So, I finally got my grail watch, a Tudor Black Bay, and was happy. I wasn’t 100% happy because it was the GMT rather than the Black Bay Black, but because the waiting lists are so long to get the… Read More ›
Watches
The Bulova Computron
It was a real surprise to see Bulova bring back the Computron in a form that is not dissimilar to the original from the 1970’s. If you want a timepiece that is unique, this would be a good way to… Read More ›
New stuff: AirPods, Kindle and Watches
Apple today announced new AirPods, the second generation of the world’s most popular wireless headphones. AirPods revolutionized the wireless audio experience with a breakthrough design and the new AirPods build on the magical experience customers love. The new Apple-designed H1… Read More ›
The Tropical Dial Is a Flaw
And with a tropical dial, something sincerely has gone wrong: around the middle of the last century, Rolex primed its dials with a finish that was supposed to protect the watches from sun damage. Bizarrely, it had the exact opposite… Read More ›
Time for a change
In 1913, Ariste Racine and his wife Emma Blatt started a watch manufacturing company in La Chaux-de-Fonds, Switzerland. They named the brand ‘Enicar’. That’s right, that is ‘Racine’ spelled backwards. This seemingly small detail sparked my passion for the brand…. Read More ›
1969 and watches
So many significant world events and developments occurred in the legendary year 1969 that Billy Joel could write a song simply by listing them — hell, he could probably even dedicate a verse to watches. This was the year that… Read More ›
Watch worth £25k stolen
A man and a woman asked to see a Patek Philippe watch with a blue crocodile strap, and left after they were told they could not pay in cash. Staff later realised they had taken the watch with them without… Read More ›
New Eco-Drives from Citizen
Citizen recently unveiled a trio of Eco-Drive divers through the Brycen range, and what makes these three stand out from most of Citizen’s current catalog is that they take on more of a neo-vintage aesthetic than most. At first glance,… Read More ›
Spot the difference
A colleague at work bought a new watch for £13. It is the one on the left in the above photo. The one on the right costs £2,780 and to anyone who does not like watches a purchase of the… Read More ›
The Seiko U.S. Limited Edition Alpinist
Today, we have something really exciting to announce in the HODINKEE Shop – a watch that we think longtime enthusiasts, those new to watch collecting, and outdoor types alike will love. From Seiko, we have a brand new limited edition… Read More ›
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