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Hands-On: The Aquascaphe Titanium Is Baltic's Most Modern Watch Yet

The vintage aesthetic remains, but the materials have changed.

In Conversation with Claude Sfeir, One of the World’s Foremost Watch Collectors

Introducing: Ming Celebrates Its Fifth Anniversary With A Firecracker Of A 'Mosaic' Dial

The birthday party is scheduled for this Friday – and we're all invited.

Vintage Watches: A 1958 Longines Chronometer Pocket Watch Tested At The Neuchâtel Observatory And A 1960 Rolex Datejust With 'Bamboo' Bezel

A true chronometer from Longines and an early variant of an iconic Rolex lead the way.

Watch Of The Week: The Rolex Explorer That Disappears On My Wrist And Opens My Mind

I can't stop wearing my Explorer 124270, and I don't know why.

Watch Spotting: Whoa – Russell Westbrook Wears A Rolex GMT-Master II (The 'Lefty' GMT) To NBA Summer League

Plus, some of our favorite watches that we spotted during the Las Vegas tournament.

Second Opinions: Grand Seiko's Dive Watches Prove We're All Wrong About Watch Dimensions

Size matters – but not in the way you think.

In-Depth: The Richard Mille RM UP-01, A Very Deep Dive On A Very Thin Watch

An exercise in 01 UPmanship.

Watch Spotting: Kate Middleton Hands Out The Wimbledon Trophy To Novak Djokovic Wearing A Cartier Ballon Bleu

And Prince William wears his mainstay – the Omega "Bond" Seamaster – to the Men's Final.

Weekend Edition: Casio Makes A Watch For Damn Near Everyone

From inexpensive world timers to hand-finished marvels of modern technology, nobody casts a wider net.

Breaking News: Richard Mille Sets A New Record For The World's Thinnest Watch With The RM UP-01 Ferrari

Mere months after Bulgari claimed the title, there's a new record-holder in town.

Vintage Watches: A 1969 Hamilton Field Watch, A 1970s Longines Ultra-Chron, And A 1960s Longines Time Only

For when time only (and maybe a date) is all you need.

One To Watch: After Teaching France's Brightest Young Watchmakers, Florent Lecomte Is Ready For His Own Spotlight

Professor, watchmaker, father – can Florent Lecomte do it all?

Watch Of The Week: My Grandmother Taught Me How To Play Tennis, But It Wasn't Until I Started Wearing Her Watch That I Understood What The Game Meant To Her

I never take off her vintage Helbros or tennis bracelet, even when I'm on the court.

In-Depth: Seven Dive Watch Myths Deep-Sixed

Not everything you hear about dive watches is true – we're here to set things straight.

Vintage Watches: A 1976 Audemars Piguet Automatic Dress Watch, A 1978 Rolex Submariner, And A 1940s Universal Genève Climate-Proof

You'd be hard-pressed to find three brands more core to HODINKEE Vintage than AP, Rolex, and Universal.

Culture Of Time: Science Says 10:10 Hands In Watch Ads Are A Subliminal Soft Sell

Your mind is not your own.

Auctions: Ten Major Trends And Takeaways From The Spring 2022 Watch Auction Season

Plus, a few burning questions answered.

In-Depth: The Science, History, And Romance Behind The Longines Lindbergh Hour Angle Watch

“As all experienced navigators know, it is extremely easy to get lost.” -Philip Van Horn Weems, Air Navigation, 1931"Where are we? Directly above the center of the Earth." -Old Joke

Culture Of Time: Pearls of Wisdom: Fathers of HODINKEE Share Their Best Watch-Collecting Advice

"The trouble with good advice is that it usually interferes with our plans."  -Croft M. Pentz

Catawiki Fine Watch Auction June 2022

Buying, Selling, & Collecting: Watch Collecting With My Dad

We were close, but watches made us closer.

Photo Report: It's Showtime! Watch Spotting At The Apollo Theater Spring Gala

Rub the stump for good luck and let's dive on in.

Vintage Watches: It's Rolex Vs. Rolex In Today's Sport Watch Throwdown

HODINKEE Staff: Submariner or GMT-Master? Check out what they had to say, below.

Furlan Marri Introduces the Ref. 2116-A “Sector” Dial Automatic

A brand that made its debut just last year, Furlan Marri is all about affordable watches with retro style – just like many of its peers that entered the business around the same time. But the brand manages to set itself apart with a keen sense for design and details, something that was evident in its inaugural model, a quartz chronograph modelled on the Patek Philippe ref. 1463. Now the brand unveils something that’s arguably more compelling, the Reference 2116-A “Black Sector”. Once again vintage in style with compact proportions, the “Black Sector” is however automatic. Initial thoughts My first impression of the Reference 2116-A was positive. The styling is appealing and it is well priced, despite being a major step-up from the quartz chronograph in terms of case quality and the movement. In fact, the 2116-A is very well priced. It costs about US$1,250 but brings along fancy features such as artfully finished “cow horn” lugs, which is typically found on more expensive watches or actual vintage watches. At the same time, the watch is replete with retro details that collectors will like. That includes a properly proportioned dial where everything is laid out just nice, in contrast to many modern-day “sector” dial that can appear sparse. And the Breguet numerals may not be original or novel, but they are pleasing. As appealing as it is, the 2116-A still has a few shortcomings, at least for me personally. One is the wide cover for the central boss of th...