It's that time of the week again, everyone! Yes, the HODINKEE Shop has been re-stocked with a dozen new vintage finds curated by the team here at HODINKEE. And as we said when we launched this initiative a few weeks back, what we've found for you are nothing if not honest, original examples of some truly special watches. Let's get into it.
A 1940s Mono-Rattrapante Bovet Chronograph
We'll start with one of the most fascinating watches of the lot – this Bovet Mono-Rattrapante. First of all, Bovet of the 1940s has very little, if anything, to do with the Bovet of today. Back then they were making elegant watches with classic designs and in the case of this wonderful Mono-Rattrapante, downright fascinating concepts. We all know what a rattrapante, or split-seconds, is, and all also know it is one of the holy grails of horology – a complication reserved for highest echelons of watchmaking, in particular back then! What Bovet did here with this Mono-Rattrapante is offer the very same functional ability as a two-handed split-seconds, just with one hand. How does it work? Well the button at 2 o'clock starts, stops, and resets the chrono – effectively making it a mono-pusher. The button at 4 o'clock, when depressed, stops the running seconds hand. Or at least appears to. This allows the wearer to read the time easily of say, a lap on a race track. But, the watch actually hasn't been stopped. And when you let go of that button, the seconds hand jumps right back to where it would be had nothing at all happened. Again, this give you the opportunity to get rattrapante like functionality with just one seconds hand, oh, and for a literal fraction of the price. It is super awesome, super rare, and frankly, super affordable (for what it is). Find it here.
A 1970s Tudor Oyster Chronograph Reference 7032 "Home Plate" With Box And Papers
Okay, this is a really special watch, and one we really feel represents what the HODINKEE Shop is all about. Why? Because this watch is insanely rare, so beautiful, and on top of that, comes in wonderful original condition. This is the reference 7032 Tudor Home Plate Chronograph, also known as the iconic Tudor chronograph that inspired the Heritage Chronograph, the watch the resuscitated Tudor of today and launched one of the most successful lines. Now don't get confused, this is NOT a Monte-Carlo, which came later, and and are much more common – this is the original, big dog, with "Home Plate" dial. What's more? This watch is so, so original. It, to us, looks as if it features all original factory parts and even finish. You have the original correct Rolex bracelet, untouched crystal and crown, and the most insane early pushers you could ask for. Oh, and it has the original box and papers, too. This watch is beyond amazing, and deserves to go to a true connoisseur's home.
Look at that case! Those pushers! Again, this Tudor Home Plate Reference 7032 is a really special watch, and we are thrilled to offer it to you here today. Find it here.
1950s Omega Seamaster With Special "Ranchero" Style Dial
This is a Seamaster, but it might not look like it. In fact, some might even think it's a Ranchero, but it's actually quite a bit rarer than that. On top of the black, Explorer-style dial, you have a killer Omega chronometer grade movement in gilt finish and Omega beads or rice bracelet. Lots to like here.
1970s Rolex GMT Root Beer
Who doesn't love a good two-tone, Root Beer, nipple dial? These 1970s GMT's have really picked up steam over the past few years, and this one is a nice, honest example suited for someone looking for an every day GMT with a little bit of gold. Find it here.
1950s Patek Philippe In Platinum
This is an amazing example of a 1950s Patek Philippe square watch in platinum. This is something you simply do not see often, and the quality of this watch is simply superlative. One must consider who Patek is today, and then consider who Patek was, and you'll see the immense value in this watch. Oh, and it's a platinum Patek from the 1950s. What more do you need? Find it here.
Oh, And All This Too
But we're not done yet! There are over a dozen new watches in the HODINKEE Shop, and you can take a look at them all right now, right here. Have fun!
- View the full collection of this week's watches in the HODINKEE Shop right here -
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