There’s no shortage of brands introducing “summer” watches. Usually, this involves changing the dial color to something that isn’t navy, black, or white/silver — giving the watch a fresh, bright palette for the hot days of summer. Sometimes, brands will even change a bezel insert for extra fun summery vibes. Earlier this year, just before…

The Rolex Explorer, with its stainless steel Oyster case, glossy black dial, and mix of applied indexes and numerals, is one of the most iconic sports watches out there. Recently, Omega launched a new version of its Seamaster Aqua Terra, which, in terms of design, comes quite close to the iconic Explorer. It has a…

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Cartier’s resurgence is massive, with the brand riding a Kanagawa-sized wave of sales and praise. And yes, along with the Tank, we also love the JLC Reverso and its flippable charms. But what if your budget is a lot less or you simply don’t love those watches’ looks? Trust us, for your wrist, there’s a…

While Zelos is probably best known for its value-packed divers and sports models, the Nova is the brand’s dedicated lineup of dress watches that pair slender cases with elegant dials and manual-wind movements. Just like the rest of its models, the Nova gets refined and improved with each iteration, and for its latest release of…

What’s the best way to test the Tudor Pelagos FXD Chrono “Cycling Edition” to the fullest? You take it out for a spin — a long one from Bern to Zermatt, for instance. The Chasing Cancellara Bern–Zermatt cycling event is a 310km endurance race that also has its participants overcome 5,000 meters of climbing. Fabian…

Quartz technology was largely responsible for the aesthetic evolution of horology in the ’70s. It created a design action/reaction from Swiss haute horlogerie giants, including Patek Philippe, who, in the face of new technology, had no choice but to get experimental. It was also the starting point of what Hodinkee alum Joe Thompson has previously…

Next weekend – July 12 to July 14th – the Windup Watch Fair will take over Venue West in Chicago’s West Loop neighborhood for the mid-west outing of the always enjoyable event put on by the folks from Worn & Wound. And, just like with San Francisco back in April, Hodinkee Insurance will be among…