Monday, Jan 4 2010
articles: 7
Rolex Submariner 116613 versus 16613
In April 2009, just after I returned from BaselWorld 2009, I temporarily switched my Rolex Yacht-Master 16622 with a friend’s Submariner 16613. Although I really had to get used to all that gold on this Submariner, the watch was definitely an eye-catcher and felt right in …
Exploded Submariner
Photo: J. Peter of Watchmakingblog.com Just in “case” you have never witnessed the dissected case and the high quality that is a Rolex Submariner, check this exploded style shot and breakdown of the components. You can see all the gaskets to the crown, crystal, and back of …
The strangest, quietest Rolex unboxing ever
I don’t even know what to say about this.
Thomas Prescher's Qatar Watch Video: A New Double Retrograde From A Modern-Day Master
We have long been a fan of Thomas Prescher and his unique and purely independent path in watchmaking. He is a master of complications, and is credited with inventing the triple axis tourbillon. We mentioned Thomas a few weeks back as one of the Masters of Contemporary …
The First Watch Worn Up Mt. Everest: A Rolex Just Like Edmund Hillary's, and It's Not An Explorer
Welcome to the first Hodinkee post of 2010! To start off the new year, we thought we'd feature a watch that you may not recognize as anything special, but in fact is a watch that should be a modern-day legend. Second only to landing on the moon, the greatest accomplishment …
Prometheus Ocean Diver Watch Review
It is the watch that almost was not. It is proof that a concept and a dream, as a well as a strict adherence to promise and detail are what reign supreme in the world of fine watches. The watch industry presents a special opportunity for enthusiasts of this horological …
Magrette Regattare Moana Pacific
Magrette timepieces is based in Auckland (City of Sails), New Zealand. It is a young brand founded by Dion Wynyar fef d McAsey. Not unlike many start-ups, they use the internet to sell to clients around the world, eliminating the middle man and passing much of the savings …
