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Editors' Picks: Our Favorite Watches From Geneva Watch Days 2025
As the dust has settled from last week's flurry of new releases at Geneva Watch Day and the Hodinkee team shakes off the jet lag, we have combed through our favorites from what's becoming the second biggest annual watch fair in the world. This year, we saw more brands exhibiting, and the list of new releases growing. If you missed all the news, you can catch up here, and be sure to stay tuned to the homepage for upcoming hands-on stories and more. For now, we've asked our editors to pick their standouts for Geneva Watch Days (and the adjacent releases), and the picks range from colorful to complicated, and everything in between. ?Once you've made it through the list, hit the comments to shar...
Recommended Reading: One Man's Obsession With A Clock Bearing Some Very Special Initials
Have you ever come across an old heirloom and wondered about the story behind a set of initials, an engraving, or a message from a loved one? Our pal Daniel Miller of the L.A. Times recently published a fascinating story about one man's hunt to uncover the possible history connecting a clock he bought on eBay with none other than J.F.K.? At the center of Miller's story, we find Bill Anderson, now 95 and a retired watchmaker in Oregon. Anderson stumbled upon a peculiar Chelsea Clocka brass "Chelsea Comet" desk clockon eBay in 1999. Engraved with the initials "J.F.K." on its base, the clock intrigued him not just for its craftsmanship, but for the tantalizing pos...
Introducing: Audemars Piguet's New 38mm Royal Oak And Code 11.59 Perpetual Calendars
Today is a day a lot of fans of Audemars Piguet have been waiting for: the return of a downsized Royal Oak Perpetual Calendar, now in a 38mm and just 9.4mm thick. It joins the new 38mm by 9.9mm Code 11.59 perpetual calendar, both powered by the brand's recently-released Calibre 7138-based variant called the Caliber 7136. You'll notice the brand has ditched the week indication on the Royal Oaks. Many collectors found it unnecessary, and the function's omission makes for a watch that looks much more classically styled, reminiscent of the 1990s and early 2000s Royal Oak Perpetual Calendars. The Royal Oaks come in stainless steel wit...
The theme for Vacheron Constantin's 270th Anniversary this year has been "The Quest C A defining journey shaped by creativity, passion, and the pursuit of perfection," the brand has said. But questing toward what? The re-release of an icon in the 222? The most complicated wristwatch in the world? Today, our answer has been revealed, and it's something else entirely.La Qute du Temps C ?'The Quest of Time' C is a highly complicated automaton clock and the culmination of seven years of development between watchmakers, artisans, world-famous automatier Fran?ois Junod, casemakers at Lpe, engineers, and astronomers. It's also accompanied by a 20-piece limited edition wristwatch called the "Mt...
Introducing: Vacheron Constantin's Mtiers dArt 'Tribute to the Quest of Time'
Today marks the day before Vacheron Constantin's 270th birthday, which the brand celebrates annually on September 17, the same day that Jean-Marc Vacheron signed his first apprentice at his Cabinotier workshop, expanding from a solo craftsman to a full-fledged business. The brand has hyped this up as a big year, and they didn't disappoint on their birthday, announcing two massively complicated new creations. The first is an automaton clock called La Qute du Temps, which we've covered in another article. The second is this 20-piece limited edition double-retrograde "arms in the air" astronomical wristwatch inspired by the clock, the Mtiers d'Art "Tribute to the Quest of Time." ...
Dispatch: Two Wheels To The Top Of Austria For The Giro di Mankei
This is not a bike race. It cannot possibly be a bike race because we have all agreed that it would not be a bike race. And yet, here I am.?Five bright red lights on my head unit flash the warning of an untenable pace; an unsustainable heart rate, and the familiar desperation of watching the invisible elastic holding my wheel to the wheel in front of me, begin to stretch and fray. The road bends gently to the left, aiming further skyward. We complete the turn, and suddenly the full scale of Austria's 'Hohe Tauern' range unfurls itself from the clouds like a chiseled bicep of stone and glacial ice. The wonder is short-lived, replaced by the dread of losing the wheel and the grim realization t...
