Results for Taste of Time 2026

How To Take Better Photos Of Your Watches – Without Buying A New Camera

Grab your iPhone – here are the basics.

My Watch Story: Making It Out Of A Car Accident, A Concert Pianist's First Watch, An Appearance By Kid Cognito, And More

Five video stories from HODINKEE readers.

Corum Marks 10 Years of the Golden Bridge Automatic

While known for unorthodox designs such as the Coin, Bubble and Admiral’s Cup, Corum’s piece de resistance is the Golden Bridge. Devised by independent watchmaker and ACHI co-founder Vincent Calabrese in 1980, the delicate, elongated movement remains a watchmaking feat. In 2011, Corum debuted the automatic Golden Bridge movement that was wound by an innovative weight that slid on rails. To celebrate the decade since that milestone, Corum has created the 10th Anniversary Golden Bridge Automatic, which puts the movement within a larger case with a wraparound sapphire crystal. Initial thoughts I’m not the biggest fan of Corum’s better known designs, which are often oversized and ostentatious. The exception is the Golden Bridge, which is to Corum what the Tourbillon with Three Gold Bridges is to Girard-Perregaux – a movement defined by its construction and aesthetics. I’ve always liked the Golden Bridge – the baguette shape is not only unique, but also a mechanical marvel. The automatic Golden Bridge further stands out for its vertical winding mass, instead of a traditional rotor. My pick of the collection Starting at about US$35,000 in titanium, the 10th Anniversary Golden Bridge Automatic is actually rather well-priced, considering the movement. In fact, the new anniversary models are priced lower than their 2011 counterparts. The watch is available in either titanium or titanium and rose gold, along with diamond-set variants Smoked Sapphire Like the original...

Sun’s Out, it’s summer time! Six cool watches that are well suited for the hot weather

In this week's column, we will be taking a look at some cool watches that we reckon are hihgky suitable for the summer season.

Time Trial: Wei Unboxes the New IWC Big Pilot 43mm

Wei unboxes the new IWC Big Pilot 43mm, and also walks us through their patented quick change system that makes changing straps hassle-free.

Time Trial: Wei Goes Hands-On With the New Tudor Black Bay Ceramic

Wei Koh gives us his thoughts on the new, triple-certified, Tudor Black Bay Ceramic in hand.

Diving Rex – An Original Owner of the Rolex Comex coming up for auction at Phillips Hong Kong Watch Sale XII

Watches with a remontoire: we recommend six of the best

This is the list our Chief Editor fears. Find out why when he picks the top 6 watches which feature the remontoire d'egalite as a constant force system.

Bovet And Daniil Medvedev: Relationships Make One Of The Best Tennis Players In The World

In 2019 Bovet made a wonderful catch when the Swiss brand announced that it had signed then world number five tennis player Daniil Medvedev. Since then Medvedev has risen to number two in the rankings and is happily wearing a Bovet Récital 26 Brainstorm Chapter Two. Elizabeth Doerr shares his story here.

A Brief History of the TAG Heuer Monaco

How a revolutionary concept by Jack Heuer became a cultural icon.

Review: Rado True Square Tej Chauhan – a tale of the bright and bold new collaboration. In vibrant yellow!

We take a look at the new Rado True Square Tej Chauhan collaboration in bold, vibrant and brilliant yellow after a week on our wrist.

Davide Parmegiani and the Legend of the Patek Philippe Platinum ref. 1415 HU

The Making of an Instant Icon: Patek Philippe Reference 5236P In-Line Perpetual Calendar

Big Date watches: updates to our recommendation for six of the best

We update our picks on Big Date recommendations as the last one was way back in 2017. Here is this is our rather electic new picks.

The Rise and Rise of Microbrands

Independent boutique brands are making punters sit up and take notice. Here are five to watch.

Rectangular watches: the case for 6 of the best, now updated

Our update to 6 recommendations for a watch in a rectangular case, now populated with selections which have been introduced since the last few years.

Year of the Tourbillon

It’s been 220 years, and Abraham-Louis Breguet’s invention still is capturing hearts.

Paul Gerber: Independent Watchmaker, Renaissance Man, And Creator Of World’s Most Complicated Watch And World’s Smallest Wooden Clock – Reprise

A world-class micro-engineer, industrial designer, metalwork artist and accountant walk into a bar, and the barman asks . . . yes, Marton Radkai is talking about independent watchmaker Paul Gerber. Find out more about this genius right here!

Review: Arnold&Son; Luna Magna – with one of the largest moonphase

We get our hands-on with the new Arnold & Son Luna Magna - with a huge 3 dimensional moonphase display set in an aventurine dial.

The Complete History of the Chronograph Movement Part 2: 1990s – 2000s

From high performance to haute horlogerie, we take a look at the extraordinary calibers that have redefined the chronograph since the 1990s.

Breaking News: Thierry Stern Announces a Change of Heart About Patek Philippe Archive Extracts

AP: hands-on review of the new Royal Oak Offshore Diver

We got up-close and hands-on with the new AP Royal Oak Offshore Diver, now in three dial options, a new caliber 4308, and an interchangeable strap system.

The Rules of (Chronograph) Engagement

Demystifying chronograph movements, along with a balanced view on the horizontal vs vertical clutch debate.

Casio Oceanus Review: The Ups and Downs of the T200

The Oceanus line seems to greatly improve on what Casio already does extremely well as the watches feels premium in a way that's commensurate with their asking price.

The Persistence of Memory: An Online Chronicle of the Past 50 Years of Contemporary Independent Watchmaking

Introducing Three New Variants of Jaquet Droz’s Grande Seconde Skelet One

The evolution Jaquet Droz’s skeletonized watch continues with three new colorful and limited editions, ready for springtime.

Greubel Forsey GMT Quadruple Tourbillon – chapter 2 of the saga in a new titanium case model – price and commentary

Greubel Forsey's super complicated, ultra high end GMT Quadruple Tourbillon just got extended with a new model in a titanium case.

The Rolex Submariner “No-Date” – Seven Decades of a Classic

The Rolex Submariner has been an institution in its own right since 1953. The classic dive watch has undergone another pitch-perfect evolution in 2020.

New: Fujifilm GFX 100S – first impressions of an amazing camera

The Fujifilm GFX 100S and 80mm/f1.7 were announced on Jan 27. Here is our first impressions based on our hands-on session with the novelties.

The Cartier Tank Américaine – The Evolution of a Classic

Today we are celebrating the Cartier Tank Americaine with our latest selection from Watchfinder & Co.