This Article is part of a series written by editors of Hodinkee.com. This Article was written by: Tony Traina. The modern Rolex Submariner references 16610, 116610, and 126610 share a common lineage, with subtle differences that illustrate the model’…
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 erstwhile Gerald Genta line with its Gefica Safari. …
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 perspectives in watch media and the industry as a who…
Each year, the watch world eagerly anticipates that fateful moment in March when the brands reveal the latest and greatest horological offerings. Baselworld, again, did not disappoint. We’ve rounded up some of the watches that caught our eye and reflect this year’s market trends from five of our fav…
The Zenith Military Connection The military has used watches since the 1800’s. However, their place as indispensable tools for combat began in WWI. It was then that military forces began tapping certain watchmakers to design and manufacture watches with detailed specifications for their troops. Zeni…
Miles Davis: The Early Years Jazz as we know it wouldn’t be quite the same without the indispensable impact of Miles Davis. He wasn’t just one of the most influential musicians of his era. He also continues to inspire modern musicians today. At the side of every great man is a loyal companion. At th…
Best Dress Watches for Men The dress watch is a subjective breed of timepiece. Other watch categories – like pilot, dive, racing, or military watches – are easier to define. You can set them apart by a certain set of characteristics, primarily regarding their functions. A dress watch is just the opp…
Rolex Explorer or Rolex Submariner? 1953 was an important year for Rolex and two of its most beloved tool watches. That year, the brand introduced both the Submariner and the Explorer. With each model, Rolex focused on both form and function. When looking at the Rolex Explorer vs. Submariner, many c…
The Founding of A. Lange and Sohne A. Lange and Sohne was one of the first watchmakers to set up shop in the now-iconic town of Glashutte in Germany. It was founded by Adolf Lange in 1845. Before establishing his namesake brand, Lange worked as an apprentice under experienced watchmaker J.C. Friedri…
The Early Days of Watches For centuries, watches were considered a luxury item. They were reserved for the aristocracy and other elite members of society or used for functional purposes in the military and other professions where one needed to time their work. Then, watchmaking was a true art form…
Last week, the first of golf’s four major tournaments kicked off at the Augusta National Golf Club in Augusta, Georgia. Established over eight decades ago in 1934, the Masters marks the start of the professional season. This particular tournament is best known for its iconic green jacket trad…
Walt Disney: The Early Years The name Walt Disney is synonymous with innovation, creativity, and nostalgia. Disney’s legacy is multifaceted, from theme parks and products to films and Broadway shows. But all that magic and wonder started with a man who had a knack for animation and a steadfast dedic…
On March 4, 2008 on a rainy day in Mississippi, Jim Bernthal became a part of a club he never intended to join. A Marine Corps flight instructor, Jim was scheduled to give training in a T-45 Goshawk, a single-engine tandem-seat fighter. Though he and his co-pilot received clearance to take of…
For many watch lovers, Rolex is king. From staples of the brand, like the standard Datejust, to the most highly coveted models, like the President, Rolex fans don’t discriminate. So, whether you’re looking to splurge on one of the brand’s top-end models or snag a steal with one of the brand’s old st…
Watch Comparison: OMEGA Seamaster vs. Rolex Submariner The Omega Seamaster and Rolex Submariner have been in competition for over half a century. In the 1950’s and 1960’s, sports watches were rapidly increasing in popularity. Omega and Rolex were, and still are, two of the top brands in the industry…
Best Watches for Spring The chill in the air is starting to dissipate and flowers are starting to bloom. You may find yourself gravitating toward lighter, brighter colors and opting for a polo instead of a button down. Spring is officially upon us! Just as you rotate items in your wardrobe or start…
Overview of the OMEGA Speedmaster Reduced The Speedmaster, also known as the Moonwatch, is an icon. It’s one of the most popular and historically significant models in the OMEGA family of watches. Over the years, the brand has developed different iterations of the model. This includes the Speedmaste…
