Editor — James Stacey

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href=https://www.hodinkee.com/"https://www.hodinkee.com/articles/eric-claptons-2499-sells-for-365-million-jb-champions-observatory-chronometer-sells-for-4-million-and-the-platinum-1579/" target=\"_blank\">Eric Clapton's Patek Philippe 2499p auction</a>\n\n10:00 <a href=https://www.hodinkee.com/"https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=web&cd=&ved=2ahUKEwinpJn5xIqDAxU3OTQIHctbDq4QFnoECBQQAQ&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.rolexmagazine.com%2F2017%2F05%2Fthe-complete-history-of-rolex-prince.html&usg=AOvVaw0dgW2RJoDiz9WSJJu2Osy3&opi=89978449\%22 target=\"_blank\">Rolex Prince</a>\n\n10:30 <a href=https://www.hodinkee.com/"https://collectability.com/product/patek-philippe-rose-gold-top-hat-wristwatch-ref-2480r//" target=\"_blank\">Patek Philippe 2480R with a 9-90 caliber</a> 11:18 <a href=https://www.hodinkee.com/"https://collectability.com/product/patek-philippe-white-gold-calatrava-ref-570g-2//" target=\"_blank\">Patek Philippe Calatrava 570</a>\n\n11:38 <a href=https://www.hodinkee.com/"https://www.hodinkee.com/articles/a-collectors-guide-to-the-patek-philippe-nautilus-5711/" target=\"_blank\">Patek Philippe Nautilus 3700 and 5711</a>\n\n16:39 <a href=https://www.hodinkee.com/"https://www.hodinkee.com/articles/a-guide-to-collecting-the-patek-philippe-5970-perpetual-calendar-chronograph/" target=\"_blank\">Patek Philippe 5970</a>\n\n20:48 <a href=https://www.hodinkee.com/"https://www.hodinkee.com/articles/patek-philippe-3970-history/" target=\"_blank\">Patek Philippe 3970</a>\n\n21:31 <a href=https://www.hodinkee.com/"https://www.hodinkee.com/articles/patek-philippe-3940-a-lange-and-sohne-1815-chronograph/" target=\"_blank\">Patek Philippe 3940</a>\n\n23:05 <a href=https://www.hodinkee.com/"https://www.hodinkee.com/articles/patek-philippe-5270p-salmon-dial-hands-on/" target=\"_blank\">Patek Philippe 5270</a>\n\n25:56 <a href=https://www.hodinkee.com/"https://www.hodinkee.com/articles/patek-philippe-reference-3448-senza-luna-in-depth/" target=\"_blank\">Patek Philippe 3448</a> (and ref. <a href=https://www.hodinkee.com/"https://collectability.com/product/patek-philippe-yellow-gold-ref-3940j-4//" target=\"_blank\">3450</a>)\n\n28:30 <a href=https://www.hodinkee.com/"https://collectability.com/product/patek-philippe-rose-gold-chronograph-ref-130r//" target=\"_blank\">Patek Philippe 130 Chronograph</a> (and <a href=https://www.hodinkee.com/"https://www.phillips.com/detail/patek-philippe/CH080319/20/" target=\"_blank\">ref. 533</a>)\n\n28:50 <a href=https://www.hodinkee.com/"https://www.hodinkee.com/articles/two-examples-of-the-patek-philippe-1463-waterproof-chronograph/" target=\"_blank\">Patek Philippe 1463</a>\n\n29:34 <a href=https://www.hodinkee.com/"https://www.hodinkee.com/articles/video-understanding-the-patek-philippe-5070-chronograph/" target=\"_blank\">Patek Philippe 5070 Chronograph</a>\n\n30:37 <a href=https://www.hodinkee.com/"https://www.hodinkee.com/articles/patek-5170-vs-lange-datograph-vs-vacheron-harmony-review/" target=\"_blank\">Patek Philippe 5170 Chronograph</a>\n\n31:25 Patek Philippe Musical Ellipse Pocketwatch Ref. 921J (skeletonized, 1976, shown in notes above)\n\n33:40 <a href=https://www.hodinkee.com/"https://www.phillips.com/detail/patek-philippe/CH080221/63/" target=\"_blank\">Patek Philippe 2499, 1st Series, \"Serpico\"</a>\n\n34:09 <a href=https://www.hodinkee.com/"https://www.hodinkee.com/articles/the-patek-philippe-2526-and-why-its-a-watch-to-pay-attention-to/" target=\"_blank\">Patek Philippe 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From divers to chronographs and nearly everything in between, if you like your watches ready for day-to-day life (and then some), check out our picks below. ","dropcap":false},"type":"Block::BodyCopy"},{"data":{"size":"h3","headline":"Tag Heuer Carrera Glassbox – Danny Milton"},"type":"Block::Headline"},{"data":{"copy":"The <a href=https://www.hodinkee.com/"https://www.hodinkee.com/articles/the-tag-heuer-carrera-glassbox-39mm-its-time-to-care-about-the-carrera-again/" target=\"_blank\">TAG Heuer Carrera Glassbox</a> is not only my favorite sport watch, but it's also one of the most exciting watches of the year, full stop. From the 39mm case size to the fully reconfigured crystal and internal bezel design — this proved more than just a product refresh and instead something more akin to an ideological one by the brand. In the past, TAG had reserved \"wearable\" vintage-adjacent or reissue models for the \"Heuer\" variety.","dropcap":false},"type":"Block::BodyCopy"},{"data":{"size":"large","images":["08f96854-29fb-4bf9-a851-9c5bc0781dd0"]},"type":"Block::InlineImageContainer"},{"data":{"copy":"But seeing TAG Heuer make a watch with the sloped tachymeter scale and the exceptionally wearable case with the full logo on the dial means the brand is really leaning into what enthusiasts are looking for. This year alone, we've seen the watch in a blue dial configuration, a reverse-panda (with 12 o'clock date) configuration, a \"Skipper\" model (complete <a href=https://www.hodinkee.com/"https://www.hodinkee.com/articles/new-tag-heuer-skipper-2023/" target=\"_blank\">with a video of myself and the Hodinkee team on a boat</a>), and a gold edition. 