“Failure is not an option,” said actor Ed Harris in the 1995 movie Apollo 13 as he directed the successful efforts by the Mission Control team to save the crew. Harris played the role of Gene Kranz, the actual Chief Flight Director during that mission and many more, including Apollo 11, the first lunar-landing mission.…

What We Know The Breitling Superocean Heritage has just undergone its most significant refresh since 2017, with a substantial collection overhaul launching today. For those like me, who have always found the divers a bit too large (with the smallest models measuring a generous 42mm), keep reading. This new generation introduces a brand-new size that…

Not long ago, I reviewed the very first wristwatch from revived German luxury brand Lobner, the Lobner Steelracer chronograph. Today, I am going to look at Lobner’s second major model collection, the Lobner Sledge. Both the Steelracer and Sledge share a unique Lobner brand element, which is a sliding lever over the crown that Lobner…

Seiko has given us a multitude of PADI Editions over the past decade or so. I am the proud owner of the Seiko Turtle SRPA21 PADI Edition that came out in 2016. I don’t wear it often these days, but I used to wear it a lot after buying it. That watch is why I…

We’ve visited with Armin Strom since the Baselworld days. Indeed, the brand was founded in 2009 by Serge Michel and Claude Greisler in Biel, Switzerland. This makes the company, comparatively speaking, one of the “old guard” in haute horlogerie. Admittedly, my interest in this style of open-worked watch has only recently begun, and I now…

As you may already know, Hodinkee Magazine Volume 14 is officially out and alive in the world. It always feels a little surreal when a new issue drops, but it’s also one of the most gratifying parts of what we do. As part of the launch, I wanted to share one of my favorite stories…

The Raymond Weil Millesime Small Seconds 35mm ‘Menthol’ skirts easy categorization. While you might encounter this Swiss timepiece in department stores or airports alongside more commonplace offerings, dismissing it as merely another “mall watch” would be a mistake. The Geneva-based, family-owned brand has been quietly elevating its design language in recent years, crafting pieces that…

With the 93rd 24 Hours of Le Mans hitting a legendary stretch of road in France this coming weekend, Rolex has just published “Don’t Blink” on the brand’s YouTube channel. It’s a 9-minute documentary about the career of racing driver Tom Kristensen, who holds the record for wins at Le Mans (9 total, 6 in…