Date of discovery: July 26, 2026Location of sighting: Mars Source: https://mars.nasa.gov/msl-raw-images/msss/03393/mcam/3393ML1015160341305084C00_DXXX.jpgGuys, this is a unexploded missile laying on the surface of Mars just meter from the…
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Date of discovery: July 27, 2026Location of discovery: In orbit between Jupiter and MarsSource: https://images-assets.nasa.gov/image/PIA07881/PIA07881~orig.jpgI found a comet in the NASA index and I wanted to…
Read MoreIf the history of dive watches at Seiko is fairly well known by now and has been initiated by the legendary 62MAS of 1965, there’s another watch of importance – if not even more important for the brand – that has been a great source of inspiration for both historic and modern collection; the 1968…
The circular motion of hands has been widely adopted for multiple centuries now, in order to display the time. But if you are ready to look at things differently and twist conventions, there is latitude for creativity and a multitude of other ways to tell the time. When faced with buying his first serious mechanical…
The Royal Oak is, without a doubt, one of the most emblematic watches of the industry and the most iconic watch of its manufacturer, Audemars Piguet. And rightfully so, as when it launched in 1972, it defined a new genre known as the luxury sports watch. Since then, for almost 50 years, the brand has…
The Horological Society of New York (HSNY) announces the opening of its second exhibition, “Horology in Art”, on display at HSNY’s library in Midtown Manhattan. For over seven centuries, clocks and watches have been depicted in artwork around the world. Whether they’ve appeared as the major focus of a canvas or a subtle element in…
In Watch of the Week, we invite HODINKEE staffers and friends to explain why they love a certain piece. This week's columnist is the enthusiast behind the Instagram account @books_on_time, which showcases an armload of gorgeous and offbeat vintage wristwatches. He’s a contributor for Rescapement, and has also been published in various outlets including Collectability,…
The Holiday travel season is officially here! With many of you (including the HODINKEE Insurance team) taking some time off to travel and see family, we thought it might be useful to share some tips on how you can protect your watches while on the go. It goes without saying, the best way to protect…
I have a confession. I really, really enjoy the funky, chunky sport watches that were born from the 1970s to the mid-'80s. I've asked Saori, Rich, and Sean on our vintage team to be on constant lookout for an extra-minty Heuer Kentucky. Or the Mark II Speedmaster. But what I've really been bugging them about…
Even though in the past 2 years (already…) we’ve not been able to use them as much as we would have loved to, traveller’s watches still are some of the most practical timepieces you can imagine. Somehow a must-have in a collection. And they can take multiple forms, from the classic GMT-style, with central 24h…
Michael Strahan, the Pro Football Hall of Fame defensive end and media personality, flew to space yesterday on Blue Origin's New Shepard rocket. Per his recent interview with People, Strahan was allowed to bring up to three pounds of personal effects along for the ride. From that conversation, we knew he would bring his grandfather's…
If you’re a recurring reader of MONOCHROME or simply if you’re a watch enthusiast, you can’t have missed the piece of news that dropped last Monday. Indeed, Patek Philippe and its long-time retail partner Tiffany (now owned by LVMH… hence the logo on the back) released a highly discussed edition of the Nautilus 5711 with…
