Last year Chanel introduced its first wristwatch that was conceived from the ground up as a men’s watch, the surprisingly impressive Monsieur de Chanel. Now Chanel has given it a platinum case and black vitreous enamel dial, making it a lot more handsome – and twice the price of the gold versions. The dial is black grand feu […]
By Martin Green
Lange & Söhne is one of those brands that knows that it pays to be patient. With a loyal base of knowledgeable watch connoisseurs as their main clients, they can probably sell out each year a new addition to their “Pour le Mérite” collection. Yet, they don’t. In fact, the new Tourbograph Perpetual is only the fifth watch to be part of this exclusive collection since it was first launched in 1994. Back then it was the very first wristwatch to feature a fusée-and-chain transmission, something that we can also find in the new Tourbograph Perpetual.
Panerai kicked off 2017 with a bang. The brand that artfully bolts together ‘Italian design and Swiss precision’ showed a cohesive range with a strong material focus at SIHH in January. At the collection’s core was the mighty Luminor Submersible in many shapes and sizes. Andrew and I picked our three favourite takes on this diver’s diver, and it quickly became clear just how versatile the Submersible is: from dressy to everyday to downright lustworthy. All that’s needed is a change of case metal and a new dial. The only question is, which watch wouldn’t Andrew shut up about?
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Trench coats, bomber jackets, combat boots. Military gear has never been so fashionable. The same goes for military-issued wristwatches. Those made in times of war have never been so collectable. But unlike the items of apparel listed above, which are now considered classic menswear, wristwatches styled after those made during the first half of the 20th century look, well, dated. None more so than the new Longines Type A-7 1935. But stick with me here, I promise it’s worth it.
We all know that when it comes to space exploration the Omega Speedmaster is the watch. It was flown on countless important missions, including Apollo 11, the first to put men on the moon, and beat out watches from Rolex, Longines, and others to become the official NASA choice. In fact, it’s still the choice of astronauts today. But in 2003 Breitling gifted a few dozen aviation pioneers with special commemorative chronographs and we’ve found that of Mercury, Gemini, and Apollo astronaut Wally Schirra for sale online.
SIHH 2017 truly bestowed watch lovers with a long list of most impressive watches. After digesting a multitude of wristshots and cappuccinos, I now present five fabulous watches just for the female wrist.
The SIHH 2017 ended already a few weeks ago, and our own Xavier an Brice already shared their favorites of this year’s Salon International de la Haute Horlogerie. In the mean time I’ve been busy, among others with a trip to the far north of Finland with Porsche and Porsche Design. While drifting on ice with a host of 911’s, I got to experience how perfectly both brands match, and I got a lot of hands-on time with the 1919 Chronograph that Porsche Design introduced at Baselworld last year. Later more about that, but now it’s time to list my top 10 watches from the SIHH.
By Martin Green
The America’s Cup has to be the most exciting and challenging nautical event. This year it celebrates its 35th anniversary and does so with Panerai. This year’s event also means the introduction of the new America’s Cup Class foiling catamarans, which will reach speeds over 90 km/h, making this the Formula 1 of the seas. Only the world’s best sailors participate, and for this, they need a rugged watch to withstand this highly demanding and competitive environment.
It’s that time of year again – Valentine’s Day. Whether you love it or hate it, you can’t escape it, not even here on HODINKEE. So, with that in mind, here is a list for those who want to invest in a nice timepiece with the intention of sharing it with their significant other. While all watches can of course be worn by anyone, man or woman, some watches are better suited to sharing due to their classic lines and understated presence. These watches bring a whole new meaning to “what’s mine is yours, and what’s yours is mine.”
In 2014, watch manufacturer Parmigiani Fleurier and automaker Bugatti collaborated to bring us the Parmigiani Bugatti Aerolithe Flyback Chronograph, to be honest, I felt it was rather nondescript and lacked enough design elements to truly make it a “Bugatti” themed watch. For SIHH 2017, the Parmigiani Bugatti Aerolithe…