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Submariner Ref. 16610: Aluminum Era Ends

Setting Sail with the Rolex Yacht-Master 40, Ref. 126622

Tudor Black Bay Pro Review

Tudor stole the headlines presenting this new model with aesthetic inspiring from Explorers of the past.

Zenith Drops Carbon Fiber DEFY Extreme Timepiece

Zenith launches its DEFY Extreme timepiece after announcing its partnership with the off-road electric racing championship series EXTREME E, of which Zenith is the Official Timekeeper. The DEFY Extreme is a lightweight timepiece equipped with three interchangeable rubber straps inspired by the EXTR...

What You Should Know About Antonio Brown's Custom Skeleton Concept Rolex "HULK"

Skeleton Concept has created a version of the Submariner "Hulk" for NFL player Antonio Brown. The French watch manufacturer specializes in customizations of Rolex watches for professional athletes.

Was Rolex's Decision to Release a Left-Handed GMT-Master II the Right One?

Watches & Wonders was on a whole new level in terms of hot releases this year. The event, which took place in Geneva, brought together the watch industry's biggest names to display their newest timepieces.

The Omega x Swatch Moonswatch: Was It a Blessing and a Curse?

The collaborative effort of two iconic watch brands, Omega and Swatch, brought about the release of the Speedmaster Moonswatch. However, there was a serious commotion at Swatch stores globally as fans of the piece and resellers camped in record numbers. There's even the understanding that some arriv...

One-of-a-Kind Joker Watch Alongside Restored 1986 Porsche 911 to Be Auctioned

This weekend in Zurich, a three-piece package containing a unique watch and a restored Porsche 911 will be auctioned. Konstantin Chaykin has created a one-of-a-kind version of his Joker watch, inspired by a restored 1986 Porsche 911 G.

Omega x Swatch Speedmaster: Timepiece Fashion World Thrown into Shopping Frenzy

As soon as the Omega x Swatch Speedmaster MoonSwatch was released, Swatch stores worldwide became swamped with watch enthusiasts. The iconic piece collection consists of eleven pieces, each one referencing the solar system’s planets and celestial bodies.

Omega x Swatch Moonswatch Collab Faces Criticism for Leaving Dye Stains on Wrist

Following the launch of the MoonSwatch, several watch enthusiasts have flooded stores - online and offline, hoping to get their hands on the new release. It seemed everybody wanted a piece of Omega x Swatch Speedmaster timepiece. Well, some customers eventually did, and they were pretty disappointed...

New Owner of Tiffany Blue-Dialed $6.2 Million Patek Philippe 5711 Surfaces

An unboxing video posted by Collector Zach Lu on Instagram features Paul Boutros revealing the watch and giving it to its new owner. In the HODINKEE interview, we see that the sequence of events and winning the bid of $6.5m (although not as simple as we think it) for the watch was successful. Lu, wh...

New and Updated Patek Philippe Watches Unveiled for Watches & Wonders 2022

Patek Philippe has just unveiled its new Watches & Wonders Geneva 2022 offers. Below are quick details of the timepieces. Watches like the olive green 5205R and the new 5236G were launched.

Review of the Rolex GMT-Master II 126710 BLRO

When the Rolex GMT-Master II “Pepsi 126710 BLRO watch was first released back in 2018, it instantly made its way to the wish lists of avid Rolex watch fans. It represents a reincarnation of the popular classic that first debuted back in the 1950s, with a coloured bezel executed in the same shades as...

Omega Speedmaster Professional Moonwatch 'Master Chronometer' With Co-Axial Caliber 3861 Review

It might surprise you to know that the Omega Speedmaster has always been associated with the Moonwatch, yet the first model was released back in 1957 and was part of the “Professional” collection. The sporty watch with 1/5th of a second chronograph was introduced to compliment Omega’s role as the Of...

A review of the Rolex Explorer ref 14270

The Rolex Explorer ref 14270 is a vastly underrated timepiece within elite watch collecting circles. Although not quite old enough to be considered vintage and not recent enough to be classed as a young release - it does have a somewhat cult-like following amongst those who can appreciate it for its...

A review of the Rolex Submariner ref 124060

The concept of a slightly larger Rolex Submariner watch has been anticipated for quite some time, so when in 2020 Rolex released the 41mm Submariner ref 124060, it sent collectors into a bit of a frenzy and there are no prizes for guessing why. It marked a new generation for the Rolex Submariner – a...

A review of the Cartier Tank ref: 1612 1

In this youtube video, we’ll be taking a close look at the Cartier Tank 1612 1 watch – a subsidiary of the first Tank series created in 1919. We’ll also discuss a brief history of the collection and the inspiration behind the timeless Tank design.

A review of the vintage Zenith Cairelli CP-2 watch

In this youtube video, we’re going to look at a military-issued chronograph manufactured by Zenith and distributed by A. Cairelli Roma. The Zenith A. Cairelli Roma Chronometro Tipo CP-2 was issued to the Italian Air Force by the Rome-based retailer during the 1960s but makes for a particularly inter...

A review of the Rolex Sea Dweller Great White ref: 1665 watch

In this youtube video, we’ll be looking at the Rolex Sea Dweller ref: 16600 – a design inspired by the famous Rolex Submariner and developed for use by expert divers of Compagnie maritime d'expertises (COMEX). The expansion of off-shore oil drilling created many jobs for professional divers during t...

Rolex Cosmograph Daytona ref: 116500LN Review

It’s no surprise that over its 60-year heritage, the Rolex Cosmograph Daytona watch has received several modifications and upgrades to its revered design. The iconic chronograph first launched in 1963 after the first “24 Hours of Daytona” endurance race. Rolex first developed this watch for racing d...

Panerai Radiomir Eilean: PAM01243 inspired by a classic sailing yacht

Panerai has released a new watch called, Radiomir Eilean with the reference number PAM01243 inspired by the classic yacht Eilean having both being launched in 1936. This is also in occurrence of the Eilean arrival in Portofino during this month (July 2021), should you be fortunate enough to be arou...

Which is the best choice for a unique timepiece? Rolex or Panerai?

What makes the comparison between Rolex and Panerai so unique is that Rolex had a role to play in Panerai’s success with their iconic Radiomir watch. Not only that, but both brands have pioneered a number of their own innovations too, creating firsts along the way.

Which Patek watches hold their value?

Dreaming to own a Patek Philippe watch? Here are the Patek that historically have hold their value

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