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EDITOR’S PICK: JLC’s Master Calendar Meteorite is out of this world

KD_JLC_Interview013 Editor’s Note: Meteorite dials are nothing new – but we rarely see this exotic dial material on otherwise conservative pieces. The juxtaposition creates a truly special watch with a one-of-a-kind dial that we’d never get tired of staring at. One of the watches we were most looking forward to seeing in the metal at SIHH 2015 was the brand new, meteorite dialled Jaeger-LeCoultre Master Calendar Meteorite dialled watch. From the press shots we weren’t sure if we’d love this watch or (how do we say this politely) – prefer the traditional dialled version. Luckily for all concerned the watch wears very well – the meteorite doesn’t overpower the traditional aesthetic of the JLC Master Calendar, but rather the depth and texture of the dial compliments and contrasts with the sobriety of the calendar design. The dial is a single thin slice of meteorite, treated to show of the iron rich structure of the stone – which makes it a very difficult material to work with, but the results are worth it. I think the combination of pink gold and grey dial is a particularly handsome combination. Somewhat surprisingly, these watches are not limited edition, but rather limited production. This meteorite dial…

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Quill & Pad’s Predictions In The Men’s Category Of The 2016 Grand Prix d’Horlogerie de Genève

Our panel members choose their winners in the Men’s category of the GPHG between the Czapek Genève 33 bis Quai des Bergues, Tudor’s Heritage Black Bay, the Hermès Slim d’Hermès Email, Chopard’s L.U.C XPS 1860, Urban Jürgensen’s Reference 2340, and the Grönefeld 1941 Remontoire.

Quill & Pad’s Predictions In The Men’s Category Of The 2016 Grand Prix d’Horlogerie de Genève

Weekend Reading: Sweden Wants To Combat Throw-Away Consumerism With Tax Incentives For Repairing Old Things

It’s no secret that most things made today are meant to be used until they start to show signs of wear and then promptly thrown in the garbage. That’s basically the total antithesis of how we think over here at HODINKEE HQ, and we imagine most of you are on our side. It turns out, so is the Swedish government. The team over at Fast Company’s Co.Exist website takes a look this week at new legislation that would make it cheaper to repair products made to last and drive up costs for companies who try to make throw-away junk.

Review: The IWC Ingenieur Constant Force Tourbillion

The Ingenieur collection has traditionally been IWC’s answer to the tool watch. It shot to fame and became an icon during the Gerald Genta era. Together with the Audemars Piguet Royal Oak, the Vacheron Constantin Overseas and Patek Philippe’s Nautilus, the IWC Ingenieur was as its name suggests, a robust, non-cosmetic tool watch. It was well…

WATCH GIVEAWAY: Tissot Heritage 1936 Mechanical

This month on aBlogtoWatch, one lucky member of our audience will win a Tissot Heritage 1936 Mechanical timepiece. Enter now!

HANDS-ON: The Bell & Ross BR 01 Instrument de Marine – an eighteenth century take on their classic square pilot

If Bell & Ross’s Skull Bronze implicitly referenced the golden age of exploration with its nautical case material, the BR 01 Instrument de Marine is far more explicit in its influence. This distinctive watch is inspired by marine chronometres, naval timekeeping devices that were crucial for navigation in a pre-electronic age – the eighteenth century equivalent of a pilot’s dash display.…

Bell & Ross BR 01-CM Instrument De Marine Limited Edition Watch In Bronze, Wood, & Titanium Hands-On

The Bell & Ross BR 01-CM Instrument De Marine is one of the most interesting watches from the brand, and features an exquisite case crafted out of bronze, titanium, and even wood!

Top 10 Seiko Watches – Overview of Models Favored By Our Readers

Seiko Watches Needless to say that we are a fan of Seiko watches here on Fratello. Not only did Michael Stockton convert me to the Japanese side of watchmaking when he joined Fratello Watches and started to write about those vintage Seiko beauties and Grand Seiko watches, the trip to Japan last year to see […]

Photo Report: Watch Spotting At The HODINKEE Meet-Up In Los Angeles

Last week, a few members of Team HODINKEE ventured out to the West Coast for an event and a few video shoots (read: Talking Watches) – so naturally we decided to put together an impromptu meet-up for the watch nerds of Los Angeles. With Gearys Beverly Hills providing the venue, we chatted about watches and enjoyed a few cocktails, with friends both old and new. The watches that showed up were impressive – more than a few Rolexes, as well as pieces from NOMOS, IWC, and Panerai, to name just a few – and we thought we’d share a few shots from the evening. Enjoy.