Wednesday, Apr 15 2015
articles: 11
Madison Avenue Watch Week 2015: Celebrating Five Exciting Years Of The Art Of Watchmaking
In the last five years, Madison Avenue has become the epicenter for haute horlogerie and the largest fine timepiece marketplace in North America. This unprecedented congregation of watch brands establishing flagship boutiques motivated the Madison Avenue Business …
Photo Report: Recapping The HODINKEE X Phillips Watch Department Day-Date And Auction One Preview In NYC
We've been busy hosting events all over the country for the past two weeks – including a one-day stop back in our home city to welcome 50 of our favorite readers to an exclusive preview with Phillips Watch Department head Aurel Bacs, Paul Boutros, and their team. Click …
Junghans Max Bill Watch Range Updated For 2015
The Max Bill by Junghans range does something strange to my brain. When you encounter a Junghans Max Bill watch for the first time, you might not know what to say. But why? They are not bizarre like an MB&F, Panda-piloted twin-turbine; they don't perform an optical illusion …
Introducing the Baume & Mercier Capeland Shelby Cobra
Baume & Mercier recently announced two limited edition chronographs to commemorate their new partnership with legendary racecar manufacturer, Shelby American, Inc. “Baume & Mercier teamed up with the iconic brand to celebrate the 50th Anniversary of winning the FIA …
Bulgari CEO Says “Intelligent” Watch is Timeless
Bulgari CEO Says “Intelligent” Watch is Timeless One maker of luxury watches whose bottom line isn’t likely be dented by the entrance of the Apple Watch and other wearable devices is Bulgari, one of the most legendary names in fine timepieces and jewelry. Bulgari has gotten …
To The Stars: The Egard Passages Review
Today, we have a writeup of a watch that I have patiently bided my time to have come in. Back in November of 2013, I first wrote about the Egard Passages over on aBlogtoWatch. As I had already established a relationship with the brand, I figured we would be seeing one in …
Samsung to Battle Apple Watch with Gear A
Samsung to Battle Apple Watch with Gear A As nearly a million early birds impatiently await the delivery of the Apple Watches they ordered Friday morning, both watchmakers and tech companies plot to create a device that can compete for the title of most wanted smartwatch. …
Nomos Minimatik & Tangente Automatik With New In-House DUW 3001 Movement Hands-On
Packing the new and ultra thin DUW 3001 automatic movement, the Nomos Minimatik and Nomos Tangente Automatik represent the next generation of this distinctive German brand. The article Nomos Minimatik & Tangente Automatik With New In-House DUW 3001 Movement Hands-On first …
Hands-On: With The Oris Divers Sixty-Five
When we've covered Oris in the past, we've usually introduced pieces that provide you with your altitude or your depth. Oris has a knack for fitting mechanical watches with mechanical tools like altimeters and depth gauges. This is why it was surprising to see them offer an …
Squale at Baselworld 2015
On the morning of Day Two at Baselworld, team member Blaise and I broke off from the rest of the Fratello crew and ventured into Hall 2 to meet with a brand that enjoys a true cult-like following: Squale. Both of us were interested to meet with the brand that produces …
HANDS-ON: The TAG Heuer Monaco V4 Phantom
The story in a second: Looking like it should be adorning the wrist of Batman or Tony Stark the Monaco V4 Phantom is TAG Heuer’s latest version of their modern icon. One of the most overused words in the watch industry is ‘icon’. If you believed Swiss marketing departments …