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Horage is a bit of an oddity in the watch world. Most brands build for years and years to be able to produce even a simple three-hand movement, should they even choose to go that route, and they tend to demand a high price. Horage has been working on theirs since its inception and has […] The post Hands-On: Horage Lensman 1 appeared first on Worn & Wound.

Together with the chronograph, I do believe that the combination of a dive watch with a traveller’s function, a.k.a a GMT complication, makes for some of the most attractive and practical watches. In short, it’s your go-anywhere, do-anything kind of watch. And not only for summer but for any time you want to be a […]

Fanciful fairies, fluted dials, and time that hides in the most elegant place make for three remarkable novelties unveiled this year in Geneva.

Now in its ninth year, and fourth in San Francisco, the Windup Watch Fair has become a fixture of the San Francisco watch community. Every April, enthusiasts, collectors, and newbies alike gather to shop and talk watches—and this year, there are even more events to participate in! Not only are there over 60 brands to […] The post The Windup Watch Fair is Almost Here! A Full Breakdown of Everything to See and Experience in SF Next Weekend… appeared first on Worn & Wound.

Seiko’s popular 5 Sports line grows with 4 versions in a new 38mm case size Four dial colours are available from launch, including a still-trendy teal variant The drop from 42.5mm to 38mm makes the SKX-style case friendlier to a wider range of wrists There was an audible gasp from watch nerds everywhere when Seiko … Continued The post Seiko grows the SKX-style 5 Sports lineup by shrinking the case appeared first on Time and Tide Watches. The post Seiko grows the SKX-style 5 Sports lineup by shrinking the case appeared first on Time and Tide Watches.

It's time to talk about the most controversial release of the year.

I don’t like selling watches. I don’t think I’m alone here among watch collectors and enthusiasts, but when the time comes to let a watch go, it gets my anxiety up. There’s just nothing about the process I enjoy. Being lowballed or tire-kicked on the forums? No thanks. Worrying if a stranger is going to […] The post A Case for Letting Go: Lessons Learned from “Want to Buy” Listings, the Passage of Time, and Mark Cho appeared first on Worn & Wound.

Another Friday, another Top 5! In this series, we take one classic watch and choose our five favorite references ever produced. Four of these references will be based on the historical importance of the specific watch in the grand scheme of things. Though there may be some overlap, it’s not a question of which references […] Visit Fratello’s Top 5 Tudor Chronograph References Ever Produced to read the full article.

DEPLOYANT - The watch magazine for collectors, by collectors A chance encounter ended up with the new Speake-Marin Ripples Blue Jeans on my wrist during the recent Watches & Wonders 2023. I was surprised at how much I liked the watch. Here is our quick take on it with some live photographs. Quick take on the new Speake-Marin Ripples Blue Jeans The Speake-Marin Ripples [...] The post Quick look: the new Speake-Marin Ripples Blue Jeans. Surprise conclusion! appeared first on DEPLOYANT.

It’s no secret that the MONOCHROME editorial Team loves independent watchmakers, as it’s one of the very reasons we exist in the first place. Although we often gravitate towards the better-known names like Dufour, Voutilainen, Moser and MB&F, there’s a host of indies waiting to be discovered. In a quest to bring you new and […]

The refined timepieces of the Breguet Classique line are all about accuracy and perfect readability. Stylistically inspired by the brand’s founder, they are distinguished by a wealth of fascinating technical and aesthetic details. The new ...

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At Watches and Wonders this year, iconic fashion brand Chanel entered the event with a handful of new timepieces all following a futuristic theme. Dubbed the Interstellar Capsule Collection, the capsule uses motifs from the worlds of science ...

Since 1986, the Marathon Navigator has positioned itself as one of the most reliable, well built, pilot’s watches out there. From its familiar dial and asymmetrical case shape, to its bi-directional bezel and composite fiber case. Together, these design elements have long since camped out in the minds of many a collector as the defining features […] The post Marathon Release a Stainless Steel Version of Their Navigator appeared first on Worn & Wound.

True to the original, the steel Navigator is back and ready for action.

Like Cyndi Lauper’s smash 1983 hit, watch designers at Maurice Lacroix have decided that watches “just want to have fun”. Probably more in line with the upcoming summer season, the Aikon Master Grand Date, with its off-centred dial, big date and exposed balance wheel, gets a blast of colour. Available in four new eye-catching colours, […]

Ken Gargett thinks that the Champagne Taittinger Comtes Blanc de Blancs 2012 is not just a great blanc de blancs, nor a great champagne: it is a great wine. He rates it an impressive 98/100. The post Champagne Taittinger Comtes Blanc de Blancs 2012: Not Just a Great Champagne, it’s a Great Wine! appeared first on Quill & Pad.

Hermès sure knows how to surprise us. We knew the brand was launching four new colorful versions of the H08 at Watches and Wonders. But when we arrived at the Hermès booth, there was actually another new H08 waiting to be discovered. It was this new chronograph version packed inside a 41mm multi-layered composite case. […] Visit Hands-On With The Hermès H08 Chronograph — A One-Of-A-Kind Monopusher Chrono to read the full article.

Not everybody likes their watches served on the rocks, and it’s evident that Piaget has been listening closely to market trends. With the return to more compact case sizes that swing it both ways, the Piaget Polo Date 36mm sheds its diamond-set indices and returns with a deep midnight blue dial and the relaxed sporty-chic […]

With Zach’s regularly scheduled programming interrupted by a Japan trip with Grand Seiko, I thought I’d wind you down for this week. With releases still coming in strong even after the biggest watch fair of the year wrapped up, we’ve got two releases from opposing ends of the horological spectrum. The rest is as you’d … Continued The post FRIDAY WIND DOWN: Naoya Hida teases new releases, Vulcain goes salmon fishing appeared first on Time and Tide Watches. The post FRIDAY WIND DOWN: Naoya Hida teases new releases, Vulcain goes salmon fishing appeared first on Time and Tide Watches.