I have never mastered packing light, which bit me during Geneva Watch Days 2024. I carried a relatively heavy backpack with camera gear, a video kit, and a daily swag collection. That’s not normally an issue, but the heat and humidity in Geneva were no joke. Then, my colleague Dave Sergeant took me on a…

On the 10th anniversary of his first organic-style hexagonal-shaped wristwatch creation (the “Organic Time” series), Dietrich brand head Emmanuel Dietrich introduces a new timepiece model he describes as a manifestation of his “perfect watch.” I recall meeting Mr. Dietrich for the first time in 2012 and seeing his Snow watch meant for skiing. I thought…

The time has come to wrap up our Best Watches Under €10K series, and I have the privilege of closing out this latest run. Doubling the budget from €5K unlocks a wealth of possibilities, and today, I’ll be looking to exploit those, even if it does call for a bit of finessing. Still, while I…

At Geneva Watch Days last week, Laurent Ferrier quietly released a new watch in their “Classic” case shape. While understated – and as a part of their Série Atelier, limited to only 20 pieces – it left an impression on me as one of the strongest releases of the fair.  Understated isn’t a bad thing.…

The Unimatic GMT is no stranger to us at Hodinkee. Back in 2021, Unimatic’s first GMT was the Hodinkee collaboration U1H-GMT, which saw the introduction of the Sellita-based SW330-2 to the brand. Since then, we have seen a few (but not many) additional GMTs added to the archives – from a titanium GMT with ETA…

Happy Friday and welcome back to Bring A Loupe! The watch market never stops and neither do I. At the top end, the big auction houses are set to announce their Geneva catalogs for November soon enough – start saving your pennies. Or don’t and keep reading for the best of what’s available right now…

Although many Grand Seiko watches are heavily rooted in the brand’s archives, its Evolution 9 collection represents the modern expression of the Japanese manufacturer’s identity. Originally launched in 2020 to celebrate Grand Seiko’s 60th anniversary, the Evolution 9 series features the latest generations of movements, along with an updated rendition of the brand’s signature design…

Another Friday, another list! This week, we look at five gentlemen’s GMT watches that stand out because of their distinguished presence. These aren’t your typical Rolex GMT-Master-influenced timepieces. No, this is a list of the more classical-looking GMTs, multi-time-zone/traveler’s watches that fly a little more under the radar. So don’t expect any colorful rotating bezels…