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Bell & Ross Vintage Carbon 123 & 126: This Young Brand Gives Us Two Winners

Hodinkee | Yesterday 14:11 |

Simultaneously something new and something old from Bell & Ross, these just released vintage Carbon pieces are easily the best looking watches to come out of this manufacturer in quite some time.  We've always liked the heritage line, but with the new, more traditional look …

Antique Patek Philippe Tool Cabinet: It May Not Tell The Time, But We Want It

Hodinkee | Yesterday 09:30 |

In the midst of Basel madness, we present you with a wooden cabinet.  It isn't powered by sunlight, or feature a bi-axial tourbillon, it's not a re-edition of a classic or a brand new introduction, but it is from a powerhouse brand. This cabinet is an original watchmakers …

Jean Dunand Presents A Fourth Masterpiece: Welcome To the Palace

Hodinkee | 17. Mar 2010 23:00 |

When we showed you the masterful complications of Jean Dunand a few months back, readers responded in kind.  Today we are happy to announce a fourth timepiece from one of the most creative brands in the world.  We'll let them tell it. PRESS RELEASE Imagination, invention, …

Maîtres du Temps Releases A New Chapter One: A Modern Classic Revised

Hodinkee | 17. Mar 2010 18:55 |

By now you know all about the Chapter One from Maîtres du Temps, we've covered it at length.  Today we've gotten word that they will now release the same monumental watch in a rounded case.  For more details, vist MaitresduTemps.com.

Basel Brings A New Tudor Monte Carlo: The Poor Man's Newman Daytona Is Back!

Hodinkee | 17. Mar 2010 16:35 |

In the world of Rolex collecting, the one Tudor that has garnered the most attention throughout the years is the Monte Carlo chronograph. Good movement, Rolex finish, and unbelievably great looks. It is (very) affectionately known as the Poor Man's Paul Newman Daytona.  …

It's Official!: New Rolex Explorer and Submariner Revealed (unofficially) - UPDATED WITH PICS

Hodinkee | 17. Mar 2010 13:40 |

We've got to give it up to Salon Des Montres on this one, they got the pictures EVERYONE wanted.  With no specs released, and no official images, we present you three new watches from Rolex. First are two new Submariners, both in steel with ceramic bezels.  One in …

Exclusive - New Cabestan Sol Invictus: The First Perpetual Mechanical Timepiece Using Solar Energy

Hodinkee | 17. Mar 2010 13:05 |

Previously unnanounced to the public (we're first!) is a new creation from Cabestan, the same people who brought us that epic Winch Tourbillon Vertical.  Called the Sol Invictus, this timepiece has taken the now iconic chain and fusée, drums and vertical tourbillon from the …

Audemars Piguet X Maserati Millenary Tourbillon: A Heralded Collaboration ACTUALLY For Sale

Hodinkee | 17. Mar 2010 13:05 |

The connection between cars and watches is undeniable, as two of this sex's most favorite toys.  Collaborations between manufacturers of automobiles and timepieces can be good, bad, and downright crazy (in a good way).  Today's find falls into the downright crazy category, …

The Cartier Dice Watch: The Coolest Timepiece A Woman Can Own

Hodinkee | 16. Mar 2010 14:20 |

We are pushing well over 700 unique posts on Hodinkee and do you know how many of those featured women's watches? Yup, around 450 of them.  And by 450, we actually mean none of them.  Today marks our first female oriented wristwatch, and it's honestly just too cool NOT to …

Rolex BaselWorld Teaser: Does An Everest Mention Mean An Updated Explorer?

