The Benrus Sky Chief: A Vintage American Pilot’s Watch That Flew For Delta, KLM, NWA, & TWA

More than a few of you were fans of the Auricoste Type 20 we recently featured on the ‘dink. But are you looking for a vintage pilot’s chronograph that is a bit more American, a bit older, and a bit less expensive? If yes, then the Benrus... 

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Vulcain Min-Stop: The ‘Parking Meter’ Watch

As everyone knows, we here at Hodinkee enjoy a good vintage watch, especially those with history and/or character.? The Vulcain watch brand in particular, though not widely known in today’s world, has a long history of colorful and unique pieces.?... 

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Swatch New Gent Watches

Swatch is releasing a new, super-sized version of their original classic Gent watch. The debut release comprises a number of toned down colors with simple styling – the tone on tone black and white being our favorites Swatch is releasing a new,... 

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Swatch New Gent

Swatch launches a retooled version of its Gent watch ($65) in a new version that’s been made available in monochromatic colorways in a low profile design that makes for a perfect suit watch. Launching exclusively at Collette on September 20th Swatch... 

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An IWC Ingenieur from the 1960s: Nuclear Engineers Never Looked Fresher

I love watches designed for extreme environments. Like the Rolex Milgauss and the Omega Railmaster, the IWC Ingenieur (French and German for “engineer”) was designed for those working in areas with strong magnetic fields I love watches designed... 

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An Interview With Japanese Steampunk Artist Haruo Suekichi

Japanese watch maker Haruo Suekichi is famous for his unique, steampunk style timepieces. Japanese watch maker Haruo Suekichi is famous for his unique, steampunk style timepieces. Each of the amazing watches is handmade by Suekichi himself, even... 

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A Piece To Get Alarmed About: What Happens When IWC Borrows A Movement From Jaeger-LeCoultre

It’s no secret that we love mechanical alarm complications. And nobody does them better than Jaeger-LeCoultre . It’s no secret that we love mechanical alarm complications. And nobody does them better than Jaeger-LeCoultre. Their Memovox... 

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Nooka Zub Zirc Watch

Finally: A nice-looking Nooka with a face that’s actually readable. Taking cues from its unique perspective on time telling, the Nooka Zub Zirc Watch ($130) sports a familiar wheel of… Visit Uncrate for the full post Finally: A nice-looking... 

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Relax x G1950 Toy Watch

Gallery 1950 has gotten together with Relax to present a nice looking interpretation of the iconic Rolex Daytona. The chronograph comes in an all black colorway with matching black dial, with only the G1950 logo standing out on the display Gallery... 

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Dior Chiffre Rogue T01 Watch

Dior has released a new brushed stainless steel timepiece, the Chiffre Rogue T01. Timezone reports. Dior has released a new brushed stainless steel timepiece, the Chiffre Rogue T01. Timezone reports. “The Dior 8 Fuseaux Horaires caliber displays... 

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