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I don't want a lot for Christmas – there is just one thing I need (this hilarious Swatch).

This week’s episode of A Week in Watches will be slightly different. Actually, the next few weeks will be as news is slow this time of year. So, this week is a Q&A! We took three questions that were submitted by readers/viewers/listeners via our instagram account. But, we couldn’t skip the news entirely as Seiko […] The post A Week in Watches Ep. 29: Q&A but First Some Seiko! (w/ Video) appeared first on Worn & Wound.

When your F.P Journe isn’t a typical F.P. Journe, but it is a 100 percent real F.P. Journe through and through, it must be a Vagabondage. The Vagabondage I Gold of 2022 is Journe's final foray into the alternate reality of the Vagabondage lifestyle and Joshua Munchow takes a look back at how and why we arrived at this final Vagabondage edition in 2022. The post F.P. Journe Vagabondage I Gold: Farewell To A Path Rarely Traveled appeared first on Quill & Pad.

Editor’s note: The Immortals is a new series that examines a watch that we believe deserves recognition as a bona fide modern classic. You’ll already be familiar with most of the watches, we imagine. But DC will delve a bit deeper into these timepieces to explain why they’ve quickly established themselves in the horological canon. … Continued The post The Immortals – The Urban Jürgensen One is the integrated bracelet sports watch for those “in the know” appeared first on Time and Tide Watches. The post The Immortals – The Urban Jürgensen One is the integrated bracelet sports watch for those “in the know” appeared first on Time and Tide Watches.

From the time GaryG revealed that he'd added a Patek Philippe Reference 5170P chronograph to his collection, he has frequently been asked two questions: how does it compare to his Patek Philippe Reference 5370P split-seconds chronograph and how does it compare to Patek Philippe’s prior flagship chronograph, the platinum-encased Reference 5070P? Find out here! The post Heavyweight Bout: Patek Philippe Reference 5170P vs. 5070P (Plus 5070P-013 ‘London’ Edition) Chronographs – Reprise appeared first on Quill & Pad.

As the year comes to a close, you’re used to us reflecting on what we’ve seen and handled over these past 12 months. And it has been a lot, obviously. But scoping out the best watches in specific categories is not always easy. There might not have been that many novelties or simply an abundance […]

How I would love to see a brand-new 166.010! A while ago, I tested the Omega Aqua Terra 38mm. I really liked it but felt it was a bit too complicated aesthetically. A bit nerdy, even. I could not help but long for the simpler-looking alternatives from Rolex. Interestingly, Omega has a potential Datejust killer […] Visit Dear Omega, Bring Back The Seamaster 166.010 to read the full article.

Many years ago, my first premium watch was going to be a 42mm El Primero, now known as the Chronomaster. By some twist of fate, it ended up being something very different, mainly because I didn’t manage to save up the considerable sum before my round-numbered birthday. Now, I’m not going to tell you what […] Visit The Zenith El Primero Retrotimer — Hands-On With A Chronograph That Never Stops Timing to read the full article.

It’s time for the last Sunday Morning Showdown of this year. After taking a break for almost a year, our Sunday Morning Showdown series returned in April 2022. And what a year it has been! We have seen some great battles, surprising results, and sharp comments. Overall, we had great fun reinstating the series, and […] Visit Sunday Morning Showdown: All I Want For Christmas Edition — Tudor Black Bay Pro Vs. Seiko 5 Sports SSK005 GMT to read the full article.

If you have travel plans this holiday season and you are a keen watch enthusiast, then a travel timepiece is probably high up on your list of things to prepare. Unfortunately, in certain parts of the world, it is getting increasingly difficult to feel safe if you choose to rock that heavy hitting watch to […] The post Seven Watches That You Can Wear This Christmas and Not Get Robbed appeared first on Revolution.

The Patek Philippe 5101 ten-day tourbillon isn’t perfect: it’s not notably shock tolerant, there’s no lume, and one could fault its 25-meter water resistance. But most important of all for Tim Mosso is that he can’t afford it! However, since its supernova 2003 debut, the 5101 has established a towering reputation that is, if anything, insufficient to convey the eye-watering beauty and milestone status of this sinuously shaped machine. The post Patek Philippe Reference 5101: Magnum Opus With Concealed Ten-Day Tourbillon – Reprise appeared first on Quill & Pad.

The practicality of a wristwatch is a controversial topic in a world of smartphones and atomic clocks, especially when you can get a bulletproof digital watch for less than $50. Inventing a separate timekeeping device that doesn’t strap to your wrist sounds more like a step backwards than forwards at first, but there are several … Continued The post HANDS-ON: The CODE41 Mecascape is a truly unique timekeeping device appeared first on Time and Tide Watches. The post HANDS-ON: The CODE41 Mecascape is a truly unique timekeeping device appeared first on Time and Tide Watches.

Asha Wagner can handle the heat with her Aquadive Time-Depth Electronic.

“Watches, Stories, and Gear” is a roundup of our favorite content, watch or otherwise, from around the internet. Here, we support other creators, explore interesting content that inspires us, and put a spotlight on causes we believe in. Oh, and any gear we happen to be digging on this week. We love gear. Share your […] The post Watches, Stories, & Gear: Our Favorite Gear From 2022 appeared first on Worn & Wound.

One Sunday morning, I was sitting on the couch having a New York Times mini-crossword race with my brother. It was a pretty close battle, luck of the prompts really, where he got caught up on one of the clues allowing me to come from behind and complete it before him. But in the silent … Continued The post Time+Tide Weekend Watch Crossword 2022 recap part one (#1-14) appeared first on Time and Tide Watches. The post Time+Tide Weekend Watch Crossword 2022 recap part one (#1-14) appeared first on Time and Tide Watches.

This Three On Three is all about what you'll wear when you make it to the top.

DEPLOYANT - The watch magazine for collectors, by collectors We take the day off to celebrate Christmas. Have a Blessed Christmas one and all! As is customary for us, we take this day off and will be back on Boxing Day! As 2022 draws to a close, and this year is quite an interesting year for the watch industry. We saw the world gradually [...] The post Christmas Blessings! Glad tidings of peace, joy and love! appeared first on DEPLOYANT.

When an early Seiko Alpinist 14041 resurfaces in an auction in Japan, you can bet that there will be a fiery battle over who gets it. But did you know which model came first, the black-dialed or the white-dialed one? We found an answer in Sadao Ryugo’s new book on vintage Seiko watches. “Seiko’s first […] Visit Book Review: The History Of The Seiko Alpinist + 5 Sports Speed-Timer to read the full article.

The De Witt Academia Mathematical of 2015 has a digital time display with jumping hours, tens of minutes, and minutes. And although its full numeral carousels are just barely visible under a smoked sapphire crystal dial, Tim Mosso was willing and able to take a closer look. The post Jérôme De Witt And Napoleon’s (Jump) Hour Of Triumph: 2015 Academia Mathematical appeared first on Quill & Pad.

Editor’s note: The Immortals is a new series that delves into a watch that we believe deserves recognition as a bona fide modern classic. You’ll already be familiar with most of the watches, we imagine. But DC will delve a bit deeper into these timepieces to explain why they’ve quickly established themselves in the horological … Continued The post The Immortals – Why the Rolex Daytona is still the ultimate chronograph to trigger serious FOMO appeared first on Time and Tide Watches. The post The Immortals – Why the Rolex Daytona is still the ultimate chronograph to trigger serious FOMO appeared first on Time and Tide Watches.