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The words “Alfa” and “Romeo” are enough to get most car lovers and petrolheads drooling with excitement. The famous Italian manufacturer is loved for its gorgeous designs, lively driving characteristics and boatloads of charm. But, despite their reputation for glorious cars such as the 8C, Giulia, Disco Volante and many others, there have been plenty […]

This week, I wrote the introduction article for the new additions to Seiko’s Marinemaster collection. To prepare myself, I read through the comments below Thomas’s article on the initial release of the updated Marinemaster last November. The number of comments below that article was quite surprising in itself. We certainly don’t get nearly 80 comments […] Visit Weekend Contemplation: Is Seiko Slowly Losing Its Value-For-Money Image? to read the full article.

Recent years have proven particularly colorful in the world of watches, but black is definitely back. Here Sabine Zwettler highlights three charismatic examples putting black in the spotlight. The dark side has never looked so bright! The post Back in Black: 3 Watches with Black Dials from Patek Philippe, Hublot, and Omega appeared first on Quill & Pad.

We cut through the marketing spin with a guide to the main grades or alloys of stainless steel used in modern watchmaking. The post What do the different types of stainless steel actually mean for your watch? appeared first on Time+Tide Watches. The post What do the different types of stainless steel actually mean for your watch? appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

Introducing the new Speake-Marin Openworked Dual Time Terracotta timepiece. The signature feature of the Openworked collection is the open-worked dial, which reveals the main components of the manufacture movement. The impressive display reveals the excellence of the micro-mechanics, set in a unique and striking architecture, adorned with ever-changing details and finishes. The large apertures and skeletonized bridges on the barrel and micro-rotor create a three-dimensional, multi-layered structure, further enhanced by the small seconds counter at 1 o’clock.

eBay Finds is back! This bi-monthly installment will feature a selection of watches currently listed on eBay that have caught the eye of editor Christoph McNeil (@vintagediver). If you come across any hidden gems on the ‘Bay drop us a note at info@wornandwound.com for potential inclusion! Vintage Jubilee Asymmetrical Driver’s Watch  Starting off this week with a […] The post eBay Finds: A Classic Seiko Diver, an Unusual Driver’s Watch, a Rare Bulova, and More! appeared first on Worn & Wound.

With a slightly more classic styling, MB&F and Stephen McDonnell took the GPHG-winning chronograph and made it even better.

The legendary Italian Mille Miglia vintage car race, from Brescia to Rome and back, is just around the corner, drawing crowds of car lovers and drivers from around the world. As the sponsor and official timekeeper of this race since 1988, Chopard enjoys one of the longest-standing alliances in classic motorsports. The brand’s co-president, Karl-Friedrich […]

Walking into Grand Seiko’s Madison Avenue boutique last week, I was ready for a fun evening with great company. After all, that’s what you expect anytime you go to an event hosted by Complecto. What I wasn’t expecting was the opportunity to check out the latest and greatest from Credor, the recently relaunched Locomotive, just […] The post Hands-On Impressions of the New Credor Locomotive appeared first on Worn & Wound.

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As summer gets underway (and it certainly feels like it in many places), it’s helpful to have a shortlist of travel essentials wherever you may find yourself. Fear not: the Windup Watch Shop offers an incredible variety of watches, clocks, accessories, and gear that will faithfully accompany you on your journeys and get the job […] The post Five Travel Essentials for the Summer appeared first on Worn & Wound.

At 42mm, this new line of TAG Heuer Aquaracer Professional 300s, in date-only or date-and-GMT executions, might not be a revolutionary re-design. But some intriguing color combinations and strap options just might make this iteration of TAG’s popular dive watch the best ever.

Audemars Piguet's [RE]Master 02 is a bellwether for a growing trend in modern watch design: a return to brutalism. The post The rise and resurgence of brutalism in watch design, courtesy of the Audemars Piguet [RE]Master 02 appeared first on Time+Tide Watches. The post The rise and resurgence of brutalism in watch design, courtesy of the Audemars Piguet [RE]Master 02 appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

Rounding up our favorite rugged watches and reliable accessories ready to spend some quality time with Dad in the great outdoors.

Another day, another watch launch. With the sheer number of microbrands out there, there’s a new launch nearly every day. Indeed, it can be hard to keep up with everything. Not everyone has time for microbands, and I get that. Still, I got into this hobby via this affordable segment, and I still love seeing […] Visit Going Hands-On With The Nordic Marine Instruments Søværn Sports Watch to read the full article.

One of my favorite watch discoveries last year was Atelier Holgur, whose debut diver, the Frømand, I reviewed last year. When I had it in for review I found it to be quite impressive on a number of levels, but the best thing about it was its commitment to the idea behind it. It’s a […] The post Atelier Holgur Introduces a New Dial Variant for their Frømand Diver appeared first on Worn & Wound.

Watch collecting is about fun, and for most people worldwide, spending nearly €1,000 on a watch is a luxury. We can get perfectly capable time-telling watches for €30, so we collect more expensive ones for other reasons. What about wearing something with a deeper meaning? Maen makes some great takes on vintage-inspired wristwear, while seconde/seconde/ […] Visit Introducing: The Manhattan Project By Maen × Seconde/Seconde/ to read the full article.

Another Friday, another Top 5! This week, we will follow up on last week’s list of full-lume-dial watches with something new. First, thank you to all of you who added some great suggestions in the comments under last week’s list. There were quite a few great ones that could have easily been featured among ours. […] Visit Fratello’s Top 5 Surprising Watches Of The First Half Of 2024 — Featuring Piaget, Parmigiani, Audemars Piguet, And More to read the full article.

DEPLOYANT - The watch magazine for collectors, by collectors Fujifilm released two new(ish) tilt shift lenses for their GFX camera series, and we tried both on an extended loan for several projects. We covered the two lenses in some detail earlier, and here, we offer you further thoughts on these two amazing lenses. Many thanks to Fujifilm Singapore for the loan of the GFX [...] The post Further thoughts: the amazing Fujifilm GF Tilt/Shift lenses appeared first on DEPLOYANT.

This article was originally published in the spring of 2022. One of the most magical moments in the life of a watch collector is winding your very first manual watch. There is something magical about gently turning the crown, bringing the device ...