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Gift Guide: Your Guide To Valentine's Day In The Hodinkee Shop
Watches That Say "I love you" or "I love myself" more poignantly than a frilly card or a box of chocolates ever could…
Results for WOSTEP (Watchmakers of Switzerland Training and Educational Program)
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Worn & Wound
Just A Minute With The Pioneer Carry Global Pouch
“Just a Minute” is a short-form video series designed to present all the facts about our favorite products in under 60 seconds. These are easy to consume and provide quick but thorough rundowns on everything you need to know. We continue to receive great feedback about this format, so we intend on creating more videos just for you. Today’s spotlight is on the Global Pouch from Pioneer Carry. Crafted from 3XD three-ply nylon, and, in the case of the Forest and Onyx versions, 10XD (ten times as strong as steel!), this durable catch-all is designed to go the distance and protect your everyday carry gear and other valuables wherever your travels take you. With five internal pockets, water resistant design, and compact size, this pouch packs a ton of features for its price. You can configure the Pioneer Carry Global Pouch from a variety of color and materials right here in the Windup Watch Shop. “Just a Minute” is a short-form video series designed to present all the facts about our favorite products in under 60 seconds. These are easy to consume and provide quick but thorough rundowns on everything you need to know. We continue to receive great feedback about this format, so we intend on creating more videos just for you. Today’s spotlight is on the Global Pouch from Pioneer Carry. Crafted from 3XD three-ply nylon, and, in the case of the Forest and Onyx versions, 10XD (ten times as strong as steel!), this durable catch-all is designed to go the distance and protec...
Fratello
Eleven MoonSwatch Moonshine Gold Suitcases To Be Auctioned For Charity
This month, Omega will be auctioning eleven sets of MoonSwatch Moonshine Gold watches in special cases through Sotheby’s. The goal is to raise money for Orbis to fight preventable blindness all over the world. If that sounds like something you want to be part of, you can get your bids in from February 12th to […] Visit Eleven MoonSwatch Moonshine Gold Suitcases To Be Auctioned For Charity to read the full article.
Monochrome
Introducing - The Racing-Infused Cuervo y Sobrinos Historiador Nino Farina II
Cuervo y Sobrinos, the Havana-rooted watch brand, continues to pay tribute to the world’s first official Formula One World Champion, Emilio Giuseppe “Nino” Farina, with the launch of the second limited edition timepiece. Following the success of the initial 2023 release, the Historiador Nino Farina 42mm chronograph, which sold out rapidly with its distinctive pastel […]
Deployant
Review: new micro brand Tennet’s Somerset
We review a new Singaporean based micro brand who just released the Somerset. we had the watch for a week, and here are our thoughts on it.
Monochrome
Introducing - The New Ikepod Megapod with a One-Minute Hourglass
Ikepod is a preeminent figure in unconventional and often contentious design-focused watchmaking icons. Revered by collectors and enthusiasts alike, the brand, founded in 1994 by designer Marc Newson and entrepreneur Oliver Ike, has left an indelible mark on the watchmaking scene. Despite its global success, Ikepod faced a challenging period, with production coming to a […]
Worn & Wound
The Bulova Lunar Pilot Gets a New (Actually, 4.5 Billion-Year-Old) Meteorite Dial
Among watch brands, Omega won the race to the moon–it also won the PR war, and now whenever someone uses the term “moon watch,” your mind invariably turns to the Speedmaster. But while the Omega Speedmaster may have been the first watch to the moon, it isn’t the only one. In 1971, Apollo 15 mission commander Dave Scott became the seventh man to walk on the moon, and when he looked at his wrist to check how long he’d been out of the lunar lander, it was a Bulova that gave him the time. Forty-five years later, Bulova released a re-creation of this watch: the Lunar Pilot. Now, they’ve leaned into the space angle even more, with the Lunar Pilot Meteorite, which, as the name suggests, features a dial made of actual space rock. The Lunar Pilot was built to NASA’s specifications and, as such, bears some superficial resemblance to the Speedmaster as a three-register chronograph with a tachymeter. (Coincidentally, the Lunar Pilot Meteorite was also released shortly after the latest Dark Side of the Moon Speedmaster from Omega, which features a dial made to look like the lunar surface.) But a more rounded and slightly larger case–43.5 mm versus the 42 mm of the Speedmaster–with slim, rectangular pushers that span from the crown to almost the lugs gives the Lunar Pilot a unique silhouette. The meteorite model features a dial crafted from a 4.5-billion-year-old meteorite that Bulova promises gives each of the 5,000 limited edition watches a unique crystalline pattern...
