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Although forged carbon may not be a precious or rare material, it does count as an exotic option in watchmaking. Mostly reserved for avant-garde creations by high-end brands, it isn’t exactly abundant on the affordable end of the spectrum. Well, if Tissot has its way, we can all get a forged carbon sports watch. I […] Visit Spending Time With The Tissot PRX Powermatic 80 Forged Carbon to read the full article.

Don’t worry, there’s nothing wrong with your phone or computer, and your eyes are not deceiving you. This is actually a Bugatti Type 35, just, smaller. Built by Hedley Studios in the UK, this Bugatti Baby II Tourbillon is an extremely detailed masterpiece celebrating the new direction of Bugatti, taking inspiration from the past 115 […]

Professional magicians and theatrical pickpockets reveal their secrets in how they take a watch off someone's wrist without them knowing.The post How to steal a watch clean off someone’s wrist without them even knowing appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

Meet the new Grand Seiko SBGY040 and SBGW321, a pair of limited-edition watches made specifically for the European market. Similar to most exclusive releases from the brand, these also gain inspiration from Japanese nature. Gardens, specifically ponds and the colorful koi that inhabit them, help define the dial artistry. Grand Seiko has mastered infusing the […] Visit Introducing: The Grand Seiko SBGY040 And SBGW321 — A Pair Of Limited Editions For Europe to read the full article.

The post The Hodinkee Acquisition: Watches of Switzerland’s Bold Move Signals a New Era for Watch Media appeared first on Revolution Watch.

Can you imagine buying a watch bracelet and then searching for the right watch to pair with it? Seems a bit far fetched, but that’s exactly what a good friend of GaryG's did a few years ago. And it led to him purchasing two beautiful 1815 Chronograph models from A. Lange & Söhne. The post Behind the Lens: Two 1815 Chronographs from A. Lange & Söhne appeared first on Quill & Pad.

It’s been a while since we covered an Undone watch. The Hong Kong-based brand is widely known among watch enthusiasts for its affordable timepieces. Undone’s latest creation is the Urban Automatic, a triple-calendar watch that’s the first mechanical model in the vintage-inspired Urban series. I have always liked the Urban line because it takes inspiration […] Visit Hands-On With The Charming Undone Urban Automatic to read the full article.

An Olympic athlete's very special Omega led to a community effort to help fund his training and fuel his dream. The post The Olympic athlete’s Omega that keeps on giving appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

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 info@wornandwound.com for potential inclusion! New Old Stock Royce Here is a nice little […]

If you’re into watches, then the name Gübelin should sound familiar –  you’ll probably first think about double-signed vintage Patek Philippe watches, once retailed by this house. Indeed, Gübelin is, first and foremost, a jeweller and watch retailer which has been in the business for over 150 years in Switzerland. Today, Gübelin returns to making […]

In an out-of-place English pub with gin on tap and a stale cigarette smell clinging to everything, we sat down to look back at the epic adventure we had just completed. Twelve days and over 3,500 miles through four countries, narrated over walkie-talkies clipped to the seatbelts of our own individually rented European hatchbacks. Along […]

All that and (one) more in this week's edition of Hodinkee's What's Selling Where column.

Hamilton’s Khaki line of field watches traces its lineage through the brand’s rich history of producing watches for the American and British militaries. Originally launched in the 1980s, the Khaki line has expanded to a dizzying array of references — all with a unique twist on Hamilton’s heritage.   The new Khaki Field Quartz utilizes […]

The Watches of Switzerland Group announces the acquisition of Hodinkee, uniting the leading watch retailer and the digital trailblazer to support Hodinkee’s continued operation as a leader in the watch community. With a history of stewarding brands, the Watches of Switzerland Group aims to utilize its leadership role in the industry to further Hodinkee’s mission of sharing the most engaging, educational, and entertaining watch content.

The latest Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Concept watch uses new Chroma Forged Technology that results in a luminescent carbon case.The post Audemars Piguet’s latest Royal Oak Concept uses a new luminescent carbon case appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

When looking for a certified pre-owned timepiece, you want to know as much as possible about the experience, reputation, provenance, and authentication processes of who you are buying from. However, equally important are considerations like how your real-life shopping experience will be and what issues you should keep in mind while searching for your pre-owned “grail.”

The post In-Depth: The Evolution of Independent Watchmaking in China Part 2 appeared first on Revolution Watch.

Bianchet is a relatively new Swiss brand —only five years old after presenting its first prototype in 2019 at Baselworld— renowned for its prestigious tourbillon timepieces that won’t break the bank. The new B 1.618 Grande Date Sapphire Edition is the greatest and latest from them and is a timepiece that redefines transparency and elegance in haute horlogerie . Unveiled last month at Geneva Watch Days, this is now one of our favorite sapphire case watches out there.

I attended the 5th year of Nomos’s annual forum this week, and even though the theme was about design and colors, it was the new manual winding movement that received the most attention.  As a seasoned writer who has closely followed Nomos’s trajectory, I often find myself anticipating the brand’s future moves. However, even with […]