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Chopard celebrates the 30th anniversary of its Manufacture Fleurier facility with this understated yet impressive dress watch.The post The new Chopard L.U.C 1860 Chronometer in Areuse blue is a mighty mid-size casual dress watch appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

Picking highlights from this year’s Watches and Wonders is tough, as always. Once again, it’s more a matter of abundance rather than a lack thereof. But somehow, Watches and Wonders 2026 felt different compared to last year. It was more about consolidation than big technological innovations or grand anniversaries. Nevertheless, there was an avalanche of […] Visit Jorg’s Favorite Watches And Wonders 2026 Releases — Cartier, Jaeger-LeCoultre, Vacheron Constantin, And More to read the full article.

Skeletonized watches and openworked dials seem to be everywhere this year. From subtle cutouts that reveal just a hint of mechanics to fully open displays that showcase the entire movement, brands across price segments are leaning into transparency. Whether driven by aesthetics, technical ambition, or simply a desire to stand out, it’s a trend that’s […] Visit Fratello Talks: A Big Year For Skeletonized And Openworked Watches to read the full article.

It is no secret that Japan is becoming one of the most productive hubs for high-end independent watchmaking, with names such as Hajime Asaoka (also behind Kurono Tokyo and Takano), Jiro Katayama (Otsuka Lotec), Daizoh Makihara, and Norifumi Seki (Quiet Club) gaining incredible traction in recent years. Another name that cannot be forgotten is Naoya […]

The 2026 Windup Watch Fair San Francisco is just days away, and we’re fairly certain there’s never been a Windup with as much going on as this one. Alongside everything you’d expect—like amazing lead sponsors including Bremont, Brew, Christopher Ward, Frederique Constant, and Oris—this fair also features 80+ brands from around the world and a […] The post Everything to See and Do at Windup San Francisco: Padel, Panels, Parties, Watches, and More! appeared first on Worn & Wound.

Big updates to the core Sealander line, including slimmer cases, upgraded bracelets, and new dials across expanded sizes—now with a 42mm GMT.

