Blaken – Custom Rolex Watches with Diamond Like Coating

The custom watch game has become very popular in recent years, especially turning your previous pieces matte black. While many brands have entered the space, the most prominent and respected brand in the market at the moment is without any doubt the... 

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Sneak Peek: Inside The New IWC Boutique On Madison Avenue in New York City (Photo Report)

There are boutiques that you can’t wait to leave ( ie ., most of them) – the types of boutiques that are cramped and cluttered wi th nothing but rows of watches and uninspired? “brand extension” accessories – you know, like... 

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Introducing The Corum Admiral’s Cup Legend 42 Annual Calendar (Live Pics)

Corum’s familiar 12 sided Admiral’s Cup gets a formal addition this year with the Legend 42 Annual Calendar. As with all Admiral’s Cup watches from Corum, the bezel is adorned with the 12 nautical pennants from the International Maritime... 

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An Alternative To Graham

In our earlier post on a Graham model with a very stopwatch feel, one of our readers noted that it felt very similar to a Muhle Glashuette model and I have to agree.  Their S.A.R In our earlier post on a Graham model with a very stopwatch... 

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SPOTTED: Vice President Joe Biden Wearing a New Vulcain Cricket

If you read HODINKEE, you might know that Vulcain has a rich history of having the company’s Cricket watches worn by Presidents and Vice Presidents. Take this special Cricket , for instance. The historic connection between the Vulcain Cricket and... 

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HODINKEE Public Service Announcement: IWC Is Giving Stuff Away!

One of those guys in yellow could be you! When they haven’t been busy building fancy sidereal astronomical tourbillions IWC has been boning up on its nautical cred, sponsoring yacht races and trips around the world on boats made of plastic water... 

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“Customize” while you wear the Magrette Regattare Bronze

Today, I’d like to bring your attention Magrette’s latest model, the Regattare Bronze . While the Regattare model is, itself, not a new model, the bronze casing is something quite new to Magrette, and not something you see on many watches ... 

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TSOVET WATCHES – Powerful Time Instruments – A New Brand to Watch!

TSOVET DESIGNS ARE INSPIRED BY OBJECTS THAT LAST AND BY THOSE MAKING A LASTING IMPRESSION. THE DURABILITY AND PRECISION, AS WELL AS STYLING AND FUNCTIONALITY, OF VINTAGE INDUSTRIAL GAUGES AND AVIONIC INSTRUMENTATION HAVE ALWAYS CAPTURED THEIR ATTENTION.... 

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Hands-On With Vulcain Watches: New To The USA, A Brand To Get Excited About

If you’ve been reading HODINKEE for a while, the watch above should look familiar. Vulcain is a brand of watches that we have covered more than a few times before – but their vintage watches.? The Vulcain Cricket has been given to the sitting... 

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VIDEO REVIEW: The Orient Excursionist, A Very Affordable & Rugged GMT + A Special Offer

Today we’re having a bit of a look at the Orient FFE06001K, ?which happily for all concerned is more commonly referred to as the ‘Excursionist.’ It’s one of Orient’s few GMT watches and all in all offers a lot of watch for... 

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