The Latest News About Watches

A new in-house calibre and innovative smartphone-inspired chronograph pushers keeps this complicated "Jumbo" as thin as a normal one.The post Audemars Piguet’s Royal Oak “Jumbo” RD#5 pairs a flyback chronograph with a flying tourbillon in an ultra-thin package appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

Praesidus, a brand devoted to authentic WWII recreations, has teamed up with French watch news site The Watch Observer for a limited edition of its A-11 Type 44. Limited to 250 numbered watches, the new model pays tribute to the US Air Force’s 533rd Bomb Squadron. If that doesn’t immediately ring a bell, it is […] Visit Introducing: The Praesidus × The Watch Observer A-11 Type 44 — A Limited WWII Tribute to read the full article.

Hamilton is teaming up with Call of Duty: Black Ops 7, the newest entrant in the best-selling first-person shooter game series of all time.The post Khaki Field killstreak: Hamilton’s latest video game collab is with Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

Early this year, I dove into customizable mechanical keyboards for the first time, adding yet another hobby to the growing list. While I wholeheartedly blame our CEO Blake Malin for this, it’s become one of my favorite hobbies to date. Along with physically building keyboards, I also began exploring various subreddits, Discord servers, and blogs, […] The post The MIYO Watch Keycap: An Intersection of Hobbies appeared first on Worn & Wound.

