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This article is from the WatchTime Archives. (Warning: Spoilers ahead.) Watches in movies have fascinated watch fans since collecting timepieces became (at least) as interesting as getting an autograph from your favorite actor. From Steve ...

Our guide to the best Grand Seiko references of the modern era, and why they're so important. The post 13 of the greatest Grand Seikos yet, and why they matter appeared first on Time+Tide Watches. The post 13 of the greatest Grand Seikos yet, and why they matter appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

This article is from the WatchTime Archives and was originally published in 2022. Ever since the first clocks were created, there has been a desire to add complications. Moon phases and calendar functions were among the first, and as pocket ...

DEPLOYANT - The watch magazine for collectors, by collectors We have focused on independents. We focused on rising stars. But what about the grand old maisons? The big boys, so to speak. Well, this week, we pick six watches from these big houses. Best 2024 release watches from six of the big watchmaking maisons Basis and rationale The basis for the choice of the [...] The post Best new watches from six of the big watchmaking maisons appeared first on DEPLOYANT.

It wouldn’t be an unfounded opinion to say that vintage reissues have become a bit stale after a decade of non-stop re-releases. Sure, vintage watches are fantastic, and new watches with vintage looks? Debatably even better. So when TAG Heuer released the Carrera Chronograph Glassbox at last year’s Watches and Wonders, it had a raucous … Continued The post The TAG Heuer Carrera Chronograph Glassbox Panda leans into its vintage cues appeared first on Time+Tide Watches. The post The TAG Heuer Carrera Chronograph Glassbox Panda leans into its vintage cues appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

Despite their original display, which splits time (for most of them) between central minutes, hours in a sub-dial at 12 o’clock and seconds in a subsidiary counter at 6 o’clock, regulator watches are some of the most classic you can imagine. The origin of these régulateur is nothing fancy, it has nothing to do with […]

The Omega Speedmaster 50th Anniversary Snoopy has a wonderful story to tell. Its face and case back are pure fun with a mindful message of what was almost lost. All wrapped in the latest edition of what is without a doubt an iconic watch. The post Omega Speedmaster 50th Anniversary Snoopy: The Beagle has Landed! appeared first on Quill & Pad.

The Gruen Curvex certainly ranks as an important line of historical watches. These pieces used a variety of curved cases and curved movements. During their two decades of production, they were the pinnacle of style and rivaled more expensive brands. Gruen also has a deep tie to America, which brings something different to the story. […] Visit Vintage Watches: The Gruen Curvex Lieutenant to read the full article.

Ever since Seiko gutted their catalogues in 2019, making way for more cohesive and distinctive product ranges, I’ve been waiting for a very particular kind of old Seiko spirit. Sure, the huge variety of colours, dials, and collaborations have been fun, but there haven’t been many of those little weirdo watches you need to do … Continued The post Seiko, it’s time to bring the Age of Discovery back appeared first on Time+Tide Watches. The post Seiko, it’s time to bring the Age of Discovery back appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

Few brands can match the quirkiness of Seiko in the 1990s, and Buffy feels it may be time for some of it to return. The post Seiko, it’s time to bring the Age of Discovery back appeared first on Time+Tide Watches. The post Seiko, it’s time to bring the Age of Discovery back appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

It has already been just over two years since the Omega × Swatch Speedmaster MoonSwatch came out. At the time, the lines in front of the Swatch boutiques were unheard of in the watch world. Although the hype isn’t as huge anymore, new versions, like the recently introduced Snoopies, keep the Bioceramic phenomenon alive and […] Visit Sunday Morning Showdown: TAG Heuer Formula 1 × Kith Vs. Omega × Swatch Speedmaster MoonSwatch to read the full article.

What would happen if a watch brand makes a chronograph that looks almost exactly like a simple, time only watch? You end up with the most low-key, under-the-radar, stealth chronograph on the market: the De Bethune DB Eight! The post De Bethune DB Eight: The Ultimate in Chronograph Refinement! appeared first on Quill & Pad.

This article was originally published in the September/October 2022 Issue of the WatchTime print magazine, before Aaron Rodgers’ 2023 move to the Jets. Aaron Charles Rodgers (born Dec. 2, 1983) is a quarterback for the Green Bay ...

If you dare to compare, make it apples to apples. Ludovic Ballouard (Brittany) and François-Paul Journe (Marseille) both hail from France. Most pertinent to this comparison though is that both men designed quirky jumping-hour watches. The post Ludovic Ballouard Upside Down and F.P. Journe Vagabondage I Reviewed by Tim Mosso appeared first on Quill & Pad.

Richard Mille, Tiffany & Co., and Urwerk dare to be different with one-of-a-kind auction offerings that weren’t made for the wrist.

Retro re-releases, cycling watches, new brands and line extensions for old ones, oh my! There's been plenty of head-turning releases this week. The post New releases from TAG Heuer, Tudor, Naoya Hida and more appeared first on Time+Tide Watches. The post New releases from TAG Heuer, Tudor, Naoya Hida and more appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

Tudor has released a new watch in their growing Pelagos FXD collection with the Pelagos FXD Chrono “Cycling Edition.” The new watch borrows a formula from last year’s FXD releases tied to the Alinghi Red Bull Racing, but this time the focus is on Tudor’s own cycling team, which makes their debut in the Giro […] The post Tudor Celebrates the Start of the Giro d’Italia with a Cycling Themed Pelagos FXD Chronograph appeared first on Worn & Wound.

DEPLOYANT - The watch magazine for collectors, by collectors TAG Heuer releases a new collection which is a blast from the past of the Formula 1 launched in 1986. Introducing the new TAG Heuer Formula 1 Kith. Press Release information with commentary in italics. The TAG Heuer Formula 1, first launched in 1986, was a popular and accessible sports watch that many from the [...] The post New: TAG Heuer Formula 1 Kith appeared first on DEPLOYANT.

Japanese independent watchmaking has a particular charm, often showing a spare yet intricate way with dials and small-cased sensibility. With a few quietly released collaborative efforts, Hida-san’s main focus is on a small output of orders. Nevertheless, the 2024 releases from Naoya Hida & Co. show a more extroverted side to the brand coming through. […] Visit Introducing: The 2024 Releases From Naoya Hida — Including A Rectangular Grail Candidate to read the full article.

We go through all 10 models in the TAG Heuer Formula 1 Kith collection in detail, including the TAG Heuer and Kith exclusives. The post An in-depth look at all 10 versions of the TAG Heuer Formula 1 Kith collaboration appeared first on Time+Tide Watches. The post An in-depth look at all 10 versions of the TAG Heuer Formula 1 Kith collaboration appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.