The Latest News About Watches

Each week at WCL delivers editorial coverage across the spectrum of serious watch collecting—from industry analysis and new release evaluation to archival perspectives and manufacture insights. Weekend Reads curates the week's most substantial pieces: the editorials that reward deeper engagement and merit your weekend reading time. Five pieces worth your attention:

The Quartz Crisis of the 1970s and 1980s was a defining moment for the industry, to say the least. Following Seiko’s Astron in 1969, the first quartz watch to hit the market, a huge swathe of traditional brands closed down as cheap, extremely accurate and virtually maintenance-free Japanese quartz watches hit the streets. Add to […]

Niton and AP revive historical jumping hour watches, Sarpaneva and Urwerk go intergalactic, and Louis Vuitton teams up with De Bethune.The post New releases from Sarpaneva, Niton, Vacheron Constantin and more appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

DEPLOYANT - The watch magazine for collectors, by collectors Citizen’s new Attesa “Shades of Red” pair sits in an interesting space: technical showpieces wrapped in a restrained, almost atmospheric design language. Both models lean on the imagery of a total lunar eclipse, but they approach the theme from different angles, which keeps the set from feeling repetitive. New: Citizen Attesa “Shades of Red” The [...] The post New: Citizen Attesa “Shades of Red” appeared first on DEPLOYANT.

Spoiler alert! Rashawn's Rolex basically saved his marriage...The post The Wrist Check Pod guys join us for a 3-WATCH THROW DOWN appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

Vacheron Constantin unveils a new Overseas Tourbillon model with a captivating deep red sunburst dial. The aperture at 6 o’clock provides an unobstructed view of the tourbillon regulator, with the 22K gold peripheral rotor allowing light through the case back’s sapphire display. This model is the third iteration of the Overseas Tourbillon in a Grade […] Visit Vacheron Constantin Introduces A New Overseas Tourbillon In Titanium With A Deep Red Dial to read the full article.

The mad scientists of Donkervoort, the only active Dutch sports car manufacturer, have done it again. They have raised the performance bar set by the already razor-sharp F22 even further. Although it looks vaguely the same as its predecessor, the new P24 RS is almost entirely new, featuring the latest innovation Donkervoort has to offer. […]

Let bygones be bygones. When the Code 11.59 by Audemars Piguet collection debuted in January 2019 at the Salon International de la Haute Horlogerie (SIHH), the reception was mixed, to put it mildly. Since then, the collection has evolved and become increasingly refined. The upgrade that won me over was the elaborate stamped dial that […] Visit Three New “Codes” To Crack: Two 38mm Code 11.59 By Audemars Piguet Selfwinding Watches And One 41mm Tourbillon to read the full article.

There are certain “easy wins” with watch enthusiasts that brands rely on. Put a line of red text on a black dial diver, and you’ll get some smiles. Add a micro-adjust to your clasp, and you’ll avoid some angry emails. Drill your lugs, and… well, I at least will be excited. And when it comes […] The post A Hands-On Comparison of the Omega Speedmaster Black and White, White Dial, and Classic Moonwatch appeared first on Worn & Wound.

With the Winter Olympics celebrating Opening Ceremonies today, the countdown to Milano Cortina 2026 is officially over and the activities begin. Athletes have fine-tuned their training, venues across northern Italy are ready to be on the world stage, and fans are being treated to two weeks of edge-of-your-seat competition. And as every sports fan knows,… The post Omega Unveils Seamaster Diver 300M Milano Cortina 2026 Watch In Time For Olympics appeared first on ATimelyPerspective.

These timepieces exist at the crossroads between high-octane racing and high horology.More

These timepieces exist at the crossroads between high-octane racing and high horology.More

The post The Pattern of Perfection: Sartory Billard and Exquisite Timepieces Collaborate on the SB04-E appeared first on Quill & Pad.

Perpetual calendars are, without a doubt, an integral part of Audemars Piguet’s history, and the Royal Oak has carried its strand very convincingly since 1984. With the introduction of the Royal Oak Selfwinding Perpetual Calendar Openworked powered by the new Calibre 7139, AP signals a clear generational shift. Released alongside a Code 11.59 counterpart, which […]

Despite frigid temperatures outside, the Windup Watch Shop showroom in Brooklyn was buzzing with energy as Oris and Worn & Wound hosted an evening dedicated to one of the brand’s most beloved new releases: the Big Crown Pointer Date “Bullseye.” Fans, enthusiasts, and first-time Oris buyers alike packed the space, turning a cold winter night […] The post Oris and Worn & Wound Celebrate the Big Crown Pointer Date “Bullseye” at a Packed Brooklyn Showroom Event appeared first on Worn & Wound.

Watches and Wonders Geneva has released details of its April 2026 edition, and the message is clear: the event continues its evolution from an industry trade fair to a cultural phenomenon in Switzerland and around the world. Scheduled for April 14-20, this year's program reveals an organization increasingly confident in its dual identity as both professional platform and public spectacle.

The post The Roundup: Smart Picks, Small Splurges, and One Great Deal appeared first on Worn & Wound.

Urwerk is always up to something fun, and today’s new UR-100V Lightspeed Ceramic is proof. While we’ve seen this complication before, it now comes with some novel material innovations. Let’s have a closer look. It doesn’t feel like so long ago that we were visiting Urwerk’s headquarters during Geneva Watch Days. However, only six months […] Visit Introducing: The Urwerk UR-100V Lightspeed Ceramic to read the full article.

We take a look at the surprising new release, its competition, and the future of something built on the past.

Today, we’re launching a new service to enable you to find answers to your (horological) questions faster and more easily. The new MONOCHROME AI chat will answer your questions, similar to ChatGPT, however, based entirely on all MONOCHROME content of the past 20 years. Since we’ve seen the rise of ChatGPT, Gemini and the likes, […]