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A Fifty Fathoms For the Rest of Us

Meet the Certina Diver, a watch HODINKEE calls "endlessly charming" If you haven't heard of Certina before, you're not alone. In 2021,...

Omega's Heavy Hitter

This Seamaster is Substantial Make no mistake--this in not your run-of-the-mill Seamaster. It is a powerful piece with a lot of presence....

Was This Patek's Peak?

Back in 2016, it was Patek Philippe's biggest announcement at Baselworld. To quote the official press release: "Aficionados, collectors,...

It's Navi Time

Breitling refreshed its flagship for 2022 In the watch world, the word "iconic" is thrown around quite a bit. Perhaps too much. But there...

Dialed In: A Dual Review

Cartier & Panerai: Better in Blue The color blue, is without a doubt, one of the most popular colors in watchmaking. And few watches...

The Return of Titanium?

Admittedly, titanium is not a "traditional" metal, but it is on the rise. Heavy Hitters, from to Grand Seiko to A. Lange & Sohne, are now...

The Richemont Group's Finest?

Vacheron Constantin vs. A. Lange & Sohne As most watch nerds know, Richemont is the premier conglomerate of watch brands. Of course, the...

An Unsightly Bubble

Not Everyone is a Fan of the Cyclops As the "King" of the Swiss watch industry, Rolex is known for many things--automatic "perpetual"...

The 3 Watch Collection (in 5 Levels)

Combining brands, dial colors, and complications Level 1 - The Beginner: Tissot PRX (Blue), Seiko Diver (Dark Gray), Hamilton Intra-Matic...

Almost Nothing Beats a Blue Chronograph

A Photo Essay It's been well-established that chronographs make for some of the most wanted watches of all time (see...

An Omega for the Ages

This Omega re-edition, dubbed the "CK 859", is a stellar specimen The only real fault of this Omega its name: "CK 859". It's cold,...

La Vie en Rose...Gold

Sports watches in solid gold are, to put it politely, controversial. Thankfully, rose gold is there to smooth things over. For some, they...

Ulysse Nardin's Freak & An Independent Streak

Ulysse Nardin has an independent streak. Since releasing the original Freak in 2001, the company has redefined both high-end watchmaking...

Glashütte-an Greatness

The SeaQ Panorama Date The Glashütte SeaQ is one impressive piece. At 43mm in diameter and 15-and-a-half mm thick, it cuts an imposing...

Is Audemars Piguet a One-Trick-Pony?

A perennial question, apparently Is Audemars Piguet a One-Trick-Pony? This is a question that has been raised before, in venues ranging...

Tudor vs. TAG Heuer

Who makes the better chronograph? Tag Heuer and Tudor are the entry-level luxury segment. And as such, their flagship chronographs, the...

Breitling's Genuine GMT

In true Breitling fashion, the Avenger's design language is attractive and strong. At first glance, it has a lot to offer, including a...

The Imitation Game: Watches & Mimetic Desire

No one manages "desirability" better than Patek Philippe To the uninitiated, the immense popularity of the Nautilus is a somewhat of...

Chronograph of the Year?

For their "chronograph of the year," GPHG selected the Zenith Chronomaster Sport. If this award was for the chronograph movement of the...

The Omega Speedmaster: An Honest Assessment

Much has been said about the Omega Speedmaster. It's "legendary," "classic," and "iconic." To the uncharitable among us, it might be...

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