Monday, Jun 20 2011
articles: 8
Reader Submission: Edox Les Vauberts Open Heart
A reader from Argentina sent this image of his first mechanical timepiece, the Edox Les Vauberts Open Heart. The stainless steel case measures 43 mm by 10 mm. Movement is an automatic mechanical. Sapphire crystal. Solid steel caseback. Strap in brown leather. …
Seiko's Sentiment of the 1970s As Told By One Advertisement
Image courtesy of SpencerPKAs an historical document, this ad for Seiko is interesting for a few reasons. It tells us what was perceived as desirable in a timepiece of the 70s; “Colored dials. Self Wind. Instant day and date change. Bilingual calendars.” It also, and more …
BLANCPAIN Fifty Fathoms 'Tribute to Fifty Fathoms AQUA LUNG
By TLex BLANCPAIN have released a special edition of the Fifty Fathoms for 2011. Last year they released the Fifty Fathoms 'Tribute to Fifty Fathoms' with its iconic 'No Rad' logo. This year's version, the Fifty Fathoms 'Tribute to Fifty Fathoms Aqua Lung' comes with a …
Who Wears It Better: US Open Champion Rory McIlroy or Watch Blogging Champion Robert-Jan Broer?
Sometimes you just have to ask the question that's on absolutely nobody's mind - the question that doesn't really make any sense at all. We've pitted two of our favorite guys against each other for no real purpose other than the fact that they both happen to wear the same …
Event Recap: A Private Dinner With MB&F in NYC
Last Thursday we hosted a small soiree and dinner reception for 12 of our friends and readers. The dinner was a special presentation of ten horological machines, all created by MB&F. The goal of this event, along with the goal of HODINKEE, was to bring you, the …
RUBBER B Straps For ROLEX Sea Dweller & Submariner
By TLex Why one of, if not the most iconic divers watch on the planet has been so many years without a decent rubber strap is anyone's guess. Although Tudor supply their divers models with rubber straps; Rolex have to this day not produced a single rubber strap for any of …
Watches in Depth - Mechanical vs Electronic
Not too long ago I wrote an FAQ on watches and watch technology for the benefit of our readers and clients. What I sought to do was spread some of the more advanced knowledge of watchmaking and the watch market that the average person, through no fault of their own, may …
Cartier Calibre Watch Review
There is a word that is thrown around a lot in the watch world that means the public takes a watch (or anything else for that matter) seriously. That word is legitimacy and I love to hear the French pronounce … Continue reading →
