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Best Super NEWS Watches
Hands-On: The Cartier Tank Amricaine Now Comes In Yellow Gold
Earlier this year, Cartier released the Tank Mini Louis Cartier. Gloriously posted across Instagram on petite wrists, as well as larger, hairier ones, the Mini was the toast of the fair. Turns out the Mini LC has an older cousin: The Tank Amricaine mini, newly released in yellow gold along with its small and large counterparts. So, I decided to go Hands-On with a small and a mini for a more straightforward comparison. The Tank Amricaine was first released in 1989 and was launched to fulfill the modern demand for larger watches. It was yellow gold and featured a curved case inspired by the Tank Cintre, but it was more compact a...
Welcome back to Friday and happy Bring A Loupe! Rare is a buzzword in watch collecting. Used far too often and with far too many accompanying adverbs in the annals of major auction house catalogs, I tend to err on the side of extreme caution when using the watch world's favorite r-word. This week's picks all exemplify what I mean by rare: watches that are actually rare to the point where you'd have to wait for years to see another one for sale. Before I rant about rare some more, let's tie a bow on the last edition of "old Hodinkee's" favorite article of the week. The UG Tri-Compax with awful photos remains available as does TanTan's Grand Seiko pick (hey, BAL pi...
Hands-On: Three Grand Seikos Only Available In Japan C And One You Can Only Get Six Hours From Tokyo
If there's one thing I do before any work trip, it's over-research. I'm always worrying about travel logistics. But on my recent trip to Japan, there was one extra bit of research I found myself digging into C what (if any) watch should I buy? For any Grand Seiko fan, there's a bit of extra pressure with a trip to Japan as there are several watches you can only buy (at least at retail) on Japanese soil. After a bit of negotiation and some help from the kind team at Grand Seiko and their flagship boutique, located in the Wako store, I get to show you three of those releases. But be warned, one is already sold out. For a little con...
Interview: Seiko Watch Corporation President Akio Naito On Grand Seiko's Future
At the tail end of my recent trip to Japan, my mind was focused on one short opportunity and one major question. The moment was a one-on-one sit-down with Seiko Watch Corporation President Akio Naito. Any interview can be difficult, especially when you have never met the person before, and any good journalist would try to ask at least a few pointed questions to get a novel, or maybe even surprising, answer. But one question loomed large: what about the bracelets? The titanium bracelet on the recent SLGA025 "Atera Valley" release. Yes, the bracelets could be better. Mr. Naito knows this; he even acknowledged that changes were c...
Hands On Review Of The Berneron Mirage Watch
"It's called the Mirage because it's all the 'don'ts' of the watch industry combined into one piece that'll exist on its own, almost an illusion," Sylvain Berneron, founder of Berneron, said of his first independent watch when we introduced the Mirage last October. Few watches have been so uncompromising in realizing the vision of their creator. For Berneron, it started with a simple idea: A movement can achieve more efficient technical performance if you're willing to abandon the traditional round case shape. This starts by allowing for a larger barrel, making for a more effective use of space. The yellow-gold Mirage 38 "Si...
Hands-On: The Apple Watch Series 10 And Ultra 2 Black (Video)
This year marks a decade of Apple Watch. In 2014, Apple introduced the very first generation of the Apple Watch, with coverage from the one and only Ben Clymer. In a landscape of objectively clunky designs, the Apple Watch stood out, in typical Apple fashion, as being something different. Last week, Apple introduced the Apple Watch Series 10, and we were on the ground to cover the event. Since last week's "It's Glowtime" keynote, I've spent a few days with the new Apple Watch Series 10 and the new colorway of the Ultra 2. In the video accompanying this article, I share some key takeaways of the new models, but I'll elaborate a li...
Photo Report: The Watches, Cars, And Old World Charm Of Goodwood Revival 2024
The Goodwood Revival is one of the most spectacular motoring events on earth, and when the cars come out, so do the watches. You'll see everything from unobtanium Swiss masterpieces worth more than the vintage Jags and Ferraris lapping the circuit to everyday enthusiast fare along the lines of what most of us are probably wearing right now. But what's probably the most interesting of all are the sentimental heirlooms that come out the back of the watch boxes because of the period dress code. If you've been with Hodinkee for a while now, you'll remember Cole's annual Goodwood Revival Photo Reports. I was lucky enough to capture a lot of the images that ran in thos...
