The Latest News About Watches

While most of the watch community has been talking about the new (and objectively very cool) Black Bay 54, with its sleek vintage look and compact case, there was more news to be seen on Tudor‘s booth at Watches & Wonders. And if it appeared to be a discreet release at first sight, the most […]

When iconic American watchmaking brands are brought up, it’s impossible not to mention Bulova. Born out of the mind of Joseph Bulova in 1875, the brand has been making quality timepieces for nearly one and a half centuries, with the brand’s 150th anniversary coming up soon. When a brand gets their start so early in […] The post The Breadth of Bulova: A Guide to American Icons appeared first on Worn & Wound.

This year at Watches & Wonders 2023 Cartier released several new models under this collection but one that takes the center stage is the new Santos-Dumont Micro-Rotor with a skeletonized dial and a platinum micro-rotor decorated with the shape of the famous monoplane aircraft ‘La Demoiselle’ flown by Alberto Santos-Dumont.

Just a few short years ago, Rolex surprised all of us by returning the Explorer to its 36mm roots, after a relatively short stint at 39mm. I discuss that move and the watch itself at length in this review of the ever charming 124270. While many lamented the change, there is certainly no shortage of […] The post The Rolex Explorer Welcomes New 40mm Case appeared first on Worn & Wound.

Whether or not you have a religious affiliation with Easter, any excuse to bulk buy chocolate will make for a great weekend. Debates will always rage over which brand of Easter chocolate is the best, but one undeniable truth is that the polarising brown watch dial seems to be gaining popularity. Without further ado, here … Continued The post The top 10 chocolate dials for Easter from $250 to $75,700 appeared first on Time and Tide Watches. The post The top 10 chocolate dials for Easter from $250 to $75,700 appeared first on Time and Tide Watches.

Launching April 11th

When it comes to military watches, my mind draws a bold red line between two distinct types. First, there’s the batch that originates from the vintage kin. You know, the Dirty Dozen field watch, the stoic flieger, and of course the quintessential stainless steel diver. Then there’s the modern and robust digital watch equipped with […] The post A Picture of Good Stealth: Luminox Unveils the Master Carbon SEAL Automatic appeared first on Worn & Wound.

This is one of those watches you can’t crave until you spend some time with it. The ASU Calendar with a Pierce movement is not only cute but also functional and pretty addictive. Whenever I dive deep into the safe and pull out something that many collectors haven’t seen before, you tell me how happy […] Visit #TBT The ASU Calendar — A Perfect Entry Into Complicated Vintage Watches to read the full article.

Wei visits Frederique Constant’s manufacture in Plan-les-Ouates, Geneva to speak to Managing Director of the brand, Niels Eggerding, about the limited edition collaboration that is probably the most revolutionary that we have ever done. The Frederique Constant x Revolution Slimline Monolithic Future Past (Salmon) celebrates watchmaking’s past with a form factor reminiscent of 1940s chronometers […] The post Talking with Niels Eggerding About the Frederique Constant x Revolution Slimline Monolithic FP(S) appeared first on Revolution.

With five new Noramis Date models, Union Glashütte once again demonstrates its savoir-faire in tasteful retro editions. The 40mm automatic steel watches are presented in a range of very cool colors – positano yellow, bahiarot, cornflower ...

The Black Sparrow Collection will be the second series of Reservoir watches inspired by the cockpit instruments of vintage aircraft. The previously released Reservoir Airfight featured a signature retrograde minute hand, a jumping hour and a power reserve indicator. The Black Sparrow models lose the power reserve indicator and offer a different esthetic, supported by […]

A fresh take on Art Deco that doesn't take itself so seriously.

Cartier’s Santos is considered to be the first wristwatch and the first pilot’s watch of all time. To this day, its legacy remains unbroken. Alberto Santos-Dumont was more than just a pilot – he was obsessed with flying and ...

The casual proposition in Chopard’s catalogue sports a high-beat 8 Hz movement Furthering the sporty characteristics, the Chopard Alpine Eagle Cadence 8HF is cased in grade 5 titanium The 01.12-C in-house calibre retains its place from the 2019 limited edition 8HF in this regular-production release Although the Alpine Eagle collection is home to bold, sporty … Continued The post Chopard’s Alpine Eagle Cadence 8HF is powered by a high-revving movement appeared first on Time and Tide Watches. The post Chopard’s Alpine Eagle Cadence 8HF is powered by a high-revving movement appeared first on Time and Tide Watches.

When I was invited to London with IWC for a pre-Watches & Wonders sneak peek at its newest timepieces, I was thrilled. After all, I have been a fan of the brand since the mid-1980’s. I’ve traveled with IWC on some of my greatest adventures (think trap landing and catapulting off of the USS Ronald… The post I Went To London With IWC For The Unveiling Of The New Ingenieur And Here’s What Happened appeared first on ATimelyPerspective.

Our friends and colleagues of Fratello Watches are back at it again with a new collaboration coming up for sale very soon. This time, the Fratello team has joined forces with Norwegian microbrand Straum to produce a new fiery-red model. Straum was founded by Lasse Roxrud Farstad and Øystein Hell Husby and launched the nature-inspired […]

Wei and Jeremiah take a closer look at Revolution’s latest collaboration with Frederique Constant, a brand whose mission is to bring luxury to a wider audience. In 2021, Frederique Constant introduced the Slimline Monolithic, a watch that replaced all 26 components of the oscillator and escapement, instead employing a single silicon disc as the regulating […] The post The Frederique Constant x Revolution Slimline Monolithic FP(S) Showcases Watchmaking’s Past & Future appeared first on Revolution.

At Fratello, we regularly come across a lot of small independent microbrands. While we are privileged to experience some great watches through our work, seeing something truly unique is rare. In a world where new watch brands appear every day, doing something genuinely new is difficult, but the Norwegian brand Straum did just that. Over […] Visit Introducing: The Fratello × Straum Jan Mayen Limited Edition to read the full article.

In this presentation that John McGonigle of Oileán Watch gave for Engineers Ireland, he explains how watches work. The video is well worth watching for anyone interested in just what makes a mechanical wristwatch tick. The post How Watches Work by John McGonigle of Oileán Watches (Video) appeared first on Quill & Pad.

The Zero West DB-2 Lancaster is an impressive watch, both in the metal and in spirit, so to speak. Its steel case measures 44mm wide, 16.3mm thick, and 50mm long, and it sits on a strap 22mm wide. Generous numbers indeed. A feature that’s even more impressive — I’m now referring to the spirit of […] Visit Hands-On With The Zero West DB-2 Lancaster: A Bold Horological Statement From The UK to read the full article.