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For a while, the Vulcain Skindiver Nautique GMT kept things simple with black, white, and blue dials. Nothing wrong with that, of course. These are colours that work on just about any watch, especially one with vintage dive-watch looks. Then came the purple version last year, and the Skindiver Nautique GMT was all set for […]

The watch world doesn’t always embrace those who push creative boundaries. Over the past two decades, however, enthusiasts have become increasingly receptive to watchmakers who challenge conventional ideas. MB&F, Urwerk, De Bethune, and Greubel Forsey have repeatedly demonstrated what happens when imagination drives the watchmaking process. The resurgence of shaped watches over the past five […] Visit The Toledano & Chan B/1 Dazzle Confuses The Eye And Steals The Show to read the full article.

The Auctor Zen combines a gold-plated 904L steel case, unique rotating hour display, and Sellita movement in a distinctive, everyday package.The post Auctor presents a creative take on a single-hand time display with its new Zen model appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

DEPLOYANT - The watch magazine for collectors, by collectors When it comes to certain brands, there are always the flagship models that they are mostly known for. For example, the sports watches from Rolex, or the likes of the Nautilus, Royal Oak, and Overseas. There is a reason why they are popular, but sometimes, the popularity also comes at the expense of the brand’s [...] The post Beyond the shadow: Six underrated watches from popular watch brands appeared first on DEPLOYANT.

Apiar launches its first sports watch, the Carbon1.0 OG. Utilizing a novel construction process known as Composite-Based Additive Manufacturing (CBAM), the UK-based brand introduces a fresh approach to carbon-composite watchmaking. The watch features a 40.5mm carbon-fiber outer case surrounding a 38mm Grade 23 titanium core. This hybrid structure allows Apiar to pursue ambitious openworked forms […] Visit Not A Carbon Copy: Introducing The Apiar Carbon1.0 OG Sports Watch to read the full article.

A surprise visit from former US President Joe Biden (and his award-winning 1967 Corvette) was a key moment for this year’s classic car show in Newport, but plenty more drew automotive and watchmaking fans. Here are some highlights.

Breaking the rules or pushing back boundaries is critical for the survival of the watchmaking industry. The majority of today’s watches are rooted in the past, yet forget to see what’s needed for today or even the future. There are brands, however, that do things a bit differently for the sake of creativity or innovation. […]

Today, Depancel opens up and shares its mechanical heart. The new Série-R Chronograph Skeleton takes that approach to a fresh extreme. Fully skeletonized, the dial looks entirely different from the rest of the brand’s lineup. It’s a racy design that takes its cues from ’70s automotive prototypes like the Maserati Boomerang. Unlike that one-off, though, […] Visit The Depancel Série-R Chronograph Skeleton Is A Mechanical Open Book to read the full article.

BA111OD expands its Chapter 4 collection with the Onyx and Infinity Flying Tourbillons, combining distinctive dials with stunning tourbillonsThe post Cutting the Clutter with BA111OD’s new Chapter 4 Onyx and Infinity Flying Tourbillon appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

It’s Sunday morning, so it’s time for a vodka martini, shaken, not stirred. In this week’s Sunday Morning Showdown, we end a busy Bond week with a battle between good and evil. On Monday, Omega released a duo of new Seamasters to celebrate Global James Bond Day on October 5th (chosen because it marks the […] Visit Sunday Morning Showdown: Omega Seamaster Diver 300M James Bond Vs. Spectre Edition to read the full article.

Pietro takes us through the most important releases of the last seven days, from the likes of Ralph Lauren, all the way to Omega and YemaThe post New releases from Unimatic, Angelus, Ralph Lauren and more appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

Picture a steel Rolex Submariner, sold in the summer of 1968 by a family jeweller in a small European town. The salesperson writes the shop’s name and the date on the papers, slips the receipt into the box, and hands it over. In 1985, a watchmaker replaces the worn bezel during a service and notes […]

Beams x REI Co-op Expedition Parka My husband and I were debating what to call my personal style over the weekend and, unfortunately, neither of us had anything positive to say. The best we could come up with was “Chandler from Friends with a maxed-out credit card.” Part of the reason is that I’m not […] The post Watches, Stories, & Gear: A New KUOE Watch Coming to New York’s Wind Up, A Toyota-Inspired Collection, and a Set of Cycling Bags appeared first on Worn & Wound.

RZE is taking its UltraHex Titanium Digital (UTD) platform into its next generation with the UTD-8080, the first watch powered by a digital module developed in-house by the Singapore-based brand. The new RZE-8080 module adds several new functions and a higher-contrast FSTN display. Just as importantly, RZE is keeping the platform upgradeable. Existing UTD-8000 owners […] Visit RZE Introduces The UTD-8080 With Its First In-House Digital Module to read the full article.

On October 10, the global watch community comes together to celebrate the artistry, craftsmanship and heritage of watchmaking. Why 10:10? For those of us who have spent decades photographing watches, those four little digits mean something special. Over the course of my 40 years covering the watch industry, I’ve orchestrated hundreds of watch photo shoots for… The post 10:10: Celebrating World Watch Day 2026 appeared first on ATimelyPerspective.

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DEPLOYANT - The watch magazine for collectors, by collectors Omega has built six Seamaster Diver 300M references on one 42mm case and the Co-Axial Master Chronometer 8806, then split them between James Bond and Spectre. Two steel editions sell on their own, and the other four come as two limited sets of 77, one for each side. We begin with our commentary and analysis, [...] The post Omega Seamaster Diver 300M James Bond And Spectre: Six Watches, Two Sides appeared first on DEPLOYANT.

Founded in 1976 by Mr Raymond Weil at the height of the quartz crisis with a mission to produce quality watches at affordable prices, the brand remains family-owned and is now in the hands of the third generation. With CEO Elie Bernheim at the helm, Raymond Weil is enjoying a revival thanks to the successful […]

Today marks 50 years since the Raymond Weil brand was established in Geneva. Coincidentally, it’s also the late founder and namegiver’s 100th birthday. To celebrate these joyful events, Raymond Weil unveiled the new Freelancer World-Traveler limited edition. The new Freelancer introduces a bidirectional bezel for operating the city ring and a stamped, textured relief world […] Visit Raymond Weil’s New Limited-Edition Freelancer World-Traveler Actually Makes You Feel Like One to read the full article.

The Raymond Weil Freelancer World-Traveller celebrates 50 years of the brand with a GMT, worldtimer, striking relief dial, and a limited run of 260 pieces.The post The new Raymond Weil Freelancer World-Traveller is a globe-trotting anniversary special appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.