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DEPLOYANT - The watch magazine for collectors, by collectors The COSC has announced a significant evolution in how Swiss precision will be measured. For more than fifty years, the organization has certified movements according to the ISO 3159 standard, a benchmark that helped define the reputation of Swiss watchmaking. Now, in response to the way mechanical watches are worn and engineered today, COSC is [...] The post COSC Raises the Bar: A New Standard for Swiss Chronometry appeared first on DEPLOYANT.

This new episode of 3-Watch Throw Down is the 3rd in our latest video series, and we welcome Georgia Benjamin to the stage.The post Georgia Benjamin’s 3-Watch Throw Down: Vintage Omega, Rolex Day-Date & Family Heirloom appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

This year marks a significant milestone for Orient Star. The Japanese watch brand turns 75 and plans to celebrate with several limited‑edition releases. Each model will highlight Orient Star’s heritage, craftsmanship, innovation, or a mix of all three. The brand also seems ready to introduce several firsts. Among the five models set to launch in […] Visit Orient Star Celebrates Its 75th Anniversary With The M34 F8 Date Meteorite to read the full article.

If the Year of the Horse holds special meaning for you and you want to express that through a watch, things might get costly. Lunar New Year watches are often the domain of prestigious Haute Horlogerie brands. They will put their craftspeople to work to create highly limited quantities of intricately decorated timepieces in precious […] Visit Get On That Horse! — Introducing The Héron Mirabel Firehorse Lunar New Year Watch to read the full article.

“A striking tribute to an American classic from the heart of the golden age of motorcycling”, is the way Indian describes its all-new Chief Vintage. It not only represents the very best of what Indian has to offer, but it also celebrates the company’s 125th anniversary. With a legacy dating back to 1901 and styling […]

It happens to the best of us, but sometimes you just need to rip the bandage off and break up with a treasured timepiece.The post When you know it’s time to break up with your watch appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

The post The Latest Bell & Ross BR-03 Diver to Enter the Bronze Age appeared first on Revolution Watch.

Welcome back to another instalment of Back to Basics, our series aimed at newcomers to our lovely watch hobby. This time, we will look into ébauche movements. “What is an ébauche movement?” might be your first question. Well, this is the term used for third-party watch movements used by multiple watch brands. As a result, […] Visit Back To Basics: Making Sense Of Ébauche Time-Only And Time-And-Date Movements to read the full article.

Watch Collecting Lifestyle extends its deepest condolences to the Seddiqi family and their extended community across the watch industry. Abdulmagied Ahmed Seddiqi, co-owner of Seddiqi Holding and a figure whose influence on luxury watch retail in the Middle East is difficult to overstate, has passed away.

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 [email protected] for potential inclusion. Vintage Longines Admiral  Leading off this week we have […] The post eBay Finds: Full Sets from Angelus and Longines, Plus a Rare Vintage Seiko appeared first on Worn & Wound.

When Louis Vuitton unveiled the original Escale Worldtime at Baselworld in 2014, it caught the watch world by surprise. Not so much because of the technical part, but because of the attitude. Worldtimers were and still are conservative objects, often bound by the nearly 100-year-old Louis Cottier template and a pretty much shared visual. The […]

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The original F77 reissue by Nivada Grenchen was one of the more improbable success stories in recent independent watchmaking. Guillaume Laidet built an entire collection around a single vintage piece from a collector's drawer, and the market responded with enthusiasm that even caught its creator off guard. Thousands sold, dozens of variants produced, a genuine following cultivated.

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Baltic says goodbye to a watch that's unexpectedly become one of their most popular models in brilliant fashion.The post Baltic’s blingy MR Moissanite is a fitting sign-off for the collection (for now) appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

If you ever find yourself in the fortunate position of reviewing watches, you’ll quickly start compiling a mental list of the watches you’d like to see, wear, and spend time with. It’ll be a long list, and no matter how many watches you try, it’s not a list that will ever get shorter. I’ve been […] The post Review: The Leica ZM 2 (and M-11 D) appeared first on Worn & Wound.

MeisterSinger’s single-handed watches have the distinct advantage of being immediately recognisable. Although there might be other brands with one-handers, MeisterSinger is the indisputable leader of the pack. With an emphasis on minimalist German design, MeisterSinger’s mono-handed watches offer a more relaxed approach to reading the time, but should not be equated with simple watches, far […]

I ordered a handmade strap all my own – here's how it went.