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Watching Movies: Paying Tribute To Ray Liotta, Who Wears A Rolex Day-Date In 'Goodfellas'

Remembering a magnetic actor and his three gold timepieces in our watch-related movie of the week.

Seiko Introduces the Presage Day-Date in Green Urushi

A proponent of Japanese artisanal crafts, Seiko has just taken the covers off the latest watch decorated with traditional Japanese lacquer, the Presage Craftsmanship Series Urushi Dial Limited Edition ref. SPB295J1. Though both the craft and complications aren’t novel, the SPB295J1 is unusual for its triple retrograde display in a symmetrical layout, which is combined with a dial in dark olive urushi with and gold-powder details. Initial thoughts Like the recent pair of time-only watches with porcelain dials, the SPB295 is one of the more elegant watches in the Presage Craftsmanship line. I like the look of the SPB295 – the symmetry and uniformity make it more appealing than the standard Presage day-date watches that rely on a mix of fan-shaped and round sub-dials for the indicators. Adding to the appeal of the balanced dial layout is the colour. While green is a faddish colour now, it is executed with subtle style here; it’s an understated, dark hue that Seiko accurately describes as evoking a moss garden. And the sprinkle of gold is a nice touch – and a typical feature of traditional Japanese lacquerware – without which the dial the dial might have looked plain. My only gripe is the unusually small “31” at the end of the date scale, as well as the fact that the date numerals are four days apart, making it difficult to read the dates in between. Beyond the colour, the watch stands out for the dial layout. Unlike most Seiko Presage day-date watches, the S...

Second Opinions: The 4:30 Date Window Might Actually Be The Best Date Window

I don't make the news, I just report it.

Hands-On: The New Rolex Day-Date In Platinum Is All About The Bezel

Small changes make this heavy hitter even heavier.

Watching Movies: Jesse Plemons Wears A Cartier Santos And Jason Segel Wears A Stolen Rolex Day-Date In 'Windfall'

Two absolute icons of horology take center stage in a very unexpected watch-related movie of the week.

Hey, HODINKEE!: Day-Date Day Wheels, Ethical Quandaries, Second Hand Counterweights, And A Question You Shouldn't Even Have To Ask

Jiminy Cricket says, always let your conscience be your guide.

Introducing: The Rolex Day-Date 40mm In Platinum With Fluted Bezel

Heavy metal meets heavy hitter.

Vintage Watches: A 1986 Rolex Date For Ford Motor Company, A 1981 Rolex GMT-Master 'Root Beer,' And A 1990s Audemars Piguet Limited Edition

Built Rolex tough – and more!

Vintage Watches: A 1963 Rolex Explorer Date, A 1960s Vacheron Constantin In 18k White Gold, And A 1950s Juvenia Arithmo Calculator

Think outside of the box with this week's vintage selection.

Vintage Watches: A 1966 Rolex Cosmograph 'Big' Daytona, A 1967 Omega Constellation In 18k White Gold, And A 1969 Grand Seiko Day Date

Let's get fancy.

Introducing: The Oris Big Crown Pointer Date Calibre 403

Big moves for the Big Crown.

Vintage Watches: A 1966 Rolex Oyster Perpetual Date, A 1973 Rolex 'Daytona' Sigma Dial Ref. 6265, And A 1945 Universal Genève Field Watch

Gives thanks to the world of vintage watches this Thanksgiving Eve.

Vintage Watches: A 1966 Rolex Daytona 'Small Daytona,' A 1960s Heuer Autavia, And A 1960s Universal Genève Polerouter Date In 18k Pink Gold

"Small Daytona," big vintage energy.

Introducing the Oris Big Crown Propilot Big Date in Bronze

Introducing: The Rolex Submariner Ref. 124060, A 41mm No-Date Sub With An Upgraded Movement (Live Pics & Pricing)

One of the most iconic watches of all time gets a number of subtle upgrades, proving once again that it is greater than the sum of its parts.

Hey, HODINKEE!: Titanium Cases, Hourglass Precision, And Hatin' On Date Windows

Let the hate flow through you.

Vintage Watches: A 1960s Heuer Carrera '45,' A 1952 Omega Seamaster, And A 1971 Rolex Day-Date

No Mickey Mouse here, just classic and excellent vintage watches.

Introducing: Track The Date And Time For The Next 100 Years - If You Can Figure Out How To Read It

Ochs Und Junior's new calendario cent'anni is an exercise in simplicity.

Rewind: The Oris Big Crown Pointer Date

Need a break from the sea of green watches? Feast your eyes on this Oris Classic

Montegrappa David Bowie Blackstar Limited Edition: January 8, A Date To Remember

Italian pen brand Montegrappa commemorates both 'Blackstar' and its creator, David Bowie, in a new limited-edition writing instrument collection within its Icons series. The David Bowie Blackstar includes a fountain pen and a rollerball whose essence, like Bowie’s music, is at once evident and implied – and might require some decoding.

Watch Spotting: Eddie Murphy Wearing A Rolex Day-Date In Yellow Gold (1987)

A week's worth of retro watch spotting begins with the '80s comedy king and a watch fit for a president.

Vintage Watches: A 1978 Rolex Day-Date With Spanish Day Disc, A 1972 Patek Philippe 'Beta 21,' And A 1950s Heuer Autavia Dashboard Stopwatch Retailed By Abercrombie & Fitch Co

From classy to funky to kitchen, this week's vintage drop runs the gamut.

A. Lange & Söhne Highlights The Difference A Dial Makes With 2020 Saxonia Thin And Saxonia Outsize Date Models

Is a new dial color a new watch? Technically speaking, probably not. But a dial can make all the difference in a watch's character, which A. Lange & Söhne highlights with three new additions to the Saxonia collection. Even among the classically inclined collections of A. Lange & Söhne, for Martin Green the Saxonia line is the home of the brand’s ultimate dress watch.

The Oris Calibre 400 and the Aquis Date Calibre 400

A reimagined diver from Oris will make you fall in love with watches all over again.

Introducing: The Oris Big Crown Pointer Date x Fratello Limited Edition

A collaboration most crimson.

Auctions: Henry Ford II's Solid Gold 18K Rolex Day-Date Is Up For Grabs At Christie's

“The desire of gold is not for gold. It is for the means of freedom and benefit” – Ralph Waldo Emerson

Vintage Watches: A 1966 Rolex Cosmograph 'Big' Daytona, A 1970s Heuer Autavia, And A 1968 Rolex Day-Date 'Red Quarter Dial'

New isn't always better.

Hands-On: The Rolex Submariner Date Reference 126619LB

A lower-key white-gold Sub with clean black dial.

Introducing the First Oris Calibre 400 Powered Watch: The 2020 Aquis Date Calibre 400

The Oris calibre 400 is a new engine for a new era.

Introducing: The Oris Aquis Date Caliber 400 (Live Pics & Pricing)

When in-house hits a little closer to home.