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Making final decisions before your big wedding day can be stressful. For watch addicts, it's which watch to wear. Here are some tips... The post How to pick the best watch for your wedding appeared first on Time+Tide Watches. The post How to pick the best watch for your wedding appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

While at the recent 2024 Windup Watch Fair in San Francisco, we had the chance to catch up with Andreas Bentele of the Fortis team. When asked what his favorite Fortis watch was at the fair, he immediately responded with his love for the Fortis S-41 Stratoliner. The Stratoliner is the first watch designed and […] The post [VIDEO] Windup Meet & Greet: The Fortis S-41 Stratoliner is Designed and Tested for Space Tourism appeared first on Worn & Wound.

Distinct takes on color, from a vintage-reissue Zenith to innovative laser techniques and a serene take on green from Grand Seiko.

This IWC bracelet has completely transformed the wearing experience of my “go anywhere, do anything” timepiece, the Mark XV. RJ often advises always getting the factory bracelet on a watch whenever possible. No truer words have been spoken, it seems, as my journey in trying to acquire a bracelet for my IWC Mark XV finally […] Visit Always Buy The Factory Bracelet — Hunting Down One For My IWC Mark XV to read the full article.

DEPLOYANT - The watch magazine for collectors, by collectors The fine wristwatch market is one that is highly conservative where form is concerned. A quick look at history suggests that watches that aren’t round either become forgotten eventually or – for a handful – become an icon that transcends eras, strangely with very little middle ground. Given the risk, it’s no surprise that the [...] The post Review: The New Patek Philippe Golden Ellipse Ref. 5738/1R appeared first on DEPLOYANT.

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A micro-rotor dive watch? For under $2,000? At first blush, the concept may seem outrageous. After all, micro-rotor movements are typically reserved for high-end dress watches and complicated Indies. They’re hardly at home in the sort of accessible dive watches so many of us like, but Yema has — for the second time this year […] The post Yema Slims Down the Navygraf in a New Limited Edition appeared first on Worn & Wound.

G-Shock has just unveiled a new version of its Frogman diver’s watch, taking the unmistakable design to new heights – or depths – by giving it a titanium twist. With its solid yet lightweight case, high functionality and ...

Some brands want a global presence, while others are perfectly happy to focus on a much smaller part of the world. Such is the case for Jiro Katayama, a Japanese watchmaker who produces watches under the name of Otsuka Lotec. This low-key but high-impact independent watchmaking atelier has been making the rounds online despite selling […]

Taking inspiration from the legendary Zenith DEFY A3648, the brand has just presented the new DEFY Extreme Diver in two iterations cased in titanium with a blue or black dial. It additionally features an interchangeable strap system; it comes with a titanium bracelet, an FKM cordura-like rubber strap, and an extra-long strap made of recycled fishing nets.

For decades, Fortis has enjoyed a well-earned reputation as a maker of space-ready watches. Until now, most of those watches have traveled to the International Space Station. Today’s Fortis AMADEE-24, however, was built for Mars. More specifically, it was made for a simulation mission that recently occurred in Armenia. Watch enough TV, and it’s easy […] Visit Introducing: The Fortis AMADEE-24 Mars Analog Mission Timer to read the full article.

Fact: carbon fibre makes everything cooler, especially watches. That's why this limited edition Mido diver is an exciting prospect. The post Mido gives the Ocean Star 200C a high-end forged carbon fibre makeover appeared first on Time+Tide Watches. The post Mido gives the Ocean Star 200C a high-end forged carbon fibre makeover appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

Why have just one good thing if you can have two? The dial of the Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Selfwinding Chronograph shows the brand’s famous Grande Tapisserie pattern and a smoky effect. The 37mm Royal Oak Frosted Gold Selfwinding doesn’t have a three-dimensional effect on the dial but, instead, pairs the graduated effect with a case […] Visit Taking A Bite Of The Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Selfwinding Chronograph And Frosted Gold Selfwinding With Their Crème Brûlée Dials to read the full article.

Watch companies find inspiration in the most unusual places, but it’s rare to encounter a muse taken from the pages of a nation’s constitution. The Basic Law, or “Grundgesetz”, is the constitution of the Federal Republic of Germany. Consisting of 146 articles, it was introduced in West Germany in 1949 and extended to reunified Germany […]

The new Australian microbrand proves that their watch has earned its stripes, accompanying a photojournalist to the top of Lhotse. The post Ocean To Orbit put their new Lhotse through its paces, sending it to the top of the Himalayas appeared first on Time+Tide Watches. The post Ocean To Orbit put their new Lhotse through its paces, sending it to the top of the Himalayas appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

Picking the best watches under €2,500 is tough. There are so many different options. Next to the world of microbrands, the world of bigger brands also opens up nicely with €2,500 to spend. This made the search for possible options quite extensive. You could even call it a mission because the goal of this list […] Visit Fratello Favorites: The Best Watches Under €2,500 — Jorg’s Picks From Formex, Christopher Ward, Unimatic, And More to read the full article.

Watch enthusiasts traveling into Switzerland, Germany, Japan, China, and the United States are targets of opportunity for border customs police. Here Chris Malburg shows how to avoid paying more in duties and taxes than necessary and the embarrassment of being suspected of smuggling legitimately purchased watches. The post Yes, You Must Pay Duties and Taxes on Your Personal Watches When Traveling, But Here’s How to Avoid the Worst appeared first on Quill & Pad.

The watches are available only to lottery entrants starting May 13, so take a look while you still have time.