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In 2012, we recommended our five best buys in vintage Rolex for under $8,000. A decade later, we revisit those picks and make some new ones.

There’s a place in any watch collection for a solid chronograph. There’s something so fun about having a little stopwatch on your wrist to track time. Even if you’re not using the commonly-seen tachymeter bezel to calculate speed, you’ll find yourself using it for countless tasks throughout the day. It can be really handy to […] The post Track Time With Three New Seiko Chronographs – Now In The Windup Watch Shop appeared first on Worn & Wound.

We all talk about the ‘Holy Trinity of Watchmaking’ composed by Vacheron Constantin, Patek Philippe, and Audemars Piguet, and for years I have debated if it should be called the ‘Holy Quartet of Watchmaking’ instead. Since it seems unfair to drop Audemars Piguet out of the trinity and include Jaeger-LeCoultre in its place, I think that making it a quartet seems more fair and reasonable.

If the highly successful PRX collection is in everybody’s minds these days, Tissot has much more to offer than these (objectively cool) 1970s-inspired watches with integrated design. Looking back at the 2022 collection, the Le Locle-based brand surprised us with a highly attractive chronograph inspired by the past, the Tissot Telemeter 1938. With its vintage […]

There is a big difference between seeing a watch at a trade show, meetup, or boutique and living with one. In the former experiences, it’s very easy to be immediately taken with something. The energy of the environment, the thrill of trying on watches, perhaps a champagne or two, create a level of excitement that […] The post [VIDEO] Review: the Sublimely Sage Ressence Type 8S appeared first on Worn & Wound.

When you look at a watch, what’s the first thing you notice? Do you immediately comment on the movement, or perhaps case finishing? Of course not – it’s the dial. No matter how nice the movement is, or even how suitable the dimensions are for your wrist, the dial is the likely the one to … Continued The post Everything you need to know about dial finishes appeared first on Time and Tide Watches. The post Everything you need to know about dial finishes appeared first on Time and Tide Watches.

Rolex's Emoji watch continues to slowly infiltrate the celebrity buyer market as Brady now spotted second to John Mayer last week.

In April of this year, I published an article called “Watch Prices Keep Rising — Is Greed Killing The Watch Industry?” It was a rumination on some of the more extreme price hikes we have seen and how they may affect brands in the future. I wrote it from a personal sense of concern and […] Visit Let Me Revisit That: Watch Prices Keep Rising — Is That A Good Thing? to read the full article.

DEPLOYANT - The watch magazine for collectors, by collectors Seiko continues to focus on their high end King Seiko, and releases a new reference with a patterned dial in the same dial and bracelet style as the previous one. Here is the new King Seiko SJE095. Press Release information with commentary in italics. New: King Seiko SJE095 The King Seiko SJE095 will carry a [...] The post New: King Seiko SJE095 appeared first on DEPLOYANT.

It has been a long time, but I still remember buying my very first ‘proper’ watch, an Omega Seamaster Professional. It came in a beautiful red ‘leather’ box with a cream interior, which made quite an impression on me. It ...

  Skipper (noun): person in command of a ship; Barbie’s younger sister; TAG Heuer’s new chronograph with a fascinating history dating to the late 1960s and the America’s Cup.   TAG Heuer’s playbook has included many sports-centric watch models dedicated to motor racing, skiing, horse racing and more. And the Skipper chronograph, first introduced in… The post A Closer Look: TAG Heuer’s Skipper Chronograph Regatta Watch appeared first on ATimelyPerspective.

Oris is no stranger to environmental conservation efforts tied to limited-edition watches. Due to the relation with its aquatic timepieces, what began as a dedication to ocean conservation expanded to the recent Change for the Better campaign. This campaign encompasses many forms of preservation and improvement projects, which Oris gladly collaborates with. Sometimes, the partnership […] Visit Introducing: The Oris Aquis Dat Watt Limited Edition II Dive Watch to read the full article.

While most of us are familiar with the big brand names on the Saxon watchmaking scene, Union Glashütte flies somewhat under the radar. Owned by the Swatch Group since 2000, Union Glashütte started producing pocket watches in 1893 and now has a portfolio of attractive mechanical watches distinguished by their pragmatic Saxon appeal. The Belisar […]

When it comes to big watch fairs like Watches & Wonders Geneva, it’s often the brands that aren’t officially exhibiting at the show that have some of the most exciting releases. Step out of the frenetic hive of activity that is Palexpo and go exploring Geneva’s streets, hotels and bars and you’ll find all manner … Continued The post HANDS-ON: The Bulgari Octo Roma Chronograph is the sportiest take on the sportiest Octo appeared first on Time and Tide Watches. The post HANDS-ON: The Bulgari Octo Roma Chronograph is the sportiest take on the sportiest Octo appeared first on Time and Tide Watches.

Good morning, Fratelli! I hate to shock you before you’ve had your first sip of coffee this morning. I know you’re expecting Lex’s usual introduction to the week. However, due to his summer break, I’m taking over. But don’t worry; Lex will be back next week. Now that I find myself with my feet firmly […] Visit Monday Morning Watches: A Titanium Panerai With A Delicious Coffee-Brown Dial to read the full article.

Hamilton is almost synonymous with tool watches, although they do far more than just that. Designated for land-locked, aquatic or aeronautical activities, there’s a Khaki sub-collection for pretty much all situations imaginable. One of the most popular collections is the Khaki Field range, a no-frills military-inspired watch in a wide variety of styles and materials. […]

Lang 1943 is not a homage, it stands its own ground and can best be summarized as a beautiful tool. The first thing that the team at Lang 1943 got right was the proportions. A diameter of 39mm is spot on, particularly when the thickness is just 8.40 mm. This results in a timepiece that is comfortable to wear, large enough to be easy to read, but not overly bulky that it hinders movements. The post Lang 1943 Field Watch Edition One: Competitively Priced and Approaching Perfection appeared first on Quill & Pad.

Fortis makes tool watches. In fact, the folks there make pretty damn good tool watches. How do they do that? By testing them in the harshest possible conditions to make sure they can cut the mustard. Think about it: of all the luxury watch brands that make tool watches, how many go into full detail […] Visit From Space To Your Wrist: Fortis Releases 13 Space-Flown Stratoliner S-41 White Dust Supernova Watches to read the full article.

This article is completely based on homesickness. Once again, I’m spending the summer with my in-laws in Spain. Of course, I had to make a watch selection for the trip, and I left my Cartier Santos back in Amsterdam. I think it was the right thing to do as it’s very warm here in Spain, […] Visit Pre-Owned Spotlight: Daan Surrounds Himself With A Trio Of Cartier CPCP Beauties to read the full article.

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