524 articles · 130 videos found · page 10 of 22
How Nicolas Hayek\'s ASUAG/SSIH merger (1983) and Swatch brand launch (March 1983) rescued Swiss watchmaking from the quartz crisis.
Largest Swiss watch employer (~17,000 staff). 18 brands from Breguet/Blancpain at the top to Swatch at entry. ETA SA + Nivarox-FAR. Hayek family controls.
Mid-May the Swatch x AP launch turned into chairs flying in Milan, pepper spray in New York, and a Utrecht shop owner finding poop on his doorstep. A month later you barely hear about it. Here's how Swatch killed the chaos without ever announcing it.
Teddy Baldassarre
The duo plays to their strengths with a fleet of Bioceramic pocket watches packed with a new movement and endless styling possibilities. More
Revolution
Hodinkee
How exactly does one fully automate the making of a mechanical movement?
Two Broke Watch Snobs
Introducing the MoonSwatch Mission to Earthphase Moonshine Gold “Cold Moon,” a winter release with a limited snowfall-based availability.
Hodinkee
I tried to do a "Leave it to Beaver" pun but I couldn't make it work, so just imagine I did.
Video
At the time of recording, the exchange rate was 1 GBP = 1.33 USD. Please note that exchange rates fluctuate, so the conversion may differ when you view this video. Always check current exchange rates for the most accu...
Teddy Baldassarre
Teddy Baldassarre is an authorized luxury watch retailer of brands like TUDOR, OMEGA, IWC, Grand Seiko, Breitling, Blancpain, Glashütte Original, Zenith, Longines, ORIS, MIDO, Tissot, Hamilton, NOMOS Glashütte, Baume & Mercier, and more.
Teddy Baldassarre
Teddy Baldassarre is an authorized luxury watch retailer of brands like TUDOR, OMEGA, IWC, Grand Seiko, Breitling, Blancpain, Glashütte Original, Zenith, Longines, ORIS, MIDO, Tissot, Hamilton, NOMOS Glashütte, Baume & Mercier, and more.
Teddy Baldassarre
Teddy Baldassarre is an authorized luxury watch retailer of brands like TUDOR, OMEGA, IWC, Grand Seiko, Breitling, Blancpain, Glashütte Original, Zenith, Longines, ORIS, MIDO, Tissot, Hamilton, NOMOS Glashütte, Baume & Mercier, and more.
Revolution
Hodinkee
Watchmakers are suffering from weak demand and sales, particularly in China, but there are signs of surprising strength and potential stabilization.
Video
Get your Urban Gentry coffee mug, #wristwatchcheck tee, and more official merch:
Hodinkee
A look inside the plastic treasure trove.
Hodinkee
Just in time for summer, the Scuba Fifty Fathoms is back and verdant.
Hodinkee
All that and more in this week's edition of Hodinkee's What's Selling Where column.
Hodinkee
Swiss maker of Blancpain and other brands says price increases follow 'dramatic' change in exchange rates.
Hodinkee
A monochromatic tribute to the Speedy passing NASA's flight tests, available on the starting on 60th anniversary of their achievement – March 1st.
Video
At the time of recording, the exchange rate was 1 GBP = 1.33 USD. Please note that exchange rates fluctuate, so the conversion may differ when you view this video. Always check current exchange rates for the most accu...
Hodinkee
There's a new function on this MoonSwatch - and love it or hate it, MoonSwatch is here (on Earth) to stay.
Hodinkee
A historical re-release, with a clever twist.
Revolution
Revolution
Hodinkee
Grab your chronographs and Kool-aid bursts and get ready for some '90s nostalgia.
Video
Instead of a Date Window This Dive Watch Gets a Martini Glass with a Drink Counter
Worn & Wound
eBay Finds is back! This bi-monthly installment will feature a selection of watches currently listed on eBay that have caught the eye of editor Christoph McNeil (@vintagediver). If you come across any hidden gems on the ‘Bay drop us a note at info@wornandwound.com for potential inclusion! Vintage Omega Constellation Vintage Omega Constellations are highly sought after, especially the classic pie-pan dial with dog leg lugs like this sweet 1966 example. The steel case is in great shape, even though it’s likely felt the touch of a polishing wheel. The dog leg lugs still show their chamfers and the observatory medallion on the back is nice and clear. The silver pie-pan dial looks original and is in excellent condition. The caliber 561 Chronometer movement is clean and runs well per the seller. It comes on an original Omega beads of rice bracelet, but I don’t think it is original to this watch. Overall very clean example of a very desirable vintage Omega. View auction here Squale Sigel Diver Next up is a rare vintage Squale Medium diver. This example is a Squale Sigel, with black dial and two-tone acrylic bezel insert. This Medium Squale case is 34mm wide, with a slightly asymmetrical shape. The case shows some honest wear, but nothing bad. The black dial has some patina on the lume and hands, as well as on the two-tone acrylic bezel insert. That said, vintage Squale divers are hard to find and always in demand by collectors. This one even has the correct ‘Von’ si...
Hodinkee
MoonSwatch madness continues into 2024 as celebrate the two-year anniversary with a Snoopy moonphase.
Hodinkee
In our pilot episode return, we talk about some of the biggest stories of 2024 so far. Then, we give out some collecting advice.
Hodinkee
It's the first time that these watches will be sold as a complete set, and 100% of the proceeds will go to charity.
Revolution
Video
What happens when the two leaders of RedBar — one of the world's most influential watch communities — walk into a bar with Andrew and lay out their personal three-watch collections? You're about to find out.
Question, suggestion, or just want to say hi? Drop a note.