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} } Hautlence Founder Guillaume Tetu Lectures on Oct. 6 🤖 Traditionalists Beware: How Hautlence Built an Independent Brand by Questioning Design and Time Displays Guillaume Tetu, Hautlence Founder & Chairman and Cedric Joos, Global Brand Manager (Neuchâtel, Switzerland) October 6, 2025 In 2004, Hautlence emerged in Neuchâtel with a bold vision: to redefine how time is displayed. At the October 2025 lecture of the Horological Society of New York (HSNY), Hautlence Founder & Chairman Guillaume Tetu, and Global Brand Manager Cedric Joos will provide a behind-the-scenes look at building an independent brand during the renaissance of modern watchmaking. Prepare to dive deep into the full process, from designing, prototyping, and bringing to market innovative and never-before-seen complications. The HL2 with its iconic rotating escapement, the groundbreaking Sphere, and the recently released Retrovision '85 (the famous robot watch), and Helix will be just a few highlights of the evening. Tetu and Joos will conclude the lecture with a few words on what will be coming next for the young and innovative brand. *Doors open at 5:30 PM ET, lecture to begin at 6 PM ET. RSVP is required. ** The lecture video will be available to members immediately, and to the general public following a two-month delay. RSVP Event Recap: Night at the Jost Bürgi Research Library September 10, 2025 A group of eager guests joined HSNY on September 10 for a night at the library. Our head librarian, Dr. Miranda Marraccini, gave a short lecture about the history of HSNY’s collection, which started with a small selection of technical books in 1866 and has since grown to more than 25,000 diverse items (A version of this lecture is available on YouTube.) Afterwards, guests were treated to a behind-the-scenes tour of our library and archives room. They got to admire our oldest book (from 1573!) and nose around our shelves of ephemera, some of which are still being processed. Several visitors consulted us on current research interests, and picked our brains with some intriguing horological questions. We hope to open the library in the evening again soon to accommodate more members’ busy weekday schedules! VISIT THE LIBRARY LEARN MORE Welcoming New HSNY Members  HSNY would like to welcome the following new members. It is only with our members' support that we are able to continue flourishing as America's oldest watchmaking guild and advancing the art and science of horology every day.  GOLD Anthony Tamaribuchi, NY Evan Carbonell, TX Kyle Vogt, CA Lynn Occhiuzzo, NC Rifat Chowdhury, NY Sean Caplice, CA SILVER Robert Munch, NY BRONZE AJ Singh, NY Constantin Friedman, NY Cullen Rogers, NY George Rose, NJ Hamza Fayyaz, NY Hana Chop, NY Jerry Papafloratos, NY John Norman, PA Jon Bock, NY Kurt Bock, NC Michael Comstock, AZ Nicholas Mitchell, TX Salil Nadgauda, NJ  Sidney Otto Gottlieb, Canada Tamuz Itai, NY Thomas Ault, AZ Vincent Romano, NY * Upgraded Membership Level BECOME A MEMBER GIFT A MEMBERSHIP Reading Time at HSNY: Ex Libris This post is part of a series, Reading Time at HSNY, written by our librarians. Today’s post was written by Miranda Marraccini. Have you ever looked at a book in your collection and thought, “I need to make absolutely sure potential thieves know this book is mine”? Or maybe just, “This book could use a little pizzazz”? If the answer to both of these questions is no, well, then we don’t have much in common. But if you’ve ever considered how to inscribe your books in a manner befitting your sparkling personality, then you might have something in common with both the author of this article and the former owners of books in our library at the Horological Society of New York (HSNY).  Although HSNY’s current collection is largely the gift of one generous bibliophile, Fortunat Mueller-Maerki, he bought most of his books secondhand. Many contain marks of their previous owners. I’ve often appreciated how these names and inscriptions add meaning to the books they adorn, telling stories about how people have used and loved them over the years. Most of the book traces I’ve written about previously have been handwritten, but in this article, I’ll focus on bookplates, which are printed expressions of ownership pasted to the inside of a book. Because our Jost Bürgi Research Library collection specializes in the study of time and timekeepers, former book owners sometimes bought or commissioned bookplates that incorporated horological themes. Of the bookplates I’ve snapped photos of, the one in image 1 particularly caught my eye, and you can probably guess why. It includes a six-pointed star, a naked woman tastefully framed from the back, and a number of symbols of the book owner’s interests including, clockwise from top right: a watchmaker’s lathe; violin and sheet music; executioner’s tools; escape wheel; quill pen; magic tricks; Egyptian symbols; a classical column; some things I can’t identify that look like fireplace tools; and a black cat with witch’s broomstick. The middle of the bookplate features the mysterious sator square, a Latin palindrome that has served as a mystical and religious symbol for hundreds of years. At the top and bottom of the central star, the Greek letters alpha and omega denote the Christian God. Who, you might ask, was the owner of this book, apparently a person of myriad interests? Henry V. A. Parsell, Jr. was a multitalented Reverend (later Bishop), “electrical genius,” and engineer from a wealthy new-money New York family. He wrote a book called “Gas Engine Construction" and “made an exhaustive study of evolution, astronomy, archaeology, and many different philosophies,” according to a newspaper article about him. “Many different philosophies” included a now-defunct Masonic order called the “Egyptian Rite of Memphis,” which may explain the ancient Egyptian symbols in the image. CLICK HERE TO READ THE FULL POST... On The Horological Horizon...    NEW YORK CITY COURSES Horology 101 —October 7 Horology 101 —October 14 Horology 101 —October 17 2 CLASSES (10AM & 12:30PM) Horology 101 —October 21 Horology 104 —October 23 Horology 101 to 103 — October 25 WEEKEND CLASS Horology 101 —October 28 TRAVELING EDUCATION Horology 101-103 in LOS ANGELES [November 15]  Horology 101-103 in ATLANTA [January 24 - 25] 2026! Click here to register for classes! Join the waitlist here!  GIFT A CLASS HOROPEDIA FOUNDATION Geneva to Welcome the Maison des Arts et de la Culture Horlogère (MACH) in 2026 A groundbreaking project is launched in the very heart of Geneva: the Maison des Arts et de la Culture Horlogère (MACH), a one-of-a-kind cultural space dedicated to celebrating and transmitting the art of watchmaking. Scheduled to open in 2026, MACH will serve as a vibrant crossroads for horology, offering exhibitions, immersive experiences, live workshops, and educational programmes designed to inspire future generations. Conceived as more than a traditional museum, MACH is a flagship project of the Horopedia Foundation, an independent, non-profit organisation whose mission is to safeguard, share, and transmit watchmaking knowledge worldwide.  Unlike a traditional museum, MACH will be a living house of horology: A space for encounters, dialogue, and discovery. Visitors will explore Geneva’s centuries-old watchmaking heritage, crafts behind each timepiece, and experience the role of timekeeping in society — all through state-of-the-art scenography, interactive installations, and vocational showcases. Learn more HERE. In case you missed it, The Frick Collection is back in its historic home following renovation! A major achievement of the project was the transformation of their second floor (originally private spaces of the Frick family) from offices into a suite of 10 intimate galleries. Our readers will be pleased to know that one of these galleries has been dedicated to the Frick's collection of clocks and watches! A message from their decorative arts curator: "This gallery showcases a selection from a remarkable bequest of approximately forty timepieces from Winthrop Kellogg Edey. These intricate objects, once overshadowed by paintings and sculptures on the first floor, now have a space where their craftsmanship can be better appreciated." Get a closer look at what's on display and learn more here! Come shop with us! HSNY has started selling a small number of used books on time and timekeeping to the dedicated connoisseur of horology. Do you have 19 copies of Britten’s Old Clocks and Watches and need one more to round out your collection? Have aliens abducted your rare and elusive copy of Die deutsche Räderuhr and beamed it aboard their mothership? Has your dog eaten your vital copy of Modern Watch Repairing and Adjusting on the very weekend that you need to service your boss’s vintage Rolex? Don’t be caught unprepared! Come visit HSNY’s library to find these bibliographic gems and more. Our offerings are constantly changing so stop by our library anytime and see what’s new. The Clockmakers’ Museum, housed at the Science Museum in South Kensington is launching its next annual programme of  temporary displays, which will showcase extraordinary objects from public and private horological collections. The second of these, titled Benjamin Lewis Vulliamy: A Champion of British Craftsmanship, will open to the public on the 13th of November 2024. The display has been created to tell the story of the last of the great Vulliamy family of Royal clockmakers based at 68 Pall Mall, London, from 1753. Benjamin Lewis  Vulliamy was a five-times Master of the Worshipful Company of Clockmakers and a champion of British craftmanship. He was also one of the driving forces behind the formation of the Clockmakers’ Museum. Learn more HERE. DONATE TO HSNY HSNY thanks our sponsors for their generous support Copyright © 2025 Horological Society of New York, All rights reserved. unsubscribe from this list    update subscription preferences 

