Spyderco and Kevin Smock Reunite for the Backcountry-Bound Skoli Fixed Blade
It's the first fixed blade to come out of their partnership.
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Ineos Wants Its Battle-Spec Grenadier MRLV to Replace the British Army’s Land Rovers After 70 Years
The militarized MRLV's flatbed detaches on retractable legs and drops wherever it's needed.
Audi’s Wide-Body A6 Allroad Proves the Station Wagon Can Still Throw a Punch
Those flared fenders are reportedly bound for the upcoming RS6 Avant, too.
Introducing: Citizen’s New “The Citizen” And Attesa Recrystalized Titanium Limited Edition Eco-Drives
What We Know Citizen recently announced two new limited-edition models as part of its celebration of the 50th Anniversary of its light-powered Eco-Drive movements. For those not in the know, Eco-Drive relies on any light source—not just solar—to power the movement and build a pretty impressive power reserve (in most cases). That adage holds true…
Happenings: The Patek Philippe Museum Celebrates 50 Years Of The Nautilus With A Special Museum Exhibition
If you have ever been through Geneva but missed visiting the Patek Philippe Museum, you have missed the full horological experience. We should be thankful to the recently departed Mr. Philippe Stern, who passed away earlier this week, for leaving a legacy that extends not just to the work he did at Patek Philippe (of…
The Business of Watches Podcast: Q & A Episode – Your Business Questions Answered By The Hodinkee Team
This week on The Business of Watches, we take your questions on the business of timekeeping. We're joined by a swath of the Hodinkee team, including Editor-in-Chief James Stacey, Senior Editor Mark Kauzlarich, and Hodinkee Editor TanTan Wang. We're answering your questions and marking 30 episodes of BoW. You submitted some excellent questions, including how…
First Look – New Silk-Inspired Dials and a 38mm Case Join the Seiko Presage Classic Series
Few line-ups in Seiko‘s catalogue seem as focused on dials as the Presage Classic Series. While most new releases are quick to talk about case materials, bezels, or mechanics, the conversation here almost always starts with colour and texture. We have seen that through porcelain dials, open-heart references, and more recently, the 36mm “Edo Silk”…
First Look – The New-Generation Ulysse Nardin Freak X; Smaller, More Versatile and with new Movement
In 2019, Ulysse Nardin launched the Freak X. More compact, more accessible and equipped with a conventional crown, it retained the essence of the original Freak (no hands, no dial, and no crown) introduced in 2001 by visionary watchmaker Ludwig Oechslin, while adapting it for everyday wear and a broader clientele. Now, as the manufacture…
Introducing – The Sizzling Hot Colours of the H. Moser & Cie. Pioneer Centre Seconds Sun Berry
Nothing captures the relaxed vibe of summer quite like vibrant colours. Launched in 2015, H. Moser & Cie.’s Pioneer Centre Seconds was conceived as the brand’s everyday, all-purpose watch with a robust, versatile personality. Translating Moser’s minimalist, high-end watchmaking into a more wearable, active format, the Pioneer flaunts a more muscular, water-resistant case construction without…