Results for Neo-Vintage

Just Because: In Which I Dream Up Vintage Rolex Watches That Never Existed

From the ref. 1675 GMT "Batman" to a 36mm Sky-Dweller, hop in the Hodinkee time machine (aka Photoshop) because this is a fun one.

The Two Watch Collection: A Modern Rolex Submariner 14060 And A Vintage Piaget 12103

When thinking about assembling this two watch collection, I chose to interpret the idea in the most straightforward and practical way possible: Which pair of watches would have me covered anywhere, anytime? While the previous two columns from Jack and Ben each looked at a pair of watches with some similarities that revealed the respective brands’ idiosyncrasies, I'm going for two totally different timepieces here. The dichotomy is obvious, yet it is highly revealing of the distinctive benefits different types of wristwatches can bring. To the right you probably recognized a modern Rolex Submariner, and to the left we have a vintage ultra-thin Piaget. It'd be hard to think of two less-similar watches.

Vintage Watches: A 1987 Audemars Piguet Royal Oak, A 1977 Rolex Oyster Perpetual Date, And A 1950s Universal Genève Polerouter

Watch your p-words around non-watch friends and family this holiday season!

Watching Movies: Cate Blanchett And A Vintage Gold Rolex Conduct The Orchestra In 'Tár'

Our watch-related movie of the week requires some horological investigation.

Vintage Watches: A 1980s Audemars Piguet, A 1970 Rolex Day-Date, And A 1960s Meylan Chronograph

A pair of day and date complications highlight this week's drop, but it doesn't stop there.

Watch Of The Week: My Family History Involves Two Vintage IWC Watches And Four Generations Of Military Service

Oren Hartov, watch writer and fourth-generation veteran, has a question. Can a solid-gold dress watch also be a military watch?

The Value Proposition: The Most Affordable Vintage Rolex Is Worth Your Time

The Oyster 6426 – still the most straightforward Rolex around.

Vintage Watches: A 1988 Rolex Day-Date With 'Birch Burlwood' Dial, A 1960s Universal Genève Tri-Compax 'Evil Clapton,' And A 1960s Heuer Carrera '12'

Polarizing as they might be, watch nicknames have an undeniably positive affect on recognizability, icon status, and market appreciation.

The Spec Sheet: The Rolex Submariner That Bridges The Gap Between Vintage and Modern

A Sub that just gets the job done.

Talking Watches: With Cooper Zelnick, Who Designs The Vintage Watches That Never Existed - But Should've

He's the founder of Cloister Watch Co., and he's joining me on my custom crusade.

Vintage Watches: Two Gold Patek Philippes, A 1980s Sinn Chronograph With World-Time Bezel, And A 1974 Rolex Oyster Perpetual Date

Let's be Sinn-cere, Patek Philippe might read clunky but it really Rolex-es off the tongue.

Watch Of The Week: I Spend All Day Researching Vintage Zenith Watches - Here's Why This El Primero Is So Important To Me

It was given to me by one of my mentors, Ludwig Oechslin.

Vintage Watches: A 1981 Rolex Explorer Retailed By Tiffany & Co., A 1960s Patek Philippe Calatrava In Steel, And A 1979 Rolex Explorer II

Start your Hodinkee Weekend early!

Vintage Watches: Oh Snap! A 1990s Extravaganza Featuring Audemars Piguet, Tudor, And Cartier

Get jiggy with it.

Vintage Watches: That Time We Broke Down Every Rolex GMT-Master Ever

With three great GMT-Masters live in the Shop, we're flashing back to an iconic Reference Points to put them in context.

Vintage Watches: A 1958 Longines Chronometer Pocket Watch Tested At The Neuchâtel Observatory And A 1960 Rolex Datejust With 'Bamboo' Bezel

A true chronometer from Longines and an early variant of an iconic Rolex lead the way.

A Week On The Wrist: The Omega Seamaster 300 That Redefines The Term ‘Vintage-Inspired’

Could a watch be tailor-made for Instagram? Could this be it?

Vintage Watches: A 1969 Hamilton Field Watch, A 1970s Longines Ultra-Chron, And A 1960s Longines Time Only

For when time only (and maybe a date) is all you need.

Four + One: The Unconventional Path Of Vintage Seiko Dealer Nicholas Ferrell

Classic watches, Bruce Lee, and one very rad truck.

The Adventures of Vintage Cars and Watches

Vintage Watches: A 1930s Omega 'Trident,' A 1950s Vulcain Cricket, And A 1950s Girard-Perregaux Gyromatic

Three value picks lead the way this week.

Vintage Watches: It's Rolex Vs. Rolex In Today's Sport Watch Throwdown

HODINKEE Staff: Submariner or GMT-Master? Check out what they had to say, below.

Available in the Shop: 3 Rare Vintage Watches With Impressive History that are Absolutely Attainable

Four + One: There's Nothing Funny About Nick Lowe's Vintage Omegas

Before heading on tour with Elvis Costello, the singer-songwriter shares his love of watches and art.

Vintage Watches: A 1969 Rolex Explorer, A 1960s Tiffany & Co. Dress Watch, And A 1960s LeCoultre Calculator Chronograph

Plus a few Vulcain Crickets!

Auctions: How High Can The Vintage Vacheron 222 Fly?

We'll find out over the next few days, at Phillips and Sotheby's.

Watch Of The Week: My First Vintage Dive Watch

A little less skin in the game.

Vintage Watch Highlights from Christie’s Rare Watches: Featuring The Kairos Collection Part 1

The Best Lots from Antiquorum’s Upcoming Important Modern & Vintage Timepieces Auction

Vintage Watches: A 1978 Rolex GMT-Master, A 1967 Omega Seamaster Chronograph, And A 1980s Piaget Protocole

Plus a few Mother's Day picks!