The Latest News About Watches

Brands today are enthusiastically revisiting the watch designs of the 1970s, riding a wave of nostalgia that has struck a chord with consumers. These retro-inspired pieces often feature updated characteristics, adding modern functionality to vintage aesthetics. Among the standout designs of that era is the driver’s watch—a timepiece with a digital side display. While this […]

This year, designer Matthieu Allègre and Depancel founder Clément Meynier brought back the Amida Digitrend. Its ultra-’70s makes heads turn, and with updated technology inside, it’s now more reliable than ever. The Digitrend Take-Off Edition sold out in a flash, so now it’s time to introduce you to the watches that will join the brand’s […] Visit Introducing: Two New Editions Of The Amida Digitrend In Black And Gold to read the full article.

Amida brings back a pseudo-digital display, incorporating a 1970s patent into a modern revival.The post Amida brings back the groovy 1970s Digitrend for its 50th anniversary appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

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I like a headline that gets straight to the point, and I think I nailed it with this one — no clickbait in sight. As is made exceedingly apparent, Delugs recently introduced four new patterns to its straight-end CTS (Cut-To-Size) rubber straps — Pilot, Mosaic, Waffle, and Tropic. Ken sent me one of each of […] Visit Delugs Expands Its Line Of CTS Rubber Straps With Four New Patterns — Pilot, Mosaic, Waffle, And Tropic to read the full article.

Over three days in La Chaux-de-Fonds, the 2024 Heuer Collector's Summit brought together the brand's most ardent fans.

The Ōtsuka Lōtec No. 6 might be one of the hardest watches to get this year, as a fun and surprising piece of affordable steampunk watchmaking.

Last week, Jacques Bianchi released what is probably their most boring watch in recent memory, and the results speak for themselves. Compared to many of the brand’s recent releases, the new Jacques Bianchi JB300 is inarguably their most conventional, forfeiting many of the details that helped set the many iterations of the JB200 apart. But […] The post Hands-On: the Jacques Bianchi JB300 appeared first on Worn & Wound.

Next year marks the 50th anniversary of the iconic Laureato, first introduced by Girard-Perregaux in 1975. Its distinctive design—centred around a tonneau-shaped case, slim, raised octagonal bezel with circular plinth, and integrated bracelet—has evolved over decades while remaining true to the original spirit, a tradition upheld by the latest releases. The two new time-only Laureato […]

The founder of Lederer Timepieces will discuss the history and evolution of the escapement.

In late October/early November, I started seeing various “rumor mill” sites teasing some new cameras from Sony. While my initial hope was for something in the Alpha 7 line, it was quickly determined that Sony was updating the A1, their sports/action camera line. This new camera has been dubbed the A1 II, although I’ll frequently […] The post Rumors Become Reality: Sony Unveils New Flagships appeared first on Worn & Wound.

Last week, I attended an intimate dinner in New York City to learn more about WatchCheck.com, a new digital platform aiming to revolutionize the servicing of luxury watches. The evening unfolded like many such industry events—fine food, stimulating conversation, and insights into the platform’s ambitions to make watch servicing accessible, easy, and, most importantly, trusted.… The post From Dinner Table to Watch Repair: My Introduction To WatchCheck.com appeared first on ATimelyPerspective.

About a year ago, Georges Kern, also known as the CEO of Breitling, made a resounding announcement for the watch community; the acquisition of historic brand Universal Genève and its planned return as a watchmaker in 2026. A brand known for its innovative designs and movements, benefitting from a certain aura in the collecting community, […]

I hope you like white-dialed sport watches and GMTs (just kidding... maybe).

Now here is something special! A space-flown Omega Speedmaster Professional 3570.50 and the EVA (Extra-Vehicular Activity) glove it was worn over in space will be up for auction on December 3rd at Koller Auctions in Zurich, Switzerland. Cosmonaut Padalka’s space-flown Omega Speedmaster and EVA glove This watch was on the wrist of cosmonaut Gennady Padalka […] Visit A Space-Flown Omega Speedmaster And Glove Up For Auction On December 3rd to read the full article.

Your watch is not always worth what you think. Depending on how you sell your watch, you might be surprised how much of the premium you see.The post Where and how you sell your watch matters, and this is why appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

Ahmed Seddiqi & Sons has taken Rolex’s Certified Pre-Owned program to a new level. Far from a standard retail offering, it is not an exaggeration to say this venture rivals the catalogs of elite auction houses.

Editor’s Note: Today, the final installment of The Greatest Horological Inventions of All Time. Here, Andrew Canter examines the story behind the co-axial escapement, invented by George Daniels, industrialized by Omega, and now considered one of the great watchmaking innovations of all time.  You can find more of Andrew’s work at the Mr. Watchmaster website […] The post The Greatest Horological Inventions of All Time: Why George Daniels’ Co-Axial Escapement Revolutionised Mechanical Watchmaking appeared first on Worn & Wound.

Universally acclaimed not only for its technical ambition but also for its aesthetic purity, the Master Hybris Mechanica Calibre 362 is a testament to La Grande Maison’s inventiveness and exceptional watchmaking skill. It was, at the time of its launch, one of the world’s thinnest minute repeater wristwatch with a tourbillon in production.