Results for Phillips Geneva Watch Auction XIV

Breaking News: The Tiffany-Blue Patek Philippe Nautilus 5711 Sells For Over $6.5 Million At Phillips New York

Haters gonna hate. But the proceeds all go to charity.

Review: Dietrich Skin Diver SD-1, a new microbrand diver watch

We review the new Dietrich Skin Diver SD-1, a timepiece that was built for skin divers that features a combination of classic and modern touches.

Editors' Picks: If You're Going To Give A Friend A Watch, Give Them One Of These

Like a friendship bracelet, but better.

Watch Of The Week: The Grand Seiko That Taught Me To Love Subtler, Smaller Watches

Finding my perfect GS took time. But once I saw it, I knew.

The Story of the World’s Most Famous Reversible Watch

History’s most famous reversible wristwatch would never have been invented were it not for Joseph Ford Sherer, then a lieutenant in the 44th Regiment of Sylhet Light Infantry of the East India Company’s army. The story begins in the middle of the 19th century in Manipur, a state in east British India, where Lieutenant Sherer observes locals play a game known as sagol kangjei. Translating as “horse hockey”, the game was long played by local royalty. The game has players on horseback wielding sticks to hit a ball across a rectangular field. The Lieutenant reported his observations to his boss, Captain Robert Stewart. The two men eventually began to play the game, which evolved into what is now known as polo. In March 1859 Sherer and Stewart established their own polo club, Silchar Kangjai Club, and four years later the earliest written rulebook for polo was. With that, the pair started a long tradition of polo-playing among British soldiers in India. And soon polo would find its way around the world with polo-playing soldiers across the Commonwealth – the first polo match was played in Europe sometime in the late 1860s. Lieutenant Joseph Sherer, Assistant to the Superintendent of Cachar (second from left), with his bearers, Manipur, 1861. Image – National Army Museum As the game grew in popularity, a problem arose: polo players would often damage the crystals on their wristwatches, sometimes with errant mallets. During a visit to India in 1930, César de Trey ...

HODINKEE Radio: Dubai Watch Week

Robin, Jack, and the latest watches from a special show with growing influence.

One To Watch: Vaer Is The Internet-Era California Upstart We've Been Waiting For

Your Gen-Z nephew will love it, and you will, too.

Watch Spotting: What's On Roger Smith's Wrist?

No, it's not one of his own. But it's a fitting choice for one of horology's modern masters.

Watch Of The Week: How My Apple Watch Helped Me Lose 57 Pounds – And Gain A Love Of Watches

I started out skeptical of Cupertino's smartwatch. But a renewed focus on fitness convinced me to give it another shot.

WMT Watch Review: A Pair of Royal Marine Divers

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Introducing the Girard-Perregaux Eternity Editions at Dubai Watch Week 2021

Girard-Perregaux continues to add to its special creations in the year of its 230th anniversary with a trio of novelties that highlight some of the maison’s most iconic, decorated in time honoured techniques from the universe of watchmaking.

HODINKEE Radio: When Your Watch Becomes A Deserted Island Dilemma

Going full "Florida Man" and the latest high-flying chronographs from Breitling.

Hands-On: Finally, Someone Gets The Whole Airplane-Turned-Watch Right

Breitling's new Super AVI series is on a mission to achieve wrist superiority.

Aquastar Deepstar II Dive Watch

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Design Style: The Chronobay Watch Stand

Ross Povey catches up with Chronobay founder Timen van der Horn to talk about watches, lockdown and pesky clasp scratches…

Four + One: Watch Girl, Reporting For Duty

Zoe Abelson made her career helping others find the watches of their dreams. Here she shares a few of her own – plus the one travel accessory she can’t live without.

Tudor x Marine Nationale Pelagos FXD Dive Watch

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Ep. #222 Watch Brands We Know Nothing About: Certina

Certina on air. Truly, it's an impressive brand with some murky history - but several attractive models well under $1000.

Ep. #220 Watch Recommendation Faux Pas

Kaz and Mike are back to talk about the challenges behind introducing new collectors and enthusiasts to the world of watches. Getting into watches can be tough, and many times - experienced collectors can inadvertently turn new enthusiasts off from the hobby by meeting their questions with outlandish responses.

Ep. #219 The Last Watch We’d Ever Sell

Some of you will not be pleased with this episode. Several of the watches that you've come to love - courtesy of the TBWS Wristwatch Museum - are about to be let go.

Ep. #218 The Dad Watch

Kaz and Mike take some time during Father's Day weekend to reflect on the watches worn by their dads, and how this shaped the way they look at watches today.

TAG Heuer for Only Watch 2021, the Carbon Monaco

Watch Design Icons and rare watches: the original Piaget Polo

We handled and photograph the original Piaget Polo, the property of the Piaget private collection when it was showcased in an exhibition in Singapore.

Dawn Of The Dead: Four Frighteningly Good Watch Brands Just Came Back From The Grave

They're alive! But don't call them zombies. This is genuine rebirth and resurrection on the wrist.

Culture Of Time: It's Another Skull Watch Story For Halloween, What Were The Odds?

Not zero, comrades, not zero.