Editors' Picks: The Watches We'd Like To Inherit
Some of the best stories in the watch world are created when watches are passed from one generation to the next, as watches make excellent heirlooms and are often carefully considered as elements of one's inheritance. Heck, Patek has been leaning on the concept of an inheritance-quality watch for decades.? For this outing of Editors' Picks, we offered a compelling hypothetical C what watch would you like to inherit? From Cartier to Patek, snakes, and Stella dials, here are the watches we hope will one day be passed down to our wrists.? Tony Traina: Cartier London Tank With A Kickass Caseback Engraving If I'm l...
Hodinkee Editors Discuss Their Favorite Watches September 2024
After a short summer break, we're back with 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 podcasts (try Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, Spotify, or TuneIn). We're back in the swing of things after an end-of-summer break from Hodinkee Radio. This week, James, and Malaika join the show. We discuss some of our favorite recent releases from Zenith, Tudor, Hamilton, Chanel, and more. Then, we get into Malaika's r...
Precision was the word of the evening at a recent gathering of collectors and enthusiasts from the Hodinkee community at Jaeger-LeCoultre's newly-reopened NYC flagship boutique. It was also the topic of the evening's conversation between Jaeger-LeCoultre's Product Marketing & Heritage Director, Matthieu Sauret, and Hodinkee Lead Editor James Stacey. Guests enjoyed cocktails and small bites while Sauret and Stacey delved into the brand's long and fascinating legacy of precision, before admiring novelties from the brand's new Travelling Collection, featuring the spectacular triple-axis Duometre Heliotourbillon Perpetual. ...
Hands On Review Of The Longine Zulu Time 39 Titanium
Today, in 2024, there is no shortage of GMT options. But the Longines Spirit Zulu Time collection continues to deliver well-executed, easy-wearing travel watches at an accessible price point. The newest Zulu Time 39 in titanium is no exception, hitting all of these attributes in a way that continues to make the broader Longines Spirit collection a standout. Last year, Longines introduced the shrunk-down Zulu Time 39 in stainless steel, following the larger 42mm Zulu Time. GMT James did his hands-on review, calling it the "complete travel package in a handsome design." The latest Zulu Time 39 has a gra...
Bring a Loupe: A Fresh To Market Rolex 'King Sub,' A Cartier Purse Watch, And A Neo-Vintage Vacheron
Welcome back to Bring A Loupe, and happy Friday! After a laser focus and a small opening rant on the idea of rare last week, today's selection is a bit more all over the place C sometimes it's just like that, okay! To recap our last edition of BAL, we have two auction results to cover. First off, the Cartier London Decagon at Clars sold for $40,000 C a somewhat surprisingly strong result given the service dial, but that's Cartier London for you! Secondly, the Gubelin white gold dress watch went the distance on eBay for a final price of $2,425. Our Borgel-cased Universal Genve did not go the distance. It was ended by the seller "because the item was lost or broke...
Introducing: The TAG Heuer Monaco Chronograph Racing Green Limited Edition
Last year, TAG Heuer paid homage to the livery colors of France with the Monaco Chronograph Racing Blue Limited Edition; this year, the paint job is swapped for Britain's signature racing green. A quick recap on the usage of livery colors: from the early 20th century to the 1960s, racing drivers competed with country-specific liveries C the Italians of course had red, Germany using white and silver, and France with blue. British use of green comes from the 1902 Gordon Bennett Cup, where Selwyn Edge won the race for England and green became the shade of choice to differentiate the country's cars. Green continues to be associated with British racing, despite the actual shade used changing over...
