HODINKEE Radio: Want To See A Watch Appear Out Of Thin Air?
Magician Dan White will blow your mind on the new episode (VIDEO).
Introducing – Omega Seamaster Diver 300M America’s Cup Chronograph
About 6 months ago, Omega announced the renewal of its role as the official timekeeper of the America’s Cup, with the 36th edition to be held in Auckland, New Zealand, from the 6th to the 21st of March 2021. Coincidentally, the brand also released a special edition watch, based on the Seamaster Planet Ocean 600m. […]
INTRODUCING: The Longines Avigation BigEye Chronograph blends heritage flair with a modern titanium case
The watch world is definitely enjoying a heritage binge with vintage-inspired timepieces the dominant trend throughout the industry. You might think the end of this trend is on the horizon, but when you appreciate how deep some manufacturers’ archives are, you start to realise that the fun has only just begun. Longines, for example, is a brand with an immense watchmaking history and a vast catalogue of retired designs ripe for revival. But what can be even more interesting than a 1:1 recreation of a vintage reference is a reinterpretation that leverages the framework of the past but ushers it into a newer build and aesthetic. Longines has done exactly that with the Longines Avigation BigEye, blending a historical chronograph reference with an on-trend blue dial and modern titanium case. The titanium case of the watch is 41 millimetres in diameter, 14.5mm thick and entirely satin-brushed to give it a more utility-driven finish. The boxed sapphire crystal adds a bit of height to the watch, but contributes really well to the vintage theme. In terms of the water resistance of the case, it is rated to depths up to 30 metres. The grained dial is referred to as “shaded petrol…
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News – Girard-Perregaux and Aston Martin Announce Partnership, And We Talk With GP’s CEO About It
Some of you might not know about it but Girard-Perregaux’s link with the automotive world has been long-lasting. Following this tradition, the La Chaux-de-Fonds-based haute horlogerie manufacturer has just announced a new partnership with one of the most respected brands in the car industry, Aston Martin. MONOCHROME talks to Patrick Pruniaux, Girard-Perregaux and Ulysse Nardin’s […]
Introducing – Junghans 1972 Automatic FIS Edition
To celebrate its role as the official timing partner of the FIS Nordic World Ski Championships, Junghans launches a groovy GMT compressor-style model with a strong 1970s vibe. Held from 22 February to 7 March 2021 in Oberstdorf, Germany, the championship pits skiers from all over the world in a series of events (cross-country, ski […]
MICRO MONDAYS: The Ark from Jacob Veil might be the best value integrated bracelet watch around
Let’s not beat around the bush, I can see it too. The Gerald Genta influence is strong here, but in a somewhat butcher presence than other arboreally named references and porthole-alike wristwear. So before you start throwing punches, yes, certain design cues are notable in The Ark from Jacob Veil. But maybe those cues have become popular for a reason so we shouldn’t be too sensitive. Is it a homage? I’d say no, in the same way as the Bell&Ross BR05, once decried and dissected, is now a big success for the very same reasons. The Ark from Jacob Veil certainly has a strong presence, and yes, the main reason for that is the flat-topped, non-octagonal bezel – it’s actually 12-sided (my Latin fails me here) – but it’s delivered in a way that’s weapon-like and tough. Juriaan Rolink, the founder of the brand is refreshingly honest about the Genta inspiration that brings us this more muscular interpretation of Gerald’s immortal designs. Notably, however, there are a few key twists and they include a starting price of $474 USD, which is a knockout price for an automatic with an integrated bracelet. This integrated bracelet pitches this watch straight into the…
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INTRODUCING: Get the all-clear with the G-Shock Transparent Series (including the “Casioak”)
When you’re looking for an exciting piece to liven up your collection, you’re most likely to find that point of difference in a watch’s dial tones and textures. But the G-Shock Transparent Series takes a very different approach by allowing the case and strap to do all the talking. Much like a clear, sapphire-cased watch, G-Shock’s latest collection leverages transparent cases and straps in their designs. All of the watches in the series utilise semi-transparent resin cases and straps. The only visible elements that peep through are the case back, the strap buckle and the encasing that holds the module. Each watch’s functionality depends on the module used, but a consistent element across all of these watches are back-lit dials, 200 metres of water resistance and, as always, highly robust case builds that are durable and super-tough. The Transparent White series comprises of the GA2100SKE-7A, DW5600SKE-7, GA700SKE-7A (from left to right). Each of the watches have different sizes and slightly varying functionality. The two most popular models within this trio will probably be the DW56000 and the GA2100, the latter of which is commonly known as the “Casioak”, a watch that’s already surprisingly hard to purchase with stock quickly…
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HANDS ON: The H. Moser & Cie. Pioneer Centre Seconds Swiss Mad Red presents a dial that’ll make you weep
The H. Moser & Cie. Pioneer Centre Seconds Swiss Mad Red ticks all my own personal boxes in a big way. The fact that I am a dial man who loves a coloured face and has a marked preference for three-hand watches makes it seem perfect on paper. Fortunately, it’s even better in the metal. First impressions Let’s face it: three hands are the bare necessities that provide all that we genuinely need. I know I keep harping on about a simple mechanical watch being zen-inducing, but I genuinely feel it holding a delightful piece like this in my hand. It’s no secret that H.Moser & Cie are masters of abyss-like fume dials. But still, they manage to surprise me with small but incremental twists as they push their cheeky brand of modernity. The moment you put this watch on, what strikes you is a soft feeling of comfort with the rally-style vented rubber strap fitting the thick-lugged tool case. The size of 42.8mm is larger than I would usually expect to enjoy, but the design dynamics of the Pioneer case imbues it with a smooth comfort that’s visually invigorated by the magic of that candy dial. The case and…
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Sunday Rewind: Three In-House Automatics From Leading Watchmakers
Rolex. Grand Seiko. Omega.
“How I became totally OCD about the way I handle, clean, and store my watches”
Before I throw myself under the loupe, I would like to make a few things clear. Nobody who knows me would particularly refer to me as Mr. Clean. I am not the guy who straightens the pencil on his desk, or cringes when he spots a pair of mismatched socks peaking out beneath the hem of a pair of jeans. In fact, as I type this, in front of me is last night’s pint glass stained with the dried foam from a watery tasting Bud Light, while behind me on my carpet is yesterday’s pair of socks waiting to be thrown in the hamper. I am not saying I am an utter slob, but I am definitely not a neat-freak either. But Zach the watch collector can be. My approach to my timepieces has become a serious compulsion, a hard-wired habit that adds minutes to my everyday routine. My close #watchfam friends think my personal watch ritual is weird or, at the very least, over cautious, over protective and unnecessary. But like the superstition of an athlete before a big game, once you develop a habit it becomes hard to shake and, frankly, I don’t mind the little extra work.…
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