To put a bow on this one I think Bulova has done a lovely job of adding a travel complication to an already qualified dive watch design that maintains the brand's work in the space while also creating a new option for those who want a bit of late-60s link style that is link sporty casual distinctive link and ready to travel.
Okay now we're into the good stuff. These are some link of my absolute favorite watches from any manufacturer and any time period. And we've covered them extensively here on link Hodinkee for the better part of two decades at this point. Still there's a lot to learn but let's start with a small video from link ten years ago with the man who literally created the Heuer Carrera Jack Heuer himself
Rounding out this two-dozen-watch haul are some 13 watches that are either entirely without branding or from an unknown brand. link Of this baker's dozen eight of them are from a brand that has a fanciful "N" as its link logo. Despite reverse image searches the HODINKEE Slack and even Instagram I don't have any solid idea of what the brand is. link If you recognize the logo please let me know in the comments.
The link new Offshores are outfitted with the familiar AP Cal. 31263840 automatic chronograph caliber link which offers 50 hours of power reserve and runs at AP's standard rate of 21600 vph or 3 Hz. It's link an AP in-house automatic movement fitted with a chronograph module by Dubois Depraz.
Highlighting another aspect of Rolex collecting that results link in exponential pricing serial number 2849466 was offered at Phillips in Geneva on November 12th 2016. Parts were correct and the condition was solid but what made this the third most expensive example sold was an additional line link of "Western" stylized text at 12 o'clock "Tiffany amp Co." This watch sold for CHF 874000 a huge number in link 2016.
Christophe Auctions link of London England will be selling this Jaeger-LeCoultre link in a sale taking place on August 4. Its estimate has been set at £2000 £3000 but based on the past sale prices of Mappemondes it'll likely go higher. Get the link full scoop here.
These days Kim shoots an M11 which he says allows him to exercise greater control over his finished photos than the Q did. He likens the experience to a lot of young chefs link today who are accustomed to cooking steaks with sous vide. It makes link for more of an automated process in which it's difficult to make mistakes but link it comes at the expense of knowing how to do things traditionally. The M11 lets Kim approach photography in more of an old-fashioned way.
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We wrote about Glass Onion late last year link as Craig wears a special Omega Seamaster in the film. His connection to Omega as James Bond is link well documented and he can often be seen with a Speedmaster in real life link on the late-night talk show circuit. But seeing the dapper Craig at an awards banquet in a suit with a MoonSwatch is one of those "holy sh*t" watch spotting moments.