Hodinkee Magazine Volume 17
Hodinkee Magazine Volume 17 features two distinct cover stories: one exploring Vacheron Constantin's history of ultra-thin watchmaking, from the Caliber 1120 to the new Caliber 2550, and another examining Panerai's industrial design philosophy. The issue also includes features on Patek Philippe's annual calendar, Hermès' silk illustrations on watch dials, Serena Williams' collaboration with Audemars Piguet, and Jeff Koons' perspective on art and luxury.
The Vacheron Constantin cover story examines the relationship between technical innovation and enduring design, focusing on the evolution from the Caliber 1120 to the new Caliber 2550.
The Panerai cover story, titled 'Nothing More, Nothing Less,' considers how an object designed for a specific purpose can take on a different cultural life through utility, proportion, and simplicity.
A 'Reference Points' feature traces how Patek Philippe turned the annual calendar into a defining part of its modern identity.
The magazine explores how Hermès' silk illustrations are translated onto watch dials and Serena Williams' personal perspective on an Audemars Piguet Royal Oak.
Jeff Koons, a Hublot ambassador, discusses creativity, quality, and our relationship with objects.
Other articles include an oral history of Ulysse Nardin's Freak, conversations with Yoon Ahn, Tyshawn Jones, and Roger W. Smith, a history of concealed watches, and a celebration of disco-inspired high jewelry and bejeweled watches.