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We love quartz watches at Worn & Wound for a huge variety of reasons. Very often, a quartz watch is someone’s first watch, the watch that sets them down a path of enthusiasm and collecting that so many of us are familiar with. Quartz watches are often (but not always) an affordable alternative to a […] The post Our Favorite Quartz Watches appeared first on Worn & Wound.

In the world of fine watchmaking, certifications have always played a reassuring role for clients regarding the quality of their beloved watches. Of course, COSC, the standard for chronometric certification, which is primarily focused on the precision of the watch, is the first to come to mind. But many other initiatives have surfaced over the years. […]

Toning back the tool watch vibes for some added elegance makes this a great do-it-all option at a solid price.

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Kollokium has stood out from day one, and it comes down to its unique team and its approach to watchmaking.The post How Kollokium is making a point of difference in a crowded market appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

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

Our exploration of A. Lange & Söhne’s legend comes to a close with the final three variations I got to take for a ride.

DEPLOYANT - The watch magazine for collectors, by collectors We were fortunate enough to make the acquaintance of Jay Leno and he invited us to visit him at his famous garage in Burbank California. He also kindly allowed us to make this video with him. Special video: Jay Leno talks about watches and shows us his famous garage The garage is everything that a [...] The post Special video: Jay Leno talks about watches and shows us his famous garage appeared first on DEPLOYANT.

Baltic’s Hermétique feels like a little bit of a secret weapon to me. It’s riffing on vintage watches in a much more subtle way than many of the brand’s earlier releases, and has proven to be a great canvas for creative dial variations and is, honestly, one of the only bronze watches I actually like. […] The post Baltic Introduces the Hermétique in New Summer Colors appeared first on Worn & Wound.

Running alongside the Toronto Timepiece Show, the new gala event raises the profile of a great weekend for watch enthusiasts in Canada.

Swiss watchmaker Arnold & Son is named after the 18th-century English watchmaker John Arnold, the ingenious inventor who popularised the expression ‘chronometer’ to describe his precision marine timekeepers. Before the advent of marine chronometers to determine longitude at sea, navigators relied on the position of the Sun, Moon and stars to determine their position. Astronomy, […]

Another Friday, another list. Freshly back from two weeks of holidays, I’d like to properly kick off our overview of the first half of the year. This week, we’ll focus on our five favorite dress watches of 2025 so far. While that may not be the first category you think of, it’s certainly a good […] Visit Fratello’s Top 5 Dress Watches Of The First Half Of 2025 — Featuring Rolex, Cartier, Patek Philippe, And More to read the full article.

There’s nothing practical about a $76,000 watch – at least not in the big frame. But in the context of expensive man jewelry, some options are more useful than others. That’s where the Patek Philippe Pilot Travel Time Chronograph enters the small frame. Tim Mosso takes a closer look. The post Patek Philippe Pilot Travel Time Chronograph Reviewed by Tim Mosso appeared first on Quill & Pad.

Episode 3 of our mini-series is now live, talking all about the genesis of the IWC x "F1 The Movie" partnership and the APXGP watches.The post F1 The Movie is out, and so is episode 3 of IWC & Formula 1: The Podcast! appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

Who is the NBA GOAT of watches? I'm sure this is an easy answer...The post LeBron’s got his own signature Richard Mille, but can he compare to the GOAT Michael Jordan? appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

Today, we’ll be talking about one of the most discreet and yet most revered watchmakers of the independent scene, Svend Andersen. Born in 1942 in Denmark, Andersen later moved to Switzerland and started working for Gübelin, where he got the chance to repair some of the original worldtime watches, with Louis Cottier’s mechanism, before moving […]

As you might know, Chopard produces watches with two distinct certifications. In its Geneva atelier, the brand creates L.U.C timepieces that bear the engraved Poinçon de Genève. The Geneva Seal is primarily concerned with the aesthetic quality and craftsmanship of the movement. While watches bearing it must also meet specific, strict chronometric requirements, the sternest […] Visit Hands-On With The Exquisite Chopard L.U.C Qualité Fleurier 20th Anniversary Edition — A Certified Dream Watch to read the full article.

Ninety-six. Even the reference number is simple and clean. Introduced in 1932, the Patek Philippe reference 96 “Calatrava” was its first serially produced wristwatch, and the Stern family’s first major project after acquiring the manufacture. For decades, collectors have pursued the ref. 96 for its elegance and restraint, for its experimental phases and its wide-ranging … Continued The post A Collector’s Guide to the Patek Philippe Calatrava Ref. 96 appeared first on Collectability.

The sudden removal of Ginny Wright from her post as CEO of Audemars Piguet North America sheds some light on what could be some growing pains or strategic reset at Audemars Piguet North America since the departure of François-Henry Bennahmias from the region in 2013; and the very calculated appointment of Ilaria Resta as the new CEO of Audemars Piguet in Le Brassus as of January 2024.