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I’ve always seen Japan as the other place for fine watchmaking. But for many years, it has mostly been about large companies and mainstream production. Yet, in recent years, we’ve seen the rise of an independent watchmaking scene in Japan, with names such as Kikuchi Nakagawa, Hajime Asaoka or his other venture, Kurono Tokyo. Another […]

In its largest-ever award total to support watchmaking students, the Horological Association of New York (HSNY) awarded a record-breaking $125,000 in financial aid to 20 students and four U.S. watchmaking schools during its recent 157th Anniversary Gala & Awards Ceremony.  The organization also raised another $25,000 for its mission to “advance the art and science… The post Horological Society of New York Awards $125,000 Financial Aid To Watchmaking Students appeared first on ATimelyPerspective.

Are there any watches or watch brands that you just have an odd relationship with? Not in a literal sense, but rather in the sense of vacillating appreciation. Once you loved them, then you didn’t, then, on a cold rainy night, you met again by chance and it was happily ever after? Ok, that’s overly […] The post [VIDEO] Review: The Panerai Radiomir Quaranta appeared first on Worn & Wound.

Occupying a unique spot in the world of watchmaking, Seiko’s offerings provide an incredible span of diversity – from entry-level quartz pieces to haute horlogerie avant-garde wonders. Sprinkle in a bucketful of horological, historical significance, and one must admit that there’s no brand quite like Seiko. Among their more notable contributions has to be the … Continued The post The storied history of the Seiko mechanical chronograph appeared first on Time and Tide Watches. The post The storied history of the Seiko mechanical chronograph appeared first on Time and Tide Watches.

A watch enthusiast since childhood, when he became fascinated by his father’s chronographs, Lenny Kravitz joins Jaeger-LeCoultre as a new global ambassador for the Maison. One of the preeminent rock musicians of our time, the singer, songwriter, producer, multi-instrumentalist, actor, designer, and photographer is the archetype of the modern Renaissance man. Since the very beginning of his career, Lenny Kravitz has been defiantly original, always following his own path, steadfast in his artistic vision.

Unimatic's latest limited edition combines military-inspired design with MIL-SPEC certified drop protection – and might just be the brand's most wearable watch yet.

Mr Jones Watches is a British brand that has been around since 2007, and in that time has carved out a niche that is really occupied by them and them alone. The brand specializes in “unusual watches that tell a story,” with dials that are full of unique artwork, visual puns, and feature curious methods […] The post Mr Jones Adds A Perfectly Useless Afternoon to their Growing Lineup of Mechanical Watches appeared first on Worn & Wound.

This wild find of a Nicolet no-pusher Landeron 251, one of my grail watches, has everything we collectors dream of. Actually, this time, my desires were even multiplied. Get some popcorn. Today, you will read about a watch that I saw for sale for the last time maybe five years ago. I will remember the […] Visit #TBT A Dream Catch Of An Elusive Nicolet No-Pusher Chronograph to read the full article.

DEPLOYANT - The watch magazine for collectors, by collectors The third piece in the Frogman limited edition releases from Casio G-SHOCK, the new DW-8230NT is a rather faithful reproduction of the original released in 2000. Press Release information with commentary in italics. New: G-SHOCK new limited edition Frogman Master of G The new G-SHOCK Frogman Master of G GW-8320NT will be priced at $899 [...] The post New: G-SHOCK new limited edition Frogman Master of G appeared first on DEPLOYANT.

Depancel, which stands for Delage, Panhard, and Facel Vega, three prestigious carmakers of the past, is a young French brand that has been active in recent years, with accessible creations inspired by the automotive world. Founded in 2018, it is celebrating its fifth anniversary and has decided to treat its community with a fresh take […]

The Antiquarian Horologist will examine the history behind the lineage of the mechanical singing-bird along with a case study.

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One of the many updates to the Rolex catalog to come out of Watches and Wonders this year is a trio of Day-Date 36 models with decorative stone dials. Rolex has historically taken some creative freedom with its Day-Date models, and the latest ...

Making desirable watches affordable, let alone available, is a struggle that many brands are currently facing. From the entry-level to the high-end, each desirable piece went through a period of unavailability, while many have also increased in price since their release – MoonSwatch, PRX, Nautilus, just to name a few. Christopher Ward, champion of the … Continued The post Christopher Ward enters the integrated bracelet game with the handsome Twelve appeared first on Time and Tide Watches. The post Christopher Ward enters the integrated bracelet game with the handsome Twelve appeared first on Time and Tide Watches.

Yema is constantly developing new watches. With a great eye for vintage charm and the will to constantly innovate, the French brand has certainly brought us some interesting models. The latest addition to the ever-expanding collection is the new Navygraf Marine Nationale GMT. This latest Navygraf introduces a newly designed case. On top of that, […] Visit Hands-On With The Charming New Yema Navygraf Marine Nationale GMT to read the full article.

While all the attention was focused (rightfully so) on the return of the Genta-inspired Ingenieur watch during the Geneva watch fair, IWC actually had more watches to present… at least discreetly. We’ve covered already the new Top Gun Chronograph 41 in black and blue, but more pilot watches have been unveiled. And one of them […]

At Watches & Wonders this year, I got talking to Jaeger-LeCoultre CEO Catherine Rénier about all the famous people who’d worn her brand over the years from Charlie Chaplin to Pablo Picasso.  If she could choose anyone from history to be a JLC ambassador, I asked, who would she pick?  “Leonardo Da Vinci,” she replied. … Continued The post Jaeger-LeCoultre unveil Lenny Kravitz as their new Ambassador appeared first on Time and Tide Watches. The post Jaeger-LeCoultre unveil Lenny Kravitz as their new Ambassador appeared first on Time and Tide Watches.

Let’s start with a little riddle. Which watch am I describing here? It has a prominent bezel, a fairly simple and angular case design, a distinctive pattern on the dial, and, most importantly, an integrated bracelet. Any guesses? All right, I hear Royal Oak, Overseas, Defy, Laureato, Ingenieur…oh, and the PRX, yes! Those are all […] Visit Introducing Christopher Ward’s Excellent Take On The Integrated-Bracelet Sports Watch: The Twelve (Live Pictures) to read the full article.

Most of the timepieces at Watches and Wonders 2022 were from the higher end of fine watchmaking as most of the participants constitute the haute horlogerie maisons of the world. There were however a few notable exceptions – notable and affordable. Here Łukasz Doskocz highlights some of the showstoppers from the Palexpo halls that will hopefully not break your bank. The post 6 Super-Cool Yet Relatively Affordable Timepieces from Watches and Wonders 2022 From Tudor, Grand Seiko, Oris, Ressence, Cartier and TAG Heuer – Reprise appeared first on Quill & Pad.