The Latest News About Watches

One of my favourite watch brands, Farer, recently added a new chronograph to their line-up. Called the Chrono-Classic, it follows a long line of chronographs released from the brand. Yet, this new release is not just another chronograph for Farer. This watch sees them pushing through a glass ceiling as a microbrand and going upmarket. … Continued The post Risky business: Are we ready for more microbrands going upmarket? appeared first on Time and Tide Watches. The post Risky business: Are we ready for more microbrands going upmarket? appeared first on Time and Tide Watches.

Why do people wear watches when the time is everywhere? Because a watch is so much more than just a tool to tell the time. For me, watches evoke an idea of romance with their combination of beautiful design, technology, and the ongoing innovations that keep them relevant. As a watch enthusiast, I always find […] Visit Putting Watch Design First — With Junghans, Longines, And Cartier to read the full article.

Stephen McGonigle, owner and co-founder of McGonigle watches, has been regularly asked by friends and watch aficionados over the years to make something that they could afford – or at least aspire to. Making a relatively affordable watch that he could be proud of was a challenge, but one McGonigle has met with the first watch from his new Magon brand: the Fórsa Titanium, an automatic column wheel chronograph in a distinctive tonneau-shaped case. The post Magon Fórsa Titanium Automatic Column Wheel Chronograph By Stephen McGonigle: Incredible Engineering And Unparalleled Quality For The Price – Reprise appeared first on Quill & Pad.

In today’s day and age, we’ve grown very much accustomed to the digital way of motoring. Computerised supercars with monstrous amounts of power are breaking records left, right and centre. It seems that every other week there’s some news of a car that promises even more performance, even more, blistering lap times or even more […]

This year has been another strong one for new watch releases, and these articles are the most difficult to write, hands down. There must have been 10-20 watches that I fell for in 2022, and a few of those actually made me sell one or two to acquire them. This time, I am going to […] Visit Fratello Favorites: The Best Watches Released In 2022 — Thor’s Picks From Vacheron Constantin, Naoya Hida & Co., Furlan Marri, And Laurent Ferrier to read the full article.

The Bulgari Octo Finissimo is known first and foremost for its baroque-sculptural case design. But another defining feature across the Finissimo Automatic line is the clean dial that crops up through the collection. These dials are typically not very busy, either brushed, sun-ray lacquered, or matte sandblasted, with simply the hour indices and an asymmetrically … Continued The post Phillips adds a sector touch to their limited-edition Bulgari Octo Finissimo appeared first on Time and Tide Watches. The post Phillips adds a sector touch to their limited-edition Bulgari Octo Finissimo appeared first on Time and Tide Watches.

The Patek Philippe Advanced Research Reference 5550P is a truly lovely perpetual calendar with some interesting technical twists. The post Behind The Lens: Patek Philippe Advanced Research Reference 5550P Perpetual Calendar – Reprise appeared first on Quill & Pad.

There’s definitely not a shortage of stainless-steel sports watches in the marketplace. It’s a truly saturated category due to the high demand, so if you’re going to draw attention away from the usual suspects then the design you bring to market has to be distinct and fresh. Fortunately, that is exactly what the Chopard Alpine … Continued The post HANDS-ON: The Chopard Alpine Eagle 41mm we are all pining for appeared first on Time and Tide Watches. The post HANDS-ON: The Chopard Alpine Eagle 41mm we are all pining for appeared first on Time and Tide Watches.

Powell heads to the cockpit once more in 2022 for our watch-related movie of the week.

Last year, a handful of specific watches – you know the ones – went from "rather expensive, even for a luxury item" to "these prices simply cannot be real." This year, the bubble popped. Here's what happened, and what it means for 2023.

At Quill & Pad we love reading books as much as we love writing them (on occasion). Here is a selection of inspiring books published in 2022, suitable for gifting or reading at any time of year. The post Gifting A Book To A Watch Lover This Holiday Season? Here’s A Selection Of Horological Tomes To Consider appeared first on Quill & Pad.

Let’s take just a minute with the limited edition, Nivada x Worn & Wound Datomasters. Based on a model from the seventies, the mecaquartz Datomaster is actually a scaled-down interpretation at 36mm x 43.5mm x 12mm with a wide dial opening for great wrist presence. Both dials are inspired by the color way of the Chronomaster Valjoux 72 […] The post Just a Minute With The Nivada x Worn & Wound Datomaster appeared first on Worn & Wound.

A first-of-its-kind auction sees the worlds of art and high horology collide through the Phillips New York Watch Auction: SEVEN.

The Royal Oak Offshore may not be on everybody’s wishlist this Christmas, but quite a few gentlemen would be okay with getting a first edition of “The Beast” to crown their collections. The hype might revolve around the Royal Oak designed by Gerald Genta in 1972, but the Offshore series is no less critical to […]

The holiday gifting season is here, and while a new watch or two (or three or four) might be on the wish lists of many WatchTime readers, there are also a good deal of accessories outside of the good life of watches proper to consider. Chief ...

Twenty years ago, the Haute horological world welcomed De Bethune. Showcasing the technical ingenuity of master watchmaker and co-founder Denis Flageollet, De Bethune immediately established itself as an outlier with a unique ability to blur the lines between traditional craftsmanship and contemporary design, mining history to create a brand both impossibly modern and technically advanced.

Farer watches aren’t exactly shy on personality, and historically, I’ve always found that their chronograph collections sit at the apex of the brand’s vibrant style. The original trio of the Mechanical Chronograph Collection included the Cobb, Eldridge, and Segrave, and each brought a mix of unexpected colors and configurations to the table in true Farer […] The post Hands-On: The New Chrono-Classic from Farer in Meredith Trim appeared first on Worn & Wound.

Parmigiani Fleurier is experiencing a mammoth resurgence under the watchful eye of Guido Terreni – we had a taste of this with their incredible releases from Watches & Wonders like the Tonda PF Skeleton. Today’s topic, however, honours the brand’s founder and master watchmaker, Michel Parmigiani. A special person deserves a special watch. This prompted … Continued The post INTRODUCING: A striking engraved masterclass from the Parmigiani Fleurier La Rosa Celeste appeared first on Time and Tide Watches. The post INTRODUCING: A striking engraved masterclass from the Parmigiani Fleurier La Rosa Celeste appeared first on Time and Tide Watches.

After quickly filling the void of an inclusive watch-industry news feed and becoming the de facto source for aggregated, ongoing news and timepiece-related content, Watchicity, powered by Watchonista, reports a bevy of milestones: New feeds, more video content, increased usage, and more.

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