NYC’s Material Good Concept Shop

A warm, luxuriant retail hub selling some of the world's best watches and more

Anyone who has spent time shopping for a watch at retailers, boutiques or department stores, knows the environment can be cold and brisk, pressure-laden and impersonal. Committing to a watch, whether for yourself or as a gift, should be a relaxed and thoughtful experience—watch purchases themselves should be based on emotional resonance as much as functionality. And that’s exactly what SoHo’s new concept shop Material …

Grande Seconde Quantieme Silver Côtes de Genève

In many ways, Swiss watchmaker Jaquet Droz’s Grande Seconde Quantieme Silver Côtes de Genève epitomizes the brand. At the watch’s core, there’s a proprietary Jaquet Droz 2660Q2, self-winding mechanical movement powering an off-center hours and minutes dial, and a large seconds subdial (fashioned in the brand’s signature figure eight). On the surface, however, there are refined flourishes aplenty: from the Côtes de Genève finish of …

Holiday Gift Guide 2015: CH Team’s Wish List

From sweet treats to digital cameras, the editorial staff's picks

While the team at Cool Hunting shares plenty of interests, individually we offer different know-how and embody distinct tastes. Through our research and curiosity, we cross the paths of many products and experiences—and oftentimes some really stick. From digital cameras to sweet treats, turntables to watches, the following items are on the CH team’s collective list this holiday season. Dream gifts aside (and it’s a …