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Introducing: The Patek Philippe Annual Calendar Travel Time Ref. 5326G Combines Two Patek Signature Complications

Patek's latest take on the travel time complication is crisp, clear and clean.

A Rendez Vous with Jaeger-LeCoultre

Introducing: The New Ressence Type 8C Is The Future Of Watches (Live Pics, Pricing)

It's light, it's tall, and mighty cool.

Vintage Watches: A 1978 Rolex GMT-Master, A 1970s Rolex Cellini In 18k White Gold, And A 1960s Universal Genève Tri-Compax

Seventeen new watches in the HODINKEE Shop and plenty of variety within.

Hands-On: Parmigiani's Tonda PF Split-Seconds Chronograph Is A Low-Key, High-Beat Masterpiece

An anniversary chronograph that demands your respect.

Auctions: An Original Royal Oak Watercolor By Gérald Genta Just Sold For Over $600K At Sotheby's Geneva

The first "Gérald Genta: Icon of Time" auction concluded this morning.

Patek Philippe Introduces the Calatrava Ref. 5057G “Cortina Watch 50th Anniversary”

One of Patek Philippe’s longest standing and most important retailers in Asia, Cortina Watch celebrates its 50th anniversary in 2022. In that half century, Cortina has grown from a single store in Singapore to one of the biggest retailers in Southeast Asia with a network of 45 stores and remains controlled by the founding Lim family. As it was with its 25th anniversary in 1997, Cortina is marking the milestone with a limited edition Patek Philippe – the same model in a different guise in fact. The Patek Philippe Calatrava Ref. 5057G “Cortina Watch 50th Anniversary” preserves the design of the earlier anniversary edition, but dresses it up in a more contemporary grey and silver livery. Importantly, the ref. 5057 was a brand-new reference conceived for Cortina, which means the new edition is only the second time that the reference is seeing light of day. Initial thoughts The ref. 5057G is notable in several ways. For one, it is unusual amongst retailer editions in having complications instead of being a time-and-date Calatrava, no doubt a reflection of the especially strong ties between the Stern and Lim families. Second, the ref. 5057G harks back to the watchmaker’s aesthetic of the 1990s with its dial and hobnail bezel. This sets it apart from Patek Philippe’s recent watches, which mostly have a more contemporary style. And the ref. 5057G is intrinsically attractive. I have yet to see the watch in person, but I’ve examined the preceding ref. 5057R several ...

In-Depth: A Vulcain Cricket With Presidential (or Vice-Presidential?) Provenance

You may know the Vulcain Cricket as the watch worn by several US Presidents, but today Eric takes us deep into the background of the piece and shows us one incredibly rare watch - a 1950s Vulcain Cricket complete with the Presidential Seal printed right on the dial. This you do not see every day, people. Click on for a really detailed look at the Cricket, plus an examination of this very special piece.

In-Depth: How Vacheron Constantin Is Keeping Two Classic Movements From Vanishing Off The Face Of The Earth

Modern movement design is more reliable than ever. But does that mean the dumbing down of watchmaking, as well?

Vintage Watches: A 1963 Rolex Explorer Date, A 1960s Vacheron Constantin In 18k White Gold, And A 1950s Juvenia Arithmo Calculator

Think outside of the box with this week's vintage selection.

Vintage Watches: A 1966 Rolex Cosmograph 'Big' Daytona, A 1967 Omega Constellation In 18k White Gold, And A 1969 Grand Seiko Day Date

Let's get fancy.

Introducing: Open Your Heart To The Vacheron Constantin Traditionnelle Complete Calendar Open Face

Sometimes when you pop the hood, you can just leave it open.

Introducing: The Reverso Tribute Minute Repeater – Two Faces, One Voice

An enduring classic of watch design meets a classic complication.

Introducing: The Casio G-SHOCK Ref. 6900-PT80 By John Mayer

John Mayer is back for an encore.

Vintage Watches: A 1971 Rolex 'Red' Submariner, A 1970s Zenith El Primero Ref. A385, And A 1960s Longines Conquest Automatic In 18k Rose Gold

Imagine a brand changing just one color or even tweaking one line of text on the dial of its most popular model – what an idea!

Hey, HODINKEE!: Why The Sun Set On Bumper Automatics, Where Tudor Might Go Next, And What It Might Be Like To Be The Big Cheese At A Big Brand

Banging bumpers, Tudor talk, and a day of chocolates and espressos.

Ep. #224 Road Trips and Broken Vows

Mike has gone completely bananas.

Vintage Watches: 1970s Zenith El Primero 'Cover Girl,' A 1970s Heuer Carrera In Gold Plate With Papers, And A 1952 Rolex Precision 18k Pink Gold

Easy, breezy, beautiful. And more.

Introducing: Highlights From Chopard's L.U.C 25th Anniversary Collection

It's a silver jubilee.

New: Leica Q2 “007 Edition” with live pics and price

Leica announces ‘007 Edition’ camera and exclusive photography exhibi-tion to celebrate the forthcoming Bond movie No Time To Die.

Hands-On: Go Green With This Limited Edition Oris

... and help the local communities of Africa's Okavango Delta, too.

The Sports Section: The Watch Lover’s Guide To The Tour De France

Come for the Richard Milles, stay for the sausage truck.

Pre-Owned Picks: A Patek Philippe Annual Calendar Chronograph 5960P, A Jaeger-LeCoultre Reverso Duo, And An OMEGA Speedmaster CK 2998 Limited Edition

Watches we love, the second time around.

Vintage Watches: A 1972 Rolex 'Red' Submariner With Full Set, A 1956 Omega Constellation In 14k Yellow Gold, And A 1972 Breitling 'Long Playing' Top Time Chronograph

Nineteen new watches hitting the HODINKEE Vintage Shop, truly something for everyone.

Introducing: The KITH For G-Shock GM-6900 Rainbow (Live Pics & Pricing)

A classic case shape in glorious, iridescent color.