Introducing – The Grand Seiko Elegance Hand-Wound SBGW305, Now on Beads-of-Rice

Known as the Japanese Calatrava, a watch of subtle elegance and modest proportions, the Grand Seiko SBGW231 has long been seen as a distinguished choice for those looking for a dress watch with a twist. Yet, it wasn’t the only member of this family, as Japan had its own versions, namely the SBGW237, with its […]

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Gift Guide: How To Buy A Watch As A Gift

To all Hodinkee readers: This is the gift guide to share with those close to you – the ultimate “hint hint, here’s how to shop for a watch enthusiast” glossary.

2 years ago

Portrait – Yvan Arpa, Founder of Creative Brand ArtyA, Or The Manufacture of Emotions

Atypical careers in watchmaking are rare, if not exceptional. Most of today’s watchmakers work to the mandates of marketing and Excel spreadsheets and tend to be conventional and conformist. There are, however, some rare exceptions and Yvan Arpa, founder of ArtyA, is one of them. Flamboyant and unpredictable, unfiltered and out of the ordinary, just […]

2 years ago

Introducing – The Alpina Alpiner Extreme Automatic, now with California Dial

Autumn has finally arrived in Europe, marking the annual migration of birds as they flock to warmer climates. Alpina is also taking a break from the cold Swiss air and hot-footing to sunnier locations, more precisely SoCal. Indeed, the latest-generation Alpiner Extreme, the brand’s most formidable contender for outdoor adventures, now dons a cool California […]

2 years ago