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Photo Report: The Watches And Wheels Of Targa Carolina, An Underground Porsche Rally

"Change is easy. Improvement is far more difficult." – Ferdinand Porsche

Dior Attends The Grand Ball - And The Grand Prix d’Horlogerie de Genève 2020 - With Three New Models

Parisian haute couture house Dior currently has three watches in the running at the 2020 Grand Prix d’Horlogerie de Genève, two of which are based on the magnificent Grand Bal concept. Elizabeth Doerr takes a quick look at them.

New: the Ressence Type 5X - Warm up the Gentleman Driver in you (specs and price)

Ressence partners with Eugenio Amos, founder of Automobili Amos to create a new bezel design for their Type 5 which relates to the Lancia Delta Futurista.  Ressence Type 5X Short Pitch about the watch. Second 10th anniversary piece in the Ressence collection X. Limited to 40 pieces. Motoring focused creation related to the passage ofRead More

Introducing Chopard Mille Miglia 2020 Race Edition and the Mille Miglia Lab One

New: Kudoke 2 GrünerWald Sonderedition with specifications and price

A special edition (sonderedition) of the Kudoke 2 is revealed – the new GrünerWald (Green Forest) is a limited edition of 10 pieces, numbered as 1 of 10.  The edition is done in collaboration with Esperluxe, a boutique house offering special editions.  This was an 18 month effort, resulting from a 2019 meeting between StefanRead More

New: Hanhart 417 ES - the return of a legend in German watchmaking (specs and pricing)

The reissue of the Hanhart 417 ES marks the return of a legend among wristwatches. More than 60 years ago, its historic model served as the first pilot’s chronograph for the German armed forces. Today it combines the best design of the history with modern production techniques. The result a robust chronograph with an excitingRead More

New with hands-on review: Bell & Ross BR 05 Chronograph with live pics and pricing

The genre is the luxury sports watch, chronograph edition. Its latest entrant – the Bell & Ross BR 05 Chronograph. This most recent addition is an extension of the BR 05 family, which began life in 2019 as an automatic watch with many options. We got a detailed hands-on session with the new BR 05Read More

My Watch Story: Naming Your Watches, A Rolex With A Domino's Dial, A Grandfather's Croton Nivada Grenchen, And More

Five video stories from HODINKEE readers.

My Watch Story: A Father's Rolex GMT-Master II, A Seiko As Travel Companion, A Hard-Earned Zenith, And More

Five video stories from HODINKEE readers.

HODINKEE Radio: Episode 108: Auction Scandals, New Releases, And The Black Bay Fifty-Eight Revisited

We've got some good, old-fashioned watch nerdery for you this week.

UNDONE And The Chase For Ultimate Value

This year, Revolution has worked closely with UNDONE to release highly attractive watches at low prices to provide the best value to our readers.

Business News: Cartier North America Appoints Head Of Diversity And Inclusion

It's a new role that will report directly to the CEO.

My Watch Story: The Watches Of Grandfathers, A Birthday Panerai, A Speedmaster With An Astronaut Connection, And More

Five video stories from HODINKEE readers.

How To Clean And Care For Your Watch Straps

Nobody likes a sloppy strap.

New: U-Boat unveils the 1938 Doppiotempo range - commentary and prices

U-Boat unveils the new 1938 Doppiotempo range. Presented first time last year, based on a model originally created for the Italian army's parachute-assault regiment, the Col Moschin, the watch comes out now in other two models enlarging the range started with a special edition of 200 pieces.

HODINKEE Radio: Episode 107: All About The Apple Watch With Alan Dye, John Gruber, And Om Malik

A comprehensive deep-dive into Apple's latest smartwatch.

Details and commentary on the new Glashütte Original Alfred Helwig Tourbillon 1920

In celebration to the 100th anniversary of the flying tourbillon by Glashütte master watchmaker Alfred Helwig, Glashütte Original presents the Alfred Helwig Tourbillon 1920 – Limited Edition. 