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Thankfully, there is still a demographic of sporty AP enthusiasts who like to flex in an early 00s way. This salmon dial Self Winding Chronograph comes complete with a brilliant cut diamond bezel. The magic of the Audemars Piguet Offshore is when it combines materials like rubber and diamonds all on one model. It's playful and youthful and so much less serious than watch collecting ever needs to be. This particular Offshore feels robust yet refined. It's fun but also a little more grown-up than expected. I think she's perfect.\n\n–Malaika Crawford, Style Editor","dropcap":false},"type":"Block::BodyCopy"},{"data":{"size":"h3","headline":"Rexhep Rexhepi Chronomètre Antimagnétique – Ben Clymer"},"type":"Block::Headline"},{"data":{"copy":"There were some FANTASTIC sports watches this year, but there was one that really rose above the rest for me...and it's the LeMans Daytona. But Mark beat me to that one, so I guess I'm stuck with Rexhep's Chronomètre Antimagnétique. JK JK JK. 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And sure, putting a display caseback on the platinum Daytona was a surprising move, but with only a few little tweaks, I left Watches and Wonders unimpressed.\n\nApparently, I was waiting for the wrong anniversary.","dropcap":false},"type":"Block::BodyCopy"},{"data":{"size":"large","images":["9dd0b641-8ea7-403e-a19b-4df5ee75b708"]},"type":"Block::InlineImageContainer"},{"data":{"copy":"When the 100th anniversary of the Le Mans race came around in June, Rolex made the best Daytona they've designed in years, with the new <a href=https://www.hodinkee.com/"https://www.hodinkee.com/articles/up-close-and-personal-with-the-2023-rolex-le-mans-daytona-ref-126529ln/" target=\"_blank\">Rolex 126529LN – aka the new \"Le Mans Daytona.\"</a> The Rolex Daytona was originally meant to be the Rolex Le Mans, but that never happened. Until June, the Rolex \"Le Mans\" was the Double Swiss Underline ref. 6239. But this isn't that watch. It's not even a steel Daytona. It's something entirely different.\n\nSteel Daytonas are fine, but the weird rings on the subdials created a visually busy watch. Now, there's a white gold version that's far and away better, with a white gold bracelet, full, bright white subdials contrasting against the black sunburst dial, a ceramic bezel with red \"100\" marker, and a white gold border for more contrast, and display caseback – don't let anyone tell you Rolex's finishing is bad enough to be worth hiding. But the thing that I love about it is that, with the lollipop subdial indicators reminiscent of a Paul Newman Daytona, it shows that Rolex can still acknowledge the fans and their own history without making an homage.\n\nThe inaccessibility that has come with the demand for vintage Rolex can sometimes make you feel like Rolex is this giant, unfeeling, unaware company. The new Le Mans Daytona will certainly still be nearly impossible to get, but it's a perfect nod from Rolex to say, \"Yeah, we know what you like – we like it too.\"\n\n–Mark Kauzlarich, Editor + Photographer","dropcap":false},"type":"Block::BodyCopy"},{"data":{"size":"h3","headline":"Tudor Black Bay 54 – Tony Traina"},"type":"Block::Headline"},{"data":{"copy":"As if the Black Bay 58 wasn't good enough, Tudor went and introduced the <a href=https://www.hodinkee.com/"https://www.hodinkee.com/articles/the-tudor-black-bay-54-doesnt-waste-a-millimeter/" target=\"_blank\">37mm Black Bay 54 this year</a>. It's the smallest and slimmest take on the Black Bay yet – yes, I see your memes about Tudor releasing a 28mm dive watch in 2033, and nerds like me still going crazy – but I just don't care.","dropcap":false},"type":"Block::BodyCopy"},{"data":{"size":"large","images":["f09e3db0-6bed-4023-88ae-92dda3487b9f"]},"type":"Block::InlineImageContainer"},{"data":{"copy":"The Black Bay 54 is Tudor's modern interpretation of its first diver from 1954, reference 7922. It makes just enough changes to the Black Bay to keep this watch fresh: an updated sterile bezel and new crown make for a watch that's even more deliberate in its heritage inspiration. I would've loved to choose the new titanium Yacht-Master, but I don't think I've ever seen one of those on Instagram, much less in real life; for now, at least, it remains a unicorn.