Results for Big Date (Großdatum / Grande Date)

The Spec Sheet: The JLC Master Ultra Thin Grande Is The Definition Of Clean Design

It's yet another under-the-radar stunner from Jaeger-LeCoultre.

Review: the Oris Big Crown Calibre 473

There’s a lot of talk among watch collectors of “signature watches.” Watches that essentially serve to define a brand, or even an entire category. The Omega Speedmaster, for example, is a perfect example of a signature watch. Can you even imagine Omega without it? You can’t – it’s integral to the whole operation. They have other collections, sure, but they live and die with the Speedmaster.  Does Oris have a signature watch? I walk by an Oris authorized dealer in my neighborhood just about every day, and there’s a giant decal on the side of their building prominently featuring an Oris Aquis. For as long as I can remember, this authorized dealer has had this kind of marketing in this specific place, always featuring an Aquis. Is the Aquis Oris’s signature watch? I think for many collectors it might be. It’s a modern tool watch (with an integrated bracelet, well before the hype) that has specs making it competitive with virtually any well known diver, but thanks to the aforementioned bracelet it has something unique about it that can only be Oris.  It’s possible that to an even wider swath of customers, the Divers 65 is the Oris signature watch. I can remember when this watch was first reissued in a modern context, and it was something of a phenomenon. It put Oris on the map for many enthusiasts entering the hobby at the beginning of a boom time for the entire industry, and remains a key watch in the vintage throwback category that virtually every brand...

Anniversary Wines For A Big Celebration: What To Drink When The Year Is More Important More Than The Price - Reprise

Wine can be so much more than just an enjoyable drink. It can link us to times, people, and places. A traditional concept for so-called anniversary wines is to celebrate a milestone, perhaps a birthday or wedding or even anniversary, with a fine bottle from the vintage of the birthyear or anniversary year in question. With that in mind, Ken Gargett shares a few suggestions.

How About a Big Bronze Skull for the Wrist? Bell & Ross Has You Covered

Ah yes, the skull watch. While not exactly what I’d call a “staple,” watches featuring skulls have been ever present in modern watch collecting for years. Most notably, we can look to independent watchmaker Fiona Kruger as something of a skull watch specialist, but other brands are in on the skull action as well. From Invicta (of course, Invicta) to Richard Mille, there are skull watches out there for every taste and budget. Indeed, one of my favorite watches from last year features a skull in a nontraditional way. But we can’t talk about skull watches without talking about Bell & Ross, who have released a variety of these watches in their relatively short history. Their latest release, the BR 01 Cyber Skull Bronze, is one of the strangest yet.  First, let’s answer the question many are likely asking themselves right now: why? While different brands might have varying rationales for creating skull watches, we can at least identify that the skull itself as a symbol is recognized somewhat universally as dealing with the idea of mortality. A memento mori, a reminder that every living thing dies, is a theme that exists in art going back centuries. This is a natural thematic playing field for a watch, dealing as it does with the passing of time. Also, they just kind of look cool. I’m reminded of a heavily tattooed friend being asked about the symbolism behind the artwork on his body (including, you guessed it, skulls) and his curt response, indicating that he just ...

The Style Section: The Ravishing Polka-Dot Watch Box By Louis Vuitton x Yayoi Kusama

Fashion and watch lovers unite. Louis Vuitton just updated its classic coffret for the latest Kusama release.

On-Wrist Reaction: The Oris Big Crown Calibre 473, BOLDR’s Odyssey Freediver GMT, & an Unexpected Vulcain Diver

In this episode of On-Wrist Reaction, we have dig into three watches that bring a lot of newness to their respective brands. To kick things off, Zach and Thomas take a look at the Oris Calibre 473 that houses Oris’ brand new in-house movement. The Calibre 473 marks the tenth in-house movement since the Hölstein based brand started the Oris Movement Creation Program and visibly highlights the 5 day power capacity on the backside of the movement via a 120 hour reserve indicator. Next up, the duo checks out the Vulcain Skindiver. Now the first thing that comes to mind when we think of Vulcain is their alarm-equipped Cricket, so naturally a diver from the brand in a tidy 38mm case was interesting to have in hand. A conversation about the BOLDR Odyssey Freediver GMT, its Miyota 9075 movement, and how the gang uses a GMT complication rounds out the episode. Check out the on-wrist reaction for all three watches in the video below, and stay tuned to this space for a more in-depth look at each watch within this week’s OWR selection. Big Crown Calibre 473 Celebrates a Decade of Oris Movement Creation Program The latest release from Oris uses a familiar design in their point date dial layout and a cotton candy blue dial color similar to that of a previous Oris limited edition collaboration with Cervo Volante. But the main draw here is Oris’ new hand wound Calibre 473 movement with a power reserve indicator on the backside of the movement. Check out Thomas Calara’s initial co...

