Remember when, a few weeks ago, Hodinkee's founder, Ben Clymer, began an article with an anecdote about how he often reminds his employees how long he has been doing this? I have been on the receiving end of that lesson many times. Reminded of how relatively young I am, I have enough self-awareness to not…
As 2024 draws to a close, it's time once again for one of the most time-honored traditions here at Hodinkee. Each year since 2013, we've asked Hodinkee team members to tell us about the single watch that saw the most wrist time during the previous year. We call it "The Watch I Wore Most," and…
Tis the season for inward reflection and, if you're anything like me, tallying one's losses. While dwelling on personal low points is routine behavior for any Brit, my 2024 was actually a year of immense personal gain and growth. There were peaks – AP Royal Oak Minis, closing Volume 13 of Hodinkee Magazine, and trips…
Most people could tell you it's been a quiet year in the watch world. Major brands scaled back – rumor has it that 2025 will be "the year" that everyone brings out the big guns – and even indies seemingly kept it tame. It's been hard to even pick my favorite releases this year. But…