Monday, Jul 7 2008
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Dangerously Deep Dwelling Sinn UX Diving Watch Available
Do you recall the diving suits in the movie Abyss? The James Cameron directed classic depicted ultra-deep divers who used “liquid oxygen” filled suits to help with pressurization. Apparently, the characters in the movie could breath with the liquid oxygen. That was pretty …
Antique Ulysse Nardin Tank Watch
While Ulysse Nardin produces some absolutely stunning watches presently, it is uncommon for us to find truly great looking pieces from this manufacturer prior to the 1990's (no 5b4 t that they don't exist, there just simply aren't that many UN's out there). This men's tank …
Luminor Marina Left Handed by OFFICINE PANERAI
[ via Panerai ] Check out this very special Panerai Luminor Marina, a Left Handed Limited Edition PVD version. The 44mm case is PVD treated stainless steel and features the manual hand winding crown on the left side of the case. Panerai used a 3.2 mm curved anti-reflective …
Patek Philippe Grand Sonnerie 1914 Photomontage
For serious collectors, a grand sonnerie is the pinnacle complication and only a very small handful of 584 brands are able to produce such movements. Grand Sonneries are able to chime every quarter much like a grandfather clock. It can also perform on demand like a minute …
Hodinkee Featured as AskMen.com's "Cool Site of the Day"
We just discovered this ourselves only a few hours ago, but everyone's favorite vintage watch site (yours truly), has been selected by www.AskMen.com as their "Cool Site of the Day" for Sunday July 6th. This is quite an honor for us and this nod will certainly help us …
1918 WWI Officer's Longines In Great Condition
Perhaps the oldest watch we have featured on Hodinkee, this beautiful Longines is 90 years old and in absolutely perfect condition. On top of that, the case and dial are 100% origin 5b4 al and the strap is a very high-grade exact replica of the one that would have been …
1935 Rare Omega Aviator's Watch CK 2042
A very rare and extremely collectible Omega from 1935 is what we have here today. This is a true aviator's watch, as denoted by the large winder for a gloved hand and the rotating inner-bezel with red indicator for a second time-zone. We have never seen this model before, …
