Tuesday, Sept 1 2015
articles: 18
Frederique Constant Gold Smartwatch for Only Watch 2015
For Only Watch 2015, Frederique Constant has produced a special one-off 18K gold version of their horological smartwatch, which we originally showed you HERE. According to Frederique Constant, “The ‘Only Watch 2015’ model, created in unique piece, is a Horological …
Hands-On: The Jaquet Droz Petite Heure Minute Paillonnée
The very first time I can remember seeing a Jaquet Droz paillonnée enamel dialed watch in person was sometime around 2003 or 2004, at an event the company had organized at the Museum of Arts and Design, here in New York on Columbus Circle. Jaquet Droz at the time was …
LG Watch Urbane Luxe Limited Edition Sells for $1,200
LG Watch Urbane Luxe Limited Edition Sells for $1,200 The LG Watch Urbane is already one of the classier looking wearable devices on the market but there’s a special model available that lets you strap some gold on your wrist for considerably less than the $10,000 tab for …
Introducing: 'The Mythique' From Watchmaking Legend Peter Roberts
It has been announced that well-known British watchmaker Peter Roberts has released a new skeletonized chronograph, the Mythique. Roberts, formerly of IWC, Rolex, and Bremont, wanted to create an artistic skeletonized chronograph after his debut chronograph, the Concentrique.
Interview: The Shockingly Thin Piaget Altiplano Chronograph Explained By Piaget CEO Philippe Leopold-Metzger (VIDEO)
The chronograph is a decidedly difficult complication to produce – that much we know. After all, up until about 15 years ago there were less than a handful of manually wound chronographs in existence. Another great tenet of watchmaking is that of the ultra-thin movement, a …
The September 2015 Giveaway: Mr Jones Watches Sun and Moon Miyamoto
It is the start of a new month, which means it is time for the September 2015 giveaway, a Mr Jones Watches Sun and Moon Miyamoto. I did a quick review of the limited edition, and then the brand sent me the version that is in the permanent collection for a hands on review. …
Girard-Perregaux 1966 Large Date and Moon Phases
Girard-Perregaux introduces a new 1966 timepiece with a patented large date display function. The 1966 Large Date and Moon Phases has a mechanism consisting of two superimposed disks built into the GP03300 manufacture movement. According to the manufacturer, “It displays …
The Martian Movie Watch: Matt Damon Wears A Hamilton Khaki Navy BeLOWZERO
A few months ago, I read (well listened to, actually - thanks, Audible) a really cool book called The Martian (written by Andy Weir) that I later learned is about to be a "major motion picture." I mean, listen, I consider anything by Ridley Scott that involves space to be a …
Fratello Watches Introduces – The Mythique watch by Peter Roberts
We introduce you to the latest project of watch maker Peter Roberts: The Mythique. After the Concentrique timepiece was introduced, Peter Roberts was asked to create and develop a chronograph watch with a new artistic look and using a skeletonized movement. He succeeded …
Samsung Unveils Gear S2 Smartwatch
Samsung Unveils Gear S2 Smartwatch This is a big week for smartwatches with the IFA consumer electronics trade show coming to Berlin and the holiday shopping season fast approaching. One of the items sure to get plenty of attention at the IFA show is the latest smartwatch …
Graham Chronofighter Oversize Navy SEAL Foundation Limited Edition Watch
With the release of the Graham Chronofighter Oversize Navy SEAL Foundation Limited Edition watch, Swiss watchmaker Graham honours and supports this famous division of the US armed forces. Watchmaking and the military have a long-standing association, for timing is obviously …
Finalists For The 2015 Grand Prix d'Horlogerie de Genève Announced
The finalists for the Grand Prix d’Horlogerie de Genève (GPHG) have been announced. Every year HODINKEE covers the awards and this year is no exception. The GPHG was started in 2001 to recognize achievement in fine watchmaking (think the Oscars of watches). This year’s …
WATCH GIVEAWAY: Lew & Huey Acionna Automatic
This month on aBlogtoWatch, you can enter for a chance to win a Lew & Huey Acionna mechanical watch. The Acionna is Lew & Heuy's answer to the question of "what watch can I wear each day?" The Lew & Huey Acionna was designed to blend both dressy and sporty design elements, …
BREAKING NEWS: SIHH shake-up – in with nine independent brands, out with Ralph Lauren
Image by Kristian Dowling. The Salon International de la Haute Horlogerie (SIHH) is the first big watch event of the year, and has an important role in setting the tone for the months to come. And even though it’s four months out big changes are afoot at SIHH. Ralph …
Speedy Tuesday – Collector’s Corner: Could I ever be a one watch guy?
Welcome back to our Collector’s Corner feature, where we give the microphone to you: our dear readers and watch fans. Not long after we published our Düsseldorf Speedmaster GTG report, we received a message from one of our readers, who wrote us the following: “….thanks for …
Why SIHH 2016 Watch Trade Show Grows To 24 Participating Brands Including Major Independent Watchmakers
"Carré des Horlogers" is going to be the new buzzword for those in the watch industry early in 2016, as the new iteration of the Salon International de la Haute Horlogerie (SIHH) makes a major move to incorporate nine fresh names into their roster of luxury watch makers. Up …
Chronotimer Collection – Our Passion For Racing
The collection is more than an acknowledgment of our roots. With the Chronotimer Collection, Porsche Design celebrates the natural passion for racing. Looking at the specific needs of racing drivers Porsche Design founder Prof. F. A. Porsche relied on matte black surfaces …
Recommended Reading: IWC Releases A 164-Page Online Book About The History Of The Portuguese (Née Portugieser)
IWC has a wonderful history of no nonsense, beautiful, and impactful wristwatches. I'm talking Mark XI pilots watches, Ingenuiers, and of course, the Portuguese. To be fair, there isn't a more important IWC family to any real collector than the Portuguese, and just …
