While there is nothing particularly new about lavishly elaborate Indian weddings, over the last few years, more people outside of India and the Indian diaspora community have been aware of the tradition, thanks to news and social media. For a long time (as a non-Indian who has been paying attention), I’ve observed the special culture…

The Hamilton Khaki Field Auto has been a gateway watch for many seasoned collectors. It is also one of those rare watches that serve that role without owners “growing” out of it. You’ll find it sitting proudly among Rolexes and Omegas, holding its own in so many enthusiasts’ collections. Today, we get two new colorways,…

Last week, we launched Volume 14 of Hodinkee Magazine, and to celebrate, we threw a little party for friends and Hodinkee staff at Watches of Switzerland in Hudson Yards. From new and long-time collaborators to old friends of the brand, the room was packed with great people, interesting conversations, and some great watches. Take a…

The latest installment in the UBS House of Craft series featured an exclusive preview of the 1931 Polo Club Traveling Collection and conversation with Jaeger-LeCoultre Americas President Anne-Laure Ritter, and Hodinkee Editor Rich Fordon. UBS House of Craft is a global initiative celebrating excellence in craft across diverse disciplines. Designed as a platform for dialogue…

Welcome back to Bring A Loupe, and happy New York Summer auction weekend Friday! Yes, it’s another week of major auction house sales, can you believe it? Phillips, Christie’s, and Sotheby’s do everything they can to maintain the attention of collectors during the Spring and early Summer months, touring the world and offering hundreds of…

Outside of relatively early advancements like the unidirectional bezel and the helium escape valve, there truly aren’t that many revolutionary “quantum leap” innovations in the history of dive watches. 40 years on from its initial release, though, the original Citizen Aqualand remains virtually unmatched in its electronic depth gauge functionality. Lending vital information to divers…

I have had the pleasure of meeting Josh Shapiro, owner of the eponymously named J.N. Shapiro Watches, several times. Hailing from Los Angeles, he has a wealth of knowledge about watchmaking history, movements, and finishing techniques. Until now, he has focused on exclusive and expensive watches with prices over $75,000 and wait times of nearly…

Year after year and watch after watch, I’ve never ceased to be amazed by Laurent Ferrier’s creations. Last year, I was captivated by the brand’s first moon phase complication, the Classic Moon. This model is gorgeous, featuring a lunar complication rendered in aventurine glass by Murano artisans and engraved to replicate the shape of celestial…