Monday, Jul 26 2010
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HourTime Show Watch Podcast Episode 31
This could easily be your first episode of HourTime ever. We talk about the basics of watch collecting as a hobby, as well as dive into what a well-rounded collection should be all about. It is just chalk-full of watch lover on watch lover action. A must hear battle of the …
IWC Ingenieur Special Edition: A Boat Made of Plastic, A Watch Made of Platinum
If you haven't had your head in the sand for the past year, you know that European banking scion David de Rothschild has been sailing across the Pacific Ocean in a sailboat made out of plastic bottles. Not just another distraction for a rich guy with nothing better to do, …
A Universal Geneve Triple Calendar Owned by the Man Behind FDR’s Supreme Court-Packing Scandal
If you’ve followed Hodinkee for any amount of time, you know that we are suckers for watches with exceptional provenance, and we have found a watch that appears to have had an interesting first owner. Currently on eBay is a mint Universal Geneve triple calendar with “CARL …
The Michael Schumacher Legend Omega Speedmaster - Kinda looks familiar doesn't it?
Just the other day we posted a watch that seemed to stir the emotions of our readers. That watch was the ‘Replica’ by Maurice de Mauriac - which pays homage to one of the superstars of the watch world, the Rolex ‘Paul Newman’ Daytona (now we just wouldn’t be Hodinkee if we …
JS Watch Co. Sif - N.A.R.T. (the official watch of the icelandic coast guard)
By TLex Here's an absolutely cracking new watch from JS Watch Co. of Reykjavik, Iceland. And there's a great story behind it, that is much better told by them . . . enjoy!From JS Watch Co. THE SIF–N.A.R.T. (The North Atlantic Rescue Timer) Is an extremely solid watch …
LAIRD HAMILTON Announced As Ambassador For CHANEL J12 Marine Watch
By TLex Surfing legend Laird Hamilton has been announced as ambassador for the new CHANEL dive watch, the J12 Marine. An unlikely partnership; who would've thought it, a hardcore big-wave rider wearing a girlie fashion diver. . . there must be more to it (read below)From …
Diving Into AUDEMARS PIGUET (pt.2) Royal Oak Offshore DIVER
By TLex Could this be the ultimate luxury dive watch? The new Royal Oak Offshore DIVER is the latest dive watch born of the legendary Royal Oak blood line that itself dates back to 1972, when Audemars Piguet created the first high-end sports watch with its iconic octagonal …
TAG Heuer McLaren MP4-12C
As those of you who love cars will know, McLaren Automotive will launch its MP4-12C sportscar in 2011, its first new model since the Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren and, you could argue, its first proper car since the seminal McLaren F1 of 1992. The good news is that just like …
Pierre DeRoche SplitRock Watch Review
Pierre DeRoche is one of those interesting indy luxury watch brands you could go your whole life without noticing, but you'd be missing out on some interesting stuff. You might have heard of them if you are like me, so you'll be happy to check out my review of their …
Most Wanted: Casio Classic G-Shock Aviation Concept Watch
Casio introduced numerous new Classic G-Shock watches at Baselworld 2010, and this watch is definitely among my favorites (this new G-Shock is really nice too). The new Aviation Concept watch (pictured) is part of the Classic line of G-Shock watches, and although the name …
