The Lady Serenade and PanoMatic Luna are Glashütte Original’s mechanical watch collections for women. While the PanoMatic Luna is essentially a smaller version of the men’s model, the Lady Serenade collection was conceived as a ladies’ watch from the start. Last year, the Lady Serenade was given a moonlight serenade with the incorporation of a moon phase display and […]
MeisterSinger is famous for its portfolio of single-handed watches, and the latest 24H Enamel Edition is no exception, but a white enamel dial, single revolution every 24 hours and the ability to moonlight as a compass helps it really stand out. The philosophy of the brand is to slow down a bit and appreciate time […]
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Last year, Parmigiani Fleurier revived the fabled Toric, the first watch released by Michel Parmigiani after launching his eponymous watchmaking company in 1996. Met with great enthusiasm, the new Toric collection embodied everything the original Toric was known for, with the addition of the appealing sartorial touch Terreni is known for. The latest addition to […]
Yesterday was the final of the 2025 French Open, also known as Roland Garros. And I have to be honest, it was an incredible game between two young, talented athletes. On one side was Italian player Jannik Sinner, ranked number one in the ATP, facing Spanish player Carlos Alcaraz, ranked number two in the world. […]
This post is part of a series, Reading Time at HSNY, written by its librarians. Today's post was written by Head Librarian Miranda Marraccini.When visitors come to our library at the Horological Society of New York (HSNY), we encourage them to pull books off the shelf that catch their eye. Sometimes, what draws people in is obvious: a big-name watch brand in the title, the sparkle of a diamond-set bezel on the cover, a book that looks ancient. Other times it's something quirkier. One of the be
Frederique Constant has partnered with British brand/carmaker Austin-Healey since 2004 and releases a Vintage Rally Healey model every two years, based on the legendary collaboration between the Austin Motor Company and driver/designer Donald Healey. For 2025, the watchmaker decided that three distinctive models were needed to really capture the spirit of the racecar legend. The […]
Roland Garros delivered tennis perfection this weekend, on the racket and the wrists, with dream finals featuring the top seeds on both sides of the draw. Coco Gauff and Carlos Alcaraz claimed the titles in memorable fashion, but for watch fans, there was an added bonus—exceptional watch spotting during the trophy ceremonies. Rolex had reason to celebrate beyond the tennis, as three of the four finalists sported the Crown on their wrists.Coco Gauff at the Roland Garros 2025 trophy ceremony. Ph
More than forty years after it was first noticed for its daring design and futuristic materials, the Rado Anatom is again in the spotlight. Initially launched in 1983, the Anatom offered a technical and aesthetic innovation, yet was succeeded by other geometrically shaped collections. The brand relaunched the Anatom in 2023 to celebrate the 40th […]
As Vacheron Constantin celebrates 270 years in high horology, we spotlight three of their new watches, unveiled at Watches ...
Image “Horology: An Illustrated Primer on the History, Philosophy, and Science of Time, with an Overview of the Wristwatch and ... The Art of Watchmaking” (Assouline, 195 euros or $195 ...
We can’t help but return to chronographs every now and then when it comes to our weekly Buying Guides. First, it’s a very useful complication. Second, it’s a very old complication. Third, it’s adaptable in style, as it can be found in everything from very sporty to very classy and even over-the-top Avant-Garde watches. What […]
How time flies. While thinking about the subject for this month’s column, I realized that it’s been nearly four years since the first iteration of Handwound.It was a time when we were all ...
The Beetle. If ever there was a poster car to represent car culture, it should be this one. Despite its shady origins, it has become a symbol of the free, the custom car spirit, and the hunger for adventure. It was born in one of the darkest times of modern history, yet it has made […]
It’s not often we get to uncover a new independent watchmaking name, especially one that’s from the Netherlands. Even though there’s a lot of exciting stuff going on in our small country, the focus is still very much on Switzerland for the most part. However, today we introduce you to Annelinde Dunselman, who recently made […]
Last week, we launched Volume 14 of Hodinkee Magazine, and to celebrate, we threw a little party for friends and Hodinkee staff at Watches of Switzerland in Hudson Yards. From new and long-time collaborators to old friends of the brand, the room was packed with great people, interesting conversations, and some great watches. Take a scroll through the photos below to see some moments from the event, including many familiar faces that turned out to celebrate Volume 14. You can get your own copy
Much has been said about the Ulysse Nardin Freak since its creation in 2001, mostly about its revolutionary concept and the introduction of silicon in watchmaking. Since the very first, down to the very last, the Freak has explored many directions, from even more complex than it already was when launched, to more whimsical and […]
The latest installment in the UBS House of Craft series featured an exclusive preview of the 1931 Polo Club Traveling Collection and conversation with Jaeger-LeCoultre Americas President Anne-Laure Ritter, and Hodinkee Editor Rich Fordon. UBS House of Craft is a global initiative celebrating excellence in craft across diverse disciplines. Designed as a platform for dialogue and discovery, UBS House of Craft invites guests to engage with true masters of craft through intimate events, with the g
Hublot has a new Summer 2025 limited edition of the Big Bang Unico, and its orange case and sky blue bezel capture the theme perfectly. The collection is known for high-tech ceramic cases fused with interesting colours, such as orange and dark green, although more muted colours like Mint Green and Petrol Blue offer an […]
Welcome back to Bring A Loupe, and happy New York Summer auction weekend Friday! Yes, it's another week of major auction house sales, can you believe it? Phillips, Christie's, and Sotheby's do everything they can to maintain the attention of collectors during the Spring and early Summer months, touring the world and offering hundreds of watches, often heralding eye-watering results. We'll have a couple of picks from each of the upcoming sales here, along with one classic Bring A Loupe selectio