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Urwerk UR-120 ‘Spock’: It’s Great to be A Nerd – Reprise

The Urwerk UR-120 is a thematic update for the UR-110 using what appears to be a very similar mechanism and dial layout. Even the case is generally the same. But while at first glance it shares much with the UR-110 in essence, when you start to compare the two this is a dramatically different watch, in particular when it gives you the Vulcan salute! The post Urwerk UR-120 ‘Spock’: It’s Great to be A Nerd – Reprise appeared first on Quill & Pad.
Quill & Pad 7 months ago • 2 views

Buying Guide – Shift Into High-Gear with these Five Racing Chronographs

Following last week’s Buying Guide where we listed a range of stylish and practical luxury sports chronographs, we’re shifting things into high gear this week! Again taking a look at the ever-popular chronograph, we take to the tracks instead. These five watches are all closely related to motorsports, where timing is of the essence. And […]
Monochrome Watches 7 months ago • 2 views

This rare vintage Rolex Sky-Rocket has a valuation that may surprise you

Vintage Rolex and Antiques Roadshow - name a better love story than that. The post This rare vintage Rolex Sky-Rocket has a valuation that may surprise you appeared first on Time and Tide Watches. The post This rare vintage Rolex Sky-Rocket has a valuation that may surprise you appeared first on Time and Tide Watches.
Time and Tide Watches 7 months ago • 2 views

Luxury Brand Logos Losing Their Charm — From A Unique Look To A Standard Combination Of Letters

Perhaps you have noticed that some of the most famous luxury fashion brands have a very sleek and almost minimalist logo nowadays. You might also know what the classic Yves Saint Laurent logo looks like. There was the vertical monogram of Y, S, and L designed by Cassandre, one of the most influential poster artists […] Visit Luxury Brand Logos Losing Their Charm — From A Unique Look To A Standard Combination Of Letters to read the full article.
Fratello Watches – the magazine dedicated to watches 7 months ago • 2 views

The new Certina DS-1 Skeleton shows off the latest Powermatic 80 development

With a wide open view of the Powermatic 80 movement within, we go hands-on with Certina's take on a skeletonised dial. The post The new Certina DS-1 Skeleton shows off the latest Powermatic 80 development appeared first on Time and Tide Watches. The post The new Certina DS-1 Skeleton shows off the latest Powermatic 80 development appeared first on Time and Tide Watches.
Time and Tide Watches 7 months ago • 2 views

Sunday Morning Showdown: Omega Speedmaster Professional Vs. Rolex Cosmograph Daytona

It’s time for a legendary showdown between the most discussed chronograph watches in the world. It’s the Omega Speedmaster Professional “Moonwatch” versus the Rolex Cosmograph Daytona! The latter in stainless steel is one of the most coveted watches on Earth. It’s equally as desirable among those who are new to watches as those in the […] Visit Sunday Morning Showdown: Omega Speedmaster Professional Vs. Rolex Cosmograph Daytona to read the full article.
Fratello Watches – the magazine dedicated to watches 7 months ago • 1 view

Zenith Defy Skyline: How to Kill Two Birds with One Watch – Reprise

The Zenith Defy Skyline is loosely based around the historical Defy, which had a faceted bezel (arguably the very first octagonal steel sports watch in 1969), but the Skyline switches it up to a dodecagon (12-sided polygon) and a bolder case silhouette. And this is not the only reason Joshua Munchow is so enamored. The post Zenith Defy Skyline: How to Kill Two Birds with One Watch – Reprise appeared first on Quill & Pad.
Quill & Pad 7 months ago • 1 view

The Baume & Mercier Azur 300m is a strong dive remix of a classic shape

The dodecagonal Riviera shape is moulded into a brawny diver with some impressive specs. The post The Baume & Mercier Azur 300m is a strong dive remix of a classic shape appeared first on Time and Tide Watches. The post The Baume & Mercier Azur 300m is a strong dive remix of a classic shape appeared first on Time and Tide Watches.
Time and Tide Watches 7 months ago • 1 view

EV Enlightenment: A Guide to Understanding Electric Vehicle Tech Specs

Today, The Lounge by Watchonista brings you a cheat sheet for finding the kind of EV you might want to explore by giving you this easily digestible roadmap to the often-confusing electric vehicle world and its benchmarks.
Watchonista 7 months ago • 1 view

Silver Treasure: Testing the Tudor Black Bay Fifty Eight 925

Tudor has brought silver back onto the scene with its Black Bay Fifty Eight 925. How good is this watch with the striking taupe dial? We find out in this in-depth, hands-on review from the WatchTime Archives. Tudor is one of the few brands whose ...
WatchTime – USA's No.1 Watch Magazine 7 months ago • 10 views

Watches, Stories, & Gear: a Honda Prelude Concept, a Watch Fit for Ghostbusting, and Tricking Google

