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The Hamilton Khaki Navy Frogman 41 is more compact but just as functional

The Hamilton Khaki Navy Frogman 41 tames the beastly watch into a friendlier package. The case has been refined for comfort and accessibility. Its dial has also been simplified for a calmer appearance with no loss of spirit. The Hamilton brand has a long-standing history in supplying both militaries and Hollywood with task-specific watches, and … Continued

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Introducing – The Spectacular Bulgari Octo Roma Mediterranea and Cameo Imperiale Secret Watches For Men

Bulgari is becoming a force to contend with in the watchmaking arena, and not just because of its ultra-thin, razor-sharp Octo Finissimo range that has scaled the podium to achieve ‘iconic’ stature in less than a decade. As Rome’s most celebrated jeweller, Bulgari’s high-jewellery watches are no less spectacular. And we’re not just talking about […]

The LIV GX-AC Signature Orange is plenty bold

If you slavishly follow modern trends, you might believe that current standards dictate that a watch should be between 38-42mm wide, offer some form of vintage design cue and try and remain as symmetrical as possible. Refreshingly, LIV do something far bolder. Founded in 2014 by husband and wife Chaz and Esti Chazanow, the microbrand … Continued

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Auctions: More Than Highlights: Everything I Saw While Attending My First Auctions In Geneva

Life beyond Patek and Rolex, selling dials in front of the Mandarin, and limited-edition cocktails.

Watch Spotting: Inter Milan Manager Simone Inzaghi Wearing A Neo-Vintage Rolex Yacht-Master As The Team Advances To The Champions League Final

It’s been more than a decade-long drought, and Inzaghi wore a watch that can handle water just fine.

Hands-on – Some Thoughts About The New Rolex Explorer 40 Reference 224270

Size does matter… at least, in this context, it is actually everything that matters. Indeed, looking at this new and rather unexpected watch (but Rolex can do anything they want, and they proved it with the Puzzle and Bubble dials), we can comfortably say that the design is conservative. There’s basically nothing new to see […]

Introducing: Nomos Announces The Orion Neomatik ‘175 Years Watchmaking Glashütte’ In Three Versions (Live Pics)

The brand pays tribute to old masters with beautiful white silver-plated dials and blued steel hands in its latest limited edition release.

The Ulysse Nardin Freak One is a super-freak and chic

Ulysse Nardin’s original Freak shook the watch-o-sphere to the core when unveiled at Basel in 2001. It was like nothing anyone had seen before; a complete reimagining of how a watch can function and display time where there was no crown, no dial and no hands. Seemingly so complex with a gear train sprawled across … Continued

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In The Shop – In The Shop: A Few Of Our Favorite G-Shocks

Hodinkee staffers pick their favorite G-Shocks.

Industry News – Geneva Watch Days Return To Lakeshores In August 2023 With Nearly 40 Brands

If Watches & Wonders is, by far, the most important event of the year for the watch industry (because of the sheer number of exhibiting brands, participants and new models presented), another smaller yet highly interesting event has been taking place in watch-town since 2020. A different take on the watch salon, more relaxed, staged […]