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Photo Report: The Zenith El Primero For HODINKEE Launch Party

This past Tuesday night was a big one. HODINKEE gathered with a dedicated group of collectors and the team from Zenith Watches at Cooper Classic Cars in New York City to launch the Zenith El Primero Original for HODINKEE limited edition watch. A covered vitrine sat in the middle of the room, drawing lots of speculation from the guests, but after a few words from HODINKEE founder Ben Clymer and Zenith CEO Aldo Magada, the sheet was lifted and the real fun began.

Review: Luminox CARBON SEAL 3800 SERIES

Luminox releases its latest collection the Carbon SEAL 3800 series with three model variants. With durability and reliability as its namesake, Luminox’s new series achieves not only what it is already good at, but also comfort and aesthetics. The new carbon case looks better than the PVD variants and is much lighter than steel and even…

Wrist Candy Watch Club Straps

One of the most enjoyable aspects of being a watch enthusiast and a #watchnerd is experimenting and changing out your watch strap to find combinations that not only look good, but match your attire, mood, or activity. Fortunately, Wrist Candy Watch Club (WCWC) is here to provide watch enthusiasts with advice and options to customize their watches with straps for any piece.

Panerai Luminor 1950 3 Days Chrono Flyback Automatic Acciaio PAM 524 Watch Hands-On

Introduced in 2013, the Panerai Luminor 1950 3 Days Chrono Flyback Automatic Acciaio PAM 524 watch is perfect for lovers of the iconic Luminor 1950 case who want something a little more special.

IN-DEPTH: Is this the next evolution of Hublot? The Big Bang Meca-10

hublot-big-bang-meca-10-review-5 The story in a second New movement + new look = new ball game? Hublot describe their Meccano-inspired Big Bang Meca-10 as a ‘transitional object’. It’s an interesting choice of phrase. You could take it literally and assume that Hublot are referring to the watch as a way for people who obsessed about Meccano and technical constructions when they were younger to move into some more grown up gadgets. Or you could interpret that it’s talking about a transitional object for Hublot the brand, and their design language. We are erring on the side of the latter. You see, we think the Big Bang Meca-10 is quite an important watch. With a deep new movement (that isn’t a chronograph) and a look that somehow seems even more confident and assured, we can’t help but wonder if this the start of the next chapter of Big Bang? The dial What dial? But seriously folks, it looks like Hublot forgot to include the dial when they cased up these watches. And honestly, we’re so glad they did. Because the view of the pinions, gears, wheels and springs draws you in with seemingly endless, enthralling detail. And Hublot is absolutely right; if you were the sort…

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The Fifty Fathoms Bathyscaphe Flyback Chronograph Blancpain Ocean Commitment II (BOCII) In Blue

Blancpain continues its Ocean Commitment with this second special limited edition of the Fifty Fathoms Bathyscaphe Flyback Chronograph.

In-Depth: The Apple Watch Series 2, And What Is And Isn’t A Watch

It’s 5:00 AM, and I’m standing outside my apartment building in the pre-dawn darkness. On my left wrist is an Apple Watch Series 2. Turning it to face me, I see Mickey Mouse pointing to the time, and tapping his foot to an unheard rhythm (exactly once per second). I swipe across the face of the watch with one finger, and Mickey slides away. Swiping past several watch faces I don’t need, I get to the Activity Digital face, which shows the time, as well as Move (red) Exercise (green) and Stand (blue) goals for the day. I tap the small icon at the top right of the screen showing a running figure, and the Workout app launches; I select Quick Start for an outdoor run and set off.

BEST FROM: aBlogtoWatch & Friends October 14, 2016

This month’s roundup is all about new watches, and we have got all sorts lined up for you, including Patek Philippe’s super elegant new ref. 5396 Annual Calendar watch and a super rare Rolex that you might never know existed.

What Am I? Horological? Horticultural? Hesitant? Habitual? Hypothetical?

Pictured is an object that has a strong horological tie, but does not tell the time. It is something that might be used every day, but is less-used these days. It looks like it might fly, but it does not have wings. What do you think it is? Or, even better, in your wildest imagination what might it be? Let us know in the comments.

Introducing: The Manufacture Royale 1770 Micromegas Revolution

Manufacture Royale has released a new double flying tourbillon, but with a catch. Each of the tourbillons in the 1770 Micromegas Revolution rotates at its own speed (instead of both operating in sync). This watch is an addition to the existing 1770 Micromegas Collection, named after a short story written by Voltaire in 1752, and it is a significant departure from the earlier pieces in the collection. Let’s take a closer look.