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Seiko’s Prospex Speedtimer line has long reflected the brand’s ties to motorsport and its enduring commitment to precision. For 2025, Seiko builds on this legacy by celebrating its shared history with the Japanese car maker Datsun, a partnership that harks back to the golden era of the late 1960s and early ’70s. Alongside the special […]

Now on view at The Metropolitan Museum of Art, Douglass writes about what this Irish pocket watch meant to him in 1894.

Some of our favorite parts of every Windup Watch Fair are the panels, presentations, and podcast that go down during these events. More than just discussions, these sessions bring together some of the most insightful voices in the watch community—brand founders, Worn & Wound journalists, and enthusiasts—for real conversations you won’t hear anywhere else. They’re […] The post Recapping All of the Panels at Windup Watch Fair Chicago 2025 appeared first on Worn & Wound.

Glashütte Original’s Seventies chronograph captures the iconic design groove of the 1970s with its square, TV-shaped case, integrated bracelet, and cool luxury sports watch looks. Since its debut in 2014, the Seventies Chronograph has been revisited with vibrant-coloured dials. The latest release, the Seventies ‘X’ Chronograph, opts for a classic panda-style dial with a matte […]

A first-ever limited edition exclusive to the North American market.

The brand's first North American exclusive, this might be the most handsome take on the Seventies Chronograph yet.The post Glashütte Original turns the retro vibes up to 11 with a panda-dialled Seventies Chronograph appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

DEPLOYANT - The watch magazine for collectors, by collectors Luminox unveils a new limited edition watch in collaboration with Red Bull Ampol in their 3500 series collection. Press Release information with commentary in italics. New: Luminox X Red Bull Ampol The Luminox X Red Bull Ampol Ref. LM3501.ABR.N retails at SGD 1,030. Commentary Luminox’s 3500 series is a very rugged collection, mainly targetted to [...] The post New: Luminox X Red Bull Ampol appeared first on DEPLOYANT.

Imagine you are a cardiologist, and you take your family on a transatlantic voyage in a sloop sailboat without any navigation or any modern electronic aids. With waves 12 meters high, a dramatic storm incident, a broken mast, and a huge freighter running against you, it is anything but a leisure cruise. But tolerance and […] Visit Retrospective: A Gallet Multichron Yachting And An Unbelievable Ocean Adventure to read the full article.

The Fantastic Four: First Steps has been in theaters for about a week as I type. I just saw it last night, after the first-weekend crowds have dissipated significantly. There’s been a great deal of conversation about the importance of this Fantastic Four film in the movie community. Marvel, it’s no secret, has been slipping […] The post Vintage Citizen Ad Appears in Fantastic Four: First Steps, and There’s a New Watch Too appeared first on Worn & Wound.

From challenging clichés about women and complications to bringing horological knowledge to new audiences, the Fondation de la Haute Horlogerie is reminding the world that a watch isn’t just a product but a cultural object and quietly reshaping how we talk about time.

With its mid-sized case, elegant dial, and robust specs, this might be the best entry-point Grand Seiko on the market.The post The Grand Seiko SBGW323 ‘Kiri’ blossoms with a elegant purple dial appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

The original 1969 Seiko Speedtimer marked a milestone as the world’s first automatic chronograph with both a vertical clutch and a column wheel, boosting timing precision and reliability. That same year, the Datsun 240Z debuted as a Japanese sports car that proved its performance in global rallying, famously winning the East African Safari Rally in […]

A little research reveals that over 80 watch brands at different technical levels and price segments build timepieces outfitted with a tourbillon. Considering the mechanism’s significant cost and complexity, that’s a surprisingly large number. Likewise, mechanical chronographs, for instance, come in all shapes and sizes and prices, for that matter. Now, no disrespect, my dear […] Visit Does Anyone Still Care Or Dream About A Tourbillon Watch? to read the full article.

Seiko releases six new additions to the Seiko Prospex Speedtimer collection. Three of them celebrate the brand’s historic relationship with Datsun, the iconic Japanese carmaker that made waves with its affordable yet impressive 240Z sports car in 1969. The other three become part of the regular Speedtimer line. The link between Seiko and Datsun runs […] Visit Introducing: Six New Seiko Prospex Speedtimer Models, Including Three With A Nod To Datsun to read the full article.

Watch modding is a topic close to many watch enthusiasts’ hearts. It can also go from just a bit of fun to hugely controversial in the blink of an eye. In today’s episode of Fratello Talks, Nacho, RJ, and Thomas dive into the topic, sharing their experiences with modding watches and highlighting some notable examples of […] Visit Fratello Talks: Watch Modding to read the full article.

It might not be a chrono, but its nifty countdown bezel affords it plenty of practicality (and charm).The post The new Seiko SPB513 is a Prospex Speedtimer Mechanical, but it’s not a chronograph? appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

What defines something as an icon is generally down to the public’s perspective of its significance. It can be anything, really, as long as it stands for something extraordinary. In watchmaking, we have a fair few of them that we regularly celebrate. Think of watches like the Seiko Speedtimer 6139, which was among the very […]

The post A Closer Look: De Bethune DB25 Monopusher Chronograph appeared first on Revolution Watch.

I must admit, I don’t usually give clocks much thought, be they desk clocks, mantel clocks, or travel clocks. There’s a certain charm to them, sure, but they’ve always sat outside my horological radar. That changed somewhat when I stumbled across the Kubernet Eternal Day on social media. I liked the look. I paused, read […] Visit Introducing: The Secular Perpetual Calendar Clock From Kubernet to read the full article.

As you all know, I am a huge lover of all things Porsche, and Porsche Design watches are not the exception. As soon as I received the press release on the new Porsche Design Chronograph 1 '1975 Limited Edition', I loved how the watch looked in the pictures, and I immediately asked for a prototype of the watch to review in the metal.