THE PARTY: An IWC microstory – Part 2

iwc-the-party-noon-1Editor’s Note: In this, the second instalment of our IWC microstory, Christian and Evelyn don driving gear, load up the Mercedes (living the dream right there, folks) and race off to the mysterious party of the title. Where will it be? Does anyone else get the impression Christian isn’t exactly looking forward to it? And what watch is that on his wrist? You’ll have to wait until the final instalment for the answers for those first two questions, though the last is a little easier – he’s wearing a Portugieser Chronograph Classic. 

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9 years ago

ADVENT CALENDAR 2016: December 7 – The TAG Heuer Monza ref. CR2080

Dial detail of the on-point @tagheuer Monza reissue, one of the best heritage releases of 2016. ️Deck the halls with badass blackness, fa la la la la, la la, la la. There are slow burn watches – the new Air-King, the Globemaster Annual Cal – and then there are immediate, towering infernos. The new Monza is the latter. It’s the least daggy retro piece of the year, and maybe ever. We also found it quite versatile in the outfit-matching department, turning a biker jacket, white T-shirt and jeans into something iconic – but it also looks unreasonably awesome with a sharp suit. It’s black for the future, one of our absolute favourites, and worthy winner of the Revival Watch Prize at GPHG 2016. Who should you buy this for? Yourself. Otherwise you’ll only envy the recipient, and that wouldn’t be any good, would it? What’s the damage? Under 7k TAG Heuer Monza ref. CR2080 Australian pricing TAG Heuer Monza ref. CR2080, $6700

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9 years ago

A Week On The Wrist: The A. Lange & Söhne Saxonia Thin 37mm

I haven’t wanted a watch this badly in a long time. Sure, there are grails and dream watches out there that might get my blood pumping harder, but no watch that is both so appealing and so close to possible reach as the A. Lange & Söhne Saxonia Thin 37mm. Beyond my personal affinity, this new entry-level watch from Lange has a lot going for it, from design to finishing to market positioning. Buckle up, we’re going deep on this one.

9 years ago

You’re Invited: Join Us Tonight For A Cocktail Reception At The Piaget Boutique In Manhattan

To our New York based readers: we’re hosting an event tonight with Piaget, at their flagship boutique on Fifth Avenue and there are still a few slots open! Come join us for cocktails and hors d’oeuvres, and see Piaget’s incredible collection of timepieces including the new Polo S Collection. Mr. Thomas Bouillonnec, President of Piaget North America, as well as HODINKEE Editor-in-Chief Jack Forster, will be there, and we’d love to see you there.

9 years ago

Don Kylne & Co. Chaplin Special Edition Watch

Sponsored Post written for aBlogtoWatch by advertiser Don Kylne & Co. is a watch brand created by a group of three dads whose friendship and love of watches led them to the realization of their vision of an affordable and tastefully read more…

9 years ago

Speedy Tuesday – Speedmaster Professional 145.022-69 Straight Writing

Contest by Omega Imagine it is 1973, you live somewhere in France and you entered a contest by Omega. A bit later, you receive the following letter and box: A translation below: Sir, We were very pleased that you participated in this global competition, and you have been able to find, through reflection, adequate answers […]

9 years ago

Auction Report: What Does A Hundred Grand Get You? Four Lots Today At Christie’s, That Show Just How Different Tastes Can Be

We hold these truths to be self-evident: at watch auctions, there’s Patek and Rolex, and then there’s everything and everyone else. However, not every Patek or Rolex is necessarily a six or seven figure hammer, and even within Patek and Rolex, there can be found timepieces that show how different tastes, and auction results, can be. If you’re collecting, you tend (of course) to focus on whatever it is that is in the bullseye for your tastes, tendencies, and budget, but it’s interesting to step back a little and see just how diverse offerings – even at roughly the same estimate – can be. Here are five coming up tomorrow from Christie’s New York’s Rare Watches (including Nautilus 40 Part IV) auction.

9 years ago