Thomas L. Hendricks

Jan 23, 2025 | chrono24.com | Thomas L. Hendricks

01/23/2025  3 minutes Grand Seiko has only been available on the international market since 2010, but the brand has earned an impressive following in those 15 short years. Their watches have come to exemplify the Japanese ethos towards watchmaking by prioritizing precision reliability and letting their attention to detail speak for itself. The design of each watch is guided by the principles of Taro Tanaka’s “Grammar of Design” which emphasizes angular cases and polished surfaces.

Jan 22, 2025 | chrono24.com | Thomas L. Hendricks

01/22/2025  4 minutes Considering that the brand didn’t make its international debut until 2010, Grand Seiko has made quite a name for themselves in a short amount of time, and they’ve gathered a vast and growing fanbase in the process. The brand not only serves as an elevated expression of Seiko’s vision but as the first proper Japanese rival to the Swiss maisons. The evolution of Grand Seiko’s watches shows a steady progression of design, precision, and capability.

Jan 8, 2025 | chrono24.com | Thomas L. Hendricks

01/08/2025  3 minutes This one is for the chronograph lovers. Many enthusiasts argue that every collector needs a chronograph in their collection. It may not be something you keep forever, but it’s a part of the watch world worth experiencing, and the genre likely has more range than any other—more than divers, pilot’s watches, GMTs, and even dress watches. The five watches from five different brands that comprise this list are some of the most timeless examples.

Dec 6, 2024 | chrono24.com | Thomas L. Hendricks

12/06/2024  3 minutes Anyone who isn’t ultra-wealthy is always looking for good value for money. That applies to clothes, cars, groceries, and even watches. Thanks to a competitive landscape and advancements in manufacturing technology, brands are constantly improving the models we know and love with more accurate movements, more captivating dials, and sturdier bracelets.

Nov 22, 2024 | chrono24.com | Thomas L. Hendricks

11/22/2024  3 minutes Tudor feels like everyone’s best friend. At least, Tudor feels like everyone’s most reliable friend. Need to move a sofa? Call Tudor. Need a ride to the airport? Call Tudor. The brand has earned a reputation for watches that just work, and if you look at the Pelagos, if you look at the Black Bay, if you look at really any Tudor on the market, that’s exactly what you’ll find.