The Latest News About Watches

The rise of the internet, and the consequent evolution of the watch-watching community, has inevitably amplified the phenomenon whereby certain objects have come to exert an extraordinary hold over the collective imagination. Here, Colin Alexander Smith debunks three watch myths circulating widely and freely online and in print concerning former French president Nicolas Sarkozy's Rolex and Patek Philippe, the Khanjar Rolex Sea-Dwellers, and what in fact Sir Edmund Hillary and Sherpa Tenzing Norgay were wearing on their wrists as they summited Mount Everest. The post Mythbusting: 3 Persistent Patek Philippe and Rolex Myths Debunked appeared first on Quill & Pad.

A new collection from an independent watchmaker is always an exciting thing to witness, especially when it’s a brand that has been on your personal radar for quite a while. One such brand for me is Zeitwinkel, characterised by its clear and modern style backed by neatly finished German Silver movements. I was lucky enough […]

Welcome back to another episode of Fratello On Air. In this episode, we stray from our original topic and discuss questionable vintage watches. Lately, too many questionable watches have received universal praise from “noted experts.” We get on the topic after approximately 15 minutes. Sorry for the aberration. We both love watches from brands that are […] Visit Fratello On Air: Questionable Vintage Watches to read the full article.

Last weekend, Thomas kicked off this year-end series about our “best” watches of 2024. I’m glad I’m the second one in line because that means there are still many watches to choose from. Some of Thomas’s picks were quite complicated and on the more expensive side of the spectrum. My picks are all under €10,000, […] Visit Fratello Favorites: The Best Watches Of 2024 — Daan’s Picks From Hermès, Ressence, Holthinrichs, And More to read the full article.

The esteemed camera brand's second foray into horology, an integrated luxury sports watch, aims for a broad audience.The post Leica strikes a pose with the ZM 11 appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

Mühle Glashütte is a German watch brand with a deep fan base. The company is known for its robust and affordable watches. While the original brand began in 1869, the modern incarnation was resurrected in 1994. Today, we’ll highlight the sixth generation of the family now working with the company. We’ll also mention the final […] Visit Mühle Glashütte Celebrates 30 Years With The Teutonia IV Big Date Edition 1994 to read the full article.

Over the next few weeks, members of the Worn & Wound team will offer their own personal reflections on their year in watches. Today, photographer Garrett Jones on turning his enthusiasm into a full time job in the watch industry, and acquiring his grail watch. The last year has been a wild ride, from meeting […] The post My Year in Watches: From Enthusiast to Employee appeared first on Worn & Wound.

The IWC Big Pilot’s Watch Perpetual Calendar is available in several special editions and some of the most popular ones are the TOP GUN editions in honor of the TOP GUN Academy that has been training naval aviators and flight officers in air combat tactics and techniques since 1969. Remarkably beautiful TOP GUN editions include the TOP GUN ‘Rodeo Drive’, the TOP GUN ‘Mojave Desert’, and the TOP GUN ‘Lake Tahoe’.

The UR-230 gets the polar treatment right in time for the Holidays.

I initially wanted to title this article the Good, the Bad and the Ugly of the GPHG Awards, but I thought better of it. After all, I wouldn’t want to be thought of as one of the non-supportive voices in the industry – especially on the heels of the 24th GPHG  Awards last month. Additionally,… The post Honest Observations About The GPHG And What Needs To Change appeared first on ATimelyPerspective.

Rolex has never been known as a watchmaker of grand complications. The core of its portfolio consists of purposeful and precise sports watches with a dose of luxury if desired. 904L stainless steel or “Oystersteel” dominates this lineup, but 18k gold in part or in full are popular choices and often a “flex” for business […]

I’ve become a pretty big fan of De Rijke & Co. over the past few years, and am glad to see them experiencing so much success recently (I’m basing this on their booth at the New York City Windup Watch Fair being mobbed to the point that I couldn’t find room to introduce myself to […] The post De Rijke & Co.’s Miffy Moonphase Returns for the Final Time in Steel appeared first on Worn & Wound.

Plus a Rolex lawsuit, Chrono24 controversy, and two holiday gift ideas, and plenty of honorable mentions.

Catching us all by surprise, the new Blue Lagoon.The post Swatch releases a new Scuba Fifty Fathoms out of the blue appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

Your favorite people will love these elegant offerings from legacy brands.

Forget the sophomore slump; there's just more phenomenal watchmaking from Brette's second commercial release. We talk to him about the new piece and what he's learned from the last year and a half.

The Pogue is back.The post The new Seiko Prospex Speedtimer Pogue tributes the brand’s legendary space chronograph appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.