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Swatch stands as a testament to innovation, resilience, and creativity within the watch industry. Born out of the ashes of the Quartz Crisis, Swatch both saved the Swiss watch industry from obsolescence and revolutionized it through its groundbreaking approach to design, manufacturing, and marketing. The post How Swatch Saved the Swiss Watch Industry appeared first on Quill & Pad.

Rolex Submariner or GMT Master II? This is not an easy question and veryone will have their own opinion on which of these two iconic watches is their favorite. Many considering owning a Rolex will start with these two models. Raman Kalra tries to pick his favorite. The post Rolex Submariner vs. GMT Master II: Small Differences, Difficult Decision appeared first on Quill & Pad.

We’ve all heard it: “You never actually own a Patek Philippe. You merely look after it for the next generation.” This advertising slogan became almost as iconic as the watches themselves. That’s understandable, too, considering how it tugs at the heartstrings and strongly implies superior quality. But what charges a watch with heirloom quality? And […] Visit Pass It On — The Heirloom Quality Of Properly Made Watches to read the full article.

If you were to say one thing about the TWR Supercat that’s on your screen right now, it would be; Ferocious! And it would be a perfectly sensible way to describe the Supercat, as it is based on the XJ-S, essentially one of Jaguar’s last V12-powered ‘Big Cats’. This luxury Grand Tourer was built between […]

Has Tudor now found its own hypebeast watch? The pink Black Bay Chrono seems to be going crazy high on the secondary market - but how high? The post How high really is the Tudor Black Bay Chrono Pink secondary market premium? appeared first on Time+Tide Watches. The post How high really is the Tudor Black Bay Chrono Pink secondary market premium? appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

Has Tudor now found its own hypebeast watch? The pink Black Bay Chrono seems to be going crazy high on the secondary market - but how high? The post How high is the Tudor Black Bay Chrono Pink secondary market premium? appeared first on Time+Tide Watches. The post How high is the Tudor Black Bay Chrono Pink secondary market premium? appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

In the latest installment in our Fratelli Stories series, we talk to Graeme. He’s a Scottish collector with a passion for vintage tool watches, and his Tudor Submariner has a special place in his collection. Vintage watches are a wonderful opportunity for collectors and enthusiasts alike. The sheer number of options available to us at […] Visit Fratelli Stories: This Tudor Submariner Has A Special Place In Graeme’s Collection to read the full article.

It still surprises Martin Green just how fast the Odysseus has become a staple collection for A. Lange & Söhne. It has only been three short years, during which time Lange has already launched stainless steel and white gold versions. And at Watches and Wonders 2022, A. Lange & Söhne presented a surprising Odysseus in titanium. The post A. Lange & Söhne Odysseus: Making A Case For Titanium appeared first on Quill & Pad.

With Breitling's acquisition of the brand, is the return of a mid-century classic on the cards? The post What would a return of the Universal Genève Polerouter look like? appeared first on Time+Tide Watches. The post What would a return of the Universal Genève Polerouter look like? appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

Our readers know that Worn & Wound is all about celebrating the spirit of adventure and enthusiasm that comes from the appreciation of quality products and the communities around them. This includes watches, of course, and also gear. Our love for the heritage, craftsmanship, and ownership experience of these watches and tools means we carefully […] The post New To The Shop: Gerber Gear appeared first on Worn & Wound.

The IWC Portugieser Tourbillon Day and Night ref. IW545901 is a sophisticated timepiece that showcases exquisite craftsmanship and technical prowess. This watch features a one-minute flying tourbillon that graces the black obsidian lacquered dial at 6 o’clock. Then, at 9 o’clock a day and night spherical indicator —referred to as Antipodean Display by IWC— adds an artistic and intriguing touch that is somewhat reminiscent of De Bethune's spherical moon indication.

Spending a weekend at the convergence of historic race cars and incredible watches.

Spending a weekend at the convergence of historic race cars and incredible watches.

Omega is one of the largest luxury watchmakers on the market, carrying multiple emblematic models (Seamaster and Speedmaster, to name a few). However, one vital element of the brand’s success lies in its almost unique take on precision. Omega has long been a pioneer in this field, often ranking first in chronometry contests and introducing […]

A wristwatch synonymous with biceps and AR-15s, Seiko’s H558-5009 “Arnie” continues to maintain its popularity in the watch collecting community today. Aside from its screen time in several Arnold Schwarzenegger films, its hefty 46mm case and rather sophisticated analogue-digital movement make the Arnie a unique and desirable timepiece. Other variations of the Arnie include the […] The post The Seiko H601-8020: The Arnie’s Long-Lost Little Brother appeared first on Worn & Wound.

Celebrities are often in the limelight with stylised and curated looks. So, why are they making the mistake of wearing watches upside down? The post PSA: Dear celebs, please stop wearing your watches upside down appeared first on Time+Tide Watches. The post PSA: Dear celebs, please stop wearing your watches upside down appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

Derived from French, “rattrapante” is interchangeable with “split-seconds chronograph” and is one of the most complex complications to create in watchmaking. Designed to measure intervals of time that begin at the same time but end at different times, split-seconds chronographs are extremely intricate and highly expensive.

Welcome to the Worn & Wound Micro-Brand Digest, a semi-monthly roundup of all the new micro-brand news we’re following, from concepts that show promise, to Kickstarter launches to restocks, and everything in between. Small independents, and affordable micro-brands spurred the creation of Worn & Wound over 10 years ago, and they still drive our enthusiasm […] The post Micro-Brand Digest: Italian Divers, Canadian GMTs, and More! appeared first on Worn & Wound.

For the 25th Anniversary (and return) of one of Cartier's best modern releases, it's worth seeing where the idea came from.