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Where Are They Now: Five Recent Releases from Watchonista’s 30 Under 30(ish) Honorees

These young watchmakers continue to impress us with their passion for timepieces.
Watchonista 8 months ago • 18 views

Jung Kook Joins Hublot as Global Ambassador

The post Jung Kook Joins Hublot as Global Ambassador appeared first on Revolution Watch.
Revolution 8 months ago • 24 views

Introducing – The Elegant Orient Star M45 F7 Small Second

It was hard not to love, or at least feel some tenderness towards the Orient Bambino models (especially the Classic) released by the brand to mark its 75th anniversary. We are tempted again with the M45 F7 Small Second, as Orient Star (established in 1951, part of Seiko Epson since 2017) expands its Classic Collection […]
Monochrome Watches 8 months ago • 16 views

Fratello’s Top 5 Rolex Datejust Alternatives In 2026

Another Friday, another list! This week, we’re starting a new series looking for alternatives to some of the world’s most popular watches. We’ll kick the series off with five alternatives to the iconic Rolex Datejust. The Crown’s classic, with roots going back to 1945, is one of the most popular daily wearers. While its legacy […] Visit Fratello’s Top 5 Rolex Datejust Alternatives In 2026 to read the full article.
Fratello Watches – the magazine dedicated to watches 8 months ago • 13 views

First Look – The Brellum Duobox 39 Ice Blue Mother-of-Pearl Chronometer

Last year it was pink; in 2026, it’s blue… Brellum continues to refine its compact, modern chronograph and presents a new version of its Duobox 39 ahead of Valentine’s Day. The Duobox 39 Ice Blue Mother-of-Pearl Chronometer 2026 is very much the same as last year’s pink MOP. Still, while the 2025 edition projected warmth, […]
Monochrome Watches 8 months ago • 15 views

Swiss COSC establishes the ‘Excellence Chronometer’, a new standard for accuracy

The post Swiss COSC establishes the ‘Excellence Chronometer’, a new standard for accuracy appeared first on Revolution Watch.
Revolution 8 months ago • 26 views

Bell & Ross BR-03 Diver Black Bronze

The post Bell & Ross BR-03 Diver Black Bronze appeared first on TimeZone.
TimeZone 8 months ago • 16 views

COSC unveils stricter new “Excellence Chronometer” standard + A. Lange & Söhne opens new Chicago boutique

For the 50th anniversary of the 3159 standard, COSC has introduced a stricter new "Excellence Chronometer" tier of certification.The post COSC unveils stricter new “Excellence Chronometer” standard + A. Lange & Söhne opens new Chicago boutique appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
Time and Tide Watches 8 months ago • 15 views

The Mec-Art Association presents 4-week Course in Mechanical Art

The post The Mec-Art Association presents 4-week Course in Mechanical Art appeared first on TimeZone.
TimeZone 8 months ago • 12 views

The Watch Enthusiast Trap: Knowing More Can Lead To Enjoying Less

I live about 25 minutes from the Van Gogh museum in Amsterdam. I have lived there all my life, but I somehow never visited the museum. So, last week, when my wife and I had a free morning, we decided to take the plunge. This article isn’t about Van Gogh or about art at all. […] Visit The Watch Enthusiast Trap: Knowing More Can Lead To Enjoying Less to read the full article.
Fratello Watches – the magazine dedicated to watches 8 months ago • 10 views

The COSC Introduces the New Excellence Chronometer Certification

The Contrôle Officiel Suisse des Chronomètres (COSC, the body responsible for certifying watch movements as Swiss chronometers) has just announced a new chronometry standard that will be rolled out over the course of 2026. The news comes at a time when the COSC has some competition for timekeeping certifications, most notably the METAS certification (which […] The post The COSC Introduces the New Excellence Chronometer Certification appeared first on Worn & Wound.
Worn & Wound 8 months ago • 13 views

The Best Tudor Watches for Every Type of Enthusiast

If you're looking for a Tudor that matches your personal style and interests, this article is for you. More
Teddy Baldassarre - Watches 8 months ago • 14 views

Industry News – The COSC Releases Excellence Chronometer, its New, Stricter Standard in Chronometry

What is a chronometer…? In short, it is a watch that has been officially tested for its precision. And to guarantee the precision of watches, several tools exist, such as the ISO 3159 standard (which celebrates its 50th anniversary this year) and official organisations, such as the Observatoire de Besançon in France, the Glashütte Observatory […]
Monochrome Watches 8 months ago • 16 views

Perspective: COSC Raises the Bar. But How High?

For over half a century, the COSC chronometer certification has served as Swiss watchmaking's most widely recognized quality benchmark. Millions of movements have passed through the laboratories in La Chaux-de-Fonds, Le Locle, and Bienne, emerging with a certificate that confirms one thing: this movement keeps time within the parameters defined by ISO 3159.
Watch Collecting Lifestyle 8 months ago • 14 views

Business News: Switzerland's COSC Unveils 'Excellence Chronometer' Level Of Certification

The launch of a new standard that ensures accuracy within 6 seconds per day, along with new considerations for anti-magnetism and power reserve.
HODINKEE 8 months ago • 13 views

Windup Watch Fair Returns to Dallas for the Second Year in a Row

The Windup Watch Fair is heading back to Dallas, TX and this year, it’s getting even better. After an incredible turnout in 2025, our biggest year ever for Windup Watch Fairs, we’re returning to Dallas for the second year in a row and expanding from a two-day show into a full three-day weekend, March 13–15. […] The post Windup Watch Fair Returns to Dallas for the Second Year in a Row appeared first on Worn & Wound.
Worn & Wound 8 months ago • 9 views

Introducing – Armin Strom Dual Time GMT Resonance Rose Gold

Armin Strom methodically expands its Dual Time GMT Resonance series. One of the most technically and visually distinctive travel watches on the market was first presented in white gold as the Dual Time GMT Resonance First Edition. Later came a darker, more contemporary stainless steel Black Edition, which is now back with a new, warmer, […]
Monochrome Watches 8 months ago • 15 views

Introducing: The Final Baltic MR, With Two Different Black Dials And Gem-Set Moissanite Bezel

Baltic says goodbye to a great model with a glossy black dial and a splash of bling.
HODINKEE 8 months ago • 10 views

Introducing – The Baltic MR Moissanite Final Edition

Baltic was founded in Paris by Étienne Malec and launched via Kickstarter in 2017 with a captivating duo of 1940s-inspired models. Onwards and upwards, the brand now has over ten collections under its belt, many with an emphasis on mid-20th-century aesthetics, and keeps prices in check by outsourcing movements and assembling them in Besançon, France. […]
Monochrome Watches 8 months ago • 14 views

Baltic Closes Out the MR Collection with a Moissanite Bezel Limited Edition

I have a very clear memory of the time period around the launch of the Baltic MR01 collection, the first in their ongoing series of micro-rotor powered dress watches. It felt like a turning point for the brand, who up until then was really known as a heritage inspired sports watch microbrand. The MR series […] The post Baltic Closes Out the MR Collection with a Moissanite Bezel Limited Edition appeared first on Worn & Wound.
Worn & Wound 8 months ago • 14 views