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Photo Report: Watch Spotting At SalonQP 2016

The French contingent of HODINKEE (Arthur Touchot and Louis Westphalen) was in London last week and spent the weekend at the sixth edition of SalonQP, London’s premier watch fair. If there were fewer big brands in attendance this year, there was no shortage of excitement. Between fresh faces showing off their new creations and a wealth of British watch companies announcing things like new movements, we had a ton to pay attention to. Of course we also had to scout the wrists of other attendees for some good old fashioned watch spotting. Enjoy.

Talking Watches: With Jeff Stein

There aren’t too many people in the watch world like Jeff Stein. Sure, there are true lovers of a single category – but few dedicate so much passion, so much energy, and so much time to any one single type of watch, and have done so for as many years and with as much vigor as Jeff Stein. Stein is the founder and owner of OnTheDash, the undisputed champion of vintage Heuer online. The resource hosts an active forum, original stories (most authored by Stein), and an unparalleled level of information about all things vintage Heuer. It won’t come as a surprise that Mr. Stein is, in fact, a Heuer collector of some note. This is your official Talking Watches with OnTheDash founder Jeff Stein.

A Pen By Any Other Name: Montblanc’s Writers Edition William Shakespeare

In an insightful move Montblanc chose this year, the 400th anniversary of William Shakespeare death (or what the company delicately calls the “anniversary of his life’s achievements”), to honor him with an annual Writers Edition limited edition pen full of symbolism.

Watch Giveaway – Lebois & Co Avantgarde Date – Only A Few Hours To Go!

Watch Giveaway We love it when we can giveaway something to you, our readers. We will have a couple of giveaways before the end of this year and we start with this stunning Lebois & Co Avantgarde Date with blue dial. You can read an in-depth review of this watch with a satin white dial […]

Introducing: Atelier de Chronométrie, And Why It’s The Most Interesting Thing I Saw During SalonQP

Some of the most interesting watches I saw at this year’s SalonQP were made in Barcelona, Spain. And, as if that isn’t enough, they were made by a three-person company that’s barely more than a year old. No joke.

Chopard L.U.C Full Strike Minute Repeater Watch With Sapphire Gongs Hands-On

The all-new Chopard L.U.C Full Strike is here, and frankly, it has everything going for it to become any real watch lover’s wet dream.

Event Report – At the Races with HYT Watches and Panis-Barthez Competition for the ELMS

Cars and watches… it’s a combination that always works, simple as that! Both worlds share many common points: precision mechanics, passionate fans, a toys-for-boys reputation… Such partnerships can range from classic cars to luxury supercars and sometimes even race cars. In the case of HYT Watches, the latter felt like a natural choice, with both worlds aiming for performance, innovation and using materials worthy of a spaceship. Today, we are sharing with you our experiences during an ELMS race in Estoril, with HYT Watches and Panis-Barthez Competition, the brand’s latest sports-oriented partner.

Hands-On: The H. Moser Endeavour Dual Time Concept, And Concept Cosmic Green

Moser has been making waves lately, starting with the release of the Swiss Alp Watch last January at SIHH – and following up, more recently, with the Swiss Alp Watch S, which was intended to point out that the Swiss Alp Watch wasn’t just a throwaway gag, but also a serious statement about Moser’s identity, and about the identity (and identity crisis) of Swiss watchmaking overall. Some of the boldest designs in Moser’s lineup, interestingly enough, are also the simplest: the Concept watches (which, by the way, are not “concept” watches, these are actual production models) and which include time-only models, as well as a perpetual calendar, and dual-time watches.

Review: Junghans Meister Telemeter

The history of Junghans may surprise many haute horlogerie collectors. The firm began in 1861 in the Black Forest region of Germany and was one of the largest watchmakers in the world till the quartz crisis wiped out many of their suppliers in Switzerland. They continued with quartz watches and to innovate with solar and radio controlled…

Introducing the Zenith Heritage Cronometro Tipo CP-2 “Cairelli”, an Italian Airforce Chronograph Remake

Zenith was one of the pioneers in aviation timekeeping, having produce pilot’s watches since the early days of aviation. That continued until the mid 20th century, when the Tipo CP-2 “Cairelli” chronographs were delivered to the pilots of the Italian military. Now the Zenith “Cairelli” returns as a 1000-piece limited edition that’s pleasing true to the original. […]