Hodinkee | 15. Mar 2010 21:25 |

It's that time of year again, BaselWorld is just around the corner.  While many companies reveal their Basel creations weeks if not months prior to the actual show, one company who remains as tightlipped as a nun at Christmas mass is the almighty Rolex. People have been …

A Max Bill for Junghans Wall Clock Circa 1954: A Prime Example Of The Genuine Article

Hodinkee | 15. Mar 2010 16:11 |

Below we showed you one of Max Bill's most esoteric creations, and now we're showing you his bread and butter.  Sure you can buy a Junghans wristwatch and get part of the Bill effect, but the piece that put his name on the map is a clock that is now part of the MoMA's …

Max Bill for Omega: Not In The MoMA and Not For Junghans, This Is A Design Find

Hodinkee | 15. Mar 2010 14:26 |

Ever heard the name Max Bill before?  If you are a modern design or architecture fan, or if you read Gear Patrol, you definitely have.  Bill was a Swiss born designer of buildings, clocks, and watches, as well as a sculptor and painter. Bill most famously designed …

Hodinkee Recommended Reading: "How To Buy A Vintage Watch" in April Men's Journal Magazine

Hodinkee | 15. Mar 2010 01:01 |

It isn't often that a major men's magazine dedicates more than half a page to vintage watches, so this is really something special.  In the most recent edition of Men's Journal, there is perhaps one of the most comprehensive buying guides to vintage watches ever put …

Museum Quality First Generation Rolex GMT: The Original Jet Set Watch With A Bezel Made Out of …

Hodinkee | 14. Mar 2010 05:05 |

First Generation Rolex GMT with Pristine Bakelite BezelThe Rolex GMT has always held a certain appeal to us.  After all, it is THE original jet-setter's watch.  As most know, it was designed in conjunction with Pan-American airlines for the first intercontinental airline …

Hodinkee Recommended Reading: Two New Books on the Art & Independence of Boutique Horology

Hodinkee | 12. Mar 2010 19:05 |

A few of our esteemed colleagues in the field of watch journalism (and frequent Twitter buddies) have just gone about releasing a book each.  In conjunction, these two provide you with a perfect and balanced look into both the modern history of the indepedent watch, more …

Sneak Peak At The Unreleased MB&F HM4 Thunderbolt: What In The World Are They Up To?

Hodinkee | 11. Mar 2010 11:45 |

Few brands make news when they release images of a new watch, let alone just some images of the movement.  MB&F, however,  happens to be one that does.  At this point, you have seen the HM1, the HM2, and the HM3, and in high-definition, we might add.  Today, however, we get …

A Nameless Object of Desire: The LeCoultre Reference E 2644 Chronograph

Hodinkee | 10. Mar 2010 17:10 |

Here's a tip.  If you ever start a watch company, give all of your watches a name.  Those models that have names, whether it be Submariner, Speedmaster, Polaris, Navitimer, or anything else, stand out amidst the dozens of nameless models that we find each and every day.  If …

The Forgotten Speedmaster: No Jewels & Unadjusted, The Digital Watch That Diluted The Brand

Hodinkee | 9. Mar 2010 16:10 |

Everyone knows the Omega Speedmaster, but all do not know every generation of the Speedmaster.  Sure, there is modern-day automatic, the classic professional, the rarer caliber 321 "moon watch", the pre-professional, and the broad arrow, but what about that lost generation …

LL Bean Releases a New "Vintage Inspired" Watch & We Find A Swiss-Made Alternative

Hodinkee | 8. Mar 2010 20:35 |

New LL Bean Field Watch: $99Our friends at Cool Material pointed us to this new field watch from LL Bean, clearly a direct shot at the J.Crew x Timex collaboration.  For 99 bucks you get a military inspired watch with what is likely a Japanese quartz movement.  If that's …

The Patrizzi & Co. Silent Auction Explained: Why You Should Come Tonight (Besides The Cocktails)

Hodinkee | 8. Mar 2010 06:10 |

If you didn't know, we're having a party tonight, and we're pretty excited about it.  The event is part cocktail party, part auction preview, and part private, silent sale.  So you can take a look at and see if you'd like to place a bid on over 150 lots of really high-end, …

A Look At Marvin, Both Old & New: The Modern 160 & A Vintage Chrono For Sale By Mr. Rolex

