In anticipation of Baselworld this year, Hamilton has released a new automatic chronograph, the Intra-Matic 68. It’s a throwback to the vintage chronographs produced by the maker in the 1960s, specifically the Chrono-Matic, that are so popular with collectors today. With a few modern updates, the Intra-Matic 68 is a fresh new take on an old standby.
Rebellion Timepieces was born from the love for mechanics. That’s their DNA and their watches strongly show this link with the automotive industry. The new Rebellion Predator 2.0 GMT keeps the spirit alive, as it is deeply infused with the passion for supercars and turbo-charged engines, in a truly unique way. Gentlemen, listen to the rebel inside, fasten your seat belts and get ready for a wild ride!
When Lotus test driver John Parramint was promoted and asked to test drive the Elan and the Europa, two of the British manufacturer’s most emblematic sports cars, his reaction was to go out and pick up a chronograph with a tachymeter bezel – not as a reward to himself, but to help him test the cars’ speedometers. He purchased a Heuer Autavia Ref. 2446C, then a budget-friendly option – now, almost 50 years later, he’s selling it at auction and might get back more than 100 times what he paid for it.
Piaget’s pioneering Altiplano has been impressing since 1957, and given that watch brands love nothing more than an anniversary, we were expecting plenty of that barely-there silhouette in the collection at SIHH. And that’s fair enough, when you consider that, 60 years on, mechanical watches still don’t come any slimmer than the Altiplano. Even so, we weren’t quite prepared for just how stunning the new special editions are, with colourful, shimmering dials that really blew us away. Oh, and Piaget also snuck in a stealthy new black Polo S as well. The only question remaining is, would I rock this diamond-encrusted tourbillon?
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BASEL BUILDUP: Seiko’s impact at Baselworld last year was measurable on the Richter scale. If it wasn’t the aftershocks of the Seiko Presage Chronograph 60th Anniversary Limited Edition it was watches like the Grand Seiko Spring Drive SBGD001. Hard model name to remember. Easy watch to be wooed by. The dial doesn’t quite sparkle in these pictures like it does in real life, so if you ever get the chance to see one, do yourself a favour. The first thing you notice about this Grand Seiko when you look at it is the dial. It’s a fresh as virgin snow on a crisp winter’s morning – an icy, sparkling white. Seiko call it ‘diamond dust’ and it’s easy to see why. What you notice next, if you’re lucky enough to have the opportunity to hold this watch in your hands is the weight. It’s heavy, real heavy. And that can only mean one thing – platinum. The case isn’t just solid, it’s big too. At 43mm it measures in larger than most Grand Seiko’s, thanks to the 37mm wide movement. Add this uncharacteristically big case to Seiko’s impeccable polishing and the traditional styling, and what might look inconspicuous in press pictures, is actually a shimmering…
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MCT is a watchmaker known for thinking outside the box. Sometimes far outside the box. The new Dodekal One D110 presents a completely new take on a hybrid mechanical/digital display for the hours while drawing on the aesthetic codes of previous MCT watches too. This is one that definitely begs for a closer look.
We don’t do this often – make a public call to arms for the watch collecting community – but when there is a wrong that needs to be righted, we must use the voice that you’ve given us to help. So, I deeply encourage you to read on and share this story with as many people as you can.
We don’t do this often – make a public call to arms for the watch collecting community – but when there is a wrong that needs to be righted, we must use the voice that you’ve given us to help. So, I deeply encourage you to read on and share this story with as many people as you can.
This week’s issue of the New Yorker magazine features one of the best pieces of horological writing we’ve seen in a very long time. Novelist and all-around man of letters Gary Shteyngart penned an extensive tale of his falling in love with watches against the background of current political turmoil – and it’s an excellent look at why and how we love these little antiquated machines. HODINKEE gets more than a passing nod, along with many of our friends in the watch community.
The Raider Harpoon is a contemporary revival of Favre-Leuba’s rich dive watch tradition. Dormant for a number of years, we were pleasantly surprised a few months ago to discover that this illustrious brand was active once again, kicking things off with a superb, retro-themed dive watch collection. Its bold, quirky design is enhanced by striking colors, a unique time display and a dual crown: meet the Favre-Leuba Raider Harpoon.