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Last Week in Watches: New releases from Grand Seiko, Garrick, Tissot, Bulova and more

Novelty drops are picking up again, and thanks to the upcoming Geneva Watch Days fair at the end of the month, there will be plenty more to explore. For now, here are ten new watches from last week, including architecture-inspired timepieces, colourful katana-inspired dials, and watches that have more classic sensibilities. Glashütte Original Senator Chronometer … Continued

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Unholy Grail: the spaciest Speedy ever, the Omega Speedmaster ‘Teutonic’

No matter how tasteful your watch collection, no matter how stuffed your portfolio is with blue chip stocks like no-date Subs, classic Heuers, or the perfect Cartier Tank, there’s probably a black sheep lurking somewhere. Your questionable choices. Your dark secrets. The one that’s horribly out of fashion, objectively unattractive, or just plain bizarre. Be … Continued

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The Petrolhead Corner – The Cerbera Speed 12, TVR’s Maddest Car Ever Made

The mid-1990s GT1 era of endurance racing sparked some of the most gorgeous, finely tuned racing cars ever conceived. Cars like the McLaren GT1, Porsche 911 GT1 and Mercedes CLK-GTR all became poster cars for the manufacturers, but also for the class they competed in. The same goes for the homologation road cars, the Strassenversions, […]

Why have colourful watches only recently become the norm?

Watchmaking is not at all a recent development. Even if you’re only counting from when pocket watches were widespread, that’s still coming up on 300 years of development and evolution. Despite that, shifting cultures and styles are constantly bringing forward new designs, new complications, and new technologies. So with all that in mind, why is … Continued

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HANDS-ON: Why the new Baltic Bicompax 003 Salmon hardly left my wrist

There’s not much left to say about Baltic that hasn’t been said across the watchverse, but here’s a quick round-up if you’ve been hiding under a horological rock since 2017. Etienne Malec, a long-term watch fan and inheritee of his father’s enviable collection, launched Baltic with two collections – the HMS and Bicompax – inspired … Continued

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Introducing: The HIDDEN NY X G-Shock Limited Edition

Two influential streetwear brands team up for G-Shock’s 40th Anniversary.

Just Because – How To Improve Your Watch Photography, With A Smartphone and On A Budget

Sharing can be as fun as owning… In fact, what would be watch collecting if there was not the fun of sharing it with other watch enthusiasts? These days, the best and simplest way to do it is by posting photos on Instagram. The watch community is undeniably strong on social media and it really […]

Tom Brady is taking retirement Rolex to a whole other level

Tom Brady rolex In the watch collecting community, the idea of a ‘retirement watch’ is a well-known concept. Frankly, these days, collectors will look for any excuse to dub something a milestone worthy of being commemorated with a watch. The idea of a retirement watch, however, is as legit as they come. Whether retirement, or years of service, … Continued

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In The Shop: The Reimagined BVLGARI Octo Roma Series Is ‘Entry-Level’ Only In Terms Of Its Price Point

And all five models of the Octo Roma and Octo Roma Chronograph have just landed in the Hodinkee Shop.

Introducing – The US-Exclusive Grand Seiko 44GS Spring Drive SBGA489, SBGA491 & SBGA493

Whether it’s about culture, landscapes or artistry, many of Grand Seiko‘s recent creations have been inspired by its country of origin, Japan. Not only this does pay tribute to the land where these watches are manufactured, but it also brings a unique identity, setting these watches apart from Swiss-based competitors. For its latest trio of […]