\n\nMeanwhile, it feels like the BB54 is just about everywhere, and I think that should be the goal of a good sports watch. Vintage and tool watch nerds alike love the 54 because it hasn't sacrificed any specs in pursuit of its heritage charm. When everyone<a href=https://www.hodinkee.com/"https://www.hodinkee.com/articles/the-tudor-black-bay-54-doesnt-waste-a-millimeter/" target=\"\"> from James</a> to<a href=https://www.hodinkee.com/"https://www.hodinkee.com/articles/week-on-the-wrist-tudor-black-bay-54/" target=\"\"> Malaika</a> loves a watch, it says as much as I ever could.\n\n–Tony Traina, Editor","dropcap":false},"type":"Block::BodyCopy"},{"data":{"size":"h3","headline":"Richard Mille RM 07-04 Automatic Sport – Erin Wilborn"},"type":"Block::Headline"},{"data":{"copy":"Seeing as I went the well-below-budget route for my previous pick, I'm going to completely flip-flop into the astronomically unattainable for a change of pace. Released earlier this Spring, <a href=https://www.hodinkee.com/"https://www.hodinkee.com/articles/richard-mille-just-made-a-dedicated-sports-watch-for-women/" target=\"_blank\">Richard Mille's RM 07-04 Automatic Sport</a> is a watch designed for women that is as technologically complex as it is delicious to look at. All of these color combinations just make my eyes happy. While not an exact color match, the pink and teal model made me initially think of the 90s \"Jazz\" solo cups that were a staple of the 90s. This is absolutely a compliment!","dropcap":false},"type":"Block::BodyCopy"},{"data":{"size":"large","images":["11020d0a-c097-4875-ab97-74f8b1aba7f4"]},"type":"Block::InlineImageContainer"},{"data":{"copy":"Until $185,000 of cold hard cash mysteriously lands in my lap, I will keep convincing myself that my pastel-hued Shark Freestyle functions as a low-budget dupe for this watch...\n\n–Erin Wilborn, Copywriter","dropcap":false},"type":"Block::BodyCopy"},{"data":{"size":"h3","headline":"A. Lange & Söhne Odysseus Chronograph – Rich Fordon"},"type":"Block::Headline"},{"data":{"copy":"I feel like I am cheating a bit here, but I really don't care. <a href=https://www.hodinkee.com/"https://www.hodinkee.com/articles/the-a-lange-and-sohne-odysseus-chrongraph/" target=\"_blank\">A. Lange & Söhne's Odysseus Chronograph</a> is more than a sport watch but still fits the bill for this prompt. If asked to pick a sport watch, why not pick the biggest, most groundbreaking option?","dropcap":false},"type":"Block::BodyCopy"},{"data":{"size":"large","images":["37292667-050a-47d1-b65b-191dbb7733f3"]},"type":"Block::InlineImageContainer"},{"data":{"copy":"The Odysseus has been polarizing since its original release, but the more collectors and enthusiasts that are able to actually handle one in the metal, the more fans the model has. Plus, I love to see Lange digging their heels in with the chrono. I also love to see the central minute counter, a detail this vintage-inclined guy remembers from Longines, Mido, etc. \n\nI don't care if it is larger than I would prefer at 42.5mm in diameter; I know it will wear well enough for me to look past it and enjoy all of the positives. By the way, this color scheme is not easy to nail. Patek has been trying to make red accents on black dials work for years, and it took Lange one swing to do it perfectly. –Rich Fordon, VIP Advisor","dropcap":false},"type":"Block::BodyCopy"},{"data":{"size":"h3","headline":"Tudor Pelagos FXD Black – James Stacey"},"type":"Block::Headline"},{"data":{"copy":"[James, singing] Surprise, surprise – SURPRISE, SURPRISE... Given my pick of the Pelagos 39 last year (and its totally-not-related win at the GPHG), you can't be super surprised that I might stick to a similar format in terms of my appreciation for the continued growth of the thoroughly modern Tudor Pelagos, and more <a href=https://www.hodinkee.com/"https://www.hodinkee.com/articles/diving-with-the-new-tudor-pelagos-fxd/" target=\"_blank\">specific to 2023, the black version of the oddball FXD</a>. 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I remain entirely here for it. \n\n–James Stacey, Lead Editor","dropcap":false},"type":"Block::BodyCopy"},{"data":{"disclosure":"The Hodinkee Shop is an authorized dealer of <a href=https://www.hodinkee.com/"https://shop.hodinkee.com/collections/tag-heuer-brand/" target=\"_blank\">TAG Heuer watches</a>. \n\nTAG Heuer is part of the LVMH group. 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