Origin Story
Keeping up with the new faces on the independent scene could be a full-time job. When people ask me how they can follow what is happening and get ahead of the curve, ensuring that they don't miss out on an incredible young brand, all I can say is to keep in…
If you've been watching Patek Philippe for the past few years, you've noticed the rise of a new style of Calatrava design inspired by the textured grips of a camera, a bolder case design reminiscent of the angular shapes of the vintage ref. 3448, with the subtle addition of a hobnail pattern that runs uninterrupted…
After an absolutely whirlwind of a week in Geneva for Watches and Wonders, where I got to see some of the craziest watches I've ever laid my eyes on, I've found myself needing a reset around watches, and that means going back to the basics for wrist time — my Giorgio Galli S2 Timex has…
"I've got to go get a green jacket," Rory McIlroy says as he celebrates with family and friends after winning the first playoff hole at the Masters against Justin Rose.
On the sports calendar, there's nothing more significant than Masters Sunday. It takes an otherworldly amount of nerve and resolve to enter the final round…
Last week, the Hodinkee team, along with just about everyone who works in the world of watches, went to Geneva to cover the latest releases for Watches and Wonders and several other smaller events held in the Swiss city. After a week straight of meetings, we got to see many of this year's core novelties,…
When Patek Philippe launched the ref. 5316/50P in 2023, it instantly became a grail for me. Not so much to buy – no, you probably won't be shocked to hear that at $987,460 (today's price) for a perpetual calendar minute-repeater tourbillon, I'm not a buyer. But the aesthetics, that smoked sapphire dial, were such a…
Welcome back to Bring A Loupe, and happy Friday! After a week's hiatus, allowing the newest novelties from Watches and Wonders to take center stage, your favorite round-up of older novelties from around the web is back and better than ever. You don't have to comment, telling me how much you missed Bring A Loupe;…