I have become somewhat of “the Fortis Novonaut guy” at Fratello. Not on purpose, I might add. But I must say I am quite a fan of Fortis’s latest version of its chronograph for space explorers. The Novonaut series debuted in October 2023 as the follow-up to the famous B-42 Cosmonauts Chronograph. After three initial…
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Just this morning, on the corner of Old Bond Street in Mayfair, London, a green ribbon was cut. With one hand on each arm of the scissors, Brian Duffy and Jean-Frédéric Dufour jointly declared the opening of the newest Rolex boutique, which happens to be the largest in Europe. This perfectly situated store represents the…
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“I am looking for a guide, someone who knows The Lost Lands… I’m looking for a great treasure of immense power”. This is the moment, a split second, in the trailer for In The Lost Lands when we see an ethereal, misty image of a watch. At this point, most any Hodinkee reader will hit…
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LVMH’s TAG Heuer is giving a nod to its Formula 1 model from the 1980s with new pit lane clocks featured on F1 racetracks this season and kicking off in Melbourne this weekend as part of the French luxury group’s multi-brand sponsorship deal. A cluster of LVMH brands, including TAG, won the role of Group…
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Most people associate Japanese CITIZEN’s watches with high value, high design, and the very best technology. That association didn’t happen overnight. CITIZEN has always made exceptional watches, but doing so has involved constant research and development to ensure the brand remains at the forefront of accuracy and design. Unlike many brands that have spent the…
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The Yema Yachtingraf had been on my list for years. When the opportunity came to snap an untouched piece in an original box, I didn’t hesitate. Then, it sat on my list of article ideas for a few years. Well, its time has finally come, so let’s look at it. I don’t think it’s just…
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This is why we can’t have nice things. Okay, maybe that’s overly dramatic, but suffice it to say that I was looking forward to wearing this sweet new MB&F M.A.D.2 green watch by Eric Giroud for about two weeks, all the way until the late-March embargo expired, to be able to give you a full…
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