On the 26th of September, Josh Shapiro, Bradley Taylor, and I, hosted an event for independent watch collectors at the Horological Society of New York... and it went fantastically! This was a really special night for us for two reasons: 1. This was the first international show we've ever done. For Nicholas Hacko Watchmaker, a small, independent watchmaker, an international show is monumental. It engages a whole new market segment, and showcases our work to a group of collectors that would have no ability to interact with us otherwise. New York is full of enthusia ..read more

  "Rooted in a 16th-century Japanese proverb and a core principle of the traditional Japanese tea ceremony, "Ichigo Ichie" (一期一会) roughly translates to "for this time only" or "once in a lifetime." It embodies the idea of being fully present and cherishing each moment as a singular experience that may never occur again." Each limited-edition watch comes with a special presentation dark timber box, making it a perfect addition to any watch collection. Freshly arrived from Seiko, an Australasian limited edition ..read more

  Horological Society of New York, Thursday September 26, at 6:30 PM. Founded in 1866, the Horological Society of New York (HSNY) is one of the oldest continuously operating horological associations in the world. Today, HSNY, is non-profit organization dedicated to advancing the art and science of horology through education. Members are a diverse mix of watchmakers, clockmakers, executives, journalists, auctioneers, historians, salespeople and collectors, reflecting the rich nature of horology in New York City ..read more

The three members of the Skylab 4 crew are photographed standing near Pad B, Launch Complex 39, Kennedy Space Centre, Florida, during their pre-flight activities. They are, left to right, scientist-astronaut Edward G. Gibson, science pilot; astronaut Gerald P. Carr, commander; and astronaut William R. Pogue, pilot. [Source Wikipedia]  Image taken on 7 November 1973, NASA. The first watch on the moon: Omega Speedmaster. The first automatic chronograph in space: humble Seiko 6139-6005. It was the US astronaut Colonel William ..read more

  As many of you know, our workshop in Brookvale is not only the place where all our watches are manufactured, but also where we run a business called NH Micro. Dedicated to manufacturing high precision components for parallel, precision industries. We manufacture components for the medical, scientific instrumentation, space, optics and photonics, high frequency communication and semiconductor industries, just to name a few. Our skills and experiences in making, small, highly precise and complex watch parts means that we are able to manufacture ..read more

  During the past 12 months, Swatch (Omega, Longines, Breguet etc.) shares have lost 35% of their value. Actually, after they peaked at almost CHF 800 in 2014, they are now down more than 75%. According to Bloomberg, “Swatch group reported a 70% drop in operating profit and a 14% drop in sales for the first six months of the year". Apparently, Omega is sitting on 7.1 billion CHF worth of unsold stock. And that calculation is on manufacturing cost price, not the retail watch value. Is the world of watches, as we know it, ending tonight? Should we all ..read more

  Seiko presents the first Astron GPS Solar watch to combine dual-time technology with a chronograph function - calibre 5X83. And here are the key new features:  1. A 1/20-second chronograph function The new watch features a sub-dial at 12 o'clock that measures elapsed time in increments of 1/20th of a second. 2. A faster time transfer function The time of day displayed on the main dial can be switched with the one on the six o'clock sub-dial by holding down two buttons for three seconds. The main dial and sub-dial hands move simultaneously, making the time re ..read more

  It is Seiko season, so today we have more of Seiko's latest releases on offer.  The three new Prospex Diver's models just released, SRPL11K, SRPL13K and SRPL15K, bear both the style features of the Seiko Samurai and the distinctive shapes of the Seiko Shogun.  - 41.7mm case size - 12.3mm thickness - 49.5mm lug to lug - Stainless steel case - Hardlex glass - Matte dial - available in burgundy red and black - Automatic movement calibre 4R35 - 200m water resistance My favourite: the burgundy Prospex. It is simply a striking watch that really needs to be s ..read more

In 1968, Seiko created the much loved Seiko 5 Sports collection. For over 50 years this has been a much loved watch for many, all over the world. Fast forward to 2022, and Seiko have released one of their most anticipated watches - The Seiko 5 Sports with the international convenience of a GMT function. A re-interpretation of the much loved Seiko 5 SKX series.  Today is your lucky day! Seiko have just released two more Seiko 5 Sports GMT models - one with gold accents, and one with a 'Pepsi' inner bezel. 42.5mm case size. Stainless steel case and bracelet. Har ..read more

  In 1924, Seiko introduced the first wristwatch with 'Seiko' on the dial, signifying the beginning of the Seiko Brand. This year 2024, marks the 100th Anniversary of this landmark event. To celebrate, Seiko have released a special edition 1965 Heritage Prospex, powered by Seiko's latest in-house 3 day power reserve movement. Charcoal-grey dial with gold-coloured accents. 40mm case size. Stainless steel case and bracelet. Additional NATO strap. Sapphire crystal. Water resistance 300 metres. SPB455J.  Boutique price: $2,350 ..read more