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The new Omega Speedmaster FOiS (for First Omega in Space) is the perfect example of a watch that’s not particularly spectacular, groundbreaking or innovative. But more often than not, a great watch doesn’t need to be a game-changer. The 2024 Speedmaster FOiS comes in continuity to a concept introduced in 2012, a vintage-inspired watch celebrating the first space flight of an Omega watch. It retains what should be retained, it upgrades what could be upgraded and somehow brings what the fan base wanted to see in this watch. Following our introducing article, it’s time now for us to bring our…

It was 1979, and I had accompanied my parents to a dinner party. I was six years old, and my parents’ friends had no children. My parents married later in life and came from a generation where children were meant to be seen and not heard. Unfortunately, I am one of those who likes to be seen and heard. However, I was instructed to be on my best behavior, so they set me in front of the television. Noticing that I was bored, our host handed me his wristwatch and said, “Check this out.” He pressed a button on the…

Over the past few years, stone dials have seemingly popped up everywhere. More modern brands are making them. At the same time, vintage examples have become more collectible and jumped in price considerably. But stone dials are still a relatively undiscovered corner of watch collecting. They’re not well understood on the vintage or modern side. So I wanted to cover them on Hodinkee. Typically, we’d do this by talking to a few experts and synthesizing those conversations into an in-depth article. But I decided to try something different this time around, hitting record on three conversations to learn about modern…

Monte Carlo 5-Slot Watch BoxNamed for the famed Monte Carlo Grand Prix, the Monte Carlo 5-Slot Collector Box is a perfect solution to integrate your collection into your home. Part of the brand’s Raceday collection, the Monte Carlo Collector Box is available in three unique shades, Lake Blue, Tuscan Orange, and Classic Black, that highlight its high-octane inspiration. With a built-in lock, its added security prevents unwanted access to your prized timepieces. Perfect for both new and seasoned collectors, the Monte Carlo is an ideal statement piece for whatever your collection holds. Guardian Single- and Dual-Slot Watch WinderMainspring London’s Oxford…

Last week, the historic Swiss watch brand Universal Genève took a page from the marketing textbook in the Age of Social Media, removing all of its previous Instagram posts signifying to the world that a rebrand is underway. As soft-launched in the brand’s first post, Universal Genève’s prodigal return is scheduled for 2026, and the brand has reimagined its website as a digital magazine — which the brand has dubbed UG Magazine — and debuted a newly redesigned modern logo in anticipation of its revival. Additionally, there will be a number of “pre-launch events” sprinkled along from now until 2026 to further help…

What do you do after 20 years in the watch industry, when you’ve funneled a career of ingenuity and innovation into other brands? Brandon Little decided the only thing to do was to start his own brand and was resolute in his determination to create a watch that offered both style and durability. The result is Detroit-based Artefkt Watches, and it’s first model is the Versa XC, a dynamic sports watch tailored for active lifestyles and unexpected adventures. Now live on Kickstarter, the five debut variants of the Artefkt Versa XC offer the perfect watch for those seeking something different.…

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Longines continues to flesh out its revamped Conquest collection, this week adding a new Conquest Chronograph produced for the 2025 FIS Alpine World Ski Championships in Saalbach. The event, which has been held in a different country each year since its beginning in 1931, will take place in Saalbach, Austria next year. Longines, which is an official partner of the International Ski Federation, will be there to celebrate Alpine skiing competition, and will have this new Chronograph to show for…

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Louis Erard, in a move that I think many who follow the brand will view as somewhat surprising, announced a new watch last week along with the news that their longstanding Excellence collection, which has been the home to many of the collaborative limited editions that have propelled the brand…

Hermès is often called the “Maison that speaks with its hands,” and for good reason. With a focus on handmade luxury products and a team of highly skilled artisans, Hermès never ceases to delight. To keep the creative juices flowing and its products fresh, Hermès often invites artists from outside.…

During Geneva Watch Days 2024, Gerald Charles announced the exclusive Maestro 4.0 Ducati 30° Anniversario 916 created in collaboration with Italian motorcycle manufacturer Ducati. The watch celebrates the 30th anniversary of the legendary Ducati 916 motorcycle. It features Gerald Charles’s well-known Maestro case with a ruby-red vulcanized rubber strap for…

Since its invention by Abraham-Louis Breguet in 1801, the tourbillon has stood as a testament to the watchmaker’s pursuit of accuracy and craftsmanship. For an in-depth look at its fascinating history, see our feature article, “The Tourbillon, history of a watchmaking feat”.In 2024, the tourbillon continues to be a symbol of…

I enjoy a good retro-revival, but I especially love it when it’s a super-niche piece like the Girard-Perregaux Casquette. First introduced back in the 1970s, the very cool Casquette was brought back in 2022 in the form of the Casquette 2.0. According to GP, something like 8,000 examples of the…

A foudroyante is an indication displaying fractions of a second. A foudroyante is also known as ‘flying seconds’ and is usually displayed as a one-second (chronograph) counter rotating 360° in one second and stopping at the fraction of a second when the chronograph is stopped. The foudroyante hand is visually…

In 2019, Ulysse Nardin introduced the Freak X, an entry-level to the innovative and convention-breaking Freak series, maintaining the brand’s “no-dial, no-hands” design, showcasing its signature flying carousel construction within the newly developed UN 230 movement. Though simpler than the original Freak and featuring a crown, the Freak X retained…