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} } Armin Strom Co-Founder & Master Watchmaker Claude Greisler Lectures on May 4! From Theory to Mechanism: Armin Strom’s Approach to Resonance Claude Greisler, Armin Strom Co-Founder and Master Watchmaker (Biel, Switzerland) May 4, 2026 Resonance is one of the most fascinating physical phenomena explored in watchmaking, where two oscillators influence each other and eventually synchronize. Since Christiaan Huygens’ 17th‑century observations with pendulum clocks, watchmakers have sought to harness it in wristwatches. At the May 2026 lecture of the Horological Society of New York (HSNY), Armin Strom Co-Founder and Master Watchmaker Claude Greisler will share how the brand successfully achieved resonance in 2016 with the calibre ARF15. Central to this innovation is the patented resonance clutch, which links the two hairsprings, allowing them to synchronize quickly and continuously average out rate deviations. Join Greisler as he explores the journey from theory to mechanism and the creation of a modern resonance system. *Doors open at 5:30 PM ET, lecture to begin at 6 PM ET. RSVP is required. ** The lecture video will be available to members immediately, and to the general public following a two-month delay. RSVP Previous Lecture: The Audemars Piguet Heritage: Behind the Scenes and Extraordinary Projects Sébastian Vivas, Heritage and Museum Director at Audemars Piguet (Le Brassus, Switzerland) March 2, 2026 VIEW THE LECTURE PHOTO RECAP! HSNY Raises $1.2 Million at Its 160th Anniversary Gala Over 500 Guests Attended the Black Tie Gala Held at The Plaza Hotel  The Horological Society of New York (HSNY) celebrated its 160th Anniversary Gala on Saturday, March 21, 2026, awarding a record $450,000 in financial aid and raising $1.2 million to further the Society’s mission of advancing the art and science of horology. Hosted at The Plaza Hotel, the black-tie event brought together more than 500 prominent members of the watchmaking community, including independent watchmakers, leading brands, VIP guests, and major auction houses to support the industry's future. The evening’s live charity auction, presented by Sotheby’s, showcased exceptional timepieces and experiences, raising record funds to expand the Society’s initiatives, including scholarships for watchmaking students. Among the auction highlights were a signed F.P. Journe Octa Réserve De Marche Wall Clock, donated by the brand, which sold for $200,000; a unique C by Romain Gauthier Titanium Wristwatch, donated by the independent watchmaker, which sold for $130,000; and  HSNY’s 2026 Lifetime Membership Card, crafted and donated by Joshua Shapiro and Artur Akmaev, which sold for $42,000, which grants its holder access to all current and future HSNY membership benefits In support of the Society’s year-round mission, HSNY presented a symbolic $450,000 check to Eliza Kurtz, a student at the Rolex Watchmaking Training Center. In total, HSNY awarded 55 scholarships, supported five watchmaking schools, and granted three awards to independent watchmakers, totaling $450,000 and nearly tripling last year’s amount. Notable guests in attendance included famed watchmaker, HSNY Trustee Roger Smith OBE; entrepreneur, investor, and watch collector Kevin O'Leary; and independent watchmaker Romain Gauthier, all of whom were the evening’s Gala co-chairs.  At this year’s Gala, HSNY recognized two honorees whose contributions to the world of fine watchmaking span generations. François-Paul Journe received the Howard Fass Award for Lifetime Achievement, the Society's highest honor, in recognition of his decades of work advancing the art and science of horology, from pioneering complicated mechanisms to championing emerging talent through his Young Talent Competition. The award was accepted on his behalf by F.P. Journe's North America General Manager, Pierre Halimi, and Laurent Journe, brother of François-Paul Journe and Los Angeles Boutique Director. The Centennial Recognition Award was awarded to London Jewelers on the occasion of their 100th anniversary, celebrating a century of service to watch and jewelry enthusiasts and their enduring role in fostering appreciation for the watchmaking arts. CLICK HERE TO READ THE FULL ANNOUNCEMENT... GALA PHOTO GALLERY LEARN MORE Welcoming New HSNY Members  HSNY would like to welcome the following new members. It is only with our members' support that we are able to continue flourishing as America's oldest watchmaking guild and advancing the art and science of horology every day.  GOLD Jack Johnson, NY Mike Mendez, NJ * SILVER Ashwin Telukuntla, NY * Frank Liu, NY Joe Gagliano, NY Kevin Straine, NJ BRONZE A.J. Mendoza, WA Alex Eaton, OK Brian Ahern, NJ Brian Leemoon, NC Craig Hawthorne, Switzerland Irene Rucker, NY James Province, WA Jeffrey Lichtenstein, NY Keith Rosen, MD Maninder Bedi, PA Peter Weinberger, NY Philip Stoller, IL Sean Kiefte, Canada Shrey Shahi, CA Tobin Ramirez, ME Tony Arment, OH Yu Jiang Tham, NY * Upgraded Membership Level   BECOME A MEMBER GIFT A MEMBERSHIP On The Horological Horizon...    NEW YORK CITY COURSES Horology 101 — May 7 Horology 101 to 103 — May 9  WEEKEND CLASS Horology 101 — May 12 Horology 101 to 103 — May 16  WEEKEND CLASS Horology 101 — May 19 Horology 104 — May 28 Click here to register for classes! Join the waitlist here! GIFT A CLASS FONDATION HAUTE HORLOGERIE (FHH) FHH Watch Essentials Course — Open Sessions — April/May 2026 Discover the fundamentals of horology in this concise, expert-led introduction to the world of watches. From market dynamics and iconic models to mechanical movements, materials, and quality standards, you’ll build a solid technical foundation in just four live sessions. Offered to the public for the first time through a special partnership between the Horological Society of New York and the Fondation de la Haute Horlogerie, this course delivers insider knowledge in an accessible format. Learn more here! MADISON AVENUE WATCH WEEK RETURNS (APRIL 30 — MAY 6) Madison Avenue Watch Week will celebrate its 12th year and will once again mark the occasion where watch collectors, connoisseurs and enthusiasts from the greater New York City area come together to get a first look at the newest exceptional timepieces, just weeks after they were unveiled at the annual Watches and Wonders Geneva show. It’s also an opportunity for watch retailers to bring their brands to life through curated events and dynamic programming within their boutiques. Madison Avenue, along with its adjacent blocks, is home to more than 20 of the world’s most sought-after watch brands and retailers. Learn more here! Come shop with us! HSNY has started selling a small number of used books on time and timekeeping to the dedicated connoisseur of horology. Do you have 19 copies of Britten’s Old Clocks and Watches and need one more to round out your collection? Have aliens abducted your rare and elusive copy of Die deutsche Räderuhr and beamed it aboard their mothership? Has your dog eaten your vital copy of Modern Watch Repairing and Adjusting on the very weekend that you need to service your boss’s vintage Rolex? Don’t be caught unprepared! Come visit HSNY’s library to find these bibliographic gems and more. Our offerings are constantly changing so stop by our library anytime and see what’s new. DONATE TO HSNY HSNY thanks our sponsors for their generous support Copyright © 2026 Horological Society of New York, All rights reserved. unsubscribe from this list    update subscription preferences 

