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Below are three new looks at the most recent release of the Simon Brette Chronomètre Artisans, in its first-ever stainless steel execution. No, this isn't three different versions of the same watch; it's actually one watch that gives a variety of different looks.
Just like the most outrageous "chameleon" color-shifting…
At UBS House of Craft this past October, Hodinkee Deputy Editor Tim Jeffreys led a conversation with Senior Editor Mark Kauzlarich with Wrist Check Pod hosts Rashawn Smith and Perri Dash, reflecting on watchmaking in 2025. The discussion opened with Rashawn and Perri sharing updates on Wrist Check Pod—from the momentum of the show this…
As the calendar turned to 2025, it was clear this would be a consequential year for watchmaking. Major anniversaries set the tone: Vacheron Constantin marked its 270th with everything from the return of the 222 to releasing La Quête Du Temps at the Louvre; Breguet had a very busy year with their 250th anniversary, perhaps…
This year marks 20 years of the F.P. Journe Chronomètre Souverain. It might be the brand's "simplest" mechanical watch, but it manages to encapsulate all of what makes Journe the halo brand it's seen as today. A few months ago, I got a surprising email from the Journe team out of the bleu — sorry,…
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Our friends at Monochrome are back at it again with the fourth entry in their "Montre de Scouscription" series, a limited-edition series featuring independent brands that all started with a Habring² monopusher chronograph in 2021. Today, Monochrome comes full circle, collaborating once again with Richard and Maria Habring for the…
Not too long ago, we published a hands-on review of Patek Philippe's reference 5316P, an incredibly impressive perpetual calendar minute-repeating tourbillon with a movement that traces its lineage back through Patek's history. I called the reference 5316/50P-001 "the best, most representative Patek Philippe being made today." The counterpoint to that argument is the recently launched…