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Hodinkee Tudor Predictions For Watches & Wonders 2024
We do it every year not because it's obligatory. We predict because we love the game, we're addicted to the game, and C to be honest C the game is pretty damn fun. And so each show season (be it the former Baselworld, SIHH, and no Watches & Wonders) we try to guess (or wish) what Tudor and Rolex C the two brands who stay as secret as an Oscar ballot until day one of W&W C will release. Today we start with Tudor as we look inside our crystal ball, analyze the current catalogue, and make very personal choices about what we think we'll see and what we'd individually like to see. As Managing Editor, this is one of my favorite exercises of the year because our...
Introducing G-Shock Crazy Colors, an ode to Y2K Watch Culture.
According to G-Shock, '00s nostalgia is still trending. So, as an ode to the original 2008 "Crazy Colors" series, G-Shock is releasing a black, pink, and white DW6900, nearly identical to the OG models, but with a little 2024 material facelift. This sentimental rewind is to commemorate 25 years of a watch that had an undeniably colossal impact on the intersection of watch and celebrity culture. The DW6900 ruled the '90s and '00s, and if fashion can be used to foreshadow what happens (usually quite a bit later) in the watch world, it's looking pretty likely that the Crazy Color watches are due for a big mid-00s-inspired comeback. ...
A fan favorite returns to the revamped Seiko 5 Sports lineup with the revival of sorts of the entry-level king: The Seiko SNXSwell, sort of. This new line of SRPK watches (specifically in references SPRK87Cblue, SRPK89Cblack, and SRPK91Civory) takes a relic of Seiko's past and delivers it to the present in a faithful way that I am sure Seiko fans are going to love. In total, there are three watches in the aforementioned reference numbers with black, blue, and ivory dial options. Each comes affixed to a steel bracelet, features day and date complication, a welcome 100m of water resistance, the classic four o'clock crown, and an overall dial layout that should be ...
Introducing: The Next-Generation Oris Aquis Date
Oris has always been a brand that is happy to do things their own way. And where many brands would use the attention and drama of Watches & Wonders to launch brand new watches, the independent Swiss brand's major release for the fair is something quite a bit more subtle than we might have expected. It's a brand new generation of the Aquis that represents a major refinement of several elements surrounding the watch, including the sizing, the specs, the bracelets and straps, and even the packaging. While these new models may look a lot like the Aquis models we know and love from the past few years, the 2024 Aquis Date represents a host of subtle but impactful updates to Oris' core modern d...
Patek Philippe 2526 From JB Champion To Be Auctioned At Sotheby's
In a world of overused superlatives and "possibly unique" this-or-thats, it's refreshing to come across something genuinely exciting: the first-ever automatic Patek Philippe, made for one of the brand's most important clients, will be sold at Sotheby's Hong Kong on April 7. Eight years ago (has it already been that long?), Ben wrote about the Patek Philippe 2526 and "why it's a watch to pay attention to," and it doesn't get more important the the first 2526 to ever come out of the manufacturer in 1952. First, a quick refresh: The 2526 was the reference that Patek used to introduce its first automatic movement, the superlative caliber 12-600AT. But the appeal of t...
Last year marked a big year for TAG Heuer's Carrera Date, in that it was the year that this member of the brand's iconic (I think this overused term is relevant here) Carrera family underwent a downsizing. Calling back to the sizing of Jack Heuer's original 1963 Carrera, four colorful 36mm renditions joined the modern fleet of time and date models. Today, the brand debuts three new small-wrist-friendly 36mm Carrera Dates C and they're quite a bit more blinged-out than their predecessors. The thematic throughline of this trio is an embracing of more clearly pronounced luxury. Whereas the original ...
Introducing: The Chopard L.U.C Quattro Spirit 25
As part of a considerable wave of new releases from Chopard for Watches & Wonders 2024, the brand has announced a limited edition take on the existing L.U.C Quattro Spirit 25 that uses a white gold case and a black enamel dial. With only 100 pieces being made, this LE offers a considered alternative to the previous limited edition L.U.C Quattro Spirit 25, which had a rose gold case and a white enamel dial.? Measuring 40mm wide, this jumping hour L.U.C Quattro Spirit 25 is 10.3mm thick, and?the case is made from Chopard's own ethical 18-carat white gold. The dial, too, has a white gold base for the black Grand Feu enamel treat...