Today marks the release of Ed Sheeran's latest album, Play, and along with it, the release of the music video for the song "Camera", in which Ed can be spotted wearing a special white ceramic IWC. Just like Taylor Swift's engagement was a big "world's collide" moment for fans of the Kansas City Chiefs and the Cartier Santos Demoiselle, the launch of Sheeran's new album offers a stage for a unique pink-dialed IWC Big Pilot Perpetual Calendar inspired by the colors of his new album cover. We've got a few photos (all by Sheeran's photographer Mark Surridge thank you, Mark), that show Sheeran rocking the watch in a variety of very ...
Introducing: Timex and Todd Snyder Team Up for A New 'Dylan' Limited Edition In Two Colors
We love a good Todd Snyder collab, and there have been a few of them lately. Todd Snyder, a former menswear designer at Gap and J.Crew, has turned his attention to leading his own eponymous menswear label. He is a fan of watches, and I'm a fan of many of the brand's offerings. But most of their collaborations sell out quickly. That's why I'm surprised I have the chance to write about their most recent collaboration with Timex, a few days after its launchextra surprised, in fact, because the new Timex x Todd Snyder "Dylan" looks great. The watch is based around Timex's Marlin platform, measuring 34mm and around 10mm thick, with a...
It's been a while since we've seen this form factor on Hodinkee, so if you're someone who feels like the watches you see below have a feeling like you've got a name on the tip of your tongue, you're looking at the new Bulgari Bronzo, the unexpected heavyweight pair to Bulgari's Aluminum. It's an odd duo, the two collections, with names that are not necessarily the most creative (especially from the brand that brings you Serpenti Tubogas or Octo Finissimo) and an equally divisive design language. Those not a fan of the Bulgari Bulgari-style name-laden bezels shouldn't read any further.? I last wrote about this design in 2023, and ...
An Artistic Review of The Bulgari Octo Finissimo Lee Ufan Limited Edition
Bulgari's new Octo Finissimo collaboration with Lee Ufan is not just one of the best Octo Finissimo to come from the Maison in the history of the model, but also the most captivating and wounding collaboration I've seen between a watch brand and an artist. Neither achievement is a small feat, but after handling hundreds of watches per year, it's unusual that I find myself genuinely moved by a watch C not just impressed by its technicality, finishing, value, or history, but actually moved. The framework should be familiar, a 40mm by 5.5mm titanium Octo Finissimo case with no indices, just a gradient mirrored dial and blackened ind...
Sylvain Berneron is in high demand, and so are his watch designs. Just last week, a 34-millimeter version of his debut time-only watch, the Berneron Mirage, came up for public auction for the first time, and bidding soared beyond the CHF80,000 high estimate to fetch a staggering CHF241,300, including fees. Having previously worked in the automotive industry with BMW, Berneron is a designer who has now chosen watchmaking as the canvas to express himself and his ideas.?After departing the big brand corporate atmosphere of Breitling, he's enjoyed significant success so far with his own brand and has just unveiled his second collection - Quantime - and an annual calendar that brings a unique, y...
Hands-On: The Apple Watch Series 11, Ultra 3, and SE 3
Following the trail of a major 10th anniversary of the Apple Watch last year, this year we saw an expectedly more incremental round of updates presented on the stage of the Steve Jobs Theater. The new releases are so incremental that, for the first time ever, the new Series 11 and Ultra 3 do not come with new chips, but rather stick with the S10 chip introduced last year. Gone are the days when every new year brings a radical new update. Rather, the latest generation ensures the most up-to-date offering for people coming from much older devices. After the more prominent redesign of the case for last year's Series 10, it makes sense that the updated design languag...
The Importance (And Fun!) Behind Safely Storing Your Collection
The watch and jewelry collecting journey is often two-fold. On one hand, watches and jewelry are an investment and a growing asset classthere's an inherently practical aspect to building a collection. On the other hand, the most important part of the collecting journey is having fun and fully enjoying your collection. When I mention the topic of safe storage, you may inherently think this falls into the former, more practical category, but you might be surprised to learn that investing in the right storage solutions for your watch or jewelry collection can be fun too. "We can literally customize every aspect of our safes," shares Lynel Brown, owner of Brown Safe...
