The men are allegedly responsible for stealing millions in jewelry and other valuables in 43 burglaries in 25 towns across Massachusetts.
The Longines Watch Inspired by Hodinkee’s Founder
Benjamin Clymer posted a picture of a Longines watch from 1945 on Instagram. Now, that same watch has been reissued.
Basel, Switzerland--One watch writer’s old timepiece has served as the inspiration for a new model from Longines.
This year at Baselworld, the brand rolled out the Longines Heritage 1945, a beige beauty Longines was inspired to make after one of its employees spotted Benjamin Clymer, founder and executive editor of Hodinkee, wearing the original version on Instagram.
Powered by the L609.3 (ETA 2895/2) automatic self-winding movement, the watch has a 42-hour power reserve, 40 mm case and brushed copper dial with six Arabic numerals and six cabochons.
Clymer wrote a piece about his connection to the watch on his website and also did a side-by-side comparison of old and new.
The Longines Heritage 1945 will retail for $1,700.
Also at the show, Longines rebooted the Conquest V.H.P. (Very High Precision), a line of quartz watches first introduced in the 1980s, and a new collection, the Record.
Conquest V.H.P. watches are available in 3 hands/calendar (41 and 43 mm) and chronograph (42 and 44 mm) versions.
ETA developed the watch’s movement, the L289.2 (ETA E57.211). It is a movement known for its precision (+/-5 s/yr) and the ability of its gear position detection system to reset the hands after an impact or coming into contact with a magnetic field.
The watches come on a stainless steel bracelet with blue, carbon, silvered or black dials.
The Record collection, meanwhile, is new for Longines.
All the pieces in the collection are powered by mechanical self-winding movements that are COSC certified, a first for the brand.
It is a collection with models for both men and women, with case sizes ranging from 26 to 40 mm. The 26 and 30 mm versions have a lower power reserve (40 hours) as compared with the two larger sizes, 38.5 and 40 mm (64 hours).
There are seven different dial designs for women and six for men, and the watches are available on a stainless steel bracelet or alligator strap.
The Latest
The jeweler credits its recent “Be Love” campaign and ongoing brand revamp for its 17 percent jump in sales.
The co-founder of Lewis Jewelers was also the longtime mayor of the city of Moore.
Meet Ben Claus—grand prize winner of For the Love of Jewelers 2023 Fall Design Challenge.
Elvis Presley gifted this circa 1967 gold and diamond watch to Dodie Marshall, his co-star in “Easy Come, Easy Go.”
Concerns about rising prices, politics, and global conflicts continue to dampen consumer outlook.
With Ho Brothers, you can unlock your brand's true potential and offer customers the personalized jewelry experiences they desire.
May’s birthstone is beloved for its rich green hue and its versatility.
Jacqui Larsson joins Opsydia with nearly two decades of experience in the industry.
Last month in Dallas, David Walton pushed another jeweler, David Ettinger, who later died.
The brand also created a 100-carat lab-grown diamond necklace in honor of its centennial.
Tim Schlick has been promoted from his previous position as COO.
It’s the second year for the event, slated to take place in October in Toronto.
Supplier Spotlight Sponsored by GIA
Sales will be paused while the relocation takes place over the next few months.
“SIS x MISA Denim and Diamonds” is a collaboration between the designer and celebrity stylist Misa Hylton.
The retailer is moving to a newly designed space in the same shopping center.
Gifts that are unique and thoughtful are top of mind this year, according to the annual survey.
The necklace is featured in the brand’s “Rebel Heart” campaign starring Adam Levine and Behati Prinsloo.
The two organizations will host a joint event, “Converge,” in September 2025.
Big changes appear to be on the horizon for the diamond miner and its parent company, Anglo American.
Padis succeeds Lisa Bridge, marking the first time the organization has had two women board presidents in a row.
Jesse Cole, founder of Fans First Entertainment, shared the “five Es” of building a fan base during his AGS Conclave keynote.
The Royal Oak Perpetual Calendar "John Mayer" was celebrated at a star-studded party in LA last week.
The announcement came as the company reported a 23 percent drop in production in Q1.
The three-time Pro Bowler continues to partner with the retailer, donating to a Detroit nonprofit and giving watches to fans.