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Watchmaking is, of course, a profession born from chronometry. But, the core obsession within chronometry is making mechanical watchmaking as accurate and precise as possible. Due to the inherent beauty of astronomy, and the science within it, a natural evolution in watchmaking was to relay astronomical information on the dial of a watch – the … Continued The post 7 of the best moonphase watches under US$15K appeared first on Time and Tide Watches. The post 7 of the best moonphase watches under US$15K appeared first on Time and Tide Watches.

Today, I am proud to share the design ideation stage of VPC’s debut watch. I have been postponing this one so that I could share a big chunk of progress in one go. And a big chunk it is! Finally, I have something visual to show you. Max Resnick and I started with my original […] Visit Building A Watch Brand Episode 5: The First Design Ideation Sketches to read the full article.

When it comes to Louis Vuitton watches, we can clearly see two categories. On one side is the so-called core collection, luxury watches composed of traditional complications and styles, such as the Tambour Street Diver. The other side of the spectrum is a collection of high-end watches showcasing impressive expertise, created and manufactured according to […]

Watches with a military heritage or connection have always held the fascination of collectors and enthusiasts, due to their robust qualities and a love for the romanticized ideals of fighting for one’s country. And then there is a special class of chronographs used throughout history by German military pilots, also known as fliegers, that have […] The post The Tutima x Revolution M2 Coastline Chronograph is a Modern Flieger That Hits all the Right Notes appeared first on Revolution.

Two-hundred fifty years ago, Longitude Prize-winning clockmaker John Harrison made clocks losing just one second per month. But that wasn't enough for him: in his later life, Harrison claimed that he could make a wall clock with a then-unheard-of-precision of just one second over 100 days! And 250 years later, it turns out he was right. The post Burgess Clock B Is The World’s Most Precise Pendulum Clock And Is Made To A 250-Year-Old Design By John Harrison, Longitude Prize Winner And Inventor Of The Marine Chronometer – Reprise appeared first on Quill & Pad.

There are some horological experiences that I’m almost certain I will never have — reviewing an A. Lange & Söhne Saxonia or owning a Jaeger-LeCoultre Reverso Duoface, for example. Never say never, but I’m pretty sure neither will ever happen. I do find these watches stunning and unique, and I truly do want to experience […] Visit Hands-On: The Vario Versa to read the full article.

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Forget what you think about luxury branded watches. What Louis Vuitton does with its haute horlogerie collection, created at La Fabrique du Temps, is nothing else than spectacular, mesmerizing and rather unique within the spectrum of the industry. It is next-level high-end watchmaking, creativity and with an almost unique level of customisation. The 2021 Louis […]

Building on the innovation of the Carpe Diem, LV heads to China.

Buying a pre-owned watch can be daunting at first, especially if you are new to the game. You read horror stories of fake watches or watches with incorrect parts. And you would not be the first to end up with a watch that is not functioning properly. For many, this is reason enough to buy […] Visit A Beginner’s Guide To Buying A Pre-Owned Watch to read the full article.

Norqain and the Hakuna Mipaka Oasis have teamed up again for the Independence 40mm Hakuna Mipaka. The leopard print pattern extends to the soft-touch rubber strap. The watch takes on some more feminine features to coincide with International Women’s Day. The Swahili phrase “hakuna mipaka” translates to “no limits”. This is the slogan for Dean … Continued The post The Norqain Independence 40mm Hakuna Mipaka is a “no limits” watch appeared first on Time and Tide Watches. The post The Norqain Independence 40mm Hakuna Mipaka is a “no limits” watch appeared first on Time and Tide Watches.

The anger surrounding the new Swatch MoonSwatch Mission to Moonshine Gold was very visible in the comments section on our website. It was less noticeable during the Swatch pop-up sales event in Zürich on March 7th. We did a report here, but we also want to discuss the watch itself a bit more in-depth. How […] Visit Fratello Talks: The Omega × Swatch MoonSwatch Mission To Moonshine Gold to read the full article.

Vacheron Constantin recently opened their brand new flagship boutique in the heart of Sydney’s CBD. To help celebrate the opening, the maison are housing a selection of Heritage High Complication models on the third level of the new boutique. We’ve highlighted four pieces from the exhibition. The watches will be on display for all of … Continued The post Vacheron Constantin display a selection of heritage high complication models in Sydney appeared first on Time and Tide Watches. The post Vacheron Constantin display a selection of heritage high complication models in Sydney appeared first on Time and Tide Watches.

The Jaeger-LeCoultre Reverso is now 92 years old and remains one of the biggest watch icons in the world. Powered by the JLC manufacture calibre 853, the Reverso Tribute Duoface Calendar features a complete calendar with moon phases, a second time zone, and a day/night indication. On the front, the watch reinterprets the aesthetic codes of the Art Deco-inspired collection launched in 1931 with elegance and refinement, while on the reverse side, a new dial with a sunray finish features a bewitching dark gray color and a night and day disc, perfectly integrated into the new design.

Automatons, or autonomous mechanical objects have a storied history that can be traced all the way back to ancient times. They were mostly modeled after animals, plants or other forms of natural phenomena, amusing and delighting audiences through their seemingly spontaneous movements. Many modern-day automatons follow in this tradition but not Jacob & Co. The […] The post Unveiling Jacob & Co: The Oil Pump appeared first on Revolution.

Not just more, but we're talking a higher-spec Dive-GMT with a brand new movement.

Seiko ventures into new (and much requested) territory this week with the release of a new collection of GMT divers within their Prospex family. Using their modern 6159 design language seen in watches like the SPB187 with MM200 roots, the new watches strike a fine balance between their roots, and a strong contemporary vision for […] The post Seiko Introduces New Caliber Within Prospex GMT Diver Collection appeared first on Worn & Wound.

I prompted AI to make me watches that don't exist yet, and while I wouldn't wear most of them, I had a lot of fun.

The world of watches, specifically independent watchmaking, can be full of surprises…Starting with the myth that all high-end watches are made in Switzerland. Actually, you can find talented watchmakers in most parts of the globe. A perfect example of this situation is Stepan Sarpaneva, probably the best-known watchmaker from Finland, together with fellow Finn Kari […]

There’s the way a watch looks. There’s the way a watch works. But there is also the way a watch feels. And that sense of tactile satisfaction can elevate a timepiece’s appeal in every way. Here are some of Team Watchonista’s favorite timepieces that give us the feels.