Influential Wristwatch Website Hodinkee Becomes an Authorized Apple Watch Retailer

[MacRumors]

New York City-based watch retailer Hodinkee today announced that it is now an authorized retailer for the Apple Watch. The company has been known as an influential watch review site and recently launched an e-commerce platform, the Hodinkee Shop, where high-end mechanical watches can be purchased.

From today, the Hodinkee Shop also includes Apple Watch Series 5 models along with a variety of Apple Watch accessories. The store is only selling cellular versions of the Apple Watch, and prices match Apple's own prices on the Series 5. Both aluminum and stainless steel models are available.

"We are very excited to be an authorized retailer for Apple Watch,” said HODINKEE Chief Commercial Officer Russell Kelly.

“It is a revolutionary product, an impressive example of design and functionality which seamlessly integrates into daily life. Not only does Apple Watch complement our product offering but it also further positions the HODINKEE Shop as an e-commerce new luxury leader.”

Hodinkee has bands like the Milanese Loop, Sport Band, and Sport Loop. In terms of charging accessories, the retailer is also offering the Apple Watch Magnetic Charging Dock and various Magnetic Charging Cable options. The AirPods and AirPods Pro are even available on the Apple section of the Hodinkee Shop.

Article Link: Influential Wristwatch Website Hodinkee Becomes an Authorized Apple Watch Retailer

 

[anshuvorty]

If you can't beat 'em...join 'em...

 

[alpi123]

Do authorised shops get any discount for bulk items so they can earn something? Or Apple sells them retail products at retail price lol

 

[now i see it]

I read it as "Influeza Wristwatch".

 

[skippermonkey]

All those watches look angry and slightly sinister.

 

[nattK]

Surprised it took so long. Hodinkee has produced several great articles on the Apple Watch since the watch's debut.

 

[testcard]

Their ‘A Week On The Wrist’ reviews are always highly readable. Here’s their take on Apple Watch 5 Titanium.

A Week On The Wrist: The Apple Watch Series 5 Edition In Titanium

A new metal and a new display make for a surprisingly revolutionary Apple Watch.

www.hodinkee.com

 

[tbayrgs]

Surprised it took so long. Hodinkee has produced several great articles on the Apple Watch since the watch's debut.

I've never read anything directly on their site but I thought I recall 'hearing' that Hodinkee were anything but proponents of the Apple Watch, at least early on, as it flew in the face of mechanical watch traditionalists.

 

[melgross]

They have highly praised the Watch from the very beginning. I’ve been buying the black SS models since the second year, along with the bracelet. They said that the bracelect, $500 at the time, but now down to $350, was at least equal to any $3,000 bracelet sold by high end mechanical watch makers, and even more sophisticated in its thin design.

The only question was how well it would hold up. Well, while I buy a new watch every year, I’ve still use the same bracelect, and despite using it in my shops, and everywhere else, I can say that it’s been holding up very well indeed.
the Watch, by the way, may have saved my life three years ago by warning me about a high heart rate and saying to get medical attention, which I did. My doctors said that if I didn’t, I could have had a heart attack in a couple more days. My wife says to buy a new watch when they come out. It’s worth it!
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I've never read anything directly on their site but I thought I recall 'hearing' that Hodinkee were anything but proponents of the Apple Watch, at least early on, as it flew in the face of mechanical watch traditionalists.

No. From the very beginning they were extremely enthusiastic. It surprised them that they were.

 

[nattK]

I've never read anything directly on their site but I thought I recall 'hearing' that Hodinkee were anything but proponents of the Apple Watch, at least early on, as it flew in the face of mechanical watch traditionalists.

They recently did a very detailed piece on the design of the solar watch face. You should check it out if you have the time. It's a good read.

Also, I think what you "heard" about were the Hodinkee readers. The Hodinkee team liked the the Apple Watch but their readers absolutely hated it at first. They even had several advertisers pull out when they decided to feature Jony Ive on their magazine.

 

[Robert.Walter]

No titanium option? Odd.

 

[OllyW]

I've never read anything directly on their site but I thought I recall 'hearing' that Hodinkee were anything but proponents of the Apple Watch, at least early on, as it flew in the face of mechanical watch traditionalists.

Here’s their editors thoughts from when the Apple Watch was first revealed. It’s mostly positive with just a few reservations noted at the end.
In-Depth: A Watch Guy's Thoughts On The Apple Watch After Seeing It In The Metal

 

[nattK]

No titanium option? Odd.

The Apple Watch Edition is sold exclusively at Apple. Similar to the Apple Watch Hermès which is only sold at Apple and Hermès stores.

 

[MostlyARMless]

They currently have the 40mm Black Milanese loop (mis-)priced at $49 if anyone wants to jump on it...

Apple Watch Space Black Stainless Steel Milanese Loop 40mm

Pairs Well With The Milanese Loop is one of our favorite Apple Watch accessories. Its fit and finish place it high among all the different bracelets we've seen over the years. Pair it with Apple Watch in Space Black and enjoy. Our Take The Apple Watch Milanese Loop is a modern interpretation...

shop.hodinkee.com

 

[vlkodlakus]

Heh, the name of the shop means WATCH in my language

 

[5097842]

They have a great YouTube channel if you’re interested in watches. And as other posters have noted, they’ve been pretty positive on the Apple Watch.

 

[nattK]

Heh, the name of the shop means WATCH in my language

Yeah, the founder said he picked the name by google translating "wristwatch" into multiple languages and picked the goofiest to counter the pretentiousness in the watch industry.

 

[Vjosullivan]

Yeah, the founder said he picked the name by google translating "wristwatch" into multiple languages and picked the goofiest to counter the pretentiousness in the watch industry.

That is so pretentious!

 

[yegon]

They have highly praised the Watch from the very beginning. I’ve been buying the black SS models since the second year, along with the bracelet. They said that the bracelect, $500 at the time, but now down to $350, was at least equal to any $3,000 bracelet sold by high end mechanical watch makers, and even more sophisticated in its thin design.

The only question was how well it would hold up. Well, while I buy a new watch every year, I’ve still use the same bracelect, and despite using it in my shops, and everywhere else, I can say that it’s been holding up very well indeed.
the Watch, by the way, may have saved my life three years ago by warning me about a high heart rate and saying to get medical attention, which I did. My doctors said that if I didn’t, I could have had a heart attack in a couple more days. My wife says to buy a new watch when they come out. It’s worth it!
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No. From the very beginning they were extremely enthusiastic. It surprised them that they were.

Same. Had the SS link bracelet since Series 2 across multiple watches, still great condition, couple of dings, no more.

Had the Space Black Link since getting a SB S5, that’s still in perfect condition. I don’t baby it, work in a reasonably rough environment.