After opening five restaurants in a single year, I bought this watch to remember how far I’ve come and who’s been by my side.

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An “empty dial” can be a sight for sore eyes. When I first went to the Grand Seiko dealer to have a look at the SBGW231 that I would later buy, it was the empty dial that jumped out at me. Just an applied “GS” and printed “Grand Seiko” at 12 o’clock, nothing more. It […]

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As we get ready to launch V11 of Hodinkee Magazine, we revisit one of our favorite magazine stories.

It’s that time again! There’s no moment to relax for two of our writers on Sunday mornings. As you all know by now, Fratello team members battle it out in our Sunday Morning Showdown series. Ultimately, you, our wonderful readers, have the final say on who wins. This week, Nacho and Jorg go up against […]

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Pre-owned picks, featuring one of the oldest complications, the moonphase.

Among the hottest new Seiko releases from last year were the Rowing Blazers x Seiko 5 Sports watches, which combined the Japanese watch manufacturer’s highly popular entry-level collection with the distinct aesthetic of the cult-favorite clothing brand. Designed in collaboration with vintage watch expert Eric Wind, the original batch of Rowing Blazers x Seiko 5 […]

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A brushed titanium flying saucer sits lightly on my wrist. Through its sapphire porthole, the Earth as viewed from above the Indian Ocean slowly spins below. Two black rings of numbers and markers surround the globe as satellites would. Am I having an out-of-body experience? Is this a UFO? To the first question, maybe. But […]

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