We all remember our first ‘real’ watch, but for some people it costs $24 million. That was the Patek Philippe Henry Graves Supercomplication…
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THE GALLET FLYING OFFICER
in Gallet
Gallet is a brand that doesn’t get much mention these days, despite being an ancient company, whose origins go back to the 15th century…
Read MorePHILIP WEEMS, LONGINES, AND PILOT WATCHES
Philip Van Horn Weems may not be a figure that is widely remembered historically, especially not in relation to vintage watches…
Read MoreTHE WORLD’S FIRST CENTER CHRONOGRAPH
in Mido
I think we’ve all seen the beautiful Mido chronographs on Instagram, but this one is one of the most peculiar…
Read MoreWAS THIS THE ORIGINAL ROLEX TOOL WATCH?
in Rolex
The Rolex Turn-O-Graph, also known as the ‘Thunderbird’, was one of Rolex’s more unique 20th century timepieces…
Read MoreTHE OTHER ‘MONACO’ CHRONOGRAPH
in Seiko
Most of us are familiar with the Heuer Monaco, but Seiko also made their own ‘Monaco’ in the early 1970s…
Read MoreTHE FIRST WATERPROOF WRIST CHRONOGRAPH?
in Gallet
Gallet is known for their chronographs, creations that the brand has developed since the early 1900s – notably with their MultiChron series from 1914 onwards. However, the Gallet ‘Clamshell’…
Read MoreWHO WAS VICTORIN PIGUET?
in Omega
There are so many important names in watch history, but many are overshadowed by more recent accomplishments. One such man is Victorin Émile Piguet…
Read MoreTHE UNFORTUNATE HISTORY OF THE OMEGA RANCHERO
in Omega
The Omega Ranchero was priced under the regular Omega Seamaster when it was released in the late 1950s, but remains far more obscure…
Read MoreA MOST MEMORABLE HEUER COLLECTION
in Heuer
Heuer is well-known for their chronographs, but in the 1980s, the company came out with a particular series of watches…
Read MoreTHE ENICAR SUPER JET STORY
in Enicar
Enicar is known for its Super Compressors and numerous lines of intriguing tool watches. But many forget that Enicar produced several well-regarded pilot watches…
Read MoreTHE FORGOTTEN STORY OF CZECHOSLOVAK MILITARY WATCHES
in Longines, Other brands
The First Czechoslovak Republic was considered to have a very well-equipped air force given its size, part of the equipment for which was a wristwatch…
Read MoreWHEN ZENITH AND ROLEX MADE A DAYTONA
in Rolex
Rolex’s infamous Daytona, used a Valjoux 72 movement that was modified by the Swiss company when it was released. However, towards the end of the 1980s, Rolex upgraded to a self-winding movement – Zenith’s El Primero.
Read MoreTHE DOLLAR WATCH: THE CHEAPEST WATCH EVER?
in Horology, Other brands
Towards the end of the 19th century, watch companies were experimenting continuously with new timepieces to capture their audiences. One company got it right, Ingersoll with their Yankee or ‘Dollar Watch’…
Read MoreA LOOK AT THE SEIKO 62MAS
in Seiko
A brief look at the legendary Seiko 62MAS…
Read MoreTHE VACHERON CONSTANTIN REFERENCE 4072
Vacheron often flies under the radar with respect to its counterparts, Patek Philippe and Audemars Piguet. But in terms of vintage watches, it created some truly remarkable examples…
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Jack Forster, new WatchBox Global Editorial Director
HODINKEE LOSES EDITOR-IN-CHIEF JACK FORSTER TO WATCHBOX
Jack Forster is joins the online watch retailer WatchBox as Global Editorial Director after being the Editor-in-Chief of Hodinkee.
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