Results for Mother of Pearl Dial

Culture Of Time: Chess Clocks, Time, And 'The Queen's Gambit'

“Chess is a war over the board. The object is to crush the opponent’s mind.” – Bobby Fischer

Sunday Rewind: A Quintet Of Pure Mérite

More like "More le Mérite," am I right?

Buzz Aldrin’s Omega Speedmaster Found in a box of discarded NASA “Gen 1 Tech Scrap” [SATIRE]

I figured, ‘Hey, gear adrift is a gift!' but when I realized it wasn't a G-Shock I figured, ‘what's the point.' Plus, you gotta wind that sh*t every day.”

My Watch Story: Conducting Your Way To A New Watch, A Grandfather's Gift For 25 Years Of Coal Mining, A Well-Worn 1960s Speedmaster, And More

Five video stories from HODINKEE readers.

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.

Recommended Reading: The Cartier Watch To Look For When Bingeing The Latest Season Of 'The Crown'

A royal watch has sparked some serious speculation – and Vanity Fair has the scoop.

Found: A Bulova Accutron Spaceview From The Days Of Flying Wild In The '70s

Some watches are earned, not given.

The History and Romance of the French Military Issue Type 20

For Type 20 collector Christophe (a.k.a. @Toiche), there is a Breguet for every occasion.

Our Predictions In The Petite Aiguille Category Of The 2020 Grand Prix d’Horlogerie de Genève (GPHG): Comic Figures, Legibility Issues, Skeletonization, And An In-House Monopusher

The GPHG Petite Aiguille category is for watches with a retail price between 4,000 and 10,000 Swiss francs. This is a category that stands closer to the general public as it comprises watches that are far more affordable than the other categories except the Challenge category (under 4,000 Swiss francs).

Chillout TGIFriday: Review of the Canon EOS R5

For this week’s TGIF, we have the new(ish) Canon EOS R5. We had covered the original EOS R, and came away feeling a bit underwhelmed. So when the new “super-duper” R5 was released we got our hands on a loaner for a fortnight. As usual, we used the camera and several lenses for our watchRead More

The Complete History of Laurent Ferrier

Laurent Ferrier would become our bridge between the past and the present.

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

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

Business News: Kelly Yoch, Tiffany's Patek Philippe Expert, Joins Watches Of Switzerland As Director Of Client Relations

It's not just Tiffany-signed Pateks anymore.

Announcements: Roger W. Smith OBE And Mike France Establish The Alliance Of British Watch And Clock Makers

Collectors and enthusiasts are welcome to join the new trade organization for British horology.

Breaking News: Paul Newman's Rolex Daytona Ref. 6263 & One Of Steve McQueen's Heuer Monacos From 'Le Mans' Will Hit The Block At Phillips New York (Exclusive Live Pics)

Talk about a double-header...

Sunday Rewind: The Incredible Story Of J.B. Champion, Jr.

No, not the bracelets – the guy.

Auctions: Single-Owner Rolex Submariner 'Explorer Dial' 5512 Sells For Over $250,000

A watch you don't see every day.

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.

Time Stopped Aims to Raise Funds in Support of Beirut Tragedy

In-Depth: A Brief History Of Modern Rolex Balance Springs

Let's also talk about magnets, shall we?

Our Predictions In The Chronometry Category Of The 2020 Grand Prix d’Horlogerie de Genève (GPHG): Our Panel Is United, But Not Unanimous

In the GPHG Chronometry category, we find mechanical watches that contain at least one tourbillon, and/or a special escapement, and/or another development improving precision timekeeping. What we don't find, though, is much hard data regarding precision like timing test results or in most cases even a second hand. Precision watches without a second hand? Despite that, our panel predicts a clear winner.

Sunday Rewind: The Why Of Water Resistance

How low can you go?

Piaget 12P: The Birth Of An Ultra-Thin Legacy - Reprise

When Piaget introduced the manual wind Caliber 9P at the 1957 Basel Fair, at only 2 mm in height, it was considered an impossibility. Three years later, in 1960, Piaget stunned the watch world once again with Caliber 12P, an automatic movement that broke world records for its svelteness. What does that have to do with a vintage watch Martin Green saw? Find out here.

Review: Yema Superman Steel Bronze - Return of the Superman

Yema is a brand that had caught our attention in recent times, ever since we did a review on the Rallye Andretti Limited Edition. The French-based watch manufacturer had certainly exceeded many expectations – with its wonderful designs and excellent value proposition. Yema Superman Steel Bronze When Yema told us that the brand is launchingRead More

Our Predictions In The Iconic Category Of The 2020 Grand Prix d’Horlogerie de Genève (GPHG): Another Head-Scratcher For Our Panelists But There’s A Clear Favorite

The Iconic category emphasizes men’s or women’s watches from a brand’s emblematic collection, meaning one that has had a lasting influence on watchmaking and its history as well as having been on the market for more than 20 years. Our panelists have mixed feelings about the Iconic category and are (nearly) split down the middle on picking a favorite.

Code 11.59 by Audemars Piguet: New Tones of Elegance

The controversial Code 11.59 by Audemars Piguet is back with a revamp that will silence the doubters just in time for some much-needed optimism in a world gone dark.

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.

A New Age of Enlightenment - The Jaquet Droz Grande Seconde Skelet-One

For 2020, the Jaquet Droz Grande Seconde Skelet-One continues its evolution in red gold and black plasma ceramic

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.