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First Look – Armin Strom Gravity Equal Force Ultimate Sapphire Salmon Brings A New Pulse of Colour

Armin Strom’s celebrated Gravity Equal Force series expands with an elegant twist, the Ultimate Sapphire Salmon. Continuing the brand’s exploration of colour and transparency, this latest edition pairs technical mastery with artisanal finesse, featuring a hand-guilloché salmon mainplate and the brand’s innovative constant-force calibre, bringing new vibrancy to one of modern horology’s most inventive movements. […]

Introducing: Le Régulateur Louis Erard x Worn & Wound

What We KnowLouis Erard's latest collaboration with Worn & Wound, Le Régulateur, is the culmination of about three years of work and is built around the brand's signature regulator layout, which has been pushed into far more architectural territory. The result is a multi-layered composition of color and depth—a regulator reimagined with a trio of disks—an unconventional and fun way to display time. The case is delivered in polished 316L steel and offers a svelte profile, a backdrop for the

First Look – Albishorn Launches the Type 10 Officer Chronograph, now with Cream Dial

Albishorn is a young brand with a rather peculiar concept. Created by Sebastien Chaulmontet, ex-La Joux-Perret, in charge of the revival of Arnold & Son and Angelus, and now serving as the Head of Innovation and Marketing at Sellita Watch Co SA and Manufacture AMT, the brand launched with a rather cool idea: imaginary vintage. […]

Photo Report: The Rare Watches, Unique Rolexes, and Unexpected Events at Dubai Watch Week 2025, Part 1 (200+ Pics)

There’s no doubt that Dubai Watch Week has become a can’t miss event on the watch calendar. Held every two years, the event, put on by the retailer Seddiqi and more specifically CEO of Dubai Watch Week Hind Seddiqi, has had explosive growth. It was the 75th anniversary of Seddiqi, which meant it was the perfect time for a blowout event.  A celebratory Rolex Day-Date caseback engraving for 75 years of Seddiqis. But we'll get to that in a bit.From just a few brands and booths to now over 90 exhi

First Look – The Charlie Paris Initial Day/Night Panda

Charlie Paris has been making watches in the French capital city since 2014, and the latest Initial collection doesn’t disappoint. Previous pieces like the Concordia GMT Automatic and blacked out Concordia Automatic Kraken show a real eye for design with style and features that are always popular. Best of all, the collections are affordable with […]

Inside Two Editorial Worlds: Thom Betteridge And Malaika Crawford On Creating Magazines In 2025 At UBS House Of Craft

At UBS House of Craft, Malaika Crawford, Editorial Director of Hodinkee Magazine, sat down with Thom Betteridge, Editor-in-Chief of i-D, for an in-depth conversation about how they make magazines in 2025. They found themselves comparing the rhythms of their worlds: the steady, measured pace of watchmaking versus the constant churn of fashion, where four major fashion weeks shape the year. Watches & Wonders comes once annually; fashion cycles never stop. Both come from print, so there's an

Introducing – Inspired by Sandro Botticelli’s Birth of Venus, Konstantin Chaykin’s Venus Spices Things Up a Bit

It’s often said that art imitates art, and in the case of Konstantin Chaykin’s latest Wristmon, it hits the nail on the head. The Wristmon series started with the now-famous Joker watch and has turned into an original and whimsical series of humanoid or animalistic-looking watches. Chaykin now turns to one of the most famous […]

First Look – Time+Tide x Frederique Constant Highlife Moonphase Manufacture Onyx Moon

Founded in 1988, Frederique Constant has gone from strength to strength with its policy of high-quality watches at affordable prices. Far from an empty catchphrase, the brand’s “accessible luxury” slogan materialised with the release of a perpetual calendar, followed by a tourbillon and a QP in steel, all with unbelievably restrained price tags. In 2020, […]

Why Grading Matters And How It Impacts The Value Of Your Collection

You come to Hodinkee for the watches, but in my humble opinion, the watch industry could learn a thing or two from the jewelry industry. One of the most dysregulated aspects of the watch industry is condition grading–there is simply no universally accepted system. Nearly a century ago, this was the case in the jewelry industry as well, until the Gemological Institute of America, better known as the GIA, came onto the scene in 1931 with a clear purpose: to establish a common language and a stan

First Look – Czapek Releases the Quai des Bergues “Sursum Corda” as the Final Anniversary Collection

Celebrating the 180th anniversary of François Czapek’s Genevan watch enterprise and the 10th anniversary of the rebirth of the brand, Czapek releases the fourth and final chapter in its round of celebratory watches. Following the anniversary Antarctique Tourbillon, the Antarctique Plique-à-Jour and the Time Jumper, the last member of the quartet is the Quai des […]

