Parmigiani Tonda Quator Watch Review

Parmigiani Fleurier remains one of the watch industry’s top producers of movements and parts, as well as being a watchmaker. Their watch brand, Parmigiani, remains a distinctive and often evolving, integral element of the company which began as a romantic notion of the wealthy Sandoz family and Mr. Michel Parmigiani.

8 years ago

ADVENT CALENDAR 2016: December 17 – Blancpain Fifty Fathoms Bathyscaphe in grey plasma ceramic

Day5-Blancpain-6 copyBlancpain are definitely on Santa’s nice list this year, for their serious efforts in ocean preservation. And by bringing a variant of an instant, but limited classic, into general production they’ll no doubt work their way back from naughty to nice in their fans’ eyes too. Last year they, and we, spent a lot of time talking about, and looking at hi-res pictures of, the Ocean Commitment Bathyscaphe Flyback Chronograph. There was something about the combination of gunmetal grey ceramic case and blue sunburst dial that just had us hooked. Who should you buy this for: Anyone with an ocean connection and a high-end watch addiction. What’s the damage: A touch over $16k The Blancpain Fifty Fathoms Bathyscaphe in grey plasma ceramic The Blancpain Fifty Fathoms Bathyscaphe in grey plasma ceramic, $16,050

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8 years ago

ADVENT CALENDAR 2016: December 17 – Blancpain Fifty Fathoms Bathyscaphe in grey plasma ceramic

Day5-Blancpain-6 copyBlancpain are definitely on Santa’s nice list this year, for their serious efforts in ocean preservation. And by bringing a variant of an instant, but limited classic, into general production they’ll no doubt work their way back from naughty to nice in their fans’ eyes too. Last year they, and we, spent a lot of time talking about, and looking at hi-res pictures of, the Ocean Commitment Bathyscaphe Flyback Chronograph. There was something about the combination of gunmetal grey ceramic case and blue sunburst dial that just had us hooked. Who should you buy this for: Anyone with an ocean connection and a high-end watch addiction. What’s the damage: A touch over $16k The Blancpain Fifty Fathoms Bathyscaphe in grey plasma ceramic The Blancpain Fifty Fathoms Bathyscaphe in grey plasma ceramic, $16,050

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8 years ago

INTERVIEW: Baume & Mercier’s Alexandre Peraldi on the past and present of the Clifton

baume-mercier-clifton-historicalWe’ve spent a fair amount of digital ink this week talking about Baume & Mercier’s Clifton collection, and how it’s such a neat link to the Geneva-based brand’s heritage. So we thought it was only appropriate to explore this history, and how they’ve honoured it, in a little more detail. And who better to explore it with than Alexandre Peraldi, Baume & Mercier’s Design and Product Director. Time+Tide: Looking at the watch that inspires today’s Clifton collection, the resemblance is immediately obvious. Can you tell us what elements you kept, and what you changed? Alexandre Peraldi: Of course, we tried to retain as many elements from the original, with updates to meet today’s quality standards. The double bevel on the bezel and caseband is the aesthetic signature of this model, and it allows the profile to remain slim, despite the relatively thick movement. The bevelled edge continues from the caseband to the tips of the lugs, creating a single line, and providing perfect visual unity from strap to baseband. And the strong graphic appeal of the Arabic numerals is also very important, and clearly speaks to the history of our brand. T+T: And were there any concessions you had to make? AP:…

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8 years ago

INTERVIEW: Baume & Mercier’s Alexandre Peraldi on the past and present of the Clifton

baume-mercier-clifton-historicalWe’ve spent a fair amount of digital ink this week talking about Baume & Mercier’s Clifton collection, and how it’s such a neat link to the Geneva-based brand’s heritage. So we thought it was only appropriate to explore this history, and how they’ve honoured it, in a little more detail. And who better to explore it with than Alexandre Peraldi, Baume & Mercier’s Design and Product Director. Time+Tide: Looking at the watch that inspires today’s Clifton collection, the resemblance is immediately obvious. Can you tell us what elements you kept, and what you changed? Alexandre Peraldi: Of course, we tried to retain as many elements from the original, with updates to meet today’s quality standards. The double bevel on the bezel and caseband is the aesthetic signature of this model, and it allows the profile to remain slim, despite the relatively thick movement. The bevelled edge continues from the caseband to the tips of the lugs, creating a single line, and providing perfect visual unity from strap to baseband. And the strong graphic appeal of the Arabic numerals is also very important, and clearly speaks to the history of our brand. T+T: And were there any concessions you had to make? AP:…

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8 years ago

Introducing: The Oris Altimeter Rega Limited Edition, A PVD-Coated Version Of The World’s First Self-Winding Mechanical Altimeter (And The Perfect Skiing Companion)

You may have seen a few pictures of new Oris wristwatches floating around on Instagram – that’s because the watchmaker is currently introducing a few Baselworld 2017 novelties, from its new base in Zermatt, Switzerland. The reason it decided to climb 7,000 feet above sea level to present their watches? To demonstrate a new limited edition which performs particularly well (or, at least, much more noticeably) at high altitudes.

8 years ago

The HODINKEE Jealousy List 2016

We here at HODINKEE are never ones to take a pass on a good idea when we see one. Which is why we’re unabashedly stealing a year-end tradition from our friends over at Bloomberg Businessweek – the Jealousy List. The idea is pretty simple: Compile a list of the stories from other publications that you really wish you’d gotten to first and that you think everyone should read. Businessweek’s 2016 list is full of the diverse, incredible reporting you’d expect, on subjects like politics, business, and fancy butter (not kidding). We’ve decided to keep ours focused on the best horological stories we could find outside the usual orbit of industry media. Without further ado, here’s the first annual HODINKEE Jealousy List.

8 years ago

All I Want For Christmas…

A (non-exhaustive) Christmas wish list with exceptional timepieces from Audemars Piguet, Breguet, Patek Philippe, Piaget and Rolex.

8 years ago

Chronopassion’s Laurent Picciotto And His Favorite iVee Guitar

Laurent Picciotto, owner of the Chronopassion watch boutique in Paris, has played the guitar since he was 14 years old. So why not unite his two passions – watches and guitars – in one luxurious and unique object? Ivan Mulia of iVee Guitars made the first customized piece for Picciotto’s shop on Paris’ famed Rue Saint-Honoré: the new-T Chronopassion guitar.

8 years ago