The Latest News About Watches

If you’ve attended a recent Windup Watch Fair in Chicago, there’s a very good chance you’ve run into Doug LaViolette. Doug is the founder of the Brian LaViolette Scholarship Foundation, a Wisconsin based watch enthusiast, and honestly one of the nicer people you’ll encounter in this hobby. For years, the scholarship foundation named for his […] The post Sheffield Unveils a Chronograph for a Great Cause appeared first on Worn & Wound.

DEPLOYANT - The watch magazine for collectors, by collectors Discover the new Seiko Presage Classic Craftsmanship Series (HCC005 & HCC006). These stunning enamel and urushi lacquer watches beautifully revive the historic 1913 Laurel. Press Release with commentary in italics. New: Seiko Presage Classic Series “Craftsmanship” Enamel and Urushi dial The Seiko Presage Classic Series “Craftsmanship” Enamel HCC005 retails at EUR 1,430 and the Seiko [...] The post Two stunning new Seiko Presage Classic Series “Craftsmanship” appeared first on DEPLOYANT.

Co-founder and Creative Director Gabriel Lau is now making wearable watch art.

Twelve on Time is a conversation series that invites leading personalities from the watch industry to step beyond their work and speak more personally about their relationship with time, creativity, and craft. Through a set of twelve questions, the column aims to lift the veil on both the individual and their perspective on watchmaking – […]

Neo-vintage Jaeger-LeCoultre is an enthusiast’s delight. The watch that crystallized this for me is a Reverso Classique reference 252.8.86. It is a steel, manually wound example from the mid-2000s that recently crossed the block at auction. On paper, it is an unremarkable watch. No complications, no complications, and a relatively humble (for the brand) view […] Visit The Quiet Case For Neo-Vintage Jaeger-LeCoultre to read the full article.

Seiko continues its celebration of Japanese traditional arts with a new Presage Classic limited edition inspired by the art of Bonsai.The post Seiko turns to the Bonsai specialist TRADMAN’S for its latest collaborative Presage Classic Limited Edition appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

With over 20,000 visitors and collectors from across the globe flocking to Bangkok for the inaugural Siam Paragon Bangkok Watch Week last year, it’s no surprise the event returns for a 2026 edition, promising to be bigger and better. Organised by the Siam Piwat Group, a leading real estate developer and luxury retail operator in […]

The race might have finished, but the watch remains. The Chopard Mille Miglia Classic Chronograph Raticosa also looks good when you’re not behind the wheel of a Mercedes‑Benz 300 SL Gullwing storming the 968 meters-high Raticosa pass in the Tuscan-Emilian Apennines. This Lucent steel chronograph with its eggshell dial is an all-year, all-rounder that looks […] Visit Racing Heritage Reimagined: The Subtly-Charming Chopard Mille Miglia Classic Chronograph Raticosa to read the full article.

Ask me about my current favorite Citizen models, and I’ll quickly point to the brand’s Series 8 watches. It’s Citizens’ collection of modern mechanical watches that falls somewhere between the high-end “The Citizen” line and the brand’s affordable offerings. The Series 8 collection was unveiled in 2021, and two years later, the brand added the […] Visit The Citizen Series 8 880 GMT Turns You Into a Local, Twice Over to read the full article.

The CIGA Design EDGE Collection puts mechanical architecture centre stage with six new skeletonised models led by the Hunter Tourbillon.The post CIGA design’s EDGE Collection puts exposed mechanics front and centre appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

DEPLOYANT - The watch magazine for collectors, by collectors The concept of quiet luxury has been an interesting one. It may be counterintuitive at first – how can something that is expensive appear to be low-key and understated? Quiet Luxury: Six understated and excellent timepieces to add into your watch collection Well, apparently, both statements can be true. In this week’s article, we will [...] The post Quiet Luxury: Six understated and excellent timepieces to add into your watch collection appeared first on DEPLOYANT.

There are plenty of ways to stand out from the masses when it comes to watches. You can go for a bold design, a unique dial material, flashy colours or a mesmerising complication. Or you can opt for a combination of materials that brings together the coldness of stainless steel with the warmth of gold. […]

In early April 2026, Kudoke unveiled the Tremblage versions of the Kudoke 1 and 2 models from the Handwerk collection. The eye-catching dials, decorated with traditional centuries-old hand-engraving techniques, now adorn the brand's leading models. The post League of severe decorative style, thanks to the preserved gold part of the 7750 appeared first on Quill & Pad.

The introduction of the distinctly different-shaped Cubitus collection in October 2024 didn’t go unnoticed. Patek Philippe stated that the Cubitus collection’s mission is “to offer a new reinterpretation of the ‘elegant, sporty’ style” through a design in which the square bezel adopts rounded corners, “blending the square, the circle, and the octagon.” When you look at the basic […] Visit Looking Through The Blinds: A Peek At The Patek Philippe Cubitus Perpetual Calendar Skeleton Ref. 5840P-001 to read the full article.

With the summer break still in full swing, it’s time for another Sunday Morning Showdown. In today’s match-up, two watches that could have easily made for your perfect affordable summer watch. But that would also be selling them short, because they are great for daily wear at a friendly price. Daan’s pick this week is […] Visit Sunday Morning Showdown: Citizen Tsuyosa 37 Vs. Casio Edifice EFK-200 to read the full article.

During the past week, we’ve seen lots of brands looking back into the past and tradition for inspiration. Seiko looks into traditional Bonsais while IWC celebrates its historical partnership with Mercedes-Benz. Jackie Ho uses his own story as inspiration for a food-inspired watch. Discover the rest of the selection below and enjoy the reading! Seiko … ContinuedThe post New releases from Seiko, IWC, Selten and more appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

The inventive watchmaker’s creative leader rolls out his recommendations for exploring the so-called “Olive Tree Riviera” like an in-the-know local, with a leisurely, waterborne itinerary that offers attractions the average turista might miss.

With few exceptions, metal bracelets are a 20th-century phenomenon, really surfacing in the 1920s as wristwatches became a cultural and fashion phenomenon. Three names are generally recognised as part of the rise of contemporary bracelets – Rolex, Gérald Genta and Gay Frères – although there’s much more to the story, and the latter arguably plays the […]

“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. Primetime Trailer […] The post Watches, Stories, & Gear: Primetime Trailer, UNESCO World Heritage Sites, and Porsche 911s appeared first on Worn & Wound.

DEPLOYANT - The watch magazine for collectors, by collectors One hand specialist MeisterSinger releases a variant to their Unitas 1Z Edition – now with a light blue enamel dial and decorated Unitas movement. This is the first coloured grand feu enamel dial released by the maison. Press Release information with commentary in italics. New: MeisterSinger Unitas 1Z Edition The MeisterSinger Unitas 1Z Edition Ref. [...] The post MeisterSinger Unitas 1Z Edition – a new dial variation in enamel appeared first on DEPLOYANT.