The Met Gala has come a long way from its humble beginnings as a philanthropic opportunity for New York high society back in 1948. Today, the first Monday in May is a night for celebrities and their outfits… and watches of all kinds. The dress code this year is "The Garden of Time," inspired by a 1962 short story written by J.G. Ballard and it celebrates the opening of the Costume Institute's spring exhibit, Sleeping Beauties: Reawakening Fashion. I am watching on E! (RIP Fashion police) with my Slack a-team watch spotting squad. Bang on theme, we spotted some time-related looks, accessories ..read more

What We Know Back in 2023, Longines mini-fied its signature DolceVita line, which has been a staple in its collection since the late '90s, defined by its rectangular case shape and 1927 heritage-inspired design. Just over a week ago, we saw the brand's latest riff on its adorably miniature DolceVita, which included a newly redesigned double strap in several color options and an additional silvered flinqué dial. Similar to the breakout models from the Mini DolceVita collection, each of the new additions to the Mini family is housed in a rectangular stainless case measuring 21.50mm x 29.00 mm ..read more

When Lando Norris crossed the finish line in first place at the Miami Grand Prix this weekend, he shed the title of most race podiums (15 before this weekend) without a win. The British driver brought McLaren its first win since Daniel Ricciardo's victory in 2021. As you'd expect, Norris slipped on a special watch to celebrate his long-awaited victory.  Norris has been a long-time ambassador for Richard Mille and gravitates toward the RM67-02 because it is super lightweight and comfortable. He's been spotted wearing the "McClaren Edition," made in 14 pieces. But this time, Norris went o ..read more

Your Weekly Shop Brief Zodiac released a vibrant new addition to its Super Sea Wolf Compression line in a color palette of teal and neon lime green. On the subject of varying shades of green, we have just received the Tissot PRX Powermatic 80 with a mint dial in both 40mm and 35mm. Finally, TAG Heuer's most recent take on its Formula 1 Chronograph has arrived in both blue and green. On the pre-owned side of the shop, this JLC Reverso looks particularly dashing in 18K Rose Gold. For Calatrava fans, this model strikes as a touch more unique with its sector-style dial configuration.  Explori ..read more

What We Know This weekend, the 2024 Giro d'Italia will kick off in Italy, with the cyclists taking to the first stage to race 140 kilometers from Venaria Reale to Torino. While the famous Giro d'Italia was first run in 1909, this year will feature one notable addition: the Tudor Pro Cycling Team will represent the brand for all 3,400 kilometers of the grueling 21-stage race. It's the young team's first Grand Tour, and in honor of the team's entry, Tudor has produced a special version of the Pelagos FXD Chrono called the Pelagos FXD Chrono "Cycling Edition." With a matte carbon case, a team-ins ..read more

The Horological Society of New York's award-winning classes are on the road again! HSNY is returning to Silicon Valley, California on June 15 and 16, 2024, with hosts Chopard and ISSIMI. Also, on May 18 and 19, 2024, HSNY visits Dallas, Texas, with host Jack Mason. At HSNY's Horological Education classes, students discover what actually makes a watch tick under the guidance of the HSNY's staff of professional watchmakers. Students work on a mechanical watch movement, studying the gear train, winding and setting mechanisms, and escapement. The weekend half-day classes cover everything taught d ..read more

What We Know We are here in Miami this weekend ahead of the Grand Prix where Moser has just announced a follow-up watch to the blue Streamliner Skeleton Cylindrical Tourbillon announced just a couple of weeks ago to cement its new partnership with the Alpine F1 team and Moser's new brand ambassador Pierre Gasly. That watch featured blue accents, which represent the livery of the BWT Alpine F1 team. Of course, if you know Formula 1, you know blue isn't the only color the team sports. And so where we had a 100-piece LE in blue, today we are getting a far more limited variation of the Cylindrical ..read more

If you're going to revive an old American watch brand, partnering with watchmaker Roland Murphy is as good a place as any to start. The Lancaster, PA-based watchmaker is American watchmaking to many, so when Chicagoan John Warren decided he wanted to relaunch Cornell Watch Company, a 19th-century maker of pocket watches founded in his home city, he decided to reach out to Murphy. Paul Cornell founded Cornell Watch Company in 1870, a direct descendant of other great American watchmakers like Newark Watch Company and Boston Watch Company. There's even a tie-in with IWC, as one of IWC's co-found ..read more

It's Grand Prix weekend in Miami, and Tudor has taken to Instagram to tease a special pair of Black Bay dive watches created for the drivers of the Visa Cash App RB F1 Team that mirror a special livery designed for the race in Miami. For those who missed the announcement a couple of months ago, Tudor is a sponsor of the Visa Cash App RB Formula 1 team, and the team's drivers, Daniel Ricciardo and Yuki Tsunoda, have both been seen wearing Team Black Bay Ceramic models with bright blue dials. For Miami, there's a new livery on the car and a new livery for their wrists.  The Cash App Chame ..read more

As Mother's Day approaches, there's no better time to celebrate the moms and maternal figures in our lives who make the world spin in the right direction and the impossible happen. Whether you're shopping for a mom who's already a watch aficionado or looking to introduce her to the world of horology, we have options that run the gamut. P.S. Don't forget: Hodinkee insurance has expanded coverage to insure jewelry too, so if you want to give the gift of peace of mind for mom's whole jewelry box this Mother's Day, we've got you covered ..read more