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Another Friday, another Top 5! In this series, we take one classic watch and choose our five favorite references ever produced. Four of these references will be based on the historical importance of the specific watch in the grand scheme of things. Though there may be some overlap, it’s not a question of which references […] Visit Fratello’s Top 5 Seiko Turtle References Ever Produced to read the full article.

The new Meister Pilot Chronoscope follows the success of a pilot’s chronograph from Junghans that the German Bundeswehr equipped their pilots with in the 1950s. In the days before GPS positioning and autopilot, mechanical watches were ...

Field watches work particularly well as a blank slate. They are rigorously simple by design, a watch made for pure function and to simply get out of the way of your day to day life. An easily legible dial and a compact case are the only true prerequisites. From there, watch brands have a ton […] The post Hands-On with the Circula ProTrail “Old Radium” Limited Edition appeared first on Worn & Wound.

In a very short period of time, Louis Erard has made a name for itself as a go-to brand for original collaboration watches and for its democratising approach to offering traditional métiers d’art to a broader public. The latest model flaunts an exquisite handmade dial using wood marquetry to depict an abstract cubist pattern. Handmade […]

Considered Louis Erard’s flagship collection, the Excellence welcomes a new model to showcase the heritage brand’s highly popular pursuit in métiers d’art collaborations. In a limited edition of only 99 pieces comes the Excellence Marqueterie boasting a micro-marquetry dial in four shades from two types of wood. Painstakingly handcrafted with surgical precision by renowned artisan […] Visit Louis Erard Introduces The Excellence Marqueterie Limited Edition (Live Photos) to read the full article.

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DEPLOYANT - The watch magazine for collectors, by collectors Louis Erard continues to surprise and delight with their new Excellence Marqueterie, featuring the works of indepedent artisan Bastien Chevalier’s wood marquetry work. Press Release information with commentary in italics. New: Louis Erard Excellence Marqueterie The Louis Erard Excellence Marqueterie Ref. 34237AA58 will have a retail price of CHF 3,900 excluding taxes. Limited Edition of [...] The post New: Louis Erard Excellence Marqueterie appeared first on DEPLOYANT.

WatchTime’s Roger Ruegger caught up with self-described “perpetual student”  Tim Mosso, “a watch collector, writer, historian of modern watchmaking, and a voice for the global community of watch enthusiasts,” and perhaps best known as the ...

In time for spring, Carl F. Bucherer has refreshed its Manero Peripheral collection. The understated dress watch is distinguished by an understated design with a snailed subsidiary seconds dial at 6 o’clock. Now the sleek model is ...

We all know what it’s like to search the internet looking for what we want. In watches, it can be particularly difficult as there are a host of options out there. Recently, I went behind the scenes with the family operated Swiss Watch Expo in Atlanta– an enlightening experience. If you are in the market… The post Behind The Scenes With Online Preowned Watch Retailer Swiss Watch Expo: Half His Inventory Is Rolex appeared first on ATimelyPerspective.

When you think of Rolex, you don’t exactly think of quirky or unusual watches. Nowadays, the massive brand is known for its simple, surgically measured designs. Only one model remains the odd one out. The Air-King is probably the quirkiest Rolex piece currently in production, along with the Milgauss. It is one of the oldest … Continued The post The Rolex Air-King: A history of the Crown’s most divisive model appeared first on Time and Tide Watches. The post The Rolex Air-King: A history of the Crown’s most divisive model appeared first on Time and Tide Watches.

One of the oldest names in the Swiss watch industry, Longines is the market leader in the highly competitive CHF 1,000-5,000 price segment. On the occasion of the brand’s presentation of its 2023 novelties in Switzerland, we had the opportunity to sit down with the brand’s CEO, Matthias Breschan, to discuss their strategy and some […]

Quentin Bufogle has never worshipped at the “Green ‘n’ Gold” Rolex altar. But the Rolex Air-King reference 116900 has always been his favorite stainless steel 40 mm Rolex and here he explains why. And why he bought one. The post Why I Bought It: Rolex Air-King “Bloodhound” Ref. 116900 appeared first on Quill & Pad.

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After January, Watch Strap Review took a break. As you might have seen (or heard if you tune in to Fratello On Air), I’ve been busy with other things, including our new Fratello × Nivada Grenchen Racing Chronograph watches. But I’m back with another brand, this time from France. Atelier Romane has been on my […] Visit Watch Strap Review 66 — Atelier Romane to read the full article.

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When you think about a day-date watch, you probably picture this kind of display or maybe something a bit more complex but still highly traditional. But as we’ve discovered, MeisterSinger doesn’t like doing things that other brands do. First, all of the watches produced by the German brand use a mono-aiguille or single-hand display to indicate […]

Blue, black, silver panda, reverse panda, and salmon dials in an authentic re-edition with a 38mm case… Will the Vulcain Chronograph 1970’s get your attention? I stopped keeping track of re-editions, and I suggest that you stop counting too. They keep coming, which implies that the market is not overfed with them. What really puzzles […] Visit First Thoughts On Vulcain Dropping The Chronograph 1970’s Into Its Lineup to read the full article.

Fratello On Air is back again this week, and although we are late, we are here! This episode features several topics, including a new Vulcain chronograph, the Speedmaster bracelet, TrueDome crystals, and small watches. It’s a conversation you won’t want to miss! We struggled with German Wi-Fi this week and are coming to you a […] Visit Fratello On Air: A Mix Of Topics — Vulcain, Speedmaster Bracelets, And More to read the full article.