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Breitling took us all by surprise when it announced its acquisition of Universal Genève on December 12th. I wasn’t so much the fact that someone would try and bring UG back to its former glory that was unexpected. On the contrary, that was long overdue. Rather, it was Breitling’s involvement that came as a surprise. […] Visit Dear Breitling, Please Bring Back These Universal Genève Watches When You Relaunch The Brand to read the full article.

As anyone who has seen Tom Mosso talk in his numerous (6,000+) podcasts or a horological seminar, he has a prodigious memory for watch reference numbers and details. But there's much more to Tim's brain than that as Ian Skellern explains. The post 11 Things You Don’t Know About Tim Mosso appeared first on Quill & Pad.

Sixty years after its introduction, we give you everything you need to know about the Carrera – and lots you don't.

As you’ve already been reminded a couple of times this month, we get a ton of new watches each year. Some are hits, and others are flops. One of the best watch surprises in 2023 was the introduction of the Chopard L.U.C 1860 in Lucent Steel. Perhaps it’s better to call it a reintroduction, though, […] Visit Is The Chopard L.U.C 1860 The Best Dress Watch Of 2023? to read the full article.

At the helm of LV Watches for a short time, Arnault is already making waves. Just wait until you see his collection.

Every once in a while, you come across someone who can only be described as “The Real Deal” and we’re excited to tell you that Steve Davidson is just that. Steve is an Alaskan bush pilot and backcountry guide who spends his days flying around Wrangell-St. Elias National Park. He’s an avid outdoor enthusiast who […] The post Tool/Kit: Bush Flying in Alaska with Steve Davidson and the Vaer S3 Calendar Field appeared first on Worn & Wound.

The world's top purveyor of luxury goods has watchmaking in the (Birkin) bag.

Over the past couple of years, the luxury sports watch segment has exploded in popularity. Fueled by a demand for seemingly impossible-to-get watches like the Royal Oak and the Nautilus, people started to look elsewhere. Many brands and even some independent watchmakers presented their own spin on the concept, resulting in a wide range of […]

If you’re a fan of Marvel Comics or the Marvel Cinematic Universe, then you’re in for a treat, as Adam Kubert – true comic book royalty – has established a relationship with Citizen, illustrating Marvel characters on watch dials. As watch enthusiasts, I know you won’t shy away from a history lesson. So, before I […] The post Legendary Marvel Comics Illustrator Adam Kubert on his Forthcoming Citizen x Marvel Collaboration appeared first on Worn & Wound.

An evening of cocktails, first looks at new watches and a hands-on master class in photography.

While the new IWC Pilot's Watch Timezoner TOP GUN ‘Woodland’ is not a limited edition with a specific production limitation, it is a special edition produced in short runs making it very hard to get. The Timezoner TOP GUN ‘Woodland’ is equipped with a dark green ceramic case measuring 46 mm in diameter and 15 mm in thickness, an olive green dial with Arabic numerals, an olive green ceramic bezel slightly lighter than the color of the case, and a green rubber strap with an olive green nylon insert.

Plus the "Lake Suwa" from Grand Seiko, and a Saxonia from A. Lange & Söhne that you don't want to miss.

Seiko has recently expanded their Seiko 5 Sports Field series to include two new references, each with a GMT function. A first for this line of watches following the popular series that included rotating 24 hour bezels last year, the GMT function allows for a secondary timezone to be easily read in a tidy field […] The post Seiko Expands their GMT Offerings to the Seiko 5 Sports Field Collection appeared first on Worn & Wound.

We all go through phases. Nowadays, I happen to find myself enjoying white dials like never before. I can’t get enough of them. Their lightness and pure energy shine far. I made up my mind already. On Christmas Eve this Sunday, I will wear one of these five shortlisted pieces. Three years ago, on Christmas […] Visit #TBT A White Christmas With White Dials From Rolex, Citizen, Nivada, Gallet, And AnOrdain to read the full article.

In 2001, Mr Pascal Raffy bought the Bovet watch brand, and ever since, he has been carefully building the brand with a strong focus on Haute Horlogerie and doing as much as possible “in-house”. The vertical integration at Bovet 1822, which is the brand’s full name, is pretty impressive, and the number of in-house-made parts […]

DEPLOYANT - The watch magazine for collectors, by collectors Bell & Ross is back with their 12th instalment of the Lum series, this time it seems like it’s back with a vengeance to light up the whole town. Introducing the Bell & Ross BR-X5 Green Lum “You’ve got a case that could light up this whole town” she sang… Here’s our review of the [...] The post Review: the new Bell & Ross BR-X5 Green Lum appeared first on DEPLOYANT.

In the world of watches, there are many different realms that influence the design of new models. However, perhaps the most beautiful inspiration comes from the fiction of Antoine de Saint-Exupéry’s Little Prince, which has already ...

The well-established microbrand gives its brawny diver a slew of mother-of-pearl dials. The post The Spinnaker Hull Pearl Diver blends technical and technicolour appeared first on Time+Tide Watches. The post The Spinnaker Hull Pearl Diver blends technical and technicolour appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

Maurice de Mauriac is a family-run watch business based in Zurich. Founded by the late Daniel Dreifuss in 1997, it is now in the hands of his three children. With four basic collections and a section dedicated to collaborations, the brand has a strong affinity for 1980s styling and does not shy away from colour. […]