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Clocks come in all shapes and sizes: table clocks, wall clocks, desk clocks, pendulum clocks, longcase clocks, and marine chronometers. Here Thomas Brechtel makes the case for why you should consider a clock and highlights the work of Naesche clocks. The post In Praise Of Clocks As Both A Precision Instrument And A Roommate: Highlighting Naeschke Clocks From Germany appeared first on Quill & Pad.

After years of consideration, Bhanu Chopra took the plunge and bought both a Rolex Oyster Perpetual 39 mm and a Submariner Reference 114060. And less than 24 hours after finally taking ownership of them, Rolex discontinued both watches! Here he shares the story of how it all went down. Spoiler alert: he couldn't be happier! The post Why I Bought It (The Day Before It Was Discontinued): Rolex Oyster Perpetual 39 With White Dial Reference 114300 – Reprise appeared first on Quill & Pad.

Until 2014, I didn’t own any Seiko watches. That might not mean anything, but I had been into watches since the mid-1990s. It was my colleague Mike Stockton who “influenced” me to buy several Seikos in 2014 (after he joined) due to his articles. I was very comfortable spending a few hundred euros on a […] Visit Fratello Editors Share Their Seiko Stories: How RJ’s Marinemaster SBDX001 Changed His View On Seiko to read the full article.

As the leading global luxury goods emporium, Louis Vuitton knows a thing or two about winning design and contemporary trends. The recent appointment of Pharrell Williams as its men’s creative director speaks volumes about its vision of bringing a younger, hipper aesthetic to the Maison. Watchmaking, which became part of LV’s product portfolio in 2002 […]

With Cartier’s massive resurgence from the auction block to celebrity wrists, rectangular cool is back. And the same goes for the flippable magic of Jaeger-LeCoultre’s Reverso. With the wide selection of Cartier and the JLC Reverso range, a big choice is yours for taking within the ranks of the two dominant brands. But look deeper, […] Visit Alternative Rectangular Chic — Five Great Options From Oris, Girard-Perregaux, Longines, And More to read the full article.

Daan, Nacho, and RJ talk about traveling with their watches in this podcast. Being watch journalists, we travel a lot and often want to bring more than one watch. But with Switzerland as the main destination, it’s not as easy as you think. You need to be mindful of customs and the fact that they […] Visit Fratello Talks: How To Travel With Your Watches to read the full article.

It’s funny to think that there was a point in time where a turning bezel was a major selling point, but by 1960 a dive watch with a rotating bezel hadn’t even existed for more than seven years. Embracing some of the quirkier elements of midcentury design and marrying them with modern style, the Certina … Continued The post INTRODUCING: The Certina DS-2 Turning Bezel is a cushion-cased diver with a touch of retro flair appeared first on Time and Tide Watches. The post INTRODUCING: The Certina DS-2 Turning Bezel is a cushion-cased diver with a touch of retro flair appeared first on Time and Tide Watches.

The Timex Marlin at its core, is a dress watch. I’m referring to the first Marlin that comes to mind when you think of this particular model. You know, the one with the 34mm case, hour numerals using a vintage typeface, and an accompanying faux-gator leather strap. Believe it or not, this style of watch […] The post The Timex Marlin Automatic Sub-Dial Kicks it into Sport Mode appeared first on Worn & Wound.

Vulcain made a triumphant return in 2022 with the launch of a new series of iconic Cricket alarm watches in varying sizes and colors. By using the seemingly foolproof recipe of recreating a vintage timepiece with little to no reinterpretation, and relying on the historical value of the name itself, the brand was able to […] The post Hands-On with the Very Reasonable Vulcain Skindiver Nautique appeared first on Worn & Wound.

Anything that Omega can launch within the Speedmaster collection will be immediately compared to the one and only Moonwatch. It’s just the way it is… The original, classic Speedmaster Professional has such a formidable cult status that it has become a benchmark model for everything else Omega creates. And the comparison is hardly objective. But […]

After locking down the essentials, I'd spend on undervalued dress watches from Cartier, Breguet, and Lange.

Following a new law, watches made in the German town of Glashütte now enjoy legal protections akin to “Swiss Made” watches. Watchonista sat down with NOMOS Glashütte CEO Uwe Ahrendt to discuss what this “Made in Glashütte” regulation means for the independent brand, its watches, and its customers.

Skin diver watches are generally considered to be more rugged and durable than traditional dress watches, as they are designed to withstand the stresses of underwater use.  They are also popular among watch enthusiasts and collectors due to their unique design and functionality. Today, Benrus brings back a classic of theirs, the Orbit Robot. Like most skin […] The post Out Of This World – The Benrus Orbit Robot Is Now Available In The Windup Watch Shop appeared first on Worn & Wound.

The Code 11.59 by Audemars Piguet has been a hot subject of debate since its debut in 2019. It’s fair to say, as historically happened with other references of theirs like the Royal Oak, the collection was not immediately accepted with unanimous approval by watch enthusiasts. With great anticipation built around the release, and an … Continued The post HANDS-ON: The Code 11.59 by Audemars Piguet in steel is winning over doubters of the collection appeared first on Time and Tide Watches. The post HANDS-ON: The Code 11.59 by Audemars Piguet in steel is winning over doubters of the collection appeared first on Time and Tide Watches.

Watchmakers with the history and in-house capability like Chopard can be counted on one hand with fingers to spare.

UK-based independent watch specialist retailer The Limited Edition is pleased to announce its latest exclusive collaboration with one of the most exciting and innovative young watch companies to have emerged in the past few years, with the spectacular ten-piece Flytrack ‘On The Road’ limited edition by Singer Reimagined.

To help launch its first women’s sports watch, the brand has enlisted six inspiring athletes, including Aurora Straus, Margot Laffite, Nelly Korda, Nafi Thiam, Yuliya Levchenko, and Ester Ledecká.

Nomos Glashütte continues the success story of the Tangente Neomatik with the new Tangente Neomatik Blue Gold that is available in two separate size options. The watch features a blue dial with a distinct shimmer along with its signature slim ...

Spending money like a baller — it’s not something I ponder a lot. Like Daan, I tend not to think about buying really expensive watches. Of course, I can appreciate them for their technical merits or stories, but generally, I do not spend too much time thinking about watches I cannot have. But what would […] Visit The Watches I’d Buy Today If Money Were No Object: Jorg’s Picks From Rolex, A. Lange & Söhne, And Audemars Piguet to read the full article.

IWC introduces a new version of the Portugieser Automatic 40 with a stainless steel case and a magnificent salmon-colored dial. The popular colorway is enhanced by refined sunray finish, making it all the more striking as the backdrop of the ...