Last Night Michael Phelps Won His 21st Gold Medal – This Is How Omega Timed The Race

If you are anything like me, you have been glued to your TV watching the Olympics. The excitement of countries competing against one another on the race track, pommel horse, volleyball court, or swimming pool is undeniable. Sometimes it’s friendly, sometimes it’s not, but no matter what you know you’re going to get a good show. One of the best shows, besides the gymnastics (you go girls!), is Michael Phelps, aka the most decorated Olympian of all time.

8 years ago

Celebrating a Birthday and Fabulous Creations with De Grisogono Founder Fawaz Gruosi

By Victoria Townsend
Founder, Creative Director and Executive Board Member of de Grisogono, Fawaz Gruosi, celebrated his birthday in style on August 8th on the Costa Smeralda in Sardinia, Italy. Six hundred guests including international celebrities and other VIPs joined in the festivities while admiring a series of unique and exceptional high jewellery creations from the “Folies” Collection, on display in the Hotel Cala di Volpe in Porto Cervo until August 15th.

8 years ago

A Week On The Wrist: A Vintage Breitling 765 AVI Chronograph

This won’t be an impartial review of a vintage watch – far from it. I own, and love, this 1960s chronograph from Breitling. I wish to explain here what led me to a watch with a 41mm case, when I usually swear by more modest sizes for my personal watches. Like all good love stories, it wasn’t planned: I found this Breitling in a small French city, and could not look away. Months later, I wore it for seven consecutive days, and I can see that happening again in the future, many times.

8 years ago

Vintage Ebay Watch Find: Longines Nonius Valjoux 72 Vernier Seconds Hand

Evolving from spring-driven clocks in 15th century Europe, watchmaking is a 500 year old industry and with such tenure, the brands which promagulate and persist become defined by their brand provenance. In terms of consumer psychology: it’s not easy to trust a new brand. But with Longines, the St. Imier brand finds a bulwark in its…

8 years ago

In The Shop: A 1940s Tissot Chronograph, A 1960s Rolex GMT Reference 1675, And A 1960s Heuer Automatic Dress Watch

Every week we bring you a new selection of vintage watches and we try to keep it fresh. This week we have a variety of vintage pieces you may have never seen before, along with some old favorites. We have everything from a 1968 Rolex GMT reference 1675 with insane patina to a bright Vulcain Cricket Nautical reference S2322B. Read on to see our highlights from this week at the HODINKEE Shop.

8 years ago

Protos Automatic Dive Watches

My name is Nick Black, and I’m the founder of Protos; the realization of my obsession with creating the “perfect” automatic dive watch. Originally from Scotland, I’ve been an avid watch collector (read: geek) for years. During a decade living and working in Asia, I added scuba diving to my list of hobbies. I moved to Dubai in 2014 in order to further my training and experience in diving, while pursuing my dream: creating the “ideal” dive watch.

8 years ago

GIVE AWAY: IWC Wall Clock

While our managing editor Brice is enjoying a well-deserved vacation, I am making time for what I actually like doing best: writing about beautiful watches! During the year most of my time goes on many other activities, to make sure that we can keep sharing our passion for fine watches with you, and we can pay the …

8 years ago

Introducing Stefan Vinogradov and His Affordable, Hand-Made Skeleton Wristwatches

A native of Russia’s capital city, Stefan Vinogradov began making skeleton mechanical wristwatches in 2015. Each of his watches are custom made, featuring motifs dictated by the client. Now 28 years old, Vinogradov began his career at the Carl Faberge College in Moscow where he learnt the skills of a jeweller, which are similar to those in […]

8 years ago