Christopher Ward introduces a new duo to the Sealander line, refreshing both the GMT and the Automatic with new cases, dials, and braceletsThe post Christopher Ward refreshes its Sealander GMT and Automatic models, with slick new dials and a genius bracelet update appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

This is Fauxtina done right. More

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Patek Philippe's Celestial complication occupies its own category as a watch that displays not just the time but the sky itself, mapping the apparent motion of stars, the moon's orbit and phases, and the arc of the sun as seen from a specific latitude in a celestial chart. The reference 6105G-001 is the newest iteration of this idea, and it arrived at Watches and Wonders Geneva 2026 with an architecture that genuinely surprises.

For Watches and Wonders 2026, Les Ateliers Louis Moinet returned to the 1816 Chronograph—introduced here last July—with a new edition that adds a touch of color to an already compelling timepiece. The architecture remains unchanged: named for the year its creator invented the chronograph, built around a dial layout drawn directly from the original compteur de tierces.

A few years ago, we would have used the word “accessible” to name this article, and would have created our selection on watches priced below 4 or 5 thousand euros/dollars. But, considering that the Geneva-based fair is more and more focused on high-end watchmaking, and adding to the equation the constant increase in price of […]

Part of the fun of Watches & Wonders (in fact, most of the fun of Watches & Wonders) is discovering things you didn’t expect to find, or that slip through the cracks and don’t get nearly the attention you think they should once you see them in person. Let’s face it: the event is dominated […] The post Watches & Wonders: Our Favorite Under the Radar Releases appeared first on Worn & Wound.

The Canadian watchmaker is back with his third release and his first complication.

This month, I’ll be on 12 flights across four cities, two continents and nearly three weeks away from home, so – yeah – I’ve been thinking a lot about planes lately. Perhaps, quite coincidentally, Farer has been, too, with the launch of their new Pilot Collection Series II, with three new models debuting. The collection […] The post Farer Introduces New Watches in the Pilot Series appeared first on Worn & Wound.

Cartier enters its Golden Age with several new releases in the warm, sun-kissed metal.

DEPLOYANT - The watch magazine for collectors, by collectors Vacheron Constantin adds four new watches to a new series inspired by the masterpieces from the Louvre with Métiers d’Art Tribute to Great Civilisations Collection. We were there to capture the watches live, with release descriptions of the artistic elements. Vacheron Constantin adds new watches to their Tribute to Civilisations Collection Four new watches are [...] The post Vacheron Constantin adds new series inspired by masterpieces from the Louvre appeared first on DEPLOYANT.

New dial colors and increased efficiency in the latest generation.More

Zenith has introduced a new Chronomaster Revival featuring a totally tropical dial, and that iconic, ladder dial, and it's an instant classicThe post Zenith goes totally tropical with its new vintage-inspired Chronomaster Revival A384 appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.