Watch Madness: The 2020 HODINKEE Talking Watches Tournament, Day 2
In which Andretti and Nicklaus face off, on a neutral playing field.
The Daily Uplift: Jungle For Ever And Neal.fun
Buy yourself a dream, the size of space.
Found: Alton Brown Is Auctioning Two Of His Personal Watches For Charity
The pair of chronographs will raise money for Georgia’s food service workers.
Hands-on – Czapek Quai des Bergues Aurora Borealis & Blue Aurora
Czapek has just launched a new communication campaign with a tagline ‘We collect rare people’. The idea is that nothing would have been possible without the Czapek community. First and foremost, the brand’s clients. Its shareholders too, as the brand started as a crowdfunding concept. Last but not least, suppliers, who play an important role. […]
Retailer Spotlight: Grenon’s Of Newport, RI, And Brent L. Miller Jewelers & Goldsmiths Of Lancaster, PA
Straight from America’s horological homeland.
CELEBRITY DEATH MATCH: John Mayer Vs. Ed Sheeran
Last week’s Celebrity Death Match was an absolute juggernaut, as we pitted Jay–Z’s watch collection against Drake’s in a hip-hop heavyweight showdown. And while Hova clearly decimated Champagne Papi’s collection, this week’s fight to the death is set to be one for the ages. We’re really ramping it up a notch, swapping out spitting bars for picks and guitars, facing off two of the foremost collectors in the world – John Mayer and Ed Sheeran. I should preface this bout of CDM by saying that both Mayer and Sheeran are the real MVPs of the watch world – both their collections are powerful enough to give you a figurative black eye. But there can only be one winner in this death match, so like last week, we’ve split the main card into four categories. Let the games begin. Dress watch to die for: John Mayer – Patek Philippe Ref.5971P-001 You knew Mayer was going to come correct in this category … the man has always been about the unparalleled classicism of Patek, and this watch exemplifies why. Not only is the 5970 widely regarded as one of the best watches ever made, but by adding a full baguette diamond bezel…
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Interview – Stéphane Waser, Managing Director of Maurice Lacroix, On Challenging Times But Also Plans for the Future
Stéphane Waser has worked for Maurice Lacroix since 2008 and has been at the head of the company since 2014. A few years later, following the launch of the Aikon and successful brand building, Maurice Lacroix has turned into a profitable brand. Maurice Lacroix’s Managing Director tells us about the development of the brand, the […]
IN-DEPTH: The DOXA SUB 200
DOXA’s revival is something easily missed if you’re not paying close attention. Vintage-inspired or re-issued dive watches aren’t exactly selling for double the retail price due to lack of supply, but this DOXA SUB 200 isn’t just another trendy microbrand with an aesthetic and a good marketing team. When determining the legacy of a watchmaker, the first place to look is their innovations. With DOXA, you don’t need to look far. For instance, the first unidirectional diving bezel in 1957, already a home run for the brand without taking into account their collaboration with Rolex in developing the first ever helium escape valve in a wristwatch. Quality, pedigree and affordability seem to be the key themes for DOXA still to this day. At Baselword 2019, the DOXA SUB 200 was released as a modern interpretation of the DOXA of old, trading its dive-professional focus (features of which are still available on other models) for a modern crowd who crave to feel as adventurous as Jacques Cousteau. The dial Though DOXA’s vintage flair is anything but subtle, the dial comes across as strikingly modern in comparison to its 1950s counterparts. The applied indices are restrained and clean, while the matching-width hands…
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Hands-On: The Seiko Presage Homage To The Crown Chronograph
Three references capturing the Crown Chronograph’s design cues.
Watch Madness: The 2020 HODINKEE Talking Watches Tournament, Day 1
Let’s crown a Talking Watches champion, together.