Launched in 2017 in celebration of the 50-year anniversary of the Sea-Dweller, the ref. 126600 at its debut was the modern Sea-Dweller collectors were waiting for.

Sea-Dweller 126600

Rolex Datejusts and Oyster Perpetual Dates are some of the most frequently requested vintage watches at HODINKEE. These watches can be essential to any type of collection, and for many, they're exactly what people think of when they imagine a Rolex.

Date 15200

Like many watches in Rolex's historic catalog, the Air-King is a storied collection of primarily time-only timepieces that have long stood as an entry-point for countless watch lovers. Here we have the ref. 14000, a standard-bearer of the collection that was produced from 1989 to 2007.

Air-King 14000

The Astron movement debuted, believe it or not, the same year that man landed on the Moon. Since that time, the quartz-based tech has come quite a long way, evolving over the decades to where it stands now — controlled via GPS, with the ability to instantly switch between multiple time zones, boasting full perpetual calendar functionality, and able to run at temperatures ranging from 5 degrees to 35 degrees Celsius.

Astron Solar SSH109

The Prospex Alpinist SPB117 has an all-black dial that foregoes the use of Arabic numerals in favor of a "shark's tooth"-style layout, with inverted, triangular hour markers. The matte black dial is brought to life by a single line of red text for the water resistance indicator – a reference to Alpinist watches from the mid-1990s – and it is the only model of the 2020 range to come on a stainless steel bracelet. This is a different bracelet design than what is typically found on Seiko dive watches, and it benefits from having an entirely solid construction. It's comfortable and good looking, and it features a micro-adjustment clasp – what more could you ask for in a bracelet at this price point? On that note, the SPB117 is priced at $750, which is quite the value proposition when you consider it is only $25 more than the new Alpinist models on straps.

Prospex 'Alpinist' SPB117

The Seiko Prospex "Alpinist" SPB123, has a cream colored dial with applied golden numerals and hour markers. The off-white dial has a sunburst finish that immediately catches the eye. Despite its sports watch background, one of the calling cards of the Alpinist has been its ability to successfully cross over to more formal attire, another aspect of the watch's enduring charm. That is on full display here, as the champagne tone of the dial combines with the pronounced gold markers to make the Alpinist, in this design, more luxury oriented than ever before. While Seiko has paired the SPB123 with an attractive green calfskin strap on a deployant clasp, it's easy to imagine the SPB123 looking great on any number of different NATO or leather straps. For example, a Black Shell Cordovan strap will highlight the gilt accents and bring out the contrast of the creamy dial, while a dark brown NATO will better complement outdoor apparel.

Prospex 'Alpinist' SPB123

Longines builds upon its Sport collection with the all-new Spirit line. The base of the collection is a set of three, 40mm three-handers in sunray blue, matte black, and grained silver colorways. They're simple and legible and come in a highly wearable size that perfectly embodies the spirit (pun intended) of the quintessential pilot watch.

Spirit Prestige

Longines has translated the design of a vintage 1943 wristwatch from its archives to modern sensibilities in a seamless fashion. The dial of the resulting contemporary watch, the Heritage Classic Chronograph "Tuxedo," has contrasting black and tan segments on the dial with a midnight blue tachymeter scale that helps epitomize the watch's vintage design inspiration and sets it up for success today. The Longines Heritage Classic Chronograph "Tuxedo" is now available for pre-sale, with delivery intended for early fall 2020.

Heritage Classic Chronograph

Hot on the heels of 2021’s Longines Spirit Titanium came the timepiece we’d all been waiting for — the Spirit Zulu Time — in early 2022. A “flyer” GMT equipped with an independently adjustable local hour hand, this latest addition to the Spirit line of pilot’s watches is most welcome, indeed. For around $3,000 you’re getting a “true” GMT in one of several fetching dial/bezel combinations on an excellent bracelet — all of which makes for a truly versatile tool watch that can do double duty as an everyday piece of EDC.

Spirit Zulu Time Green

It's difficult not to fall head over heels for this Conquest Classic, as the sheer level of information delivered in a wearable and universal package is head-scratching at the very least. So, to ensure we're all on the same page, you're looking at steel and rose gold automatic chronograph with full calendar complications, including a day, date, month, and moonphase. All this from a watchmaker with authentic pedigree and great importance to the horological world for a refreshingly approachable price.

Conquest Classic Moonphase

The Rolex Submariner might be the most recognizable watch in the world, and when crafted in two-tone steel and yellow gold like this ref. 116613, the Submariner becomes even more so an icon of serious luxury. We love the six-digit Submariners from this era for the refined case and bracelets, the ceramic bezel insert, the svelte 13mm thickness, and the venerable 3135 automatic winding movement with date and 48-hour power reserve.

Submariner 116613

Seiko announced the Prospex SRQ029 Limited Edition chronograph in the fall of 2019 to pay tribute to the 1964 release of the original "Crown" chronograph, Seiko's first ever chronograph wristwatch.

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Sea-Dweller 126600

Date 15200

Air-King 14000

Astron Solar SSH109

Prospex 'Alpinist' SPB117

Prospex 'Alpinist' SPB123

Spirit Prestige

Heritage Classic Chronograph

Spirit Zulu Time Green

Conquest Classic Moonphase

Submariner 116613

Presage SRQ031 55th

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VALOR

Sea-Dweller 126600

Date 15200

Air-King 14000

Astron Solar SSH109

Prospex 'Alpinist' SPB117

Prospex 'Alpinist' SPB123

Spirit Prestige

Heritage Classic Chronograph

Spirit Zulu Time Green

Conquest Classic Moonphase

Submariner 116613

Presage SRQ031 55th

35% off only this friday and get special gift

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