KarliAbdul's Blog – April 2025 Archive (10)

In all, the caliber hasn't changed (save the new finish), but this more typical round shape will definitely appeal to many that found the Galet shape not to their liking. You can read more about the watch here.In a way, this watch puts Kessel's name back on the grid with drivers like Ickx once again. And the Heritage 1973 Chronograph is a winning formula if you're looking for a modern watch that accurately captures the coolness of the racing world in the '70s in the small details. This… Continue

The other model introduced here starts with the same steel case, but utilizes a blue lacquered dial with an even sunburst finish and silvered Arabic numerals around the outer edge. Again, there's a matching "Abyss blue" matte alligator strap and a date window that matches with the dial too.Back in 2014, Ben rounded up 12 replica tag-heuer orologi of the most legendary watches that appeared to be lost to history.… Continue

The Doxa SUB 200 T-Graph is like a fraternal order’s ring, a subtle nod not seen often, nor recognized by everyone, but appreciated intensely by a few. It’s a symbol of an era when dive watches got wet and were designed as such, though some more than others. That said, even though I’ve been known to dive with a properly serviced vintage watch, even restored to full spec, my T-Graph will live out a well-earned dry retirement.Photos: Gishani… Continue

One of the most interesting features of the clock is that its striking mechanism is driven, not by the mean solar time hour hand, but by the true solar time hand, which means when the clock strikes the hours and quarters, you're hearing the time as you would if a sundial could chime the time – a lovely and rather poetic complication, and one which someone ought to see if they can reproduce in a wristwatch.Ini's choice for "the One" is a painting by the American artist Khari Turner. Before… Continue

Watches in Rome is one of the more internationally established Italian vintage watch dealers, and we've featured 'em before, here. Run by two brothers and their fathers – the De Simones – you'll see a wide range of fascinating Pateks and Rolexes, among others. Their website is here, and you can follow them on Instagram here.Each of the named cities is memorialized by a specific young artist, and the prints are included with the watch, which is certainly a nice touch. Assuming your tastes align… Continue

This watch also features the Ulysse Nardin Grinder Automatic Winding System, which UN claims is twice as efficient as its conventional falsos tag heuer relojes winding systems. It does this by lowering the winding system's torque, so that the energy of slight movements can be captured and stored in the mainspring. The whole gear train is also finished in silicon, enhancing power transmission and lowering friction along… Continue

Ahead of the sale I had a chance to spend some time with the watches themselves, and I have to say there is a ton of diversity across the catalog and the usual attention to detail and quality hasn't flagged at all. It's always hard to pick favorites in a catalog like this – and don't @ me if I missed your top pick – but here are 16 watches that I think fake jaeger lecoultre watch are definitely worth a closer… Continue

When this Speedmaster "Ultraman" was released last year, Daniel didn't know if he should buy one. Was there any way it could be as cool as the original? But he ended up springing for it and the connection to his childhood still makes it replica rolex yacht master something he reaches for quite often. It's especially cool to see this modern re-interpretation side-by-side with the original, which gives… Continue

All HSNY lectures are free and open to the public. Doors open at 6:00 PM; lecture begins promptly at 7:00 PM. For more information, visit HSNY's website.Monday, December 12, 2016, 6:00-9:00 PMHSNY at the General Society Library, 20 West 44th Street, between 5th & 6th Avenues, New York, NY 10036HODINKEE is a sponsor of the Horological Society of New York.Furthermore, our nationally recognized, non-commissioned sales team has been instrumental… Continue

The Panerai Luminor Due 38 is a smaller version of the classic Luminor style case and dial that most folks think of when they hear the name Panerai. There is the cushion shape of the case, the prominent lugs, the raised bezel, and most importantly, the crown guard – a registered trademark of Panerai. Opening the crown guard gives you access to the crown, with which you can manually wind the movement inside as well as set the time and date.The difference between the standard version of the DD… Continue