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Regardless of whether we’re talking about watches or cars, typically, modified versions aren’t my thing. I almost always believe that the original is the best because, honestly, a small garage rarely has the resources to make something better than a huge company. Today’s AC Signature Monaco is a rare example where I like a modification […] Visit Abel Court Creates The “AC Signature” Based On The TAG Heuer Monaco CS2110 to read the full article.

In just a few very tumultuous years the entire super- and hypercar industry has been shaken to its core. Where for years peple wouldn’t dare to dream of building environmentally-friendly poster cars, nowadays its very comon to see electrification in and around just about every new car that’s presented. The rise of hyper-exclusive and extremely […]

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Despite the age of the watchmaking trade, there aren’t too many brands that can boast 200 years of history. Those that do often have insular development, still operating from within their small town beginnings and sometimes run by the original family. The story of Bovet is much more diverse, including a multitude of characters and … Continued The post IN-DEPTH: The history of Bovet, a contemporary brand with impeccable old-world credentials appeared first on Time and Tide Watches. The post IN-DEPTH: The history of Bovet, a contemporary brand with impeccable old-world credentials appeared first on Time and Tide Watches.

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The “Dirty Dozen” is a series of watches from World War II that hardly require an introduction. Lately, however, we have seen a bit of a resurgence of the style for which they set the template. There are straight reissues from brands like Timor and Vertex. The still-popular IWC Mark series is another that can […] Visit A Brief History Of The Dirty Dozen Military Wristwatches to read the full article.

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The watch nerd that WMMT is, he rarely immediately wears his new watches, putting them aside for a few days and letting the anticipation grow. When it finally came time to wear his new Rolex, he took it out of the box and proudly put it on his wrist. And then horror struck: he didn’t feel anything, not a thing! Zilch, nada, niente! What to do? The post Why I Pimped My Rolex Explorer II – Reprise appeared first on Quill & Pad.

If you ever lose a watch at Mosman’s Balmoral beach in Sydney, it would seem there is a particular family you need to call to increase your odds of its retrieval. The Daily Mail reported that an elderly British man lost his 1975 Cartier Santos watch while visiting the Sydney beach, but thankfully enlisted a … Continued The post 10-year-old treasure hunter at a Sydney beach reunites lost 1975 Cartier Santos with its owner appeared first on Time and Tide Watches. The post 10-year-old treasure hunter at a Sydney beach reunites lost 1975 Cartier Santos with its owner appeared first on Time and Tide Watches.

The Panerai Radiomir Annual Calendar marks the first time the complication has been featured by the brand. The new calibre P.9010/AC is development of the P.9010, with a three-day power reserve. It’s available in either recycled eSteel or 18k Goldtech 45mm cases. High complications are not something we would typically associate with Panerai, however that … Continued The post The Panerai Radiomir Annual Calendar is a first for the brand appeared first on Time and Tide Watches. The post The Panerai Radiomir Annual Calendar is a first for the brand appeared first on Time and Tide Watches.

Taking its inspiration from the Grand Seiko lion comes the new Grand Seiko Spring Drive 3 Days SBGA481G. Its angular case with capricious lines is very retro looking and along with the double-curved sapphire crystal, this is a watch that takes us back to the seventies. Made of high-intensity titanium, the generous case measures 44.5 mm in diameter but is remarkably light.

Editor’s Note: In this edition of the 3 Watch Collection for $5,000, reader Stephen Nichols shares not three, but four watches, and somehow still manages to stay under budget. This collection is a testament to micro-brands bringing something a little different to the table, and highlights just how far you can stretch your budget on […] The post The Three Watch Collection for $5,000: Reader Edition – Stephen Nichols appeared first on Worn & Wound.

The Panerai Radiomir California is their first California dial in a 45mm case. For the first time, Panerai have experimented with a faux-aged PVD case. The green and gilt dial gives the watch a lot of old-world charm thanks to modern techniques. Panerai haven’t been the fastest brand to pick up on new trends historically, … Continued The post The Panerai Radiomir California offers a more compact take on their classic dial appeared first on Time and Tide Watches. The post The Panerai Radiomir California offers a more compact take on their classic dial appeared first on Time and Tide Watches.

Of course the watch spotting was solid but there were also some great fits on display during this year's big trade show.

The new IWC Pilot's Watch Chronograph 41 TOP GUN Oceana is yet another great addition to the line of pilot’s watches cased in ceramic and that were presented by IWC last year. This new watch features a monochromatic look with a blue ceramic case measuring 41.9 mm in diameter and a matching blue strap in rubber with denim textile inlay.

In 2005, almost 30 years after its launch, our favorite updated Ingenieur reference IW322701 was launched and from that point forward, IWC tried way too many times to maintain this icon alive. However, we have to say that the new IWC Ingenieur Automatic 40 is the closest successor to the original Ingenieur SL in terms of proportions and looks. The new Ingenieur Automatic 40 is being released in stainless steel with three different dials and also in a monochromatic version in titanium with a sandblasted case that has an incredible matte finish.

Among the new releases from Panerai at this year’s Watches & Wonders, we find what amounts to a first from the brand: a pair of annual calendars. While Panerai has dabbled in perpetual calendars, the annual calendar compilation is a new venture. This has always felt like an under-appreciated complication to me in an environment […] The post Panerai Introduces their First Annual Calendar as Part of the Radiomir Collection appeared first on Worn & Wound.

A couple of days before the start of Watches and Wonders 2023, we knew that something elegant was cooking at Rolex. Indeed, the brand’s website wasn’t displaying anymore watches from the Cellini collection, a range introduced in 2014 and representing the dressy side of the Crown. Well, the replacement is here, and it takes the […]