Hibiki was introduced in 1989 to commemorate the 90th anniversary of the Suntory Distillery and since then, this whisky has been the paragon of the Art of Japanese Whisky. Not only it is one of Japan’s most highly awarded blended whiskies, but it i…

It’s easy to get lost in the wide ranging collection that is the sea of dive watches in the Spinnaker collection. They currently have 13 different diver models varying between designs that pull from iconic dive watches such as the Dumas and Bradner…

Nothing can stop my fascination with radium lume. Not even a divorce and pandemic. December 05, 2022 Photos by Dana Golan In Watch of the Week, we invite Hodinkee staffers and friends to explain why they love a certain watch. This week's columnist…

When we talk about Audemars Piguet, the conversation almost always centers on the Royal Oak. It’s almost a cliche at this point to critique AP as a brand that focuses on a single product line, but it also speaks to the enduring popularity of the Ro…

A watch resurrected from the past – well, fairly modernised too, for the best – the Chopard Alpine Eagle is the direct descendant of the slightly baroque St. Moritz model of the 1980s. We’ve seen the watch becoming an entire collection, with a tour…

Here's a first look back at 2022 – and a preview of our forthcoming superlative awards. December 05, 2022 Illustration by Andy Gottschalk This year, for the first time ever, Hodinkee will run a comprehensive editorial Year In Review. Oh, we dabbled…

Netflix’s Addams Family spin-off Wednesday has taken the world by spooky storm, with Jenna Ortega’s self-choreographed dance scene going certified viral. But, while much attention has been given to Ortega’s performance as Wednesday Addams, watch e…

Gifts for someone who knows they don't know a lot about watches, but knows they want to know more. In this year's Hodinkee Holiday Gift Guides, our team rounds up their top gift picks across a range of price points from our very own Hodinkee Shop.…

Swiss-based Hamilton has followed the trend of producing smaller watch cases, and continuing it introduces the Khaki Field Murph Auto 38mm. Featured in the motion picture Interstellar, this stainless-steel timepiece, known as “The Murph,” is water-…

I tried to stay away from the usual suspects, but still I ended up with a classic quartetI really tried to stay off the beaten track when putting together my current watch collection. And yes, I definitely have a few watches that you don’t see ever…

Watchonista profiles the prolific Instagrammer who is building an online universe using minifigs and timepieces. Andrei Stihi leads a double life. By day he works in the automotive industry in Michigan. But in his off hours, he creates compelling d…

Watch winders are useful objects that many collectors own. These are practical for automatic watches, especially if you tend to swap watches regularly. They are all the more useful for watches with annual or perpetual calendars that are not always…

Most collectors know the feeling of scrolling through an online watch sales platform and coming across an unexpected, beautiful vintage watch. With great anticipation, you click through the photos, and then it all evaporates when you discover that…

Grönefeld – managed by brothers Bart and Tim Grönefeld – is a household name in high-end independent watchmaking. The brand, based in the Netherlands, is known for its contemporary design, immaculate finissage and technical complications. For a lon…

Due to the fact that Orient is best known for being one of the perennial fan-favorite brands from the affordable side of the watch enthusiast landscape, it can sometimes be easy to forget that alongside budget-friendly classics like the Mako and Ba…

When someone hands you a watch, do you immediately comment on the movement? Do you look at the case finishing first? Does the bracelet command your gaze? Chances are, the first thing that grabs your attention is the dial. No matter how nice the mo…

In the world of watch collecting, clubs and groups of collectors are some of the most significant initiatives you can think about. Sharing passion, bringing knowledge, educating newcomers to the watchmaking industry… These clubs are essential for t…

While much of the buzz around Patek Philippe’s recent launches has been centred on the Nautilus ref. 5811/1G in white gold, the year has been mostly about other than the Nautilus and Aquanaut. Amongst the most notable new launches for 2022 is the W…

Jaeger-LeCoultre Rendez-Vous Sonatina Peaceful Nature watch.Unless you’ve walked through a watch workshop where rare handcrafts are executed by master artisans, and witnessed their microscopic work in person, it is difficult to really understand ho…

A closer look at how the width of your strap affects your watchStrap width — often referred to as “lug width” — is usually only a topic of discussion if an odd size (17, 19, or 21mm) is used. So does the strap width only matter in terms of the avai…

December 5, 2022 The Low-DownSince its inception, Hublot has been a company interested in subverting expectations. While many brands consider themselves disruptive, over the past few years, Hublot has been singularly focused on expanding its reputa…

From its very first collection, HYT has always been focused on cutting-edge and modernist design combined with a unique, fascinating display relying on a watch’s worst enemy, liquid. Even after the comeback of the brand almost a year ago, this mott…

Editor’s Note: This is part of a series of editorial columns by our senior editorial staff. Every Monday, aBlogtoWatch aims to bring you a more personal, eclectic kind of editorial expression than our usual blend of news and hands-on reviews. We ho…

Picks from the '90s and '70s on offer right nowThe demand for watches from the 1990s is increasing, it seems. It used to be a well-kept secret that you could still get some nice (and complete) watches from the 1990s, but now there’s a shift occurri…

