Auction Report: A Gumby Watch Gifted By Andy Warhol To Keith Haring To Cross The Block At Sotheby’s
“Nothing is important…so everything is important.” – Keith Haring
In The Shop – In The Shop: The G-SHOCK MT-G ‘Volcanic Lightning’ Limited Edition
G-SHOCK spins the color wheel for a vibrant, one-of-a-kind look.
Introducing: The Hublot Classic Fusion 40 Years Anniversary
Lordy, Lordy, look who’s 40!
Introducing – MB&F Legacy Machine Split Escapement “Eddy Jaquet”, Inspired by Jules Verne (Live Pics)
Since it was founded in 2005, MB&F has cultivated partnerships with watchmakers, clockmakers, artists and designers. The latest collaboration involves Eddy Jaquet, a master engraver whose incredibly detailed engravings bring to life scenes from Jules Verne’s novels. Eight unique pieces in red gold, each with a remarkable tale to tell, embark on their next adventure […]
The 5 best Longines watches released in 2020 (in a very good year)
This year has been a big one for Longines — for a couple of reasons. They have continued down the purist pathway of vintage reissues through their Heritage collection, as well as continuing to build their other enthusiast-favourite families such as the Record and HydroConquest collections. But the biggest news from Longines in 2020 was the launch of the Spirit collection, an event that certainly doesn’t happen every year at the Saint-Imier based manufacture. For Longines, the Spirit collection represents the meeting of past and future for the first thorough and meaningful way, blending their important history as instrument suppliers to the pioneers of aviation with more contemporary design cues and modern watchmaking technology. Longines HydroConquest Green The HydroConquest collection is Longines’ approach to a no-nonsense, robustly built and affordable dive watch. We’ve seen it expressed in a range of forms, from on a steel bracelet to a full black ceramic case, but this year we got the same approachable design and functionality in khaki green. This particular shade of muted, almost military, green has been increasingly popular in recent years, offering a quenching tonic against the never-ending procession of black and blue dive watches. At 41mm it is a feasible…
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Introducing – Jaquet Droz Grande Seconde Moon Anthracite (Live Pics & Price)
The graceful figure eight on the dial of the Grande Second has made it the most recognisable face of Jaquet Droz. Inspired by a 1785 pocket watch attributed to Pierre Jaquet Droz, the intertwined sub-dials with the large seconds counter have been interpreted in multiple iterations. One of the more classic interpretations has been the […]
VIDEO: Seiko is donating the proceeds of one Presage SRQ033J1 Porco Rosso Limited Edition which you can buy here
For fans of the prolific Japanese animation studio Studio Ghibli, the name Porco Rosso will be familiar to you. He’s the ace biplane pilot who learned the art of flying in World War I, before being turned into a pig and then, turning his skills to fighting pirate crime. He has legions of fans around the world. What does this have to do with Seiko? Well, the Japanese watchmaker has teamed up with the Japanese animation studio to produce two (legitimately limited) limited edition watches, one of which is the Seiko Presage SRQ033J1 Porco Rosso Limited Edition, in only 600 pieces. The stylish pilot’s chronograph features a number of subtle nods to the Italian flying pig, including the stripes of the Italian flag in the 3 o’clock sub-dial, which matches the red, white and green stitches in the crocodile leather strap. If you flip the watch over, you’ll be greeted by Porco Rosso’s face on the sapphire crystal caseback, as well as the engraving, “Un maiale che non vola è solo un maiale”, which translates as, “A pig that does not fly is just a pig”. If that wasn’t enough, the 42mm steel watch also features a stunning enamel dial…
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INTRODUCING: The Hublot Big Bang Camo Yohji Yamamoto is everything that's great about the brand, in a watch
Hublot’s Big Bang series this autumn is like an unstoppable tank, with this last month being marked by strong new editions of Big Bang and the Spirit of Big Bang. But no watch has quite captured all that the brand has become quite like this urban warrior, with an almost imperious level of quality and finishing. The Hublot Big Bang Camo Yohji Yamamoto is dressed to kill in full camouflage, and their second collaborative project this year with the enigmatic Japanese designer, this time with only 200 watches available in Hublot boutiques. Hublot dials up the toughness a considerable notch with this matt ceramic version of the Big Bang Unico in camo and black, on a seemingly indestructible rubber strap. The Hublot Big Bang Camo Yohji Yamamoto is cutting-edge modernity with a Japanese twist, while proving the face of a camouflaged warrior is a decidedly fresh take on a classic sports watch. The matt ceramic is a tough yet calm companion to the green, grey and black details – making this a clearly recognisable Hublot with a dark twist. The camouflage pattern — even with its battle-ready connotations — creates a soft organic structure within the dial, setting a perfect juxtaposition with…
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Introducing – Chopard L.U.C XP II Sarto Kiton (Live Pics & Price)
Chopard has partnered with the famous luxury Neapolitan tailor Kiton to create a limited edition of its ultra-thin L.U.C XP II models. The partnership between a watchmaker and a tailor is not as far-fetched as it sounds; both rely on highly skilled artisans, both have a profound respect for tradition, and both pursue refined finishes, […]
Hands-On: The Prop Watches Of ‘Tenet’
Two film-used props that provide a window into the secretive, time-bending film.