Monochrome
Introducing - The Graphic New Bell & Ross BR-03 Cyber Ceramic
The latest creation from Bell & Ross, the BR-03 Cyber Ceramic, immediately draws parallels with the Cyber Skull models due to its striking resemblance. At first glance, one might even mistake it for another skull and bones-themed timepiece. However, the brand steers us away from such associations, emphasizing the BR-03 Cyber Ceramic is the brand’s […]
SJX Watches
Louis Erard’s Olivier Mosset Le Regulateur is Ultra Minimalist
Louis Erard, a brand well-known for its affordable collaborations with notable figures across different industries, has just dropped a wristwatch designed by a Swiss contemporary artist known for his abstract style. A variant of the brand’s classic regulator model, Le Regulateur Louis Erard x Oliver Mosset tells the time, but in an extremely minimalist, almost redacted manner, with just three hands rotating on a dial that evokes outer space. Initial Thoughts The design is clearly the work of an abstract artist; time-telling instrument it is not. In fact, it is not especially recognisable as a watch, particularly for someone unfamiliar with a regulator-style dial. The striking design will be polarising, particularly since it comes at the expense of function. It is, however, appealing in its own peculiar way and more broadly reflects the wide-ranging aesthetic adopted by Louis Erard thanks to Manuel Emch, now the brand’s creative chief and himself a collector of contemporary art. The only downside of the watch is the chunky case, which is shared by all Le Regulateur models. It’s thicker and bulkier than such a minimalist watch should be, but necessarily so due to the no-frills movement inside. But that also means the Oliver Mosset regulator is an affordable CHF3,750, as is typical for the brand. It’s a value proposition for a little bit of contemporary on the wrist. Not a watch That the watch was conceived as an artwork, rather than a timepiece is indicated by the l...
Time+Tide
Hublot slides into the future with the MP-10 Tourbillon Weight Energy System Titanium
Not only does the M-10 do away with a typical method of telling time, but it also does away with a typical automatic winding system.The post Hublot slides into the future with the MP-10 Tourbillon Weight Energy System Titanium appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
Quill & Pad
Arcanaut Arc II Havender: Accidental Discovery, (Relatively) Affordable Luxury
Swedish blue mussels are not the typical material used to make a dial, but that's what gives the Arcanaut Arc II Havender its unique color. And there's more that makes this watch special.
Monochrome
Industry News - A Record Year for Swiss Watch Exports, As The Industry Hits 26.7 Billion Francs
The Federation of the Swiss Watch Industry has just released their export statistic for 2023 – December ended the year on a positive note with exports up 5.5%. For the year as a whole, the industry exports recorded an increase of 7.6% compared to 2022, reaching their highest level ever at CHF 26.7 billion for […]
Hodinkee
Introducing: The TAG Heuer Aquaracer Professional 200 Solargraph - Now In 34mm
Smaller, but still solar-powered and ready for your next dive.
Fratello
Hot Take: The New Chopard Mille Miglia Classic Chronograph French Limited Edition
Today, we’ll take a brief look at the latest model in the Chopard Mille Miglia Classic Chronograph collection. Since 1988, Chopard has been involved with the Mille Miglia event. This newest piece, however, moves away from Italy to celebrate another automotive event. The French Limited Edition will be shown at Salon Rétromobile in Paris and […] Visit Hot Take: The New Chopard Mille Miglia Classic Chronograph French Limited Edition to read the full article.
Monochrome
First Look - The New Hublot Big Bang Unico Saxem Green
In recent years, using coloured cases and transparency has become a prevalent trend in the luxury watch industry. However, Hublot stands out as the undisputed leader when creating an entire timepiece in vivid colours and transparent materials. One striking example is the lemon-yellow Big Bang Tourbillon Neon Yellow, unveiled by Hublot in 2023. This exceptional timepiece […]
Revolution
Chronopassion’s Flair For Indie Watchmaking Partnerships | Revolution Top Retailers | EP 3
Chronopassion – Revolution Top Retailers 2024 Chronopassion is a single-boutique retailer based in Paris that was established more than 36 years ago by the famed Laurent Piciotto, has gained recognition and admiration in the luxury watch industry. Despite its small size, it has been placed on the same pedestal as industry giants. The retailer is […]
Revolution
Chronopassion: Genta’s First Champion To Paris’ Famed Retailer | Revolution Top Retailers | EP 1
Chronopassion – Revolution Top Retailers 2024 Chronopassion is a single-boutique retailer based in Paris that was established more than 36 years ago by the famed Laurent Piciotto, has gained recognition and admiration in the luxury watch industry. Despite its small size, it has been placed on the same pedestal as industry giants. The retailer is […]
Two Broke Watch Snobs
TAG Heuer Carrera Glassbox Chronograph Green: A New Dato-Inspired Release
New for 2024, TAG Heuer has announced another model that makes use of their Glassbox design while calling back to the Heuer Dato references of the past.
