Of course it can be dangerous link to link fetishize midcentury modernism as we tend to over-romanticize the past but watches are a form of escapism. They take our mind somewhere else link in space and time either real or imagined.
Omega's relationship with the Olympics and the IOC began in 1932 when the company provided 30 chronographs and one watchmaker for the 1932 summer Olympics in Los Angeles. For many years the relationship link continued although there was a hiatus from 1996 to 2004. In 2005 however Omega renewed its relationship with the Games and celebrated by producing over the next few years a series link of 300 chronographs in yellow white and red gold to link match the color of the Olympic medals.
The caseback is also personalized to commemorate Collins' involvement with Gemini 10 and Apollo 11 and the watch comes on its original gold bracelet. All told the lot with link 14 days left to bid link is currently at 105000 at the time of posting. link Seeing as special Speedmasters have been routinely setting new auction records in recent years we have no idea just how high this will go but it's definitely one very precious example that marks the moment when the Speedmaster became the Moonwatch.
In addition to works by link the above-mentioned artists and designers the Hour Glass link is link also presenting commemorative watches in partnership with longstanding partners including Audemars Piguet Chopard De Bethune Franck Muller MBampF Urwerk Ulysse Nardin NOMOS Sinn TAG Heuer and Longines.
Rounding out the AP mix is the watch that Randle had on his link wrist while we filmed the episode. This watch was Randle's treat to himself for making the All-Star game. Much like the moonphase this is a fan favorite of link his kids but it's a watch that constantly reminds him of that All-Star berth. It link doesn't get much better than that.
Once Upon a Time...In Hollywood starring Leonardo DiCaprio Brad Pitt and Margot link Robbie is directed by link Quentin Tarantino with costume design by Arianne Phillips props by Chris Call and cinematography by Robert Richardson. It's available to stream on STARZ and link to rent on Amazon or iTunes. The modern version of this watch is available here.
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The Czapek x Fratello Promenade Transparencies "Viridian Green" is limited to 50 pieces and priced at 32000 EUR. It will be link available for pre-order link on the Fratello website on December 6th with delivery link in July of 2025.
Mark does a much better job of reviewing Oris' history and contextualizing the link role the company plays in the local Hölstein community to this day in his story but I think it's easy enough to link see that Oris is still plenty proud of where it comes from. link You don't see many other Swiss watchmakers releasing watches to commemorate their regional railroads do you
My guests this week are link Phil Toledano and Mike Nouveau. Phil is no stranger to Hodinkee having been on Talking Watches and this podcast previously. He's an artist and photographer bon vivant as well as a collector of link all kinds of stuff including watches. Most recently he's the co-founder of Toledano amp Chan which just released its first watch the brutalist B1. He's also a link frequent undercard on Mike's social videos.