A Week On The Wrist: The TAG Heuer Autavia 2017
Make no mistake, this is a thoroughly modern watch.
Dispatches: Visiting David Thompson, The Captain Who Fell In Love With Ship’s Clocks
Meet the retired port captain who’s found a second career in ship’s clock repair.
The Art of Openworked Movements – A Case Study with Vaucher
Recently we brought you a detailed look at Vaucher, one of the most prominent high-grade mechanical makers for third parties in the watch industry (read our article here). We went back to the Val-de-Travers to take a look at how the movement manufacturer produces openworked movements, including their own calibre 5401.
Four Revolutions: A Concise History Of The Modern Watch World
An introduction to a new multi-part series.
Introducing – Vacheron Constantin Historiques American 1921, Now in 36.5mm Mid-Size Model
In 2009, Vacheron Constantin unveiled the Historiques American 1921, a re-edition of one of its classic timepieces from the Art Deco period that was made exclusively for the North American market. A highly desirable watch, it pays homage to what is, without doubt, one of the most beautiful yet original Vacheron Constantin models ever. Despite its modest (on paper) 40mm size, however, the squared case wears quite large on the wrist, discouraging some collectors. Listening to this feedback, the brand announced today that the Historiques American 1921 will be available in a mid-size, unisex version with a case measuring 36.5mm. Read on for all the details.
VIDEO: The Omega Seamaster Aqua Terra – is it the only watch you need?
One of the secrets of the Omega Aqua Terra’s success is its versatile charm. In its dark-dialled and gold incarnations it’s super dressed-up, but put it on a leather or rubber strap and it becomes a much more casual proposition. This is a watch that could pull tuxedo duty or go with board shorts (and the 150 metres of water resistance means it’s safe to take swimming) with equal ease. But no matter how you wear it, you won’t find it boring. The flash of the polished hands and applied indices ensure that, as does the shimmering, patterned dial. And then, of course, there are its more functional charms. It’s now a Master Chronometer-certified watch, which means that it is tough and accurate, and, in the larger size, has a nifty quick jump hour that’s super useful for travellers. Flexible style and feature-packed? That’s why we think the Omega Aqua Terra is one of the best contenders for ‘only watch’ status we’ve seen this year.
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Introducing: The Bremont 1918 Limited Edition Chronograph
Inspired by early aviation, this is quintessential Bremont right here.
Introducing – Vacheron Constantin Historiques Triple Calendar 1942 & 1948
The Historiques collection by Vacheron Constantin already offered us some stunning watches. When the brand goes vintage, it simply is the best of what they can do. Think about the American 1921 (more on that watch and a new version in a coming article) or the 1955 Cornes de Vache Chronograph. The same recipe of updated “vintage” is now applied with infamous and rare 1940s watches with triple calendar complication in mind, in order to create the new Vacheron Constantin Historiques Triple Calendar 1942 and 1948.
Introducing: The New Vacheron Constantin Historiques: Triple Calendrier 1942 And 1948, And American 1921 Small (Exclusive Live Pics)
We’ve got new versions of crowd-pleasing Golden Age classics (including one in steel).
In The Shop: Introducing The Laurent Ferrier Traveller Limited Edition For HODINKEE
Say hello to the ultimate understated travel watch.