment boils down to a je ne sais quoi, a zing, an I-knew-the-second-I-met-you feeling. In French, they call it un coup de foudre, which translates directly to "a strike of lightning," which I'm not sure I felt when I first held this new rose gold Royal Oak, but I felt a baby jolt of adrenaline. That's a lot to feel on your "first date" with a watch. These less calculated, more go...
A new report from AP News claims that timekeeping scientists are proposing a rare adjustment to the world's timekeeping systems to account for the effects of climate change on the Earth's rotation. The proposed adjustment involves subtracting a leap second from atomic clocks, which remain the gold standard for timekeeping and help to inform a highly accurate understanding of time worldwide. If the plan moves forward, this would be the first time in history that a second is removed from our clocks rather than added. Since the early 70's, it has become standard operating procedure to add a leap second to account for the fact that a...