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Some of us have always wondered what it's like to actually wear one of Urwerk's avant-garde timepieces. So we took one for a spin. Say hello to the UR-112 Aggregat.
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One watch. Three ways to style it.
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Vacheron gives us a look at what it takes to stand out amongst open-dialed watches
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Get to know the great-wearing watch that inspired me to look up a panda fact or two.
Teddy Baldassarre
The Background What a year it has been for Vacheron. As the oldest maker in continual production, 2021 has marked the centenary year for the now iconic 1921 model. Not only that, but its Overseas has become the must have steel sports watch alongside the Royal Oak and Nautilus. Since the discontinuation of the 5711 and 15202, the time only, 42mm steel Overseas has seen waitlist explode in length. But we are of course here to discuss the wonderful 1921. So, a little background on Vacheron to kick things off. The Genevois watchmaker Jean-Mark Vacheron founded the company in 1755 at just 24 years of age (he must have weathered his fair share of storms over the years - how many businesses make it through 5 years today). His ambition was to create timepieces that would stand out for their elegance and quality. In 1785, Vacheron's son Abraham took over the company, which survived the French Revolution, among other economic crises. By 1814, third-generation watchmaker Jacques Barthelemy Vacheron was leading the company, but Vacheron realized that he needed a partner if the company was to survive. It wasn’t until 1819 when Francois Constantin, became a partner in the firm. From that point forward, it was "Vacheron & Constantin”. The 1921 is a rare and unusual watch. You either love it or hate it (as all good design should be). Few will know that Vacheron Constantin did produce a similar looking watch first watch in 1919 which had the crown to the left of the lugs. It was a ru...
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HODINKEE Founder Ben Clymer and Vacheron's Heritage & Style Director, Christian Selmoni, did a little horological storytelling.
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A classic from the 1970s whose time has come.
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Get all of the latest H Shop vintage watches right here.
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A sporty and technical Overseas steps out of the Les Historiques' shadow.
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Art lovers and history buffs, feast your eyes on the new Métiers d'Art Tribute to Great Civilisations.
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Come for the case, stay for the bracelet.
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A very serious skeleton.
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Fortunately, I'm paid per word.
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Sweet salmony goodness, with a side of platinum.
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A cult classic comes out of retirement.
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A lushly warm take on an aristocratic complication.
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A new slant on a century-old classic.
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And why I sold my 50th birthday watch to buy it.
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Modern movement design is more reliable than ever. But does that mean the dumbing down of watchmaking, as well?
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Think outside of the box with this week's vintage selection.
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Classic styling ensures versatility that won't rock the boat.
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Sometimes when you pop the hood, you can just leave it open.
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Anyone know a good loan shark?
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An incognito Daytona, complete with sigma symbols surrounding the six o'clock lume plot, headlines the week's vintage selection.
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Paul Newman's Paul Newman Daytona, or this?
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Watches & Wonders' heaviest-hitting watches are also some of its most interesting.
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All that and more in this week's vintage drop. Tap in.
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Throwing it back to an OG Talking Watches on this Sunday.
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A modern monument to a venerable tradition – for a price.
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White gold. Blue dial. You know what to do.
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