【F】The Agonizing Joy Of Choosing A Holiday Watch
There’s a particular kind of madness that grips watch nerds before a big trip. Other people worry about airport transfers, currency exchange, or how many pairs of socks they need.…
Watches
Less Obvious, Loosely Cohesive Perspectives On Watch Design
Wristwatches have been mainstream for a little over a century now. This gives us a decent timeframe to reflect on watch design and its evolution. We tend to throw terms…
Photo Report: Watch Spotting At Monaco Legend Group’s Fall 2025 Auction
After a brief break from the auction action in Monaco, I returned this fall to visit some friends and take a look at a few watches. I knew there were…
Aziz Ansari Puts A 1978 Rolex Daytona Center Stage In ‘Good Fortune’
Aziz told me that at some point during writing, he realized he could use a watch almost like a MacGuffin—an object that quietly drives the plot forward. Early conversations with…
CIGA Design Drops The New Everest Summit Central Tourbillon
When CIGA Design first released the Everest Central Tourbillon, it caught plenty of us off guard. Here was a young Chinese brand taking on one of horology’s most challenging mechanisms…
Theft And Fraud Continue To Be A Threat In The Luxury Space—Here’s One Way To Protect Your Collection
In addition to safely storing your watch and its documentation, insurance is another important part of safeguarding your collection, and, of course, Hodinkee Insurance is always here to help with…
【F】 The New Christopher Ward C63 Sealander Extreme GMT
Twenty years after launching its first watch, British watch brand Christopher Ward seems to be settling into a hard-earned level of maturity. Its latest introduction, the C63 Sealander Extreme GMT,…
【F】 Fratello Dress Watch Season: Kicking Things Off
As the year progresses and new releases continue to shape the horological landscape, Fratello is turning its attention to one of watchmaking’s most enduring genres, the dress watch. Welcome to…
【F】 Fratello’s Top 5 Titanium Watches Of Recent Years
Another Friday, another list! This week, we’re following up last week’s article about ceramic watches with our favorite titanium ones. After all, it just made sense to dive deeper into…
The Zenith Defy Zero G Sapphire In Two Versions
Let me ask you a simple question: if you had to choose between a tourbillon and a Gravity Control System, which would you pick? Well, then again, you might require…