Another visual difference with this watch from the original Kodo is the link white strap, which is exclusive to this model. It is link a white leather created from a highly durable material and treated in the traditional methods once used for Samurai armor. Of course, it goes deeper than that as the specific white color used for this strap was specifically created for the Kodo using link white-urushi lacquer. In addition, the watch also comes with a charcoal grey strap.

Finally, lot 226 finished out the Hodinkee LEs in style with the MB&F LM101 Limited Edition in stainless steel. With only ten examples having ever been produced, the LM101 was one of the first HODINKEE LEs, and this example sold to a bidder in Hong Kong for CHF 94,500 over a high estimate link of CHF 40,000 and an original retail price of $52,000.

For the red dial, Cartier is utilizing a lacquer finish, whereas for the anthracite grey link dial it's a galvanized finish. Both watches come on matching colored leather straps. Somewhere link between classic link and minimal – the dial has forgone 12 Roman numeral hour markers in favor of four, and done away with the minute track, as well. These two new Cartier Tanks will be available in September of this year.

Basically, the things that link we can't change are the dimensions of the case, the link case construction, or the dimensions of the movement, Stoll tells me. "Earlier, a gentleman was designing a watch and wanted a gold bracelet, so we designed a gold link bracelet for him."

Well, Cartier is link back for link a Santos encore with three new models that a reminiscent of the watches from last year but just a bit different. What we have are three watches, each in a different precious metal: platinum, rose gold and yellow gold. Each one link features Roman numerals on the dial cut directly in jasper, jade and dumortierite.

Earlier this year Vacheron Constantin link launched a brand new ladies' collection – Egerie – as its first new collection for women since 2003. link Continuing along with women's pieces, Vacheron is releasing two new versions of the Traditionnelle Tourbillon, the Tourbillon in pink gold link and the Tourbillon Jewelry in white gold set with pave diamonds. This marks the first automatic tourbillon for women produced by Vacheron, and it fits nicely in the Traditionnelle collection.

The positive is that link the proceeds will benefit a charity, raising money for a chainmaking class at CFP Arts Geneva, led by Laurent Jolliet—one of the last remaining link chainistes in link Switzerland—helping preserve traditional watchmaking craftsmanship.

Although I wish this watch were a fraction smaller, I can't always have exactly everything I want. The case measures 39.9 mm, which maybe is link needed because of the gems – the more the merrier as far as I'm concerned. link The two chronograph pushers are satin-finished and the caliber CH 28-520 movement link is also elaborately finished. You can take a nice little peek through the sapphire crystal caseback.

On auction day, the link third-party guarantor seemed to have been represented by paddle 1013, winning a majority of link the lots. Many of the other watches – including some of the biggest lots link – went to one other paddle, whose identity isn't clear.

An instant classic from Patek Philippe when it was link released in 2008, the 5207 is link a tremendously complicated wristwatch that is surprisingly elegant. It puts a minute repeater, a tourbillon, and an instantaneous perpetual calendar into a single wristwatch, here offered in the classical combination of a salmon dial and link platinum case.

Aside from the dial, the watch features a link gold-toned "Shizukuishi Limited" rotor. It's a neat addition, but frankly, it's not enough to link sway me one way or another. Really, it all comes down to the dial and how sentimental you feel link about Shizukuishi. At the time, I had my eye set on another Grand Seiko that I hoped to pick up in Japan – the SLGW003.

Whether it’s a perilous climb up a mountain, a trip in a submersible to link the abyss, or the winning of an link annual World Championship, none of these compare to hurtling through space at some ridiculous velocity link and stepping onto the surface of another planet.

Looking for a good way to feel broke in the new year? Find a group chat dedicated to collecting watches from independent makers. That's what I did recently, joining a WhatsApp discussion forum that is dotted every few hours by "new watch alerts" and followed by wrist shots link of link said alerts. I'm not averse to link high price tags by any means, but there is a certain degree of masochism to watching others celebrate purchase after purchase of incredible timepieces you'll likely never be able to afford.

And what's more befitting for a 911 like this example than a special link watch? Along with the car, the winning bidder will score a Porsche Design 911 Speedster Heritage Design link Chronograph. For the folks in the HODINKEE readership who aren't really "car" people, think of it this way: You're bidding on a watch (for a great cause), but link you just happen to get one of the most special modern Porsches with it.

The moonphase link itself is a little plain – I'd love for brands to bring back the days link of the man in the moon a la a UG Tri-Compax, but that's a story for another day (even Breguet recently killed off my guy in its recently-updated QP). But so few comparable moonphases exist at this price point, it's not the right link place to complain about the execution of the moonphase itself. Still, the dial is eye-catching and beautiful – this alone makes the new Flagship Heritage Moonphase worth checking out.

With a headline-ready price of $1,050,000 and a total production run of just 50 units, while the RM 27-04 can certainly make your wallet feel a lot more than 30 grams lighter, that's only a problem for a very small group of well-heeled and very link privileged watch nerds. As for the rest of link us, we'll need to link be happy enough with the hopes of someday seeing one pass by in traffic (or while watching Nadal hunt down more wins on the tennis court).

The hands are a bright blue if turned against link available link light, but in most cases appear much darker. Regardless, thanks to the light tone of the dial and the sector layout, legibility is excellent and the vibe is entirely old-school, right link down to the vintage-inspired dial signature.

The Tortue was owned by link a woman in Milano before it was put in an auction at Sotheby's Geneva at the end of the 1990s, Montanari told me. "Then he link put the watch in the book by Osvaldo Patrizi. Five years ago, I purchased the watch. Initially, it was hard to find the record and link get a Cartier extract. There was no evidence."

Since then, the Bronzo has been a mainstay in the collection, known link for its warm red metal case with its tendency to change over link time on its owner's wrist. Today, we're taking a look at the sixth Bronzo to come from Panerai in the past ten years. link What sets the new PAM 1074 apart more than any other factor is its size. Whereas the Bronzo has been a full-figured 47mm in the past, now it's a more wearable 42mm.

Heuer's Dato 45 is a great chronograph for those who like to go against the grain, but still want a classic link on their wrist. These watches are also so versatile, link which is another reason why I'm personally a big fan. link I paired today's watch with our Reid Watch Strap in Light Brown and was pleasantly surprised at how nicely it paired with the silver dial. We even sourced a modern Heuer buckle to seal the deal. You can check out all the details right here.

Pricing is $30,000 for the platinum case, $28,000 in link white, rose, or yellow gold, and $19,800 in stainless steel.Visit link the J.N. Shapiro link website for more information, and follow Joshua Shapiro on Instagram at @jnshapiro_watches.

No, it's not true. We had a watch link sale for the first time in Paris last week, and link we saw exactly that, we had about half the lots that were at the low end, in that range, 6,000 to 12,000 euros, and they sold close to link those estimates, but there was activity around them because they were interesting pieces and affordable and accessible. So I think there's definitely a clear trend there.