Volume 14 of Hodinkee Magazine promises to be our most compelling issue yet, and to celebrate, we’re throwing a party at Watches of Switzerland’s Hudson Yards flagship. Might we humbly say that it’s a perfect way to kick off the summer? Join Hodinkee staff and beloved community members to toast our first issue of 2025.…

In the world of horology, there are countless dive watches, aviation watches, driving watches, and field watches (to name a few), but there is only one watch synonymous with polo: the Jaeger-LeCoultre Reverso. Launched in 1931 to withstand the rigors of the Sport of Kings, the Reverso has become a cultural touchstone. This watchmaking icon…

Earlier this month, I flew to Houston to join Omega as they celebrated their 60th anniversary of the Speedmaster’s NASA certifications. Now, this kind of trip was interesting — it’s not every day that an event like this isn’t centered around a new product launch. Instead, it turned out to be a way of both…

I am sure you are familiar with the Oris Hölstein Editions. If not, the principle is simple: Oris introduces a limited-edition watch every year to celebrate the brand’s birthday. This year, the house turns 121, which is certainly a justifiable reason to celebrate. What’s the watch to commemorate this occasion? It’s the Oris ProPilot Hölstein…

Compared to stainless steel, titanium is typically considered a premium alloy. When most brands decide to introduce their first titanium watch, it is often one of their premium models that is selected to serve as the foundation. However, rather than having one of its flagship offerings debut this popular lightweight alloy, the Los Angeles-based independent…

More than a platinum creation with an ice-blue dial, the combination of yellow gold and green is the ultimate expression of Rolex luxury. Luscious and alluring yellow gold dates back to ancient civilizations, and green is the brand’s signature color, often used in a celebratory way, that puts Rolex connoisseurs on high alert. Mix the…

What We Know Today, Oris celebrates its birthday with the sixth installment in its annual Hölstein Edition, a limited-edition watch designed to offer something a bit different for collectors to keep things interesting. In past years, we’ve seen funky dial colors and even an out-of-left-field revival of the brand’s 90’s era Full Steel travel time…

This is the Company Quietly Making the Rubber Straps for Nearly Every Brand in the Industry Watch nuts are often surprised to learn of the relatively small scale on which many of their favorite brands operate. While big players like Omega might employ hundreds or even thousands of personnel, other household names get by with…