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Once an American brand, now owned by the Swatch Group, Hamilton is a watchmaker with more than timepieces. It has fascinating stories to tell. We can’t forget the brand’s involvement in cinema, having been featured in over 500 movies since 1932 and its appearance in Shanghai Express, and then important features such as a futuristic […]

Hamilton might be known for its presence in Hollywood, but the once-American, now-Swiss brand is also active in video games. It started with the Khaki Field Titanium Automatic in Far Cry 6 and, later, the American Classic Boulton in Death Stranding 2: On the Beach. Now, Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 marks the third […] Visit Hands-On With The 38mm Hamilton Khaki Field Automatic “Call of Duty: Black Ops 7” Limited Edition to read the full article.

For as long as I’ve been writing about watches (and in fact much longer) Hamilton has been associated with the silver screen. They are incredibly proud of their long history of popularizing specific watches through their appearances in movies. It’s a tradition that goes back decades, to when Elvis wore a Hamilton Ventura in Blue […] The post Hamilton Introduces the Khaki Field Auto 38mm Call of Duty Special Edition appeared first on Worn & Wound.

The Laureato distinguishes itself from other 70s integrated bracelet luxury sports watches due to Girard-Perregaux's focus on movements.The post The history of the Girard-Perregaux Laureato, an innovative 70s icon that continues to evolve today appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

The latest in the brand's COD collab puts a piece of Black Ops 7 on your wrist.

Along with its popular, tech-forward Attesa models, the Series8 collection now falls under the watchmaker’s new “Premiere” category, so expect a special urban-angled celebration of Tokyo’s city design in this trio of new limited editions.

The new Czapek Antarctique Rattrapante R.U.R. merges a cheeky robot display with one of watchmaking's most complicated mechanisms.The post The Czapek Antarctique Rattrapante R.U.R. brings a playful robot animation to a means-business split-seconds chronograph appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

Ochs und Junior, the independent brand founded in 2006 around the inventive genius of Dr Ludwig Oechslin, has built its reputation on watches that present complex astronomical or calendar displays in radically simple, functional designs. Models such as the perpetual calendar, annual calendar, and moon phase are already cult favourites among collectors who appreciate mechanical […]

James Ward Packard (1863–1928) was a prominent American industrialist, inventor, and watch collector. Best known as the founder of the Packard Motor Car Company, which manufactured some of the most luxurious automobiles of the early 20th century, Packard was also an avid horology enthusiast and one of the most influential watch collectors of his era. […] The post The Greatest Collectors of All Time: James Ward Packard – American Industrialist And Highly Competitive Discerning Collector appeared first on Worn & Wound.

DEPLOYANT - The watch magazine for collectors, by collectors Its been 20 crazy years since Max Büsser ventured out on his own after a successful stint in Harry Winston. And the madness continues. The MB&F brand brings innovation, not only in sculptures that tell time, and amazing calibres, but also in the way they honour and treat customers, retailers and the media. MB&F celebrates [...] The post MB&F celebrates 20 years of Madness with special releases appeared first on DEPLOYANT.

In the world of haute horlogerie, Patek Philippe has maintained a unique tradition: beyond its own Salons in Geneva, Paris and London, all its timepieces are distributed through an exclusive network of local retail partners worldwide who represent the brand. Many of these relationships span over several decades, built between family businesses that share similar … Continued The post IN-DEPTH: PATEK PHILIPPE RETAILER ANNIVERSARY PIECES appeared first on Collectability.

It is with pride that I announce the upcoming Breitling × Fratello event, which will take place in the city where I was born. In fact, the Breitling boutique in Enschede is part of Koelink Jewelers, the store where I got my first serious watch back in 1998. On November 7th, we will host a […] Visit Join The Breitling × Fratello Evening In Enschede On November 7th to read the full article.

A fast follow-up to the series of eight models introduced in April offers an entirely different aesthetic direction.