Hodinkee Has A New Editor-In-Chief (Me)
It’s been a long and endlessly entertaining road since I started to work with Hodinkee in 2017. So much has changed since then; Hodinkee was different, and so was the world of watches. I started as a freelancer, and the following seven years have been nothing short of an education via too many adventures to list here. Today, I’m deeply proud to announce that I have accepted the role of Hodinkee’s Editor-In-Chief.
Throughout these years, I’ve always tried to put the watch community first and cut through as much of the noise as possible, and that will remain the goal of Hodinkee’s editorial direction moving forward. Many of you know me, maybe from a hangout, or a podcast, or maybe just for a certain green jacket and a Tudor GMT.
For those who don’t know me, I’ll keep the CV brief. I started writing about watches in 2007 with absolutely no idea what I was doing. At the time, Hodinkee didn’t exist. I have been blessed with an incredible array of opportunities since then, and my start with Hodinkee has changed my life in many ways. I’ve made lifelong friends, traveled the world, and gotten to work with some of the brightest and most creative minds in the space. Heck, I met my wife at Hodinkee. For me, the action is the juice.
Ferdi Porsche drives a 550 Spyder up the narrow and winding track of the Edelweissspitze (shot by me on one of the best days I’ve had working for Hodinkee).
In case you were wondering, no, I don’t really fit in a 718 RSK, either. Big thanks to Phillip for the lift down to the lower parking lot (and back up), and to Stefan Bogner for the photo.
I don’t take the job lightly or for granted, and I’m deeply excited to lead Hodinkee’s editorial team at a pivotal moment in the company’s future. I, along with Ben and our incredible team, plan to continue on the path of making Hodinkee a site you are excited to visit. When at its best, Hodinkee is a place with unique stories, approachable personality, industry-leading insight, and endless enthusiasm. That is the goal, and that’s what we’re working towards.
Will things change? Yes, of course, but I believe only for the best. We plan to experiment, expand into new platforms, and break the mold with frequency. But the core of Hodinkee will always be watch enthusiasm, and from the homepage to Instagram, TikTok, Youtube, and whatever other app you find watches on, if we’re excited about it, we’re going to cover it.
With the strategy loosely outlined, I would like to take this opportunity to thank the people who helped along the way. Christian Cantrell gave me my first gig in this industry with Watch Report. Ariel Adams of ABlogtoWatch gave me the opportunity to go way deeper into the space, really explore my curiosity, and become a more well-rounded creator.
President Bill Clinton wearing a Timex Ironman (left, source: Wikipedia) and Bill Clinton as a child wearing a Timex Ironman (right, just kidding, that’s the author in August of 1994, source: author’s mom).
Jason Heaton has become an incredible friend, mentor, and business partner, and I simply wouldn’t be doing this – or The Grey NATO – if it weren’t for him, his calm energy, and his incredible insight. Stephen Pulvirent gave me my start at Hodinkee and we made some great stuff together over the years. Eneuri Acosta always led with patience and grace, both of which I needed in ways I didn’t even understand. Will Holloway is a saint for putting up with me for so many years and always keeping us on track. Ben, obviously, is at the core of this promotion, and his friendship and guidance have been crucial to my development. He has always found ways to make this world exciting, fun, and rewarding. Thank you all so much.
Finally, I’d like to say thank you to my family – my two amazing daughters and my wonderful wife, Sarah. This is not a conventional job, and sometimes, it takes up quite a lot of my time. Your support makes this possible, and I don’t take it for granted.
Without a doubt, I haven’t listed enough names. Many of you reading this have actively supported me for years, and it is my absolute goal to respect your support and move forward with the intention of enriching this space, bringing in new voices, expanding the perspective, and investing in the Hodinkee community and the watch community at large.
Thanks so much.
Now, let’s get back to why you’re actually reading Hodinkee – the watches, right?
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