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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.

The Roundup is the Windup Watch Shop’s weekly rundown of the latest and greatest watches, accessories, EDC, and more. Top billing belongs to the Treat Yourself category, which spotlights special watches worth their price tag, while the Value-Packed Pick celebrates a timepiece that provides great bang for buck. Upgrade Your Kit highlights indispensable everyday carry […] The post Four Unique Lume Dial Watches appeared first on Worn & Wound.

With Watches & Wonders and the associated speculation around discontinuations and new releases firmly in the rearview mirror, the secondary watch market in April 2024 has continued to follow the longer term trend of decline. In this report, we summarize the high level trends from last month, give an update on the Rolex Pepsi, and cover some of the best and worst performing collections in April. The post WatchCharts May 2024 Watch Market Update: Rolex Secondary Prices Still Declining appeared first on Quill & Pad.

All the details about the return of the Jaeger-LeCoultre Duomètre and the model's patented, high-tech movements. The post The Jaeger-LeCoultre Duomètre is back, but how compelling is JLC’s haute horlogerie collection? appeared first on Time+Tide Watches. The post The Jaeger-LeCoultre Duomètre is back, but how compelling is JLC’s haute horlogerie collection? appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

A Collector's Guide to vintage Cartier, an important Rolex lawsuit, and a deep dive on Hermes.

In the beginning, dive watches were pure tools that helped keep divers on time and alive. Today they’re something else: fashion statements, conversation pieces, rugged companions for a trip to the beach or pool. Our Timeline: "Dive Watches ...

Patek Philippe is generally regarded as the top brand among all major Swiss watch manufacturers. Why is this true? Rüdiger Bucher, Editorial Director of WatchTime's German sister magazine Chronos, lays out seven reasons for Patek Philippe's success.

In this week’s episode of A Week in Watches, we’re coming to from the Gateway Pavillion at Fort Mason in San Francisco, where just last week nearly 100 watch and gear brands came together for the biggest Windup Watch Fair on record. It was a truly great time, and we’re excited to do it again […] The post A Week in Watches Ep. 80 – Highlights from the San Francisco Windup Watch Fair appeared first on Worn & Wound.

DEPLOYANT - The watch magazine for collectors, by collectors “Diamonds are Forever” as said by Ian Fleming on his fourth James Bond novel. Today, we cover watches that are bejewelled for the New Age Men who doesn’t mind a little BLING! Six Diamond Watches for New Age Men Today’s article is on diamond watches for the New Age Man, I am not going to [...] The post Diamonds are Forever: Six Diamond Watches for New Age Men appeared first on DEPLOYANT.

The Seastrong Diver Extreme GMT has the water resistance of a diver, and functionality of a travel watch. The post The Alpina Seastrong Diver Extreme GMT makes a play for a truly affordable sports watch appeared first on Time+Tide Watches. The post The Alpina Seastrong Diver Extreme GMT makes a play for a truly affordable sports watch appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

Summer is the season of sunshine, warm temperatures, long nights, cool drinks, and, of course, boatloads of fun in and around the water. Whether it’s a pool, lake, or even the ocean you’re jumping into (or lounging by), a proper watch lover has something fitting on the wrist. And what could be better for such […]

I must admit that I’ve wanted to get my hands on the Hanhart 417 ES 1954 Flyback Reverse Panda 39 for a long time. Ever since Hanhart released its most iconic chronograph in a 39mm case size (just like the original watch from 1954), it has been high on my list of watches to try. […] Visit Hands-On With The Hanhart 417 ES 1954 Flyback Reverse Panda 39 to read the full article.

Honolulu is one of the most isolated cities on earth. It also boasts over four million visitors every year, in addition to the nearly one million residents. If you happen to be one of those lucky travellers to land in this beautiful tropical capital, you might just want to check out a few of your … Continued The post Time+Tide City Watch Buying Guide – Honolulu appeared first on Time+Tide Watches. The post Time+Tide City Watch Buying Guide – Honolulu appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

Hermès needs no introduction. The name is synonymous with luxury, especially in handbags, leather goods and accessories. However, they are not a name that tends to come up when discussing luxury watches. Despite this, Hermès has a long horological, but only in recent years have they taken a leap forward in what they offer. The post Hermès Watches: Why they are Worth Seriously Considering appeared first on Quill & Pad.