Introducing – The New Zeitwinkel 082º x The Limited Edition

Since 2015, The Limited Edition, a British retailer founded by Pietro Tomajer, has been a champion of independent watchmaking, celebrating individuality, craftsmanship, and creative freedom. In the past, the Limited Edition collaborations included watches made with Armin Strom, Vianney Halter, Kudoke, Garrick, and many other independents. To mark its 10th anniversary, the UK-based retailer has […]

Introducing: The Frederique Constant x Time+Tide Highlife Moonphase Date Manufacture 'Onyx Moon'

What We KnowIt's the time of year when everyone is releasing their last limited editions just in time for holiday shopping and Santa's wishlist, and Time+Tide is adding one more option to the mix—a very cool new Highlife Moonphase Date with Frederique Constant. Long one of my favorite value propositions in the world of integrated bracelet sports watches, the Highlife series offers a level of versatility with quick-change straps in rubber and leather, in addition to the metal bracelet most peop

Introducing: The Parchie "Lunar-Time" Limited Editions For Hodinkee

Parchie is back, and this time, our collaboration is totally "out of this world." For our second project with Parchie, we've once again teamed up with our friend Cara Barrett, to launch (literally) a pair of watches inspired by our favorite "space" watch. Available in 32 and 36mm, the Parchie "Lunar-Time" Limited Editions For Hodinkee are designed to be shared with your favorite time-telling pal and take you on untold adventures across the universe!The Parchie "Lunar-Time" Limited Editions for

Unearthing A Forgotten Bvlgari By Gerald Genta

I rarely buy watches.Spending every day surrounded by them has revealed a strange side effect: my own collection grows slowly, deliberately so. When I do add something, the requirements are strict. Increasingly, it's a focus on the visually unique, often dressy, and usually something that makes me pause. At this stage, I'm drawn to pieces I've never seen before. Those watches with a quirk or oddity that make even seasoned friends say, "Wait, what on earth is that?"This little ingot-style Bvlga

Introducing – Seiko 5 Sports Pink Panther Limited Edition SRPM07

With its 5 Sports collection, the brand’s accessible range that comprises almost infinite styles, Seiko isn’t shy of creating bold models and teaming up with unexpected partners. Recently, we’ve seen models inspired by Bruce Lee, Peanuts or Mooneys. There was even a pair of Pepsi-bezel watches made with… Pepsi! Now, the Seiko 5 Sports SKX […]

First Look – Lederer Inverto Titanium 39mm, A Superb Inverted Take on the Central Impulse Chronometer

With the Inverto Titanium, independent watchmaking atelier Lederer refines the 2023 Central Impulse Chronometer InVerto, a large 44mm watch in a blackened case, into a compact, titanium-framed display of one of the most sophisticated escapement architectures in modern watchmaking. It’s a culmination of forty years of mechanical experimentation, distilled into 39mm of pure chronometric artistry, […]

Introducing – The Tuxedo Dial Returns with the New Serica Ref. 6190 TXD

Since its founding in 2019, Serica has built a loyal following for its elegant take on tool watches. Designed in Paris by Jérôme Burgert and Gabriel Vachette (of Les Rhabilleurs publication), Serica’s creations blend the discipline of military design with what is best described as distinctly French refinement. The brand’s collection comprises the 5303 Diver […]

Business News: U.S. Tariffs On Swiss Goods Officially Rolled Back To 15% Retroactive To November 14

Switzerland and the United States have officially agreed to a trade agreement reducing tariffs on Swiss goods to 15% in a move that will bring relief to the Swiss watch industry under pressure from the significant levies. Tariffs were reduced to 15% retroactively to November 14, when the agreement between the two countries was first unveiled, the Swiss government said in a statement. The U.S. had previously hit Switzerland with a 39% tariff rate in August, among the highest imposed on any indu

Introducing – The Final Urwerk UR-230, The Black Star Edition

For every good story, there is an end. First presented in 2023, the UR-230 series was Urwerk’s latest creation in the beloved 200 series, following the long-lived UR-210 and the short-lived UR-220. Built around the same design principles as its predecessors, and still featuring the immediately recognisable satellite display we have loved since 2006, the […]

In Partnership - Gatherings: UBS House Of Craft Celebrates Independent Watchmaking With Laurent Ferrier

Known for its understated design language and meticulous hand-finishing, independent Swiss watch brand Laurent Ferrier was the focus of the latest edition of UBS House of Craft. A global initiative celebrating excellence in craft across diverse disciplines, UBS House of Craft is a platform for dialogue and discovery, and an opportunity for guests to engage with true masters of craft through intimate events, with the goal of fostering meaningful exchanges.Left to Right: Hodinkee Deputy Editor T