Model numbers: those sometimes short and sometimes long string of numbers and letters associated with every watch must serve some purpose. Each watchmaker has their own style, Rolex uses 4-6 digits, Grand Seiko uses 4 letters followed by 3 numbers, a…
This Article is part of a series written by editors of Hodinkee.com. This Article was written by: Mark Kauzlarich What started out as practical waterproofing has turned into brands trying to outdo each other at every turn A lot of people proba…
Selections from Crown and Caliber to match the largest, or the smallest, wrists among us. What size watch is right for my wrist? This is one of the first questions someone asks when buying their first watch. Unfortunately, the answer is not as straig…
This Article is part of a series written by editors of Hodinkee.com. This Article was written by: Tony Traina. A chronograph is a versatile tool that can be used to time all kinds of things. Here’s how to use it. What Is A Chronograph? If yo…
Traveling across timezones for the holidays? Grab a GMT, a watch that's built for the task. The holidays are here again, and it's time to pack that ugly Christmas sweater sweet Aunt Mary gave you and start the annual pilgrimage to meet up with the fa…
They might not be the headliner in the watchmaker's show, but sometimes the opening act can surprise and delight. If you ask a watch collector to start naming different models from a brand, there are certain ones that will always be named first. Jaeg…
Two independent standards for watchmaking accuracy. There is a well-founded expectation that your watch should be accurate. After all, the main reason these instruments exist is to tell us what time it is, not what time it isn’t. Mechanical watches'…
A Week On The Wrist: The IWC Pilot's Watch Chronograph Edition 'Tribute To 3705' A cult classic from the '90s is back in black(er). Originally published by Jack Forster on HODINKEE, February 25th 2021 IWC has announced an homage watch that pays tribu…
What is the difference between low and high-end quartz watches? At their heart, a mechanical and a quartz watch do the exact same thing; they measure time by measuring oscillations. In a mechanical watch, this happens at the escapement…
Six dive watches that are sweet as pecan pie. Once again, Thanksgiving is upon us. For most of us in the United States, we'll either be reading this article, waiting for dinner to cook, or recovering from a turkey-induced coma. The best…
A race car is a work of art, and so too are the watches they inspire. The world of watches has historically intersected with other circles of passion: Diving flourished hand in hand with new waterproof watches, aviators who were pioneers of flight ne…
Hands-On: The Panerai Submersible Bronzo Blu Abisso A cult tool watch gets a little bit smaller. When it launched in 2011, the Panerai Submersible Bronzo PAM 382 wasn't the world's first bronze watch. Other brands had done it before, including the er…
OMEGA Watches, Styled By Watch-Loving Women Life's too short to wear boring watches. Originally published on HODINKEE, Janaury 20th 2020 We'll be the first to admit it: Watch collecting can be a bit of a boy's club. The absence of feminine per…
To The Extreme: The Best Watches For Intense Conditions Watches that are tougher than tough. Orignally published on HODINKEE, September 30th, 2021 Should you find yourself in the sort of outing one could only characterize as "really dangerous" or "te…
First, it should be said that watches should not be thought of as an investment. You should buy what you love; however, no one is ever disappointed if their timepiece is retaining its value. Spending a good amount of money on a luxury item can make y…
Buying a watch that has had a previous life is something most of us will do at some point in our collecting journey. Sometimes it is the only way to get a very high in-demand timepiece, an older model that is no longer in production, or more commonly…
The short and somewhat obvious answer as to why some watches are more expensive pre-owned is because of supply and demand. Not enough of a particular watch in a market coupled with a strong demand will always lead to higher prices. For a better answe…
With more and more people wanting to get a luxury timepiece for themselves or as a gift for a loved one pre-owned has become a popular option for buyers. Pre-owned has the advantage of saving money over a new watch or it may be the only way to get a…
So, you have done it. You have decided to bite the bullet and buy your first luxury watch. For some this will be a one-off experience to celebrate a milestone in life. For others this will be the beginning of a long and exciting journey…
Originally appeared on HODINKEE Aug. 11, 2020 by Logan Baker It's hard to imagine the OMEGA Seamaster collection today without the Aqua Terra's presence. Since its 2002 debut, the Aqua Terra has anchored the Seamaster range as the go-to option for an…
With the changing of the leaves and the cooling of the air, summer has once again come to a close. While we will all miss swimming and camping it is time to start thinking of family gatherings full of holiday spirit. To go with the changing of the se…
Timepieces from makers that have mastered the art of crafting their own movements. By HODINKEE SHOP AUG 16, 2018 While in-house manufacturing is rightly pointed to as a sign of quality, it’s a misconception that only the most expensive watches featur…
With the rise of mechanical watches as a luxury item, the engineering and finishing that goes into each movement has been brought into focus by watch enthusiasts. An exhibition case back has become a fairly common way for a consumer to see the detail…
Originally Posted on Hodinkee March 3, 2020 Blancpain, with roots dating back to 1735, is a company that brings the perspective of generations to its watchmaking. The brand is often uncredited for the key role it played during the revival of the Swis…
As much fun as it is to walk into a store and look at all the beautiful new watches that were just released, sometimes they do not speak to us in the same way the old styles did. They are not the watch you saw in that store years ago that you could n…