Introducing: Two New Colorways For The Herms H08
Last week, Herms quietly dropped two new titanium designs for the H08 line that stick closely to the already defined design language but add a light and subtle spin. Dimensions remain the same, with the 39mm-wide squared cushion case featuring a 42mm lug-to-lug and a thickness of 10.6mm. While many H08 colorways lean into contrast and color, the first new model goes for a low-contrast, all monochromatic metallic look in full titanium. All aspects of the case and dial are executed in light grays, with the dial's grainy texture matching the outer case. The center circularly brushed dial ring is ever so slightly darker, featuring a...
Business News: Secondhand Watch Market Prices And Listings Jumped After Tariffs Announced
Prices and listings for pre-owned watches from top-tier brands, including Patek Philippe, Audemars Piguet, and Rolex, increased after the U.S. announced significant tariffs on Swiss imports in August. But the rise was short-lived, according to data compiled by Everywatch, as buyers pushed back and the secondary market stabilized after the larger-than-expected duties were implemented. Global sales of pre-owned Patek Philippe watches by used watch dealers more than doubled to $87 million during the week the tariffs were announced, from $43 million in the previous seven-day period, Everywatch data shows. Secondhand Rolex sales also jumped to $123 million during the same week from $107 million t...
Hands-On: Revisiting A Luxurious Travel Watch - The A. Lange & Sohne Lange 1 Time Zone
The first time I ever saw an A. Lange & Sohne was in an article showcasing the Datograph on this very site, wherein it was discussed that Philippe Dufour considered it the greatest chronograph movement ever made. Despite being broadly familiar with fine watchmaking, having been first introduced to the idea in Aspen, Colorado, as a kid (more on that later), I knew nothing about Lange or Dufour at the time, but I was fascinated by this mysterious masterpiece that I'd never heard of. I was instantly enchanted. Aspen, Colorado Watches are evocative, conjuring the images of the lifestyles and locales in which they belong. Regar...
Fran?ois-Henri Bennahmias, the charismatic executive who grew Audemars Piguet's annual sales beyond $2 billion while serving as CEO for more than a decade, is returning to the luxury industry as head of a new brand group. Bennahmias unveiled details of the venture called The Honourable Merchants Group that will invest in and develop brands and products across a host of luxury categories, including watchmaking, at a glitzy event in Lausanne, Switzerland, on Wednesday. The 61-year-old said the group is in talks to include as many as four separate watch projects among its ventures. Fran?ois-Henri Bennahmias at the launch of The Honourable Merchants Group i...
Introducing: Baltic's Dive Watch Gets A Facelift With The Aquascaphe MK2
Baltic's Aquascaphe Classic is the brand's longest-standing model, now seven years into its product cycle and still one of the best options for someone looking for an affordable, vintage-inspired diver. But any good product eventually needs a refresh, and, judging by the specs and photos, Baltic has done a strong job with the new Baltic Aquascaphe MK2, now sized in a more vintage-oriented 37mm and a more modern 39.5mm by 12.9mm, and the new release looks a bit more grown-up and polished in all the right ways. The Aquascaphe MK2 is offered wi...
Hands-On: The Timex Marlin Quartz GMT
Timex makes a lot of watches each year. So much so that it's often a challenge to cover many of its new releases, given the sheer number of references being released each month. As I was scanning through some of the new releases last month, one new model caught my eye: the Marlin Quartz GMT. It's no surprise that the Marlin has been a standout over the past few years in Timex's catalog, with a versatile yet interesting case design, art deco inspiration for many of the models, and, in the case of the 34mm hand-wound Marlin, often the gateway to mechanical watch collecting for many folks that I know. So when I saw that there was a new GMT version of the Marlin silhouette, I was very intrigued....
Some of you might remember my exhaustive list of all the special edition watches released in the spring for British Watchmaker's Day 2025, where I gave my completely inconsequential and unasked for Best of Show prize to the Studio Underd0g x Fears Gimlet, a limited edition watch that generated a ton of buzz on the internet, was only available at the show, and unsurprisingly sold out in very expedient fashion. Turns out, it was the start of an incredibly British collaborative series, with a juxtaposition of Studio Underd0g, a youthful design-forward microbrand founded by Richard Benc, with Fears, a name that's been family-owned since 1846 (and revived in 2016 by Nicholas Bowman-Scargill after...