Hodinkee's Ben Clymer 

+capturedbytee yes, that is the title.

Maybe for the Hodinkee 10th anniversary 2009 - 2019 !?

Johnston Pettigrew no it isn’t

Enjoy it!

I am, and will always, my father has a sub 5512, limited edition omega speed master and a cal. 321 (fucken beautiful chronograph). Vacheron Constatin, and a 1920 omega tank. The way how me and my father connect are watches, business, and life. That Omega cal. 321. really gorgeous! I will pass down my Explorer when I have a son.

Your daddy's collection has nothing on my Casio BP120. Relax buddy.

for somebody who is the master of horology he keeps time pretty bad

I think he means the war in Europe

Jimmy fogger the war in Europe ended in 45

I wrongly assume that interest in watches denotes intellect. Why do I make that mistake every time?

Not to bright mate 🤷‍♂️

they sell it on the hodinkee

its just an inexpensive piece of decoration for a watch collector, most of them wealthy, it's just like a vase or a painting, but cheaper.

the quality is superb and the knowledge inside.

mondani books are high end just like this and priced high but the knowledge inisde is nuts. rolex has gone to the family for questions its in such detail

Universal Geneve are amazing watch company, especially their vintage kind, I've been trying to look for a tri-compax.

I agree, that is a very handsome watch. Small diameter, thin, symmetrical, all face/little bezel, decorated yet simple dial, etc.

I prefer 34mm-41mm My wrist are small I enjoy a 36mm its a good size.

Did you ever find it?

now on their shop for 12k ahahah

Marc Newson.

Have you ever thought that maybe he meant to say last few years but accidentally said days? Because 1943 is a year not a day. So why would he say last few days? Must've been a mistake.

Maybe it was manufactured in 43, do we know when delivery was taken.......

+T0BBi94 He said the serial number dates to 1963.

+alex24389 It's a Heuer Carrera made for the Volvo top executives in the 60's. I believe this actual watch is currently for sale at Christie's, you should check it out if you're interested.

And Samson518 below is totally right.

+Samson518 Unfortunately, most people wouldn't take Hodinkee as a journalism site, it's more of a product introductory and analysis site. Being such a site does mean they need ad revenue to keep the travel, staff, production, publishing etc costs up. I respect what you're saying, but Hodinkee is doing more good than harm for the watch world, it's bringing younger generations like myself into this world of engineering, architecture and sheer beauty. I would say the net good it's doing heavily outweighs almost every site out there.

+Blake Lee Well spoken, and would agree with you, however, I think Ben views himself as a "journalist" and not just sales/product promotion. Alex Williams' NYT article (and others) would seem to support that, however, when you ask if there is an editorial policy on separation of business development/sales from the articles so that the appearance of conflicts is mitigated or eliminated entirely it would appear to not be the case. I would look to car journals that explicitly disclose if the author was flown out, housed and provided any other remuneration or benefit for the chance to write an article. It's fairly straightforward and important for the readers to know this when reading what they perceive to be an unbiased article. With that said, I am happy to see the interest in watches expand.

If there is money involved, it's a business. Real journalism never really existed (Some European Press, but not anymore) Just look at the Watchfinder & Co. since they were bought by Richemont - they always now "independently" decided that every A. Lange & Sohne is better than Patek.

Yeah, same here. Any idea what brand/frame/model is that?

Persol

No! The serial number dates it to ‘63

Modified Czechian

My dad and grand dad gave me like 20 Poljot and Vostok watches when I was a kid. I lost them all xD