Minase is one of those special Japanese brands boasting outspoken designs and incredible craftsmanship. These things made me fall in love with the Minase’s Divido series. From the moment I laid eyes on the Divido’s remarkable design, I knew that Minase was doing something special. That feeling became even stronger when I had a chance…

Welcome to Car Week, an annual event held in August that sees the automotive world descend upon the Carmel-Monterey area for a series of shows, events, unveilings, and more – all leading up to the Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance on Sunday. This past weekend, I attended the main events during the latter portion of the…

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This article was originally published on Hodinkee.jp. It has been translated from Japanese. Talking Watches, our video series where enthusiasts, celebrities, and collectors talk with the Hodinkee editorial team about watches, is back with a new original Japanese episode for the first time in a long while. This time, our guest is Yoshihide Isogai, who…

The older I get, the fonder I become of rectangular watches. Today, we have such a watch that got my attention last week. It’s one of the most beautiful rectangular jump-hour watches from the 1930s I have ever seen. And maybe it’s a bit surprising that it was made by Doxa. Until about 10 days…

MB&F, a fan favorite in the more avant-garde side of independent watchmaking, has just announced a significant partnership with the iconic luxury house Chanel. The French fashion brand has acquired a 25% stake in MB&F, marking a pivotal moment in the independent watchmaker’s history. This partnership ensures that MB&F can continue its creative journey with…

It’s no secret that the number of authorized multi-brand dealers for big watch companies has decreased significantly in the last decade. Only the large(r) chains, such as Wempe, Bucherer, Watches of Switzerland, and some local ones, seem to keep their portfolios secure with the big groups and brands. The traditional “mom-and-pop” jewelers are vanishing from…

Over the last 20 years or so, TAG Heuer has often had some very high-end specialty watches in the brand’s otherwise mostly mainstream-priced luxury timepiece collection. That essentially means $100,000-plus exotic watches that push the limits of current technology and design are occasionally offered in addition to the company’s mostly under $10,000 timepiece offerings. In…