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Introducing: The White, The First Series Of Wristwatches From Renowned Clockmaker David Walter

The master clockmaker is setting his sights on wristwatches.

Editorial: The (Almost) Inexplicable Popularity Of The Diver's Watch

Shallow appeal, or deep value? You be the judge.

The Strength and Might of the Paneristi

Prepare yourself for a watch story like no other about a watch community like no other, as told by metalhead, DEA agent and lifelong Paneristi @GregWatchman

Parmigiani Fleurier Bugatti Type 390: The Horological Essence Of Japanese Mecha

When Joshua Munchow first saw the Parmigiani Bugatti Type 390, Megazord from the Mighty Morphin Power Rangers crept into his mind. In this interesting technical treatise, he explains why this is so. And you might be surprised.

Bring a Loupe: The Curious Case Of The Amagnetic Patek Philippe 2509 Coming Up For Sale At Christie’s

An attractive Ref. 2509 gets a closer look.

HODINKEE Radio: Episode 64: The 10 Most Influential Modern Watches & A New Kind Of Watch Club

We discuss some serious horological reporting from The New York Times and how to create a truly 21st-century community for watch lovers.

Interview: Wilhelm Schmid of A. Lange & Söhne on the Odysseus

Shortly before A. Lange & Söhne launched the Odysseus Datomatic, its chief executive Wilhelm Schmid was in Singapore to officially reopen its revamped boutique. But perhaps more importantly, he was available to discuss the Odysseus, which I did. In the articulate and frank manner that is his style, Mr Schmid outlined the rationale behind the Odysseus, how it came to be, and drops a few hints as to where it’s going. Read what he had to say below. The interview was edited for clarity and length. You have established Lange’s reputation for watches of high quality; quality that no one disputes. Now you’re taking the next step into a different segment. What’s the rationale behind this? We have not changed our fine watchmaking, [but we had to decide:] do we answer the question that has been raised by many customers over many years? If you do something like that, you have to be unique, you have to be different, and it has to be of some interest for the customer. We rather not provide an answer than provide the wrong answer. So it took us a long time to find the face and find the design. And then after we created the idea, [we had to create] something which will be recognisable within this sort of design, [with] the push buttons, the day-date complications. Then, how can we use that to create a family? It’s always easy to come up with one watch. It’s often more difficult if you want to have a recognisable face that can have different iterations and complications lat...

Sunday Rewind: Uncovering The Mystery Of The Patek Philippe Reference 3448 'Senza Luna'

Rarer and more mysterious than a moonless night's sky.

Our Predictions In The Challenge Category Of The 2019 Grand Prix d’Horlogerie de Genève (GPHG): Bang For Your Buck Right Here

The GPHG Challenge category should probably more accurately be called the “Bang For Your Buck” category because this really is where you can see just how much watch you can get for your hard-earned dollar. But our panel is quite split on which watch delivers the most for the least.

Interview: Michael Blayney, Chronometer Maker (And Neighbor Of George Daniels)

It started with a challenge by George Daniels, and the rest is history.

Found: Three Of The Best Lange 1s Ever Made Are Up For Sale, And Not At One Of The Big Four Auction Houses

Closed caseback, honey gold, stainless steel. Need I say more?

Our Predictions In The Petite Aiguille Category Of The 2019 Grand Prix d’Horlogerie de Genève (GPHG): Picking The Best Sub-$10,000 Isn’t As Easy As It Seems

Six pre-selected watches, five panelist judges, and four predicted winners. You want variety, our predictions for the 2019 Grand Prix d'Horlogerie de Genève Petite Aiguille category has more variety than you can strap on two wrists. Check out the reasons for the disparate views here.

Sunday Rewind: Sailing The 'Clipper Route' With The Help Of A Rolex Oyster Perpetual

A daring analog pursuit aided by a lovely old-world sports watch.

What Will The Future Wristwatch Offer Millennials, Generation X, And Baby Boomers That Other Devices Cannot? A Generational Migration Of Timekeeping Examined – Reprise

How many years before we even start to recognize what the most popular timekeeping devices over the last 70 years were? Another 20 years? Forty? Who will use timekeepers? And for what purposes? What will they look like? I posed these questions to a few top watch industry professionals; their replies were perhaps surprising.

In-Depth: The A. Lange & Söhne Odysseus, A New Stainless Steel Watch On Bracelet (Live Pics, Full Specs, Pricing And Availability)

Lange & Söhne presents a quiet revolution in steel from Saxony.

Historical Perspectives: Remembering The Watches And Legacy Of Cosmonaut Alexey Leonov

And a special friendship formed during the Cold War.

Our Predictions In The Mechanical Exception Category Of The 2019 Grand Prix d’Horlogerie de Genève (GPHG)

Five panelists, three to four predicted winners, and a possible Aiguille d’Or winner: the 2019 Grand Prix d'Horlogerie de Genève Mechanical Exception category has it all, including an atomic clock and another time indication that is likely to make you think you have taken LSD!

Our Predictions In The Calendar And Astronomy Category Of The 2019 Grand Prix d’Horlogerie de Genève (GPHG): And The Moon Takes It

The 2019 Grand Prix d'Horlogerie de Genève Calendar and Astronomy category is for mechanical watches comprising at least one calendar and/or astronomical complication. And this year all six watches have strong chances at the prize. Our panel isn't unanimous in selecting a winner, but close to it: the moon wins!

Sunday Rewind: Creating The Iconic Enamel Dial Of The Patek Philippe Ref. 2526

An inside look at a special enamel dial and the modern artisans looking to recreate its original charm.

Focus On Technology: Plastics In Watches And Why We Are Likely To See More Of Them – Reprise

Exotic materials: love them or hate them? And where are you in regard to plastics, which are ever-increasingly appearing in wristwatch cases and movements? This might help you decide.

The Spirit of Motor Racing: BR V2-94 Bellytanker Bronze

Happenings: The Horological Society Of New York To Hold Weekend Classes In San Francisco & Washington, D.C.

This next round will be hosted by Shreve & Co. and District Time.

Happenings: Maria & Richard Habring To Lecture At The Horological Society Of New York

The independent watchmakers will discuss designing and producing proprietary watch movements.

HODINKEE Radio: Episode 59: Typographer Jonathan Hoefler, James Bond, And A Fistful Of Diamonds

You'll never look at a watch dial the same way again.

Our Predictions In The Iconic Category Of The 2019 Grand Prix d’Horlogerie de Genève (GPHG): Creating Future Icons Or Rewarding Existing Ones?

The GPHG Iconic category is for watches entered as “men’s or ladies watches from an emblematic collection that has exercised a lasting influence on watchmaking history and the watch market for more than 25 years.” Our panel is split, but has a clear favorite. Is it also yours?