Introducing: The Rado Tradition Captain Cook MKIII Automatic
A funkier take on a classic dive watch.
Hands-on – Graham Chronofighter Steel Target – A Bold, Aviation-Inspired Chronograph
If you’ve been searching for a bold, aviation-inspired chronograph that will make an unmistakable impression on the wrist, we might just have the watch for you. The Graham Chronofighter Target is larger than life and has a number of nice touches that really catch the eye. Masculine, modern and still featuring the signature elements of the brand, but without the vintage feel of other collections. We recently spent some time getting hands-on with the Chronofighter Steel Target. Here are our thoughts.
EDITOR’S PICK: An ultra-cool Speedy with orange details? It’s the Omega Speedmaster Racing of course
Editor’s note: A few months ago the watch-loving world went a little nuts for the Speedmaster Ultraman. Many (many) people missed out on copping it, but if your love of retro orange highlights still burns strong, how about this automatic alternative? And while there’s a black dial on offer that looks even more ultra, we’re pretty partial to this silver dial … The case It’s a Speedmaster, so no real surprises with the case. It looks and feels much like every other Speedmaster, except for its contemporary dimensions: it clocks in larger than your regular Speedy, at a not insubstantial 44.25mm wide, but it wears well, and sits comfortably on the wrist, thanks to a very reasonable sub-15mm height. The case is mostly brushed, with the exception of that sinuous polished line that stretches from lug-tip to lug-tip, adding an air of elegance to an otherwise utilitarian case. The dial Speaking of elegance, this dial variation is by far the dandiest. The black we showed you earlier is an undeniable classic, and there’s a white version, but this sunburst grey number is the real winner in my books. And not just because the grey is so mutable in the light.…
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VIDEO: Bulgari’s bright steel Octo Finissimo Automatic is a thing of beauty
The model that’s emerging as the hero of Bulgari’s watch collection — which is undergoing a serious renaissance at the moment — is the Octo Finissimo Automatic, a simpler, more day-to-day offering than the tourbillons, minute repeaters and the like that also form part of the family. Until earlier this year the Finissimo Automatic was a lonely, single titanium offering. Well, that changed this year when Bulgari gave the award-winning model two handsome siblings, in gold and steel. Now, new metal variants of a popular model is hardly something to write home about, but the execution Bulgari has gone with is both unusual and exciting. Both models have a matt, sandblasted treatment, while this steel version also adds a rhodium coating to the mix, which gives the watch a bright, almost white look. This treatment, combined with the overall style and presence of the Octo Finissimo a presence that needs to be seen to be truly appreciated. Bulgari Octo Finissimo in steel Australian pricing Bulgari Octo Finissimo in steel, $18,350.
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Introducing: The NOMOS Glashütte Tangente ‘A Century Of Bauhaus’ Limited Editions (Exclusive)
Nine colorful watches to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the legendary German art and design school.
Just Because – Why Do Clocks and Watches Use the Roman Numeral IIII instead of IV?
Roman numerals are one of the most classic designs found on clocks and watches. As far as we can go back in history, there have always been some clocks, pocket watches and wristwatches with such numerals on the dials. However, owners of such pieces might have noticed something weird, something rather unusual. While the numeral 4 is commonly written IV in the Roman numeric system, most watches rely on the typography IIII. And of course, just like us, you might have asked yourself why? As always, there is no single answer to a problem, but here are some possible explanations for this absurdly important question.
Introducing: HODINKEE Magazine Subscriptions
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In-Depth: The Tale Of The Single-Tone, Two-Metal Audemars Piguet Royal Oak
Monotone’s the new two-tone.
Meet The Makers – Famous Bootmaker Casa Fagliano Makes Straps for Jaeger-LeCoultre
There are many reasons we love watches. For some it’s their design, for others it’s their historical significance. What really caught my imagination, when I received my grandfather’s 1960s Omega Constellation on my 21st birthday, was that somebody had actually sat, at a workbench and assembled this micro-machine by hand. It blew my mind. Since then I’ve had an unrelenting appreciation for all things made by hand. My admiration only grew, as we dive deeper into a digital world where more often than not we can do things quicker and cheaper. But artisans do things for the passion, not the speed or Price. They opt to do it the way it’s always been done for the pride in the work. And I love that. In the first instalment of our new series: Meet The Makers, I had the privilege of sitting down with the man at the helm of legendary Argentina bootmaker, Germán Fagliano. Enjoy.
WATCHSPOTTING: Big sharks and surprising watches in The Meg
There are three things I want in your classic Hollywood blockbuster: big monsters, bad one-liners and quality watch spotting. And from the looks of it, The Meg has all three. And while it’s a movie that’s very much scheduled to tie in with the northern summer, it’s also one that I feel is close to my Australian heart — and no, not because it’s got Ruby Rose in it. But rather … sharks. Big sharks. We Australians have a bit of a weird relationship with animals that can kill us – equal parts fear and pride. And while our land-based snakes and spiders are the stuff of urban (or is that outback) legend, the waters are no less dangerous. First of all, there is absolutely no question that us humans are on their turf, and (literally) out of our element. And it’s not just sharks, there’s also the deceptively-beautiful-but-still-freaking-terrifying Blue-ringed Octopus and Box Jellyfish out there to spike your adrenaline. But it’s sharks, specifically the Great White, that hold a special place in our fears. And while they aren’t a patch on the extinct Megalodon from the film, they’re plenty scary. The Meg clocks in at 23 metres, or 75 feet.…
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