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Red agate, rubellite tourmaline, or wood - what's your pick?The post Dennison’s natural wood and stone dial ALD Collection is now in the Time+Tide Shop appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

I don’t know about you, but part of the whole appeal of watches for me is the notion of longevity. The concept is that, if taken care of and serviced, a watch should last a very long time indeed. However, a recent experience with Seiko has left me a little troubled.  The concept of longevity […] Visit Why Watch Servicing Can Be An Unexpected Challenge to read the full article.

I was not prepared. “For what?!?” I hear you ask, and I will explain. I was not prepared for the thunder of a full grid of MotoGP bikes lined up for the start of a race, hitting the rev limiter in sync, waiting for the light to go green and launch themselves towards the Haarbocht, […]

A unique organisation, the FHH celebrates its 20th anniversary and marks the good it has brought to our industry. The post Why is the FHH crucial to the growth of the watch industry? appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

Quartz movements took a next step when light started charging the power source. Tissot started using light as a “fuel” in 2014 when it introduced the T-Touch Expert Solar. This year, the brand from Le Locle presents the next technological step in the shape of the Lightmaster solar quartz movement. The movement is the heart […] Visit Behind The Scenes At Tissot: Inside The Light-Powered Tissot PRC 100 Solar Quartz to read the full article.

eBay Finds is back! This bi-monthly installment will feature a selection of watches currently listed on eBay that have caught the eye of editor Christoph McNeil (@vintagediver). If you come across any hidden gems on the ‘Bay drop us a note at info@wornandwound.com for potential inclusion. Vintage Zodiac Sea Wolf  The Zodiac Sea Wolf is […] The post eBay Finds: A Fun Digital Seiko from the Year Star Wars Premiered, a Hamilton with a Unique History, and a Zodiac Sea Wolf in Great Condition appeared first on Worn & Wound.

Last year marked the 85th anniversary of one of IWC Schaffhausen‘s most important collections, the Portugieser. Originally created in the late 1930s, the story of this wristwatch series begins with a special request from two Portuguese wholesalers, Rodrigues and Teixeira. They approached IWC with a simple but ambitious goal: to create a wristwatch with the […]

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All that and more in this week's edition of Hodinkee's What's Selling Where column.

American watchmaking is having a moment. And if there’s any day that’s worth celebrating, it’s the Fourth of July. Happy birthday, America, hope you like Damaskeening! Just in the last month or so, we’ve seen a new release from J.N. Shapiro that could point to an entirely new and more accessible concept for the brand. […] The post Editorial: Why American Watchmaking is More Exciting Now than it Has Been in Years appeared first on Worn & Wound.

DEPLOYANT - The watch magazine for collectors, by collectors Greubel Forsey’s very successful Balancier has come to its final run. And this latest addition is executed in a stainless steel case, with a gorgeous blue dial. Press Release information with commentary in italics. New: Greubel Forsey Balancier Contemporain in Stainless Steel The Greubel Forsey Balancier Contemporain in Stainless Steel retails at CHF 220,000. Commentary [...] The post New: Greubel Forsey Balancier Contemporain in Stainless Steel appeared first on DEPLOYANT.

While many brands attempt to move up the pricing ladder, it’s nice to know that some continue to focus on high-quality, affordable watches. Hanhart may not qualify as a high-street brand available in every city, but the historic company’s watches are worth serious consideration. Today, we’ll briefly look at the new 415 ES Panda and […] Visit Introducing: The Hanhart 415 ES Panda And Reverse Panda to read the full article.

Norqain, the young, independent Swiss brand, produces contemporary, adventure-oriented watches. Many of the brand’s most popular models belong to the Independence collection, including the high-tech carbon fibre Wild One, conceived in collaboration with Jean-Claude Biver, the Skeleton Flyback Chrono featuring a proprietary manufacture calibre, and Norqain’s first skeletonised model. In line with current market watch […]

When Norqain launched in 2018, larger watches were still the norm for many consumers. Fast-forward seven years, and buyers now enjoy the option of a moderately sized timepiece. Additionally, brands are now offering watches that may appeal to women. Norqain isn’t ignoring the shift to smaller watches. This March, a 39mm Wild One, the biggest […] Visit Introducing: The Norqain Independence Skeleton 40mm to read the full article.

The Independence Skeleton 40mm is a new addition to the sporty line that brings Norqain's signature to a smaller case size in two colours.The post Norqain skeletonises and downsizes the Independence, making it a steel cousin of the Wild One appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

Small-batch watchmakers have been investing in innovation, and the returns for the brands and enthusiasts are paying dividends.

As a brand that takes great pride in the pursuit of Schönstes Deutsches Handwerk, translated as “the most beautiful German craftsmanship,” Moritz Grossmann is home to exquisite handcrafted dials. Giving old-school decorative techniques a contemporary twist, Grossmann proposes two new versions of its practical traveller’s GMT watch with hand-guilloché dials in lush summer colours. Moritz […]

Chronodate is a fusion of two different styles: Angelus, the historic brand and its Swiss watchmaking heritage, and Angelus, the technical, modern brand with a penchant for complications. With this colour combination, the house presents the most striking version of this chronograph collection. The post New Release: Angelus Chronodate Titanium, Magnetic Silver Edition featuring Chronograph plus Peripheral Date appeared first on Quill & Pad.