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While scrolling through page after page on eBay, I came across a grey dial example of the aforementioned racing timepiece that looks to be in top condition. All luminous plots remain intact, the case is seemingly unpolished, and the original Omega No. 27 clasp is present, which is one of the cooler deployant strap clasps if I do say so myself. For the petrolhead, this would make quite a solid addition to the collection.First up, a list of gifts we would want for ourselves. Put together by the H… Continue

When you travel, it's hard to overstate the value of having reliable and functional things. In an environment that often borders on lawlessness, crying, and the occasional shouting match (have you replica montblanc watches never been to check in at an Italian airport?), having a few resolute objects offers a bit of predictability and familiarity among all of the the weeping and gnashing of teeth. Maybe it's your… Continue

Congratulations to the opponents of the clock tower conversion: Marvin Schneider (New York City’s clock master), Forest Markowitz, Save America’s Clocks, the Historic Districts Council and the Tribeca Trust.Don't have the HODINKEE App yet? Get years of amazing watch content plus new stories, breaking news, and access to great new features like replica montblanc horloges HODINKEE Live, free on iOS.​Audemars Piguet Royal… Continue

The only limitations we placed on ourselves when making the list were that: (1) every watch is currently in production, and (2) none are a numbered limited edition. With these restrictions we had to exclude a number of our favorites, but we wanted the list to be useful – watches that are actually on the market, right now. Sure, some are hard to get. But every one is worth knowing about.The thing is, watches just have so much meaning behind them. They're often sentimental heirlooms or milestone… Continue

At the time, the industry was heavily billig oris ure reliant on sourcing movements from powerhouses like ETA and other specialists, so building your own was a key way to differentiate yourself in a competitive market. But establishing a manufacture is no small feat, especially before the golden age of CAD and CNC machines.Like most members of the Aquis family, the Dat Watt Limited Edition II will ship with both a… Continue