Hodinkee | 6. Mar 2010 22:10 |

You're about to start hearing a lot about Marvin Watch Co.  In the midst of a push to enter the mainstream US market, their Malton 160 Round watch has garnered the attention of us watch journalists.  It's really an interesting concept.  The Malton watch comes in four …

Vintage Breitling Chronograph In Cushion Case For $1000 - $2000? Yes Please

Hodinkee | 5. Mar 2010 20:31 |

Coming up in next week's Antiquorum sale is the Breitling you see to the right.  It's not a Navitimer or anything of historical importance, but it is a killer-looking vintage chronograph from 1970 that is going to go cheap; thus its appearance on the almighty 'Dink. You …

To Celebrate The Release of A New Line, TSOVET Offers Hodinkee Readers A Discount

Hodinkee | 5. Mar 2010 18:10 |

We have favorite watches in every category.  In super haute horology, we love MB&F, Maîtres du Temps, Urwerk, and Jean Dunand.  Just below that (in price, not favor), there is Patek Philippe, Audemars Piguet, and A. Lange & Sohne.  In the modern luxury market, you know …

Two Great Vintage Rolex Submariners: Bucherer 1680 Vs. Tiffany 5512, You Choose

Hodinkee | 4. Mar 2010 18:15 |

Two outstanding vintage Rolex Submariners from two different auction houses are coming up for sale next week, and we felt it to be our duty to inform you of both your options in the rare and interesting Sub game.  Let's get right into it. Option 1: Vintage Submariner …

Antiquorum's Experts Pick Their Favorites From Upcoming Sale

Hodinkee | 4. Mar 2010 17:05 |

As we mentioned before, it's auction season.  Next week, just a day after Patrizzi & Co. complete their first sale of the year, Antiquorum will commence with an enormous 450+ lot sale, which includes over 100 pieces from famed Franco-American artist Arman. In a pretty cool …

Announcing the Tissot Visodate 1957: A Vintage-Inspired Stunner For Under $1000 (Updated)

Hodinkee | 3. Mar 2010 17:45 |

A reasonably priced and classic-looking dress watch is something we get requests for ALL the time.  Last year, Longines released a fantastic retro dress watch called the Silver Arrow that, at $1500MSRP, is really a great value.  It turned into a smash success for Longines. …

A Prototype Heuer Monaco: Pre-McQueen & Pre-Caliber 11, It Doesn't Get Any Better

Hodinkee | 2. Mar 2010 20:46 |

You guys are all familiar with the Heuer Monaco that Steve McQueen wore during the filming of cult classic racer flick LeMans, we've written about it at length.  These watches, to this day, are some of the most popular Heuers, both old and new.  This makes the particular …

We're Having A Party & You're Invited! A Hodinkee Preview & Silent Auction with Patrizzi & Co.

Hodinkee | 2. Mar 2010 16:40 |

Lot 47, Rolex "Double Red" Sea DwellerAs we continue to take this burgeoning online community of watch lovers into the physical world, we are pleased to announce our latest Hodinkee event. This coming Monday, March 8th, we will be hosting a preview and silent auction with …

Tony Gwynn's Rolex President: Undeniable Baseball Provenance

Hodinkee | 2. Mar 2010 16:40 |

Anyone a fan of Tony Gwynn or the San Diego Padres?  To wear a watch like this, you're going to have to be.  This watch is, of course, a Rolex Day-Date (aka President) given to Mr. Tony Gwynn in 1996 by the San Diego Padres organization.  The watch is in really excellent …

We're Having A Party & You're Invited! A Hodinkee Preview & Silent Auction with Patrizzi & Co.

Hodinkee | 2. Mar 2010 16:05 |

Lot 47, Rolex "Double Red" Sea DwellerAs we continue to take this burgeoning online community of watch lovers into the physical world, we are pleased to announce our latest Hodinkee event. A week from tonight, Monday March 8th, we will be hosting a preview and silent …