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• HISTORY OF TIME ART

  By Shaun on November 23, 2019 • ( 0 )

  

  A History of Time shows a visual history of iconic timepieces through time in 49 intricately detailed hand-illustrations. Over 8 weeks we showcased watch illustrations from some of the most iconic brands and historic timepieces over the past century in… Read More ›

• The SWATCH SISTEM51 HODINKEE GENERATION 1986

  By Shaun on November 22, 2019 • ( 0 )

  

  In what has become an annual tradition at HODINKEE, we’re excited to announce our latest take on Swatch’s modern classic, the mechanical SISTEM51. For the third year in a row, we worked with the Swiss brand to produce a timepiece… Read More ›

• Looking forward to the E-01 Gen 2

  By Shaun on November 21, 2019 • ( 0 )

  

  The above image was posted by WatchGecko on Instagram and it immediately grabbed my attention. While there is a sense of faux-vintage it sure is striking!

• Maurice Lacroix Aikon Mercury (they should learn from Apple)

  By Shaun on November 20, 2019 • ( 0 )

  

  This watch is technically very clever, but there is a reason Apple chose to go for an always on display at the expense of battery life. That reason is that it is a pain in the backside waiting for the… Read More ›

• The Vacheron Constantin Overseas 4500V

  By Shaun on November 19, 2019 • ( 0 )

  

  The watch itself is amazing, but that bracelet takes it to a whole new level. If I had the money I would buy this tomorrow.

• The Seiko SRPD25K1

  By Shaun on November 18, 2019 • ( 0 )

  

  I got some time with the SRPD25K1 yesterday and was surprised at how much I liked it. The colour combination is superb and the handset actually works even though it looks a bit odd in photos. Also, the bubbled date… Read More ›

• One man’s Rolex tells its story at last

  By Shaun on November 17, 2019 • ( 0 )

  

  My initial reaction was that something felt off. Sifting through memoranda written by senior intelligence officials seemed like something I should not have been doing. It was all very Hollywood, the story unfolding in the same way that an artifact… Read More ›

• The Giorgio Galli S1 Automatic

  By Shaun on November 16, 2019 • ( 0 )

  

  Our Milan-based design director Giorgio Galli knows what makes Timex tick better than anyone. That’s why we asked him to create the most “Timex” Timex ever made, a watch that combines our shared love of quality, accessibility and great design…. Read More ›

• The Brunswick Blue: that dial!

  By Shaun on November 15, 2019 • ( 0 )

  

  The Top-grade ETA 7001 manual winding mechanical is nice to have and so are dimensions of 38mm x 38mm (depth 11.8mm to top of domed sapphire glass). Throw in a beautiful case and amazing anti-reflective coating (inside & outside) and… Read More ›

• We need a much better Chronos

  By Shaun on November 14, 2019 • ( 0 )

  

  I have been struggling recently with the idea of wearing my watch and a fitness tracker and after many different attempts with multiple devices I still do not have a solution. I don’t like wearing things on both wrists because… Read More ›

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