“Watches, Stories, and Gear” is a roundup of our favorite content, watch or otherwise, from around the internet. Here, we support other creators, explore interesting content that inspires us, and put a spotlight on causes we believe in. Oh, and any gear we happen to be digging on this week. We love gear. Share your […] The post Watches, Stories, & Gear: a Honda Prelude Concept, a Watch Fit for Ghostbusting, and Tricking Google appeared first on Worn & Wound.
Worn & Wound 7 months ago • 1 view

Tudor Black Bay 54 vs. Black Bay 58: A Calculated Downsize

Since 2018, the Black Bay 58 has been the star for Tudor. On the face of it, the Black Bay 54 (BB54) is just a smaller Black Bay variant with a few minor changes. Yet, taking a closer look you realise that the sum of small parts makes this very different from the Black Bay 58 (BB58) and Black Bay 41mm. The post Tudor Black Bay 54 vs. Black Bay 58: A Calculated Downsize appeared first on Quill & Pad.
Quill & Pad 7 months ago • 3 views

New releases from Omega, Breguet, Glashütte Original, and more

For this week’s selection, we have a healthy mix of incredible timepieces from the highest echelons of watchmaking, and more cheerful collaborations that give the world of watches a more joyful edge. After years of competition between the big brands for the lightest watch, we have a new player in this race, as Ming join … Continued The post New releases from Omega, Breguet, Glashütte Original, and more appeared first on Time and Tide Watches. The post New releases from Omega, Breguet, Glashütte Original, and more appeared first on Time and Tide Watches.
Time and Tide Watches 7 months ago • 1 view

New releases from Omega, Spinnaker, Ming and more

For this week’s selection, we have a healthy mix of incredible timepieces from the highest echelons of watchmaking, and more cheerful collaborations that give the world of watches a more joyful edge. After years of competition between the big brands for the lightest watch, we have a new player in this race, with independent darling … Continued The post New releases from Omega, Spinnaker, Ming and more appeared first on Time and Tide Watches. The post New releases from Omega, Spinnaker, Ming and more appeared first on Time and Tide Watches.
Time and Tide Watches 7 months ago • 1 view

Review: Tissot Sideral S Powermatic, new for 2023

DEPLOYANT - The watch magazine for collectors, by collectors Tissot adds another retro hit to its lineup of homage watches based on its vintage library of iconic models. The original Tissot Sideral was launched in 1969 and featured a fiberglass case, which was a first for watches at that time. Fiberglass is used on the hulls of sailboats which might have been the inspiration. [...] The post Review: Tissot Sideral S Powermatic, new for 2023 appeared first on DEPLOYANT.
DEPLOYANT 7 months ago • 1 view

Zooming in: 7 Watch Movements in Extreme Close-Up

Finely finished watch movements come to life under magnification. The seven shown here were certainly ready for their close-ups.
WatchTime – USA's No.1 Watch Magazine 7 months ago • 2 views

Introducing: The Maen × Worn & Wound Manhattan Limited Editions

Sure, the last story I wrote was focused on modern designs, and I had a renaissance for larger case sizes this past summer. But for me, the autumn and winter months mean layering up with warm colors and smaller timepieces. The Maen × Worn & Wound Manhattan seems like just the ticket, a 37mm watch […] Visit Introducing: The Maen × Worn & Wound Manhattan Limited Editions to read the full article.
Fratello Watches – the magazine dedicated to watches 7 months ago • 1 view

Do celebrity endorsements reduce the desirability of a watch? These were your responses…

We asked our audience whether the Black Bay on Becks' wrist or the Richard Mille on Rafa's would make you want to buy one? You had some thoughts. The post Do celebrity endorsements reduce the desirability of a watch? These were your responses… appeared first on Time and Tide Watches. The post Do celebrity endorsements reduce the desirability of a watch? These were your responses… appeared first on Time and Tide Watches.
Time and Tide Watches 7 months ago • 1 view

Bell & Ross BR-X5: A Masterclass in the “Foot-In-The-Door” Technique – Reprise

The Bell & Ross BR-X5 heralds a new design language that is still clearly Bell & Ross at its core but could be considered something dramatically different. And Joshua Munchow thinks it's a winner! The post Bell & Ross BR-X5: A Masterclass in the “Foot-In-The-Door” Technique – Reprise appeared first on Quill & Pad.
Quill & Pad 7 months ago • 1 view

The Petrolhead Corner – A Unique Chance To Buy A Works Ferrari 250 GTO

When it comes to extremely rare and valuable cars, several names come to mind immediately. There’s of course the world’s most expensive car, the Mercedes-Benz 300 SLR Uhlenhaut Coupé, or the illustrious Bugatti Type 57C Atlantic, but perhaps the brand with the biggest gravitational pull of them all is Ferrari. Looking back at everything they’ve […]
Monochrome Watches 7 months ago • 1 view