You know we're getting close to Watches & Wonders when the news keeps on rolling in. Mere hours after a new Seiko announcement, Omega has entered the chat C though this news is not about a new watch. Instead, it is taking a page out of its book from early 2023 when it announced the development of a new movement technology called Spirate, which allowed for the regulation of a new mechanism, giving the movement a bonkers accuracy of 0/+2 seconds per day. The Spirate technology that debuted in 2023. Today, Omega further upends the accuracy discussion by launching the Laboratoire de Prcision, which is officially authorized as...
Introducing the Chopard L.U.C Qualite Fleurier in Lucent Steel
For the first time, Chopard is bringing Lucent Steel to its L.U.C Qualit Fleurier collection. Inspired by the first Qualit Fleurier from 2005, it's a suitable, subdued addition to the lineup.? The L.U.C Qualit Fleurier Lucent Steel measures 39mm and 8.9mm thick and features a silvery sector dial with contrasting sunburst and satin finishes. The case also has a mix of polished and brushed finishes, with a satin-finished midcase. There's no date and a snailed small seconds at 6 o'clock. The syringe hands are a traditional feature of the Qualit Fleurier collection and are filled with lume. The Qualit...
Happenings: Hodinkee Is Hosting A Meet-Up At Lucid Studios Geneva C And You're Invited
This Friday, while the Hodinkee team is in town for a certain watch trade show, we are thrilled to announce that we've teamed up for a second year in a row with Lucid Motors to host a great hang-out at Lucid Studios Geneva. So, whether you're local to Geneva or making the trek for Watches & Wonders 2024, we'd love for you to join us. Here are the official details... As always, space is limited and it was a packed house last year. If you'd like to join, please email [email protected].?Please note that confirmations will be sent out on a first-come, first-served basis, and please be sure to wear your favorite watch as we'l...
Introducing: Herms Launches 'The Cut,' A Sport Watch For Women
Herms is expanding its watch offering with a new integrated bracelet sport watch for women (well, for anyone who likes 36mm diameter watches). Available in steel or two-tone steel and rose, with or without diamonds, and with bracelet or rubber strap. It's a simple, clean, easy-to digest-watch. The case shape is rounder and softer than the "men's" H08. It's a clean geometric design with both satin-brushed and polished finishing. It's simple, understated and balanced C how very Herms. The crown is perched up at 1:30, ??with a lacquered or engraved H. And If you go for diamonds, you will get 56 of...
HODINKEE Radio: Watches & Wonders 2024: Daily Episodes Live From Geneva
We're in Geneva! This week, Hodinkee Radio will be recording daily podcast episodes to recap Watches & Wonders. Stay tuned for our takes on all the latest releases, takeaways from the show, and the general shenanigans that tend only to be captured on mic after a long day of seeing lots of watches and drinking too much espresso.?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). Day 4 C...
The Black Snoopy MoonSwatch Arrives In Time For The New Moon
We all went bonkers all over again with MoonSwatch fever when the Mission to Moonphase, aka the Snoopy MoonSwatch, arrived just 10 (10!) days ago. We knew it was coming; we just didn't know when. And then it came, and then people lined up to get them, and then we let out a sigh of relief. We could look forward to Watches & Wonders and maybe hope to run into someone wearing the white Snoopy around the show. But no, that would be too easy. Because Swatch very quickly teased us yet again, this time with an overt animation foreshadowing a black variant of the Mission to Moonphase. And then it further teased a launch date: April 8. Well, folks, it ain't April 8, and yet we now know exactly wh...
Last fall, we reported on the postponement of the Only Watch auction, originally planned for November 5, 2023, as prominent brands backed out of participation amidst questions regarding the charity's finances. Due to the questions that prompted the postponement, Only Watch has completed a financial audit and revised the structure and governance of their organization. On the heels of the competition of the audit, Only Watch announced today that the auction will now take place May 10, 2024, at the Palexpo Center in Geneva, under Christie's hammer, but with 16 brands no longer participating. However, it remains to be seen how these allegations may impact the results and future of the charity au...