Seiko Introduces the Diver’s Watch 55th Anniversary “62MAS” and “6105”

Seiko is marking the 55th anniversary of its first diver’s watch with remakes – yet again. The Prospex 1965 Diver’s Re-creation SLA043 modelled on the 62MAS 6217, while the Prospex 1970 Diver’s Modern Re-interpretation SPB183 takes its cues from the 6105-8110. Initial thoughts Seiko is certainly not short on diver’s watches: it introduced the 55th anniversary trilogy in March, as well as a green-dial LX diver a few months later. This pair feels like two watches too many, especially since they aren’t that different from watches launched before. 1970 Diver’s Modern Re-interpretation SPB183J1 (left), and 1965 Diver’s Re-creation SLA043J1 It’s a given that both possess all of the intrinsic appeal of Seiko dive watches – solid construction, excellent case finishing, and a robust movement. The two watches also enjoy strong historical legitimacy given Seiko’s immense track record in dive watches. But not only does there seem to be too many Seiko limited editions, both are not quite as afforably priced as Seiko dive watches once were. They are still reasonably priced, but no longer as compelling. 62MAS The 1965 Diver’s Re-creation SLA043 is a remake of the first-ever Seiko dive watch, the 6217 “62MAS” of 1965. Like earlier 62MAS remakes, this is larger than the original at 39.9 mm in diameter. Notably, it is slimmer than the remake from the diver’s watch trilogy launched earlier in the year, because this is powered by the 8L35 running at 4 H...

My Watch Story: Making Martinis With A Seiko Cocktail Time, A Datejust As Creative Companion, A Souvenir Of A Journalistic Adventure, And More

Five video stories from HODINKEE readers.

Cincinnati Watch Company’s “Captain” Gives a Nod to American Watchmaking’s Heyday and to its Future

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Bring a Loupe: An Impactful Nina Rindt Compax, A Special Heuer Carrera In Yellow Gold, And A Rare Ref. 1016 Explorer

Another week, another round-up of great vintage watches from around the web.

Introducing: The Chronoswiss SkelTec And Opus Chronographs

Skeletonizing, two ways.

Complete List And Photos Of All Shortlisted Watches In The 2020 Grand Prix d’Horlogerie de Genève (GPHG)

The 2020 edition of the Grand Prix d’Horlogerie de Genève (GPHG) has just published the list of shortlisted (“nominated”) watches in the run-up to the eagerly anticipated red-carpet event in Geneva on November 12. Elizabeth Doerr shares all of the finalist watches in each category here. Let us know your favorites!

My Watch Story: Connecting With One's Father Via A Vintage Longines, A Hometown Watch From Frankfurt, A Coveted Rolex Datejust, And More

Five video stories from HODINKEE readers.

HODINKEE Radio: Episode 104: Curator And Art Critic Dexter Wimberly

Plus a look at last week's biggest watch drops.

IWC Stoked That COVID and BLM Have Eclipsed the Toxic Male Investigations Led by #MeToo.

“F**k me, bro,” he began. “They had us by the balls for sure. I didn’t know if we’d ever be able shake the bad press haunting us from those earlier ads.” Read The Balance Cock Bugle for balanced horological news (probably).

My Watch Story: A Useful Tool Watch For A Teacher, A Grand Seiko That Connects Generations, A Ph.D. Gift, And More

Five video stories from HODINKEE readers.

Introducing: The A. Lange & Söhne Tourbograph Perpetual And 1815 Thin Honeygold Limited Editions

Two watches of a three-piece collection paying homage to F. A. Lange.

Geneva Watch Days and other novelties - The Week That Was: our picks of the best watches

What a week that was. The Geneva Watch Days was held in various locations around Geneva on the week of August 26 to 29. In addition, some others also took the opportunity to make novelty announcements during the same time. Here are our top picks. The Geneva Watch Days were mostly attended by European press,Read More

The Video Vault: Inside The Workshops Of Philippe Dufour, F.P. Journe, And Roger Smith

Revisiting three of the top independent watchmakers working today.