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When you think of Rolex, you don’t exactly think of quirky or unusual watches. Nowadays, the massive brand is known for its simple, surgically measured designs. Only one model remains the odd one out. The Air-King is probably the quirkiest Rolex piece currently in production, along with the Milgauss. It is one of the oldest … Continued The post The Rolex Air-King: A history of the Crown’s most divisive model appeared first on Time and Tide Watches. The post The Rolex Air-King: A history of the Crown’s most divisive model appeared first on Time and Tide Watches.

One of the oldest names in the Swiss watch industry, Longines is the market leader in the highly competitive CHF 1,000-5,000 price segment. On the occasion of the brand’s presentation of its 2023 novelties in Switzerland, we had the opportunity to sit down with the brand’s CEO, Matthias Breschan, to discuss their strategy and some […]

Quentin Bufogle has never worshipped at the “Green ‘n’ Gold” Rolex altar. But the Rolex Air-King reference 116900 has always been his favorite stainless steel 40 mm Rolex and here he explains why. And why he bought one. The post Why I Bought It: Rolex Air-King “Bloodhound” Ref. 116900 appeared first on Quill & Pad.

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After January, Watch Strap Review took a break. As you might have seen (or heard if you tune in to Fratello On Air), I’ve been busy with other things, including our new Fratello × Nivada Grenchen Racing Chronograph watches. But I’m back with another brand, this time from France. Atelier Romane has been on my […] Visit Watch Strap Review 66 — Atelier Romane to read the full article.

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When you think about a day-date watch, you probably picture this kind of display or maybe something a bit more complex but still highly traditional. But as we’ve discovered, MeisterSinger doesn’t like doing things that other brands do. First, all of the watches produced by the German brand use a mono-aiguille or single-hand display to indicate […]

Blue, black, silver panda, reverse panda, and salmon dials in an authentic re-edition with a 38mm case… Will the Vulcain Chronograph 1970’s get your attention? I stopped keeping track of re-editions, and I suggest that you stop counting too. They keep coming, which implies that the market is not overfed with them. What really puzzles […] Visit First Thoughts On Vulcain Dropping The Chronograph 1970’s Into Its Lineup to read the full article.

Fratello On Air is back again this week, and although we are late, we are here! This episode features several topics, including a new Vulcain chronograph, the Speedmaster bracelet, TrueDome crystals, and small watches. It’s a conversation you won’t want to miss! We struggled with German Wi-Fi this week and are coming to you a […] Visit Fratello On Air: A Mix Of Topics — Vulcain, Speedmaster Bracelets, And More to read the full article.

Exactly one year ago, all hell broke loose because of the MoonSwatches. Eleven different Omega × Swatch Speedmaster MoonSwatch models debuted all at once. On March 26th, the first Swatch boutiques started to sell the watches, and the rest is history. MoonSwatch collecting Swatch proved that it is still a very relevant brand that can […] Visit One Year Of MoonSwatches — And A Special Case To Keep ‘Em All Together to read the full article.

The biggest horological moment of the year is only days away. Beginning on March 27, Watches & Wonders Geneva 2023 will kick off – alongside a whole Geneva Watch Week that includes other smaller fairs like Time To Watches. Basically, a lot of new releases will be announced next week and we want to make … Continued The post FRIDAY WIND DOWN: How to stay across all the action at Watches & Wonders with Time+Tide appeared first on Time and Tide Watches. The post FRIDAY WIND DOWN: How to stay across all the action at Watches & Wonders with Time+Tide appeared first on Time and Tide Watches.

Yema is a brand that continues to surprise us by releasing new chronographs every few months. Each new collection takes inspiration from a car race, an iconic person, or a famous automobile. The last one is the inspiration behind the new Rallye 5 Turbo. This mechanical chronograph is encased in 39mm of steel and inspired […] Visit Introducing: The Yema Rallye 5 Turbo Limited Edition to read the full article.

Wei visits the medieval town of St. Blaise, Switzerland, the home of independent watchmaker Louis Moinet to speak with Owner and CEO Jean-Marie Schaller about the significance of the brand that he revived and the direction it needs to go for the future. Watchmaking history was rewritten in 2016 when Louis Moinet was awarded a […] The post In Conversation with Jean-Marie Schaller, Owner and CEO of Louis Moinet Part I appeared first on Revolution.

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Some brands have a certain style, cachet, and image that set the tone for our perceptions of them. Neither Rolex nor AP would have the cachet they have today without a diver’s watch and a certain octagonal bezel. For most brands, the halo models fit nicely within their collections. But with the storied Swiss brand […] Visit The Ulysse Nardin Freak — 22 Years Of Disruptive Genius to read the full article.

Rolex is notoriously secretive about their releases, keeping their novelties completely under lock and key until the moment the embargo lifts. Sure, people constantly put together prediction videos or claim to have leaks in social media posts. But these often turn out to be figments of the imagination rather than reality. It is quite ironic … Continued The post Did Rolex just leak their own Watches & Wonders 2023 releases?!? appeared first on Time and Tide Watches. The post Did Rolex just leak their own Watches & Wonders 2023 releases?!? appeared first on Time and Tide Watches.

eBay Finds is back! This bi-monthly installment will feature a selection of watches currently listed on eBay that have caught the eye of editor Christoph McNeil (@vintagediver). If you come across any hidden gems on the ‘Bay drop us a note at info@wornandwound.com for potential inclusion! Vintage Gold Longines Here’s a little gem that has loads of […] The post eBay Finds: Gold Cases, Textured Dials, and Calculators appeared first on Worn & Wound.

Henley, Oxfordshire. Pimm’s and Regattas. The splendid River and Rowing Museum.  Particularly vindictive traffic wardens. And ‘The Wing’, Bremont’s HQ. There are plenty of reasons to try to wangle an invitation to look around. Nick’s dog Pedro, for a start – he’s lovely.  The coffee’s good. The building itself is remarkable. Where else do you […] The post Bremont Broadsword Gets Armed Forces LE Treatment appeared first on Worn & Wound.