First covered on Hodinkee all the way back in 2013, the Original Miami Beach Antique Show has grown to be much more than your grandmother's favorite antique show. Firmly written on the annual calendar of watch enthusiast events, the early-to-mid January show draws attendees and exhibitors from all over the world.
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In partnership with UBS, we hosted a get-together and series of talks in New York City called "House of Craft." The event featured a who's who of watch-world luminaries, including industry legend Jean-Claude Biver, actor Keegan Allen, author Alton Brown, AP CEO of the Americas Ginny Wright, actor Daniel Dae Kim, journalist Jay Fielden, independent…
When Jorg Hysek designed the 222 for the brand's 222nd anniversary in 1977, it was probably the most radical departure from Vacheron's design language in the brand's history. But it also followed the prevailing winds of every other brand at the time: Audemars Piguet, Patek Philippe, and even IWC had released integrated bracelet sports watches…
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In October, Oris introduced a new 'Divers Date' line as it approached the 60th anniversary of one of its core modern collections – the Divers Sixty-Five – and cleaned up the quirkiness of the design for the modern era. Meant as the modern spiritual successor to the Divers Sixty-Five series…
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Omega has dropped an "out of this world" update (sorry, I really couldn't resist the pun) to the Omega Speedmaster Moonphase, now with a meteorite dial and lunar meteorite cabochons for the moon phases, showing both the northern and southern hemisphere moons. But it's not just a visual overhaul. The…
The International Watch & Jewelry Guild, "IWJG," if you're in the know, is comprised of over 8,400 members from 77 countries around the world. Per iwjg.com, it is "the world's most active central exchange for acquiring, buying, selling and trading fine watches; vintage, collectible timepieces, estate jewelry, and important diamonds." Per me, IWJG shows are…
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Let's go back to 2009 when MB&F started developing the first Legacy Machine. Their original idea was to use long, sculptural lugs ("horns") on the LM1 that looked nice. But they couldn't figure out whether the strap should sit closer to the case or the tip of the lug –…