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Taking its inspiration from the Grand Seiko lion comes the new Grand Seiko Spring Drive 3 Days SBGA481G. Its angular case with capricious lines is very retro looking and along with the double-curved sapphire crystal, this is a watch that takes us back to the seventies. Made of high-intensity titanium, the generous case measures 44.5 mm in diameter but is remarkably light.

Editor’s Note: In this edition of the 3 Watch Collection for $5,000, reader Stephen Nichols shares not three, but four watches, and somehow still manages to stay under budget. This collection is a testament to micro-brands bringing something a little different to the table, and highlights just how far you can stretch your budget on […] The post The Three Watch Collection for $5,000: Reader Edition – Stephen Nichols appeared first on Worn & Wound.

The Panerai Radiomir California is their first California dial in a 45mm case. For the first time, Panerai have experimented with a faux-aged PVD case. The green and gilt dial gives the watch a lot of old-world charm thanks to modern techniques. Panerai haven’t been the fastest brand to pick up on new trends historically, … Continued The post The Panerai Radiomir California offers a more compact take on their classic dial appeared first on Time and Tide Watches. The post The Panerai Radiomir California offers a more compact take on their classic dial appeared first on Time and Tide Watches.

Of course the watch spotting was solid but there were also some great fits on display during this year's big trade show.

The new IWC Pilot's Watch Chronograph 41 TOP GUN Oceana is yet another great addition to the line of pilot’s watches cased in ceramic and that were presented by IWC last year. This new watch features a monochromatic look with a blue ceramic case measuring 41.9 mm in diameter and a matching blue strap in rubber with denim textile inlay.

In 2005, almost 30 years after its launch, our favorite updated Ingenieur reference IW322701 was launched and from that point forward, IWC tried way too many times to maintain this icon alive. However, we have to say that the new IWC Ingenieur Automatic 40 is the closest successor to the original Ingenieur SL in terms of proportions and looks. The new Ingenieur Automatic 40 is being released in stainless steel with three different dials and also in a monochromatic version in titanium with a sandblasted case that has an incredible matte finish.

Among the new releases from Panerai at this year’s Watches & Wonders, we find what amounts to a first from the brand: a pair of annual calendars. While Panerai has dabbled in perpetual calendars, the annual calendar compilation is a new venture. This has always felt like an under-appreciated complication to me in an environment […] The post Panerai Introduces their First Annual Calendar as Part of the Radiomir Collection appeared first on Worn & Wound.

A couple of days before the start of Watches and Wonders 2023, we knew that something elegant was cooking at Rolex. Indeed, the brand’s website wasn’t displaying anymore watches from the Cellini collection, a range introduced in 2014 and representing the dressy side of the Crown. Well, the replacement is here, and it takes the […]

Small changes make for a thinner, slimmer Tank Américaine

In 2005, almost 30 years after its launch, our favorite updated Ingenieur reference IW322701 was launched and from that point forward, IWC tried way too many times to maintain this icon alive. However, we have to say that the new IWC Ingenieur Automatic 40 is the closest successor to the original Ingenieur SL in terms of proportions and looks.

One of the most talked about releases this year came courtesy of IWC in the form of a new Ingenieur that takes the watch back to its Gerald Genta design era of history. You can see our hands-on impressions of that watch right here. The new watches take clear inspiration from the 1970s footprint, but […] The post In Discussion: We Chat With Chris Grainger Inside the IWC Booth at Watches & Wonders appeared first on Worn & Wound.

While timepieces are undoubtedly the stars at the annual international horological event, celebrities also turned out in full force.

The Junghans Meister S Chronoscope is now available with a blue dial. The 45mm watch is fully featured with 200m of water resistance. Its style is a great blend between dressy sophistication and all-out sports utility. Junghans first released the Meister S Chronoscope in 2020, and in hindsight it’s hard to believe that it’s taken … Continued The post The Junghans Meister S Chronoscope blends dressy sophistication with all-out sports utility appeared first on Time and Tide Watches. The post The Junghans Meister S Chronoscope blends dressy sophistication with all-out sports utility appeared first on Time and Tide Watches.

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With the success of the Aikon, it’s almost easy to forget that Maurice Lacroix has much more to offer than that. Another pillar of the brand is the Pontos, of which they now present an updated version of the 43mm chronograph. This watch ...

Even though it didn’t break records like so many watches in the fascinating Octo Finissimo collection, the Skeleton 8 Days is, nonetheless, quite an impressive watch, to say the least. Managing to extract close to 200 hours of energy from a movement that features a single barrel and that measures only 2.5mm in height is […]

Another Friday, another Top 5! In this series, we take one classic watch and choose our five favorite references ever produced. Four of these references will be based on the historical importance of the specific watch in the grand scheme of things. Though there may be some overlap, it’s not a question of which references […] Visit Fratello’s Top 5 Tudor Black Bay References Ever Produced to read the full article.

DEPLOYANT - The watch magazine for collectors, by collectors We take a moment to relax a bit after last week’s fury of activities at Watches & Wonders and look at a camera which was loaned to us for two weeks – the new Sony A7RV. It came with two lenses – a 90mm prime macro lens, and a general purpose 24-70 zoom, from the [...] The post TGIFriday: Review of the new Sony A7RV appeared first on DEPLOYANT.

Joining the new Montblanc 1858 – The 8000 0 Oxygen capsule collection dedicated to the world’s 14 highest peaks is the 1858 Automatic Date 0 Oxygen The 8000. It is a 41mm stainless steel watch, water-resistant to ten bar, and hermetically ...

Today we enter the world of the Hublot Big Bang, yes that’s right, Hublot one of the most polarising watch brands on the market. They were made famous by the likes of Jay-Z whose lyrics: ”I’m still the man to watch, Hublot on my left hand or not” and his Hublot-centric collection outline his continued … Continued The post Big Watches, Small Wrists Part 6: Hublot big love appeared first on Time and Tide Watches. The post Big Watches, Small Wrists Part 6: Hublot big love appeared first on Time and Tide Watches.