Zenith has done it again, surprising us today with another great classic from its archives! This new Zenith Defy A3691 Revival Replica is the second modern reissue celebrating the unique style of the original Defy series that debuted in 1969. For this new Defy, Zenith reintroduces the brilliant look of the reference A3691 from 1971. The watch … Read more
The Zenith DEFY Skyline watch is now available in a 36mm version, keeping the angular form of the original while introducing more modest, unisex proportions. The mid-size DEFY Skyline comes in three dial colours. The first is the same metallic deep blue found in the 41mm version, while the other two take on totally new tones in … Read more
It’s LVMH Watch Week again and it’s time for me to get all heated about a new Zenith release, again. Last year when Zenith unveiled the Zenith Defy Skyline Skeleton, it felt like I was immediately on board. Sure, people said what they had to, got it out of their systems, and argued online. But to … Read more
It’s not every day that an icon of watchmaking celebrates an anniversary, so it’s no surprise that we’re seeing all the stops being pulled out for the 50th anniversary of the Audemars Piguet Royal Oak. The Gerald Genta-designed classic has been one of the most desirable and coveted luxury watches in the market for quite some … Read more
Zenith announced some exciting new updates to two watches in their Defy line. Born in the late ’60s with a collection of sport watches, the Defy line is currently Zenith’s home for combining their technical prowess with futuristic “forms and materials.” Though you may spot a wild-colored strap on a Chronomaster or a tasteful diamond … Read more
Crush from Finding Nemo and Grand Master Oogway from Kung Fu Panda better watch out, there’s a new cartoonish turtle in town. Except this one is only available in the US and lives on the caseback of a watch. I’m talking about the latest limited-edition, US-exclusive trio of Seiko “Turtle” divers that are actually inspired by turtles. … Read more
The Zenith Defy Skyline 36 has finally come into its own. Zenith’s new flagship collection might not have the heritage of the El Primero or hit that perfect sporty note like the Chronomaster Sport, but as a range of ever more inventive, design-led timepieces, the Defy has very much arrived. It’s about time too; the Defy was … Read more
With the chaos of the holiday season only just behind us, it can leave one scrambling to remember what day of the week it is and pausing just a bit too long when writing down the year. With that in mind, here are six pre-owned watches in the Hodinkee Shop that can reliably tell you … Read more
Introduced in the year 1967, the Omega De Ville watches, since its beginning, represents a sophisticated style that is delivered as an alternative to sports models. Omega De Ville watches is an elegant lineage that is distinct due to its sleek and classic design along with exceptional movements. The Omega De Ville range has successfully fulfilled the desires … Read more
Years of SCUBA diving with mechanical watches on my wrist have revealed certain strengths and weaknesses in functional design that would otherwise remain hidden on terra firma. I’ve also learned that my aesthetic assessment of a dive watch often changes once I’ve had the chance to dive with it. The significance – and, in turn, … Read more