What is great about the independent watch market is that there is more room to do things differently. By offering more value for less money or by making unique watches. Or by making both things available at the same time. And it seems that some of…

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This one wins the versatility prize for the ladiesThe century-old Swiss watchmaker Titoni has made its name crafting handsome watches with unbeatable value. Little did we know that the fourth-generation family-run independent brand also has a stron…

The average person might argue that the least complicated way to move something is by moving it in straight line: just push and it moves. But real life doesn’t work that way; physics doesn’t even work that way. Constraining motion to a straight lin…

Skimpy outfits, Bugattis, million-dollar art, and million-dollar watches. Welcome to Miami, Bienvenidos a Miami! December 04, 2022 Photos by Tiffany Wade Miami Basel, the renowned counterpart to Art Basel, has become synonymous with celebrity-laden…

Tudor has brought silver back onto the scene with its Black Bay Fifty Eight 925. How good is this watch with the striking taupe dial? We find out in this in-depth, hands-on review from the WatchTime archive.Tudor Black Bay Fifty Eight 925 (Ref. M79…

Editor’s Note: The holiday season is upon us, which means it may be the time you are looking to buy a watch – whether as a gift for yourself or for a family member, friend or that special someone in your life. To make your life easier, the Time+Ti…

Our ex-newbie went to the HSNY's first-ever all-women's class to find out. A few Friday mornings ago, within the herringbone wood-floored and high-ceilinged confines of the F.P. Journe boutique in West Hollywood, the Horological Society of New York…

This week’s episode welcomes managing editor Blake Buettner to the hot seat to discuss some breaking news from Rolex, a (very) limited edition Christopher Ward, and a regular production Tricompax from Baltic. We also take note of a surprising relea…

Skip to Main Content [enter] The Conversation We Respond To Your Comments On Ikepod, Oris, And That ‘Lefty’ Rolex From destros to design we're chatting it up this weekend. December 04, 2022 Photos by Brian Bowen Smith Oh my god, we're back again. Y…

Last month, we wrote an article to highlight some of the sub-S$2,000 watches that one would like to consider adding into one’s watch collection.This week, we decided to up the ante a little more, with watches from the mid-tier luxury category. Whil…

Editor’s note:  Due to the nature of the subject matter, the following story contains lots of swear words and wilfully offensive language. If you’re offended by bad language maybe give it a miss. “Unwashed Cock Olympics! It’s 6:00am.” That’s the s…

And just like that, we are in the final month of the year. Its been a real interesting week too, with Rolex dropping the mic with its new pre-owned certification program, as well as Once Upon a Time Watch Project Auction raising a respectbale sum f…

What’s It Like To Get Your Grail Watch And Live With It? The Story Of My Louis Cartier TankEvery watch collector or connoisseur usually has one: a grail watch.This deeply horological term comes from the Holy Grail, the vessel from which Jesus drank…

Whoever has experienced traversing the globe (by plane, train or automobile) while wearing a mechanical timepiece has at one point run into the drawbacks of regular time-only watches. It can tell the time in one location only, which is useless for…

Against a backdrop of ringing cowbells, Longines billboards, and soaring peaks, Canada’s Jack Crawford takes up his position at the starting gate. He is only moments from dropping into the downhill course at Lake Louise, where he will plunge 800 me…

“Lord Vader, your watch is ready.” It’s a safe bet to say most enthusiasts have said this at some point or another in their lives when pointing out a properly sinister (and obviously black) timepiece design. While that sort of aggressive, dark, and…

Editor’s Note: While it has been a few years since the debut of the calibre, to this day the Grand Seiko calibre 9SA5, and its performance and aesthetic, is constantly a point of conversation on all forums touching on the brand. But, who better to…

It’s no secret that we’re falling back in love with dress watches here at Fratello lately. Maybe it’s because we’re getting tired of the constant barrage of new tool watches, or maybe it’s simply because the holiday season and occasions to dress up…

6 Ladies Watches That Any Man Might Wear – And That This Man Would Definitely Wear“If you were a woman . . .” Bonnie Tyler sang ever so expressively in her hit single from 1986.While at times as a young boy I might have wondered how it would feel t…

While Vacheron Constantin’s contribution to the watch world has mostly been focused on the Overseas and the newly re-introduced 222, the Geneva-based maker has quietly refreshed a highly complicated model. First released in platinum in 2016, and th…

There’s no doubt that we live in challenging times, and when it comes to markets what goes up usually does come down – at least within the boundaries of established cyclical behavior. But if the world is coming to an end and the watch market is in…

Wondering hours displays are amongst the most visually interesting ways to display time. Perhaps only coming second to HYT’s fluidic system. Weirdly, for a complication that appears so futuristic, we have Pope Alexander VII the Magnificent, who rul…

“Watches, Stories, and Gear” is a roundup of our favorite content, watch or otherwise, from around the internet. Here, we support other creators, explore interesting content that inspires us, and put a spotlight on causes we believe in. Oh, and any…

Skip to Main Content [enter] Hands-On Frederique Constant Takes Us Around The World On A Budget, And Does It In Style World timers used to be the realm of the super-wealthy, but brands like Frederique Constant are out to change that. December 03, 2…