Hodinkee
Introducing: All Systems Are Green For The New TAG Heuer Carrera ’Dato’ (Live Pics)
The legendary "Dato" gets both the "glassbox" treatment and a new green dial.
Hodinkee
Introducing: Green Hues Or Gem-Set Gold Expand The Zenith Chronomaster Sport Lineup
Two new (and very different) takes on the brand’s most modern chronograph offering.
Hodinkee
Introducing: Yellow Gold Enthusiasts, Rejoice! Bulgari (Finally) Adds An 18k Yellow Gold Model To Its Core Octo Finissimo Collection At LVMH Watch Week.
Oh, and the Steel and Tuscan Copper model goes global.
Monochrome
First Look - The New Dato-Inspired TAG Heuer Carrera Glassbox Chronograph Green
Jack Heuer’s chronograph designs are revered as iconic and exemplary, laying the foundation for contemporary TAG Heuer collections that adhere to his fundamental principles and approach to watchmaking. As we embark on a new year, TAG Heuer presents a new timepiece inspired by the second-generation Carrera Dato 45 ref. 3147 from 1968, showcasing the successful […]
Deployant
New: TAG Heuer Carrera Chronograph Dato with live pictures
Just launched at LVMH Watch Week: a new TAG HEUER Carrera Chronographs with a green dial inspired by the iconic Carrera Dato 45 of yesteryear.
Two Broke Watch Snobs
Artem Straps | Testing Aftermarket Sailcloth Options
A close look at Artem Sailcloth Straps and the company's “Loopless” system. How exactly do these work once they're broken in?
Hodinkee
Vintage Watches: How Pocket Watches Can Complement Your Collection - Yes, Seriously
It wasn't that long ago that pocket watches existed side-by-side with wristwatches and sometimes, just sometimes, they can make sense to add to a modern collection.
Quill & Pad
Why I Bought It: Patek Philippe Reference 3940P-027 Vintage Collection - Reprise
November 2018 marked a personal horological high point for GaryG as he took delivery of an “unobtainable” watch, the Patek Philippe Reference 3940P-027. Gary shares his reasons for buying this rare timepiece with us here.
Hodinkee
In-Depth: A Collector's Guide To The Original Piaget Polo
Everything you need to know – and more – before buying Piaget's iconic sports watch.
Quill & Pad
Commissioning a Watch: My Journey with the Kari Voutilainen Masterpiece Chronograph II - Reprise
An informal group of Northern California watch collectors, all owners of at least one Kari Voutilainen watch, met for lunch. One of the members of the group nonchalantly mentioned, "I've been talking with Kari about something . . ." It was a set of bespoke Kari Voutilainen Masterpiece Chronograph II models. GaryG's response two seconds later: "I'm in!"
Time+Tide
The Piaget Altiplano Ultimate 900P is just 3.65mm thick yet still looks like an actual watch
I have been very happy to see ultra-thin watchmaking make a comeback as of late, but the race to be the thinnest does have its concessions. For Richard Mille, to achieve the ‘thinnest mechanical watch in the world’ title it, in my opinion, had to sacrifice looking like an actual wristwatch – more like a … ContinuedThe post The Piaget Altiplano Ultimate 900P is just 3.65mm thick yet still looks like an actual watch appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
Fratello
Frederique Constant Introduces The Slimline Perpetual Calendar Manufacture Skeleton by Peter Speake
In 2022, Frederique Constant launched a special version of its Slimline Perpetual Calendar in collaboration with The Naked Watchmaker. Roughly 18 months later, this joint effort gets a new chapter with another version of the same watch. This time around, however, the new edition comes courtesy of Peter Speake. He is no longer part of […] Visit Frederique Constant Introduces The Slimline Perpetual Calendar Manufacture Skeleton by Peter Speake to read the full article.