Gatherings: A Celebration Of TAG Heuers Sailing Heritage And Our New Limited Edition Watch
The vintage nautical aesthetic of Holywater in Lower Manhattan made the perfect backdrop for an intimate gathering to celebrate the launch of the new TAG Heuer Carrera Chronograph Seafarer x Hodinkee. As the third installment of Hodinkee's ongoing collaboration with the storied Swiss watchmaker, the limited edition watch pays homage to one of the most unique and collectible pieces in the TAG Heuer archive, the Ref. 2446C Seafarer from 1968. With a black opaline dial, two-tone blue and white sub-registers, and a domed sapphire crystal that recreates the profile of vintage plexiglass, the new Seafarer combines inspiration from the original chronograph with contemporary touches like the modern ...
Happenings: The Horological Society Of New York To Hold Classes In Atlanta, Tucson, And Toronto
The Horological Society of New York's award-winning classes are on the road again! HSNY is returning to Atlanta on October 12 and 13, 2024, hosted by the Atlanta Watch Society. HSNY then heads to Tucson on October 18 and 19, 2024, hosted by Ben Bridge Jeweler. Finally, HSNY returns to Toronto on November 2 and 3, 2024, hosted by IWC.At HSNY's Horological Education classes, students discover what actually makes a watch tick under the guidance of the HSNY's staff of professional watchmakers. Students work on a mechanical watch movement, studying the gear train, winding and setting mechanisms, and escapement. The weekend half-day classes cover everything taught during the individual evening cla...
Happenings: The Hour Glass To Host 'IAMWATCH 2024' In Singapore This October
From Friday, October 18, to Sunday, October 20, the team at The Hour Glass is bringing some of the best independent watchmakers and industry greats together for a casual and tropical event in Singapore. Those who have been around for a while will know The Hour Glass as a retail powerhouse that helped foster the rise of independent watchmaking. The event features a confirmed slate of "who's who" in the indie space (and some of the best independent watches you'll ever see all in one place). "The IAMWATCH 2024 platform is not just about showcasing artisanal watchmaking; it's an opportunity for meaningful engagement and discourse," s...
Nivada Grenchen is no stranger to bringing back vintage concepts. In fact, it's kind of the brand's whole thing. With the brand's modern revival, helmed by Guillaume Laidet, models taken straight from the past like the Chronomaster and Chronoking anchor the lineup, in an endless variation of dials, movements, and colorways. This time around, Guillaume takes inspiration from a very different Nivada creation from the early 1960s C the COLORAMA VI watch, with interchangeable bezels, and applies it to the iconic chronographs from the brand. Three new watches are now available, each accompanied by a kit of five different interchangeable bezels. ...
An Interview With Sellita's Sebastien Chaulmontet
We're back with 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 podcasts (try Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, Spotify, or TuneIn). Today, my guest is Sbastien Chaulmontet. Today, Sbastien is the Director of Innovation and Marketing at Sellita. His career in watches has also included stints with La Joux-Perret, Arnold & Son, and Angelus. But he started a collector, particularly of vintage chronographs C h...
Review Of New Midsize Steel Jaeger-LeCoultre Reverso
Jaeger-LeCoultre is introducing a trio of new Reversos, led by a new stainless steel Reverso Tribute Monoface. With nearly the same case size as the original 1931 Reverso, the new Monoface is a traditional addition to the Reverso collection. Alongside the two-hand Reverso Monoface, Jaeger-LeCoultre has also introduced a Duoface Tourbillon in stainless steel (very cool!) and Duoface Small Seconds in pink gold. While this Intro focuses on the new Tribute Monoface, the more complicated Reversos are also strong releases C?the steel Duoface Tourbillon is nicely executed, so we'll also discuss that with some live photos.? The stainless steel case measures 40 ...
Introducing: Richard Mille's Manual Winding Tourbillon 17-02 Goes Titanium
Richard Mille doesn't need to make big announcements for their new watches. They're bold, aggressive, eye-catching, and rare enough that they tend to speak for themselves. That's why the new RM17-02 manual wind tourbillon in grade-5 titanium likely flew under the radar for many people. But, in my mind, at least, it's the perfect representation of what makes Richard Mille just so well known.? The RM17-02 came out earlier this year in White Quartz TPT, which is one of Richard Mille's highest-end offering case materials, which was limited to 30 pieces. But titanium is where it all started for Richard Mille (well, titanium and carbon...