Friday, Apr 13 2012
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Watch What-If: Rolex Sky-Dweller
"Watch What-If" is a special column on aBlogtoRead.com that asks the playful question "what if an iconic watch you know and love was offered in a different style?" The idea embraces a good timepiece's core design and has fun by … Continue reading → Related posts: Rolex …
Girard-Perregaux Announces New Website, Lifestyle Journal, And Owners' Portal
Girard-Perregaux has been making watches for 221 years, but this year marks a big period of transition for the makers of both the beautiful and the bold. GP was bought by luxury conglomerate PPR last summer, and just recently, GP North America was handed over to Mike …
VIDEO: The Incredible Millenium-Measuring, 340,000 Swiss Franc, Urwerk Zeit Device, Explained
Urwerk makes some absolutely awesome stuff, ranging from the game-changing 103, to the Patek inspired CC1 Cobra, to the modern 110 Torpedo. But, the culmination of all the work done by Urwerk over the last fifteen years went into not a wristwatch, but something of a …
Sony Introduces SmartWatch in the US
Previously only available abroad, Sony is now selling their SmartWatch in the US for $149, you can buy it here. The SmartWatch uses Bluetooth 3.0 to connect to any Android 2.0+ handset. The SmartWatch allows you to discreetly check your email, text, control your music and …
REVIEW: Wenger Squadron Chrono (Part 1)
Wenger is one of a few brands that you probably picture when someone says Swiss Army (the other likely being Victorinox). However, this is the first hands-on review of a Swiss Army watch we’ve done, so I’ll give the hat tip to Wenger as being “the” one. The specific …
And Now, A Message From John Mayer
5513/5517 Military Sub. I try to wear without worry. This watch has been through war, it can handle a door frame. Editor's Note: You're going to be seeing some changes around HODINKEE in the coming months. As our humble site continues to grow, our goal is to build a wider …
Ikepod KAWS Watch Hands-On
Watch brand Ikepod has teamed up with New York City-based artist KAWS for a special edition high-end watch. Based on the Ikepod Horizon designed by Marc Newson, the Ikepod Horizon KAWS was designed to integrate the well-known pop artist's signature … Continue reading → …
Freelancer Urban Black with Anti-Fingerprint PVD
Raymond Weil introduced the Freelancer Urban Black at Baselworld last month. It features a matte black PVD treated stainless steel case. Notably, the black coating is not typical PVD, it is anti-fingerprint PVD. The case, bezel and crown feature the special matte black PVD …
Want To Win A March LA.B Watch?
Lucky for you, then, that they’re running a pretty simple little contest celebrating their second anniversary. Just head over to their Facebook or Twitter accounts and let them know your favorite quote from an American or French author. Two winners will be chosen (one …