Introducing The New Bulgari Octo Roma In Black DLC
After updating its Octo Roma collection last year, Bulgari is given it the blacked-out, DLC treatment. The 2023 update made the Octa Roma look more contemporary, so giving it a sleek, sporty DLC coating nicely suits the vibe of the collection.? The Octo Roma shares a similar silhouette with the Octo Finissimo, but with some softer angles and lines that make it feel just a bit more elegant. The lugs (and thus the bracelet) are also less wide than the Finissimo, meaning it wears less like a gladiator's cuff.Bulgari's giving the DLC treatment to both the Octo Roma Automatic and Chronograph, but is keeping everything else about last ...
Introducing: The Cartier Santos De Cartier Dual Time (Live Pics)
It's Watches & Wonders, which means there are a whole lot of new releases from Cartier, including one that feels truly made for yours truly C?the new Santos De Cartier Dual Time. Offered in a single spec, the new Santos Dual Time has a grey dial and comes with both a bracelet and a grey alligator strap. With a straightforward dual-time display tucked into a subdial at six, this is an exciting release that adds a touch of complication and international intrigue to the Santos we know and love.? Coming from the larger side of the Santos collection, the new Santos Dual Time's steel case is 40.2mm wide, 10.1mm thick, and just 47.5...
Introducing: The Zenith Defy Extreme Diver Takes The Defy Back To Extreme Depths
Fast-moving chronographs, pilots' watches, even heritage models C there are many things that Zenith does well. But until today, something has been missing from the modern catalog: a diver. Well, Zenith has fixed that by announcing the Defy Extreme Diver, and it's not just your simple diver in aesthetic only. This one goes deep C 600 meters, in fact. That means it also has a helium escape valve. The new Defy Extreme Diver has a lot about it that's unusual for a dive watch. Inside the 42.5mm by 15.5mm brushed titanium case beats El Primero 3620-SC automatic high-frequency manufacture calibre, running at 36'000 VpH, with 60 hours po...
Review of Chopard's Alpine Eagle XL Chronograph In Titanium
The sportiest of Chopard's already sporty line of watches, the Alpine Eagle, just got a new interpretation with the bold new Alpine Eagle XL Chrono with a 44mm titanium case and "Rh?ne Blue" eagle-eye textured dial. And as a part of the brand's commitment to preserving the Alpine environment, part of the proceeds from sales will be donated to the Alpine Eagle Foundation. Presented on a rubber strap with pin buckle closure, the new Alpine Eagle XL Chrono features the same Chopard 03.05-C chronometer-certified automatic movement with flyback chronograph, 4:30 date window, 30-minute, and 12-hour counters. But in addition to the blue...
Introducing: The TAG Heuer Carrera Skipper In Gold
After a year of steady expansion for the very well-received TAG Heuer Carrera "Glassbox." the recently revived Skipper is getting its second iteration by way of a rose gold case and matching dial accents.? Less than a year after the launch of the steel Skipper, we now have a matching model in rose gold. Aside from the change in case metals, TAG Heuer is not messing with the Glassbox-derived formula, as the rose gold example retains its blue dial and nautical-themed coloring (even down to the red hand for the chronograph seconds). Sizing remains the same, with the gold Skipper measuring 39mm wide, 13.9m thick (including the sapphi...
Watch Spotting at Watches and Wonders 2024
Nothing can prepare you for Watches and Wonders 2024 C nothing short of going to Watches and Wonders 2024. You're in the "motherland" of watches, surrounded by people who are excited about watches. Being on the ground with our Hodinkee colleagues, and new friends in the watch world, keeps us inspired and excited about where things are going. Throughout the week we kept our eyes peeled for what was going on in the crowds and on the wrists around us. We saw people wearing interesting watches in interesting, often unexpected, ways. That says as much about the state of watch collecting as headlines and proper industry news. How people move and interact inside this wi...