Wednesday, Aug 3 2011
articles: 5
FOUND: Lou Gehrig's 1928 World Series Hamilton "Piping Rock" For Sale
Many Hamilton watch collectors believe that the Piping Rock is the pinnacle of the company’s watch-making and design. Some even consider the Piping Rock to be the quintessential American wristwatch. With strong Art Deco influences, these watches feature hinged lugs and a …
Watchmaking: A. Lange & Söhne finishing techniques
Black polish - the most sophisticated and challenging finishing technique - is performed exclusively on the tourbillon bridge and cage. It can take up to five days to polish one single part.
Hands-On With Vulcain Watches: New To The USA, A Brand To Get Excited About
If you've been reading HODINKEE for a while, the watch above should look familiar. Vulcain is a brand of watches that we have covered more than a few times before - but their vintage watches. The Vulcain Cricket has been given to the sitting US President for decades, …
Hublot Oceanographic 4000 M Diver Hands-On
Back in January of 2011 I caught a glimpse of a early prototype version of a strange looking Hublot. The case was really big (by Hublot standards), and it has a sci-fi looking black and green dial. I also noticed … Continue reading →
RESCO Bullfrog Heritage (first look)
By TLex Here's a first look at RESCO's new 'Bullfrog Heritage', which marks 50yrs of US Naval Special Warfare from 1962 - 2012. In this vein the watch's dial will sport either the SEALs Team famous Bullfrog logo or the US Navy SEALs insignia. Its case measures 42mm with …
