Back in 1950, Panerai obtained a patent for a tritium-based luminescent paint named Luminor to utilize on its watches. While the Luminor watch model name did not become official until decades later, this season marks the 70th anniversary of that actual Luminor substance.To observe, Panerai published three brand new Luminor Marinas (PAM 1117, 1118, & […]
Read MoreIn the last few decades, Patek Philippe has surprised us with a lineup of revamped versions. This year is a little different, however, with the launching of this gold 5172G. About 5172 and the 5170 differ from one another, you may be asking yourself. The 5170 was the first chronograph made by Patek Philippe at […]
Read MoreThings have changed a long time because Omega’s first time at the rodeo when, in 1932, 30 stopwatches and a watchmaker were discharged from Switzerland into Los Angeles to period the occasion. In the event the London 2012 Olympics are anything to go by – where 400 tons of gear, 180km of cabling and 850 […]
Read MoreThe Oystersteel instance provides a more robust outlook shielding the watch against intense conditions either due to wind, dust, water or pressure. Dive watch can quickly set their period, together with the knurled edges of the bezel. The watch is further punctuated using the Chromalight zero marker, making it functional even at the darkest corners […]
Read MoreSometimes that vintage look is actually the latest look. This, of course, rings true with all the Panerai watches Luminor Marina watch. With the launch of the new Panerai Luminor 8 Days (version number PAM00590), Panerai has breathed new life into a look that’s otherwise considered vintage and dated. Panerai Luminor 8 Days Review The […]
Read MoreThe hazard of dust does not need to be poor, so we should be extra careful when using mechanical watches every day. Dust can leak into the watch through the gap of the watch case and will adhere to the movement oil. More dust will accelerate the drying of the oil, resulting in increased friction […]
Read MoreFor men, choosing the right wristwatch can be somewhat difficult. With so many brands and styles to choose from, the act of shopping For a new timepiece can get stressful and confusing. That is why we prepared this simple men’s opinion guide That Will Help You select the right Timepiece that will reflect your personality […]
Read MoreThere is a certain irony to it, but when you say Panerai, the first watch that comes to mind with most people is the basic Luminor. While it sits on the lower tiers of Panerai’s collection, regarding complexity and price, it is a watch that remains very close to the original DNA of the brand. […]
Read MoreWhen Richard Mille debuted the RM 50-03 during SIHH 2017, the brand did not introduce a single other watch so that the focus could be on the intense development of the Graph-TPT and the improvements and weight reductions of the split-seconds chronograph movement. Richard Mille watches start at around $80,000 USD and go up to […]
Read MoreIf you haven’t been following along on HODINKEE Live, I’m over in the UAE for what is quickly becoming an unmissable event on the global horological events calendar – Dubai Watch Week. It’s been an absolute blast hosting a few sessions (with the likes of Christian Selmoni and Kurt Klaus), sharing what it is we […]
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