The Latest News About Watches

Over the weekend, Rado dipped into their archives to bring back a lost classic from the 1980s. If you can recall the early 80s (or just have a penchant for watches of this era) you might remember the Anatom. This square cased watch with a dramatically curved case and sapphire crystal has been ripe for […] The post Rado Brings Back the Anatom, a Lost Classic from the 1980s appeared first on Worn & Wound.

Breitling, founded in 1884, is renowned for its high-precision timepieces, development of the wrist chronograph, and an uncompromising commitment to design excellence. With the acquisition of Universal Genève, Breitling, together with its majority shareholder Partners Group headquartered in Zug, Switzerland, continues to build a legacy of luxury watchmaking, rooted in heritage. The acquisition of Universal Genève marks a new chapter for the brand renowned for its horological artistry and innovation. This strategic move promises to restore the prestige of a hallowed name in the world of luxury timepieces.

From the old-school to the sharply modern, these are our favorite sport watches of the year.

In the vast realm of heavenly wonders, a timepiece exists tailored for every cosmic inquiry. Whether you yearn to unravel the Earth’s speed at the equator, comprehend its orbital dance around the Sun, or learn the angles at which sunrays caress your corner of the world throughout the year, rest assured. There’s a watch designed […]

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I’ve had an admiration for IWC’s watches for a long time, and have owned multiple Pilot’s Chronographs and an Aquatimer over the years, but until recently I’d never spent a significant amount of time with a watch in their storied Mark series. These simple pilot’s watches are core to IWC’s history and the perception of […] The post Missed Review: The IWC Mark XVII appeared first on Worn & Wound.

As we head full steam into the holiday season, the team here at the Windup Watch Shop wanted to give back. In many ways, your support is what keeps the lights on, allowing both the Shop and overall Worn and Wound the ability to grow. With that in mind, we’ve decided to have 7 Days […] The post Windup Watch Shop 7 Days of Gifting appeared first on Worn & Wound.

Can Laurent Ferrier provide an indie alternative to the continued integrated sports watch demand?

When it comes to setting the standard for British elegance, does anyone do it better than Farer? The London-based watchmaker, whose timepieces are produced in Switzerland, recently launched their latest in the Cushion Case collection: The Durham Pullman. Evoking a bygone era, this latest from Farer takes inspiration from the Pullman Company, manufacturer of train […] The post Farer’s Latest is Inspired by the Pullman Company, the Historic UK Train Car Manufacturer appeared first on Worn & Wound.

About four years ago, I was looking for the dive watch with the best blue dial out there. The maximum budget was somewhere around €1,500. Even though the Méraud Bonaire sold for “only” €635 then, it still made the final two, together with the Zodiac Sea Wolf Topper Edition. Ultimately, I chose the Zodiac because […] Visit Hands-On With The New Méraud Bonaire MkII In Green, Blue, And Black to read the full article.

This year, I have attended a bunch of watch get-togethers (GTGs) organized by enthusiasts and collectors, most of which are not specific to any brand or watch. A local watch community often organizes them, and when I can, I will join (though I try to keep the weekends for family). This most recent get-together was […] Visit Photo Report: The Dutch Speedmaster Get-Together 2023 to read the full article.

Even though time intervals are nowadays measured automatically down to a fraction of a second with the help of modern technologies, hardly any other function of the mechanical wristwatch offers enthusiasts such a joy as starting, stopping and ...

While being strongly driven by the release of new models in recent years, Grand Seiko does carry a few emblematic models in its collection; watches that have barely changed over the last 10 to 20 years. We can immediately think about the cream-dial Elegance GMT reference SBGM221. Another important model for Grand Seiko is a […]

This article was originally published in the September/October 2022 Issue of the WatchTime print magazine. Seiko won one competition long ago, more than half a century ago in fact, and in it lies the source of the Japanese manufacturer’s ...

A first in the Overseas collection is the new Vacheron Constantin Overseas Tourbillon High Jewellery in a combination of white gold and the collection's signature blue dial, along with the setting of 85 baguette-cut diamonds on its Maltese cross-shaped bezel, indexes, and strap’s clasp. This 42.5 mm diameter sporty-chic watch features a slender curvature thanks to its ultra-thin automatic movement the in-house Calibre 2160 with tourbillon. The watch comes with a matching 18K white gold bracelet and two additional interchangeable straps in blue calfskin and rubber that are secured by a likewise interchangeable white gold pin buckle set with baguette-cut diamonds.

DEPLOYANT - The watch magazine for collectors, by collectors “It’s the most wonderful time of the year!” Whether we are naughty or nice, here at Team Deployant we choose the 3 watches that we wish Santa would put under the Christmas Tree. Just like Deployant’s mantra of “By Collectors, for Collectors”, here’s Stanley’s first ever wish list and definitely more to come in the [...] The post Dear Santa: Stanley Leung makes his Christmas Wishlist for 2023 appeared first on DEPLOYANT.

Despite being barely existent anymore or now a memory from the past, some brands continue to live within the collecting community, benefitting from a certain aura. One of these brands is Universal Genève, a once-prominent manufacturer known for its innovative designs (the Polerouter or the Tri-Compax, to name a few) and technically advanced movements (the […]

Breitling just announced its acquisition of Universal Genève. The legendary brand, previously owned by an investment firm from Hong Kong, is set to be brought back to its former glory under new ownership. Is the sky the limit for this heritage brand under Breitling’s wings? Universal Genève Universal Genève was founded in Le Locle as […] Visit Industry News: Breitling Acquires Legendary Brand Universal Genève to read the full article.