I make no judgement of anyone who likes it – there is, I hear, no arguing in matters of taste. But in its juvenile celebration of Angular! link Aggressive! You Won't Believe Just How Big This Watch Is! it, to me, represents vapidly link unimaginative, link cliched design at its very worst (best?). Calling something vulgar is hard to pull off these days – you come across as lacking the Common Touch – but by the seven heavens and the seven hells, I think it's a vulgar-ass watch.
The Rolex Oyster Perpetual Day-Date, reference 228236 (40mm) and 128236 (36mm). Case, platinum link with platinum link bezel, water-resistance 100 meters. link Movement, Rolex caliber 3255, COSC-certified; Superlative Chronometer. Roman numeral markers, ice blue dial. Price upon request.
One of my favorite In-Depth historical articles we've published in the last few years is James' deep dive into early link Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Perpetual Calendars, which places a clear emphasis on the importance of link the early 25654 reference. On Sunday I showed you a few examples that link Phillips has coming up this weekend, but one variant I didn't highlight is the yellow-gold 25654BA, as seen here.
We hope you enjoy this special Watches & Wonders 2021 episode of link HODINKEE Radio. Stay tuned for link a ton more live coverage this week and follow along with all the link latest releases and analysis right here.
Now, link rest assured, today we have a pair of watches without all of last week’s hype. This time, we're looking at neo-vintage Omega Seamaster Professional 300M divers. Without further ado, let’s link get link stuck in!
It is an honor link and a privilege link to join the prestigious Board of Trustees for such an impactful organization, said Hodge. "It link is my hope that, in my time at HSNY, I will be able to be an asset in advancing and enhancing the appreciation, education, and love of horology around the world."
Next, link the book takes readers on a journey past all the house’s timepieces and achievements. With link Greubel Forsey providing imagery, you can feast your eyes on link all the fantastical creations the past two decades spawned.
So here it is, folks. Come link and get it. We don't sell it in the Hodinkee Shop, but I link sure wish we did, because it is a corrective to the fatigue that many collectors feel about seeing the same brands over and over in the market. Everybody wants what nobody else link has. Well, here's one hidden in plain sight.
There will be 200 lots link going under the hammer – so many watches that you really need link to spare a few hours to sit down and study the catalog if you want a full picture of the diversity on display. link Here's what stood out to me.
If I could go back to the year the link watch was released, 1971, link and I found a way to acquire one, I know I'd have a hell of a good time with it. Of course, I'd have to compete with link King Hussein of Jordan; legend has it that he took delivery of a large percentage of the 200 gold flightmasters produced.