A watch packed with history and pivotal in Oris’ destiny, the Big Crown Pointer Date saw the light in 1938. As the brand’s first dedicated pilot’s watch, the oversized crown was designed so pilots could operate the watch while wearing gloves in their unheated cockpits. With its legible Arabic numerals, graphic railway track, cathedral hands […]
The Big Crown Pointer Date is one of the longest-produced models in the Oris catalogue, dating all the way back to its debut in 1938, and I think that's for good reason. Amongst sporty Aquis divers, ultra-modern ProPilot X designs, and many of the other unique propositions in the lineup, the Big Crown Pointer Date has always felt a particular sense of timelessness with its classic pointer date dial layout, turned bezel, and cathedral hands, making the watch quite an iconic part of the brand's
To celebrate the upcoming Chinese Year of the Horse, which kicks off on 17 February 2026, Arnold & Son presents a limited edition of eight Perpetual Moon timepieces. Marking its sixth consecutive year of editions dedicated to the Chinese New Year, Arnold & Son turns to its fascinating Perpetual Moon reference, presented in a 41.5mm […]
The modern Omega Speedmaster Moonwatch Professional, the direct descendant of the watch that accompanied Apollo 11 crew members to the Moon, doesn’t need much introduction anymore. It is, undeniably, one of the most iconic and storied timepieces in existence. But there is more than one Moonwatch. Besides the classic steel version with a closed back […]
The resurgence of French brand Yema over the past few years has been marked by a steady and successful effort to refine its heritage designs and commitment to in-house watchmaking. Founded in 1948 in Morteau, France, the brand built its reputation through tool watches like the Superman and Skin Diver of the 1960s, watches that […]
What We KnowToday, Omega introduces two new additions to the Speedmaster Moonwatch lineup, in the form of fan-favorite reverse panda dials. Coming in either stainless steel or Omega's 18K Moonshine Gold, the design remains incredibly familiar, but this time the dial is constructed from two plates in a lacquered finish, and the bezels are rendered in ceramic. The top layer, the main dial, is executed in an ultra-glossy polished black surface with a varnished and lacquered finish. At the same ti
Satellite hour displays are exciting because, apart from the lyrical mood, for most brands, except Urwerk, which made it a signature feature, they are a departure from the ordinary. They stand out from the core collections, reflecting the design, engineering effort and each brand’s specific interpretation of the wandering hours indication. In 2018, when H. […]
As a watch enthusiast and a fan of classic motorsport (superficial, but still), the Union Glashütte Noramis Chronograph Limited Edition Sachsen Classic 2025 struck me immediately for the clear connection to the 1952 Grosser Werkmeister, the from-behind-the-Iron-Curtain, one-off East German-built racing roadster that inspired it. It´s amazing how Union Glashütte ties its themed design to […]
India Watch Weekend returns for its second edition on January 17–18, 2026, following the debut event last year. The event will take place at the Four Seasons Hotel in Mumbai, with an expanded scope that reflects the rapid growth of India's watch-collecting community and its increasing relevance on the global stage.Sixteen brands are already confirmed, spanning established maisons and independent watchmakers alike. The lineup includes A. Lange & Söhne, Jaeger-LeCoultre, Panerai, Roger Dubui
Over the past four or so years working in watches, one of the things I've come to love most is the variety and all the different ways someone can engage with this world we love. As I sat down to write about my 2025 in watches and a look ahead to 2026, that very fact made it hard to figure out what my year in watches actually was. In 2024, I said that just looking at watches missed the point. As the clock ticked over to 2026, I realized that, like putting together a great collection, loving (an
Mido’s flagship Ocean Star collection is a contemporary evolution of its 1940s Ocean Star dive watch family. Often described as an all-round ‘surf and turf’ model, the Ocean Star 200C, introduced in 2021, comes with upgraded features like ceramic inserts and textured, colourful dials and Swatch Group’s latest-generation calibre 80. The new Ocean Star 200C […]
With temperatures dropping well below zero, and our small country of the Netherlands struggling with a thick layer of snow this past week, you can always rely on us to bring the heat. And it’s not only in our petite habitat that snow, ice and cold weather have an impact on daily life, but in […]
At the dawn of mechanical time, hands weren’t a thing as bells would chime to signal an event or relay the hours. These giant mechanical bell towers were seen in Europe throughout the Middle Ages, with examples like the Salisbury Cathedral clock in the 14th century still functioning today (after restoration, of course). These early […]
In the ever-increasing world of restomods, remasters, continuation cars and so on, some projects raise the question of why it hadn’t been done before. By now, we’re well familiar with the slew of Porsches from Singer, Nardone, Tuthill, KAMM and so on, but there are plenty of brilliant machines out there to receive the same […]
If I had to describe the return of L.Leroy, once one of France’s most illustrious watchmaking houses, with its name respected as much as those of Breguet and Ferdinand Berthoud, it was very theatrical. Founded in 1785 by Charles Leroy in Paris, it became famous for its marine chronometers, regulator clocks, and commissions for European […]
The life of an independent watchmaker, or a duo in this case, is hardly ever easy. Roope Kortela and Rene Valta, who you might know from the portrait we produced about a year ago, are pulling the covers off their next watch, but some challenges had to be overcome. When we first spoke with the […]
Last year was a crazy one. Cliché to say? Perhaps. But 2025 marked five years at Hodinkee for me, as well as the first full year I've spent professionally writing about watches. It was an important one for me.The Astronomer, part of Vacheron's mind-blowing La Quête du Temps clock with automaton.But let's take a step back first and look at the industry at large. As I pointed out in the year-end roundup of our favorite watches, 2025 seemed to mark a return to maximalist watchmaking. This year, m
As Malaika so eloquently argued in her call to (human) arms essay this week, we all need to get a little more hands-on with our content consumption this year. A weighty and thoughtful watch book by an expert author is a worthy screen break. Here are three selections that we expect you could slip into like a warm bath on a frosty January eve. The Rolex Legacy by James Dowling There has been a swath of books about Rolex lately, but now the man they call "Mr. Rolex" has weighed in. James Dowling,
‘Watches by enthusiasts, for enthusiasts’ is not just a marketing phrase when it comes to ZLTD Watches, but a genuine conviction. It’s about bridging passion, culture and creativity to offer something unique. Singaporean watch nut Z.L. Toh, one half of the brand, started out by spending hours upon hours watching YouTube videos on all things […]
Vyntage Horology is the brand created by the Seddiqi family, long regarded as the most influential retailers in the Gulf; Ahmed Seddiqi & Sons has just celebrated 75 years in business. They are also organisers of Dubai Watch Week, which has become the beating heart of independent watchmaking in the region. After decades of promoting […]