A Week In Watches Ep. 32: LVMH Watch Week Lands with a (Big) Bang, & Oris Drops a New Caliber

Welcome to A Week In Watches episode 32 with Managing Editor, Blake Buettner jumping in to chat about some of the new watches released during LVMH Watch Week. We’ve got some bombastic Hublots, an anniversary LE of the TAG Heuer Carrera alongside a low-key killer Aquaracer, and of course, some new Skyline references from Zenith. If none of that is your thing we’ve also got some news from Oris, who released a new caliber this week within a lovely Big Crown Pointer Date. Find links to all these stories below and hit the video for the full episode. Share your thoughts on YouTube (and subscribe to the channel while you’re there), or right here in the comments section.  This week’s episode was brought to you by the Windup Watch Shop. For an excellent and ever-growing catalog of watches, straps, clocks, and more, head to windupwatchshop.com. The Carrera Turns 60 this Year, and TAG Heuer is Celebrating This year marks the 60th anniversary of the Carrera chronograph, and if you thought TAG Heuer was going to let even a month go by without acknowledging what is perhaps their most famous and admired watch, well, you must be new. The TAG Heuer Carrera Chronograph 60th Anniversary is exactly what you probably want to see if you’re a fan of classic Heuer racing chronographs, as it’s modeled after one of the most legendary Carrera references, the 2447 SN, and matches it detail for detail. Read the full story here. Hublot Asks: Why Settle for Steel When You Could Have SAXEM? ...

Introducing: The Oris Big Crown Calibre 473: A New (In-House) Movement In A Familiar Package

description and review of Oris 473 a new hand wound watch

Introducing: A Hublot Big Bang Tourbillon In Un-Mellow Yellow

It's made out of something called SAXEM. And it's as delicious-looking as a lemon drop.

Introducing: Seeing Double With Two New Hublot Rainbow Big Bangs

It's a double rainbow all the way, yeah.

Four + One: This Complecto Founder's Collection Mixes New And Old, Big And Small

Jason Gong prizes interconnectedness above all.

Vintage Watches: A 1978 Rolex Daytona 'Big Red' Ref. 6263, A 1991 Rolex GMT-Master, And A 1991 Rolex Submariner

Hey, the logo is a crown for a reason! Check out all of our Vintage Watches offerings now, Rolex and non-Rolex.

Introducing: Apple Goes Big And Bold With Three New Apple Watch Releases (Live Pics & Pricing)

We're coming at you live from Apple Park.

Happenings: Dubai Watch Week Comes To The Big Apple With Their 'Moves New York' Event

From American watchmaking to fashion and NFTs, Horology Forum has you covered.

Watch Of The Week: The Swatch Worn By My Big Brother, The Coolest Guy In The World

I grew up idolizing everything about him – including his watch. But the story took a turn when he passed it down to me.

Chimay Grande Reserve Beer: Brewed By Trappist Monks, Fermented In Oak Barrels, Drunk (By Some) With Humpback Whales - Reprise

Chimay is a Belgian Trappist beer fermented in oak barrels. Whether you drink it soon after purchase or cellar it for extra richness and complexity, this is a cracking beer and definitely one that should be on your radar. And it is a brilliant match if you want a full-flavored cigar, says Ken Gargett.

Four + One: The Stylish And Subtle Watches Of Clara Kessi, Phillips' Next Big Thing

Aurel Bacs' protégé is bound to have good taste.

The Next Big Thing: Norqain

Watching Movies: John Goodman Wears A Casio G-Shock In 'The Big Lebowski'

He is fully in his element in our watch-related movie of the week.

Watching Movies: Steve Carell Bets Against The Housing Market While Wearing a Rolex Submariner In 'The Big Short'

And this Sub is truly out of time in our watch-related movie of the week.

Introducing The Big Bang Integral Minute Repeater Ceramic the first Ceramic Minute Repeater in the world, the first

Introducing: Jaeger-LeCoultre Sends The Tourbillon Into Orbit With The Hybris Artistica Caliber 945 And Master Grande Tradition Caliber 948

The tourbillon achieves escape velocity.

Vintage Watches: A 1986 Rolex GMT-Master Retailed By Tiffany & Co., A 1960s Heuer Carrera 'First Execution Dato 45,' And A 1961 Rolex Day-Date

Watch and wonder at our newest vintage pieces in the HODINKEE Shop.

Introducing Two More Additions to the IWC TOP GUN collection: The Pilot’s Watch Chronograph 41 in Ceratanium and the Big Pilot’s Watch 43

The Next Big Thing: Greubel Forsey

Happy Chinese New Year Of The Tiger 2022 With 8 Auspicious Big Cats Featuring On Wristwatches

It is now a tradition for watchmakers to observe Chinese New Year by creating beautiful, decorative, limited edition timepieces adorned with symbolic depictions of the appropriate sign of the Chinese zodiac – often using rare, artistic techniques paying tribute to the eastern calendar. The Year of the Tiger – which is the third animal in the 12-year zodiac cycle – begins on February 1, 2022. Elizabeth Doerr shares eight auspicious examples here.

Introducing: Small Tweaks And Big Impact In A Design Evolution For the Royal Oak Chronograph

The 38mm and 41mm offerings get subtle tweaks for the Royal Oak's 50th birthday.

Four + One: Raúl de Molina Has Changed His Mind About Big Watches

In an interview from his South Florida home, the Univision star explains how his tastes have evolved since the last time we talked – and how they've stayed the same.

Hands-On: We Went To The 'Matrix' Premiere And Saw Some Hamilton Watches On The Big Screen

Taking a look at the new 'Matrix'-themed PSR – which is already sold out in the U.S.

Introducing: Look Up! IWC Put A Chronograph Function In The Big Pilot

One pusher rules them all on this large, blue, limited edition.