The Latest News About Watches

We all like the idea of finding lost treasure. Today, we get to speak to one of our readers who has turned it into a successful hobby. He has become a watch collector without ever buying a watch. Read on.  In the spirit of reflecting our shared enthusiasm for this hobby, we have been featuring […] Visit Fratelli Stories: Finding An Omega Seamaster On The Ocean Floor to read the full article.

Today the Petrolhead Corner features a car that I have been wanting to write about for quite a while now, as it is equal parts stunning and bonkers. Built in the late 1980s, this barge-like BMW is a true one-off with a prototype engine in the front. But not just any engine, as it is a […]

We are lucky to have reached a phase in the modern industry where the standards of mass production are such that watches can endure all sorts of conditions. The adage “they don’t make them like they used to” hasn’t entirely panned out with watchmaking, at least regarding production quality (design, aesthetics, and luxury culture certainly […] Visit The IWC Fliegerchronograph 3706 — A Trusty Companion And Neo-Vintage Gem to read the full article.

Nothing can stir up the watch world these days quite as much the launch of a new Apple watch. For some it's a must-have gadget, for others it just isn't a real watch. But quartz watches face perhaps more competition from smartwatches than mechanical watches. Does quartz even have a real future? The post Quartz Watches: Past, Present, But No Future? appeared first on Quill & Pad.

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Tudor's new manufacturing centre has revealed how it has prioritised efficiency, productivity and automation above all else. The post The secrets behind the Tudor manufacture appeared first on Time+Tide Watches. The post The secrets behind the Tudor manufacture appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

Editor’s Note: For this edition of The Three Watch Collection for $5,000, we have a collection from collector Michael Chong. Michael has chosen a trio of watches that track his varied horological interests, from a quirky Seiko to perhaps the most classic watch design of them all, the Cartier Tank. There’s also a familiar Nomos […] The post The Three Watch Collection for $5,000: Reader Edition – Michael Chong appeared first on Worn & Wound.

Last year we got one (nearly) right. Can we do it again?

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As many people began to prepare for Easter festivities, hundreds of knife collectors, EDC Enthusiasts, and cutlery critics lined up for the 44th New York Custom Knife Show. This show, commonly referred to as NYCKS, offers an intimate setting for makers to connect with their customers and for collectors to add something special to their […] The post A Gear Lovers Dream: The New York Custom Knife Show appeared first on Worn & Wound.

The biggest watch event of the year kicks off next week and we'll be in Geneva to cover the latest and greatest from all your favorite brands.

The team at Only Watch has completed a financial audit meant to ensure faith in the nonprofit, but a number of prominent brands are no longer participating.

The origins of Cimier can be traced back to 1924 when Joseph Lapanouse founded his watch company in Holstein, near Basel. A few years later, watches began to be sold under the name Cimier. Among these, the Faux Chronographe, a simplified and affordable take on the chronograph watch, emerged as a huge commercial success. The […]

“Just a Minute” is a short-form video series designed to present all the facts about our favorite products in under 60 seconds. These are easy to consume and provide quick but meaningful rundowns on everything you need to know. As always, we encourage you to join our rewards program to earn points and save with […] The post Just A Minute With The New Crazy-Colored G-Shocks appeared first on Worn & Wound.

This next round of classes will be hosted by Jack Mason.

With a slew of new sizes, colors, and complications, all of which cost less than $3,625, there’s a Millesime for every wrist.

Who ever said beige has to be bland?

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