Results for Watch Dial Text Conventions

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…

Vintage Watches: A 1970s Mathey-Tissot Chronograph With Tropical Dial, A 1970s Zenith El Primero In 18k Yellow Gold, And A 1960s Hamilton Alarm

Kick back, relax, and enjoy a piña colada – it's time to go tropical.

Year In Review: How the Cartier Crash Became The Most Important Vintage Watch of 2021

A new world-record auction price for the Crash is just the latest chapter in the history of this surreal Cartier.

HODINKEE Radio: Only Watch, Mega Auction Results, And The Why Of The GPHG

Big days in Geneva, and we were there for it.

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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Auctions: The Patek Philippe Complicated Desk Clock Sells For CHF 9.5 Million At Only Watch 2021

A clock that truly rocks.

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.

Vintage Watches: A 1974 Rolex 'Daytona' Sigma Dial Ref. 6263, A 1967 Omega Seamaster Chronograph, And A 1970s Vacheron Constantin

An incognito Daytona, complete with sigma symbols surrounding the six o'clock lume plot, headlines the week's vintage selection.

Auctions: Highlights From Phillips Geneva Watch Auction XIV

A massive sale, full of heavy hitters from across the horological spectrum – plus an under-10k CHF low estimate bonus round.

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.

One To Watch: Brew Watch Co.

For the barista in all of us.

Raketa Introduces the Copernicus Semiprecious Stone Dial

Originally a 1980s Soviet vision of a funky, space-inspired wristwatch, the Raketa Kopernik paid homage to the USSR’s space programme. With hands shaped like the sun and moon, the Kopernik was simple but distinctive. Two years ago Raketa revived the model with a refined design and larger case. It was one of the first models launched by the brand, now owned by European investors advised by Manuel Emch, the former chief executive of Jaquet Droz who’s injected an artistic sensibility into Raketa. Now the brand reveals the Copernicus Limited Edition, which features a semiprecious stone dial cleverly composed to resemble the cosmos. Initial thoughts The new Copernicus is a simple variation that manages to be smart and stylish. The yellow agate disc inlaid into the dial evokes the swirling atmosphere of gaseous planets like Jupiter, set against sparkling aventurine glass that calls to mind deep space. Add to that the oversized, stylised hands and the result is a appealing watch that’s relatively affordable. Perhaps the only downside to the watch is the basic finishing, especially the movement. Though it’s been dressed up with gold plating and a solar system motif etched on the bridges, the movement remains rough looking. For about US$1,500, the mechanics could be better. Deep space The aesthetics of the watch are meant to evoke deep space: the steel case is coated matte black, creating contrast with the dial. Inside is the cal. 2615, a fuss-free automata calibre ma...

Hands-On: Hamilton's Surprising New Take On The Pilot's Watch

The 38mm Khaki Aviation Pilot Pioneer is 20,000 feet of cool.

Watch Of The Week: Why I Still Love My Junghans Max Bill

It’s a museum-worthy design. And one hell of a value proposition.

Vintage Watches: 1987 Rolex Air-King With Domino's Pizza Dial, A 1964 Tudor Oyster-Prince Ranger, And A 1986 Rolex GMT-Master In 18k Yellow Gold

Bust out the Pizza Tracker and stay away from The Noid, it's Domino's Air King time.