Albert Einstein: The Early Years Albert Einstein passed away over half a century ago. However, he’s still one of the most highly regarded and celebrated scientists of the 20th century. He’s most famous for developing the theory of relativity; one of the two pillars of modern physics. He’s also respo…
Watch Madness 2018 has officially kicked off. This year we took thirty-two watches, put them in head-to-head matchups, and for three weeks they will face off until there is an ultimate winner. What happens to the winning watch? Well, it will grace the wrist of someone who plays the matchups on Faceb…
Buzz Aldrin: The Early Years Buzz Aldrin, the first lunar landing, and the timepiece he wore while taking those history-making steps are what gave birth to the Moonwatch, also known as the Omega Speedmaster. But before he became a legendary astronaut and watch-world icon, he was just a simple boy fr…
The Madness that is March is kicking off this week. Each year, the top college basketball teams face off for a month of head-to-head competition. Only the best will make it to the Final Four, hosted in San Antonio, Texas this year. Of course, we can’t help but get caught up in the excitement of watc…
It is that time of year, where half the country is seeing signs of spring and the other half is still digging themselves out of snow. Clocks are getting ready to move forward, and millions everywhere are getting ready to fill out their brackets for some of the best few weeks in sports. We didn’t thi…
In part one of this year’s Watch Madness we took a look at the first eight matchups in our bracket and there were some strong contenders. If you haven’t taken a look at them yet, we suggest going back and checking them out. Before we can get from our round of thirty-two down to the ultimate winner…
Saint Patrick's Day Watches - Our Green Picks This weekend, many of us will be flocking to our local watering holes, seeking an authentic, hearty meal of corned beef and cabbage chased by a cold pint of green beer. Yes, Saint Patrick’s Day is upon us. It’s a day that gives us an excuse to festively…
Notable Military Watches: A Brief History Military-issued watches have had a significant impact on the evolution of modern warfare. Likewise, the unique needs of the military have had a considerable influence on the development of watches. For example, the harsh conditions of trench warfare in WWI p…
The History of Breitling With a history spanning over 135 years, Breitling has built a reputation for its precise chronometers and pilot watches. Their rugged and technically focused designs have withstood the test of time. As a result, they’ve created some of the most highly coveted watches in the…
Rolex Deepsea vs. Submariner: Choosing the Right Model Rolex is famous for its commitment to sea exploration and its dive watches. When they first released the Submariner in 1953, it became an instant classic. It also helped to establish a name for the brand among professional and amateur divers ali…
Officine Panerai: The Beginning In 1860 in Florence, Italy a man named Giovanni Panerai would start an innovative watch shop. That shop is now a famous brand with a serious cult following. Unlike many other watch brands more humble beginnings, Officine Panerai began as a sales showroom, a repair sho…
The Rolex Daytona Ref. 16520 The history of the Rolex Daytona officially began in 1964, when the brand started their sponsorship of the famous car races in Daytona, Florida. Just over two decades after the first Daytona debuted, Rolex decided to replace the Daytona’s hand-wound movement with an auto…
Bruce Willis: The Early Years Bruce Willis epitomizes the all-American action hero on screen. He’s starred in some of the most iconic thrillers and action films of all time, from Pulp Fiction to The Sixth Sense and, of course, the famous Die Hard series. Throughout his career, he’s become known for…
Tourbillon Complication: A Prestigious Function In the most basic terms, watches are simply timekeeping devices. However, many luxury watches go far beyond that function. They feature complications. In horology, a complication refers to any feature that goes beyond the display of hours and minutes…
What Does Water Resistance Mean? When you’re shopping for a watch and checking out the specs, you’ve likely seen information about watch water resistance ratings. However, you may still be wondering, what does water resistance mean when it comes to watches? Whether you’re an avid diver or just eager…
Martin Scorsese: An American Filmmaker Martin Scorsese is a widely-celebrated modern American filmmaker. His signature filmmaking style, include dark themes, unusual camera techniques, and contemporary music. But you may not know about Scorsese’s deep ties to the watch industry. He’s not only a coll…
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