In 2015, Bulova made headlines when an obscure watch they produced for the NASA Apollo missions, and which was worn by astronaut Dave Scott on the moon, sold at auction for over $1.6 million. In late 2015 Bulova announced that they would be releasing a “Special Edition” Bulova Moon Watch that aBlogtoWatch and I’d like to now follow up with a full review.
As of the 1st of January 2017, the “Swiss Made” label will change its rules, being reinforced and aiming in providing a more Swiss production to the end consumer. In other words, a “Swiss Made” watch will have to comprise 60% of components of Swiss origin in order to be considered eligible (as a reminder, the previous rule was that at least 50% of a watch’s value has to be realized in Switzerland). A reinforcement it is, however, not enough for a manufacture named H. Moser & Cie. For various reasons that we’ll explain, the brand doesn’t agree anymore with these rules, deciding to forgo the Swiss Made label and jointly, unveiling the most Swiss watch ever created; produced in Switzerland, by Swiss watchmakers and using materials of Swiss origin.
Welcome to the last episode for 2016! A special laid-back episode, Christmas-themed. So put on your wool sweater and seat yourself nearby the tree. Don’t crack under Pressure As we all know, 2016 was a pretty amazing year with lot’s of ups and downs. The watch market is under pressure and we all experience it. Often […]
When Cartier announced the release of the Hypnose collection, there was only one person we wanted to work with to spread the news: style influencer Melanie Liu, better known by her online persona @thetiafox. Because here it is, point blank: her world is a better place than this one. It’s magical, minimal and, we’re prepared to wager, the most pristine Instagram feed in existence. The ultra-clean, fresh aesthetic is said to be inspired by the Arctic fox, and, true to her name, the Tia Fox hunts the world over for the best in life to style, shoot and capture. Shakespeare said all the world’s a stage, and that may be true, but this perfectly curated backdrop is the stage we wanted to see the Hypnose on. Our idea for this collaboration is a little different. The Tia Fox will introduce the watch in three posts on her feed. On Wednesday, we will take the baton and screen a video introducing the person behind the rapidly growing brand. Finally, on Friday, Melanie will write a guest review talking about her experience of being a watch reviewer for a weekend. Follow us, starting from tonight at @thetiafox
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If your idea of Christmas is one where festive = indulgence, the new Yacht-Master 40 in Rolesor with its delicious chocolate dial should make it to the top of your list. The good news is that this is one decadent treat you won’t need to give up in January. Who should you buy this for: The posh sailor in your life – sweet-tooth optional. What’s the damage: Almost $18k Rolex Yacht-Master 40 Everose Rolesor (ref. 116621) Australian pricing The Rolex Yacht-Master 40 Everose Rolesor, reference 116621, $17,800
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Just as the moon accompanies us day by day and yet always fascinates us anew, the new Belisar Chronograph Moon Phase from Union Glashütte proves to be a reliable and attractive companion for every day of the year. This elegant timepiece from Saxony features all calendar display elements and a mechanical chronograph movement with a […]
If you want to get technical (and at T+T we always do), camouflage is a combination of patterns, colours and materials that serves to conceal an object and help it blend in with its surroundings. In nature, think leopards and tigers. In more man-made contexts, camouflage is the domain of the military, where it’s often given the boring-yet-descriptive name of ‘disruptive pattern material’ – the amorphous blobs and swirling shapes of modern camo serving to obscure the shape of the soldier or vehicle against its environment. If we only used this set of criteria, the Franck Muller Vanguard Chronograph Camouflage would not pass MOD muster. Even though the dial does a good job imitating forest, desert and urban camouflage patterns, there’s still no mistaking that curvex shape of the watch. Luckily then, this Vanguard isn’t military issue – rather it uses camouflage in its far more fun and fashionable context – that of style. And of course, on high streets and catwalks across the world, fashion’s appropriation of this covert print isn’t intended to make the wearer blend in with the crowd, but to help them stand out. And on this front the Vanguard excels. Even if the watch didn’t sport those not-so-stealthy dials,…
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In the world of watches, especially with regards to collecting, rarity is a large factor contributing to the cost of a luxury timepiece. The reason is because rarity is almost always an implied condition that seems beyond control – like it just happens. In this article Joshua explains why he thinks that out of all the metals, especially the white metals like platinum and white gold, stainless steel is absolutely the most precious metal.
In what is fast becoming a yearly tradition, this past week, our team co-hosted a warm holiday cocktail at legendary Greenwich, CT, retailer Manfredi Jewels. Manfredi is no stranger to most HODINKEE readers, as it remains one of the great independent retailers in the United States, carrying the likes of Audemars Piguet, Omega, Zenith, Ulysse Nardin, Breguet, and Vacheron Constantin, but also independents like Richard Mille, Laurent Ferrier, Ressence, and even Kari Voutilainen. So, to say that our guests had a lot to look at would be something of an understatement.
Christmas is around the corner once again, and as usual many people (us included!) are probably cracking their heads to find suitable gifts for their friends and loved ones. …