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It will surprise nobody that over the last 5 years certain steel sports watches have taken off in terms of popularity and become practically impossible to buy at an authorized retailer. However, fear not as there is still a unicorn out there that has not captured broader attention (yet): the Girard-Perregaux Laureato. The post Girard-Perregaux Laureato: The Underappreciated Royal Oak Substitute? appeared first on Quill & Pad.

While Switzerland is regarded as the high-end watchmaking epicentre, it wasn’t always so. Along with many English watchmakers, it was France that led the way in making strides in chronometric invention. In the late 18th century, Paris was home to three historical greats – Abraham-Louis Breguet, Ferdinand Berthoud, and Jean-Antonie Lépine, along with other notable … Continued The post The 10 best French watch brands from Baltic to Z.R.C. appeared first on Time and Tide Watches. The post The 10 best French watch brands from Baltic to Z.R.C. appeared first on Time and Tide Watches.

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Announced with much fanfare, Fortis treated us to a revitalized series of pilot-focused tool watches in the middle of 2020. Although the brand has decades of airborne credentials to its name, the idea of a wholly rehauled Fortis Flieger line felt like an exciting and encouraging step for the Swiss proponent of purpose-led timekeepers. First […] Visit Introducing The Fortis Flieger F-43 Triple-GMT PC-7 TEAM Edition to read the full article.

DEPLOYANT - The watch magazine for collectors, by collectors Vacheron Constantin and the Louvre Museum have been in partnership since 2019, celebrating beauty and a commitment to safeguarding and passing on heritage in all its forms. The partnership echoes the respective legacies of the two institutions, which share the same respect for history, culture, and heritage. In 2020, as part of its new “A [...] The post Vacheron Constantin and the Louvre Museum: A new Celebration of Heritage and Artistry appeared first on DEPLOYANT.

More often than not, when we engage with watches it is typically in a retail shop, watch fair or watch meetup. But the exhibition caseback of any watch brand is a visit to their manufacture. Visiting a manufacture is truly a window into the brand, and not just in the behind-the-scenes sense of seeing the … Continued The post Zach’s visit to the IWC manufacture in Schaffhausen reveals the importance of ‘IWC-manufactured’ appeared first on Time and Tide Watches. The post Zach’s visit to the IWC manufacture in Schaffhausen reveals the importance of ‘IWC-manufactured’ appeared first on Time and Tide Watches.

There are two ways to define a day: astronomically by measuring the time between midday to midday and by using a manmade clock. The difference between them is that the length of the former fluctuates while the latter remains fixed. As Ian Skellern explains, the same is true for the humble second. The post The Humble Second: We Can Now Measure It To Incredible Precision, It’s Continually Fluctuating, It’s Getting Longer, And It’s Stuck In 1957. All Because Of The Moon – Reprise appeared first on Quill & Pad.

What if you like a watch but you dislike the brand that made it? There’s a light-hearted question to ponder this Saturday morning. We all have watch brands that are close to our hearts as well as some that are really not. We know it doesn’t matter in the big picture, but some brands tend […] Visit What If You Like A Watch From A Brand That You Don’t? to read the full article.

Picture this; you’re driving along in your sports car and pull up to the light next to someone in a typical modern muscle car, a Dodge Challenger for the sake of the story. You look over, lock eyes with the other driver and both of you immediately know what’s about to happen. You look up, […]

Why do watch fans love a good historical reissue? I can think of two reasons. First off, horological history has such a deep trove of interesting, important references to draw from, with a ton of classic models and innovative designs waiting to be discovered by new generations of fans. Secondly, they’re cool as hell, and … Continued The post HANDS ON: The new Accutron Astronaut Bulova Lunar Pilot models celebrate their place in the space race appeared first on Time and Tide Watches. The post HANDS ON: The new Accutron Astronaut Bulova Lunar Pilot models celebrate their place in the space race appeared first on Time and Tide Watches.

While microbrands offer tremendous value for €500 or less, things become more interesting if we stretch the budget to €1,000. The microbrand sweet spot seems to be between €500 and €1,000 for most brands I know of. In this price range, we get better movements and finishing, more originality, and even a few surprises. I […] Visit The Top 5 Microbrand Watches Under €1,000 In 2023 to read the full article.

Designing a new Calatrava may be one of the most difficult tasks a watch designer can be given. As a benchmark model in the dress watch arena, anything less than perfect is unacceptable. The new Reference 6119 highlights the fact that the Calatrava is capable of both changing and remaining true to its roots as Martin Green explains here. The post Patek Philippe Calatrava Reference 6119: Dressed For Success – Reprise appeared first on Quill & Pad.

A watch is a timeless gift that your mom can cherish and use for years to come, making it a thoughtful and practical choice for Mother’s Day. The Windup Watch Shop is an excellent place to find a wide variety of unique and stylish items, making it easy to find something that fits into your […] The post Great Mother’s Day Picks From The Windup Watch Shop appeared first on Worn & Wound.

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Just One More Watch YouTuber Jody Musgrove is about to embark on the journey of a lifetime, all in the name of cancer research. Starting tomorrow, he and channel regular Mr X will set off on the ‘Shitbox Rally’ – a 3,400km, 7-day charity car rally from Newcastle to Townsville that will raise money for … Continued The post Just One More Watch YouTuber Jody Musgrove to embark on ‘Shitbox Rally’ to raise money for the Cancer Council appeared first on Time and Tide Watches. The post Just One More Watch YouTuber Jody Musgrove to embark on ‘Shitbox Rally’ to raise money for the Cancer Council appeared first on Time and Tide Watches.

It’s hard to imagine how fine a more or less simple steel watch can be. You’ve likely encountered high-end steel watches from the typical luxury houses that come to mind. For example, Omega, Rolex, or Grand Seiko make stunning steel watches with excellent finishing. It’s fair to ask yourself, how much better or different can […] The post A Brief Encounter with the Naoya Hida Watches, Including the New Type 4 appeared first on Worn & Wound.

Since its founding in 1755, Vacheron Constantin has devoted great importance to arts and culture. The partnership with the Louvre Museum that began in 2019 betokens a celebration of beauty driven by the Manufacture’s constant concern for safeguarding and passing on heritage. Initiating a new offering entitled "A masterpiece on the wrist", Vacheron Constantin offered an experience that includes a private tour of the Louvre, in the company of its experts, as well as a visit to the Vacheron Constantin Manufacture, to meet its master watchmakers and artisans and the creation of a unique piece inspired by works of art at the Louvre.

Behind Vicenterra is Vincent Plomb, a draughtsman-builder turned structural engineer turned casting moulds designer who finally settled on becoming a watchmaker in the early 2000s. Those were the days when extravagant watchmaking creations and independent brands flourished, but few survived the financial crisis of 2008 and the following clean-up. Much to Vincent Plomb’s credit, he […]

This unlikely pairing teamed up to make a sustainable watch in a very bright shade of environmentally friendly green.

We first wrote about Awake last year, when they launched the very high concept Mission to Earth, a blockchain enabled, NASA co-branded watch that really sought to tell a very specific story about space exploration. I was a fan of that watch, mostly for the way it unapologetically leaned in to those larger themes, becoming […] The post Awake Concepts Returns with a New Pair of Limited Editions Sporting Meteorite Dials appeared first on Worn & Wound.