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Compact and elegant watches can be timeless for a reason. It’s almost always a case of less is more, or offering something uniquely creative without overdoing it. Naturally, most people’s first thought will go to icons such as the Cartier Tank or the Patek Philippe Calatrava. Still, with the recent resurgence in the popularity of dress […]

In the dim light at the Museum of Transport and Technology (MOTAT) in Auckland and among the glamorous early motor cars and remarkable early aircraft, there is a small and humble Smiths dash clock. Its black dial and white numerals emphasize legibility. The dash clock was a compact, precise instrument born of the early 20th […] Visit How A Smiths Dash Clock Helped A Pioneering Pilot Traverse The World to read the full article.

Over the past seven days, we’ve seen subtle updates to popular collections, such as the Baltic Aquascaphe, alongside limited editions created with fellow watch publication Hodinkee and collaborations that revive traditional crafts. Ming, in particular, successfully brings the old and the new together. There is plenty more on the menu, with several successful collaborations that … ContinuedThe post New releases from Baltic, DOXA, Ming and more appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

On this summery Sunday morning, we dive into a Swatch Group battle. This week, we picked two dive watches from popular Swatch Group brands to determine which you prefer. Daan will back the revamped Khaki Navy Scuba Auto that Hamilton unveiled recently. The brand updated the dial design with new indexes and a wave pattern […] Visit Sunday Morning Showdown: Hamilton Khaki Navy Scuba Auto Vs. Mido Ocean Star 200 to read the full article.

Cut the summer heat with these delectable cocktails uniquely inspired by watchmakers and their respective terroirs. And since today is Swiss National Day, we start with Helvetia, but our virtual pub crawl goes much further afield, deliciously.

Cut the summer heat with these delectable cocktails uniquely inspired by watchmakers and their respective terroirs. And since today is Swiss National Day, we start with Helvetia, but our virtual pub crawl goes much further afield, deliciously.

Each week at WCL delivers editorial coverage across the spectrum of serious watch collecting—from industry analysis and new-release evaluations to hands-on reviews and first-person experiences. Weekend Reads curates the week's most substantial pieces: the editorials that reward deeper engagement and merit your weekend reading time.

Early 16th-century watches were fragile by today’s standards, to say the least. These mechanical curiosities for the mega-wealthy could sustain catastrophic damage from a single drop or hard knock, and accuracy was off by hours per day. Shock resistance was on the back burner at the time as improving accuracy and reliability were paramount, along […]

“Watches, Stories, and Gear” is a roundup of our favorite content, watch or otherwise, from around the internet. Here, we support other creators, explore interesting content that inspires us, and put a spotlight on causes we believe in. Oh, and any gear we happen to be digging on this week. We love gear. Resident Evil […] The post Watches, Stories, & Gear: Resident Evil, Predicting the Weather, and Jaeger-LeCoultre Colognes appeared first on Worn & Wound.

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DEPLOYANT - The watch magazine for collectors, by collectors Ferdinand Berthoud FB 3SPC.2-1 brings the COSC-certified Chronomètre FB 3SPC into 18-carat rose gold with a sandblasted nickel silver movement. S$245,000. The post New: Ferdinand Berthoud Chronomètre FB 3SPC.2-1 appeared first on DEPLOYANT.

The latest Cartier Santos de Cartier Chronograph drops down from XL sizing to Cartier's large size for more refined proportions.The post Cartier brings its Santos de Cartier Chronograph down to a more favourable “Large” size appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

There is a very specific kind of watch that changed how I think about this hobby. This watch was not particularly expensive, and it was not Swiss. It did not come in a velvet-lined box or carry a story about a master watchmaker in some atelier within a Swiss valley. It came in a cardboard […] Visit The Caravelle Sea Hunter Vs. The Seiko SKX And SRPE93 “Turtle” to read the full article.

The humble Ford Escort spanned six generations from its debut in 1967 to its end in 2004, with over 4 million cars built during those years. The small family car was Britain’s best-selling car for many years and proved to be one of the industry’s most enduring machines, thanks in part to the efforts of […]

Summer is here, so many Europeans are starting to explore their beloved lands. Maybe that’s why Seiko drew inspiration from the beautiful Lake Hallstatt in Austria for its newest European-exclusive limited edition. The new Prospex HBC010’s deep green dial reflects the calm water and surrounding nature of Hallstätter See, enhanced by a sunray finish that […] Visit Seiko’s Prospex HBC010 European Limited Edition Looks Like A Postcard From Austria to read the full article.

Seiko’s Prospex collection is wide… Even by narrowing it down to dive watches only, there’s plenty to choose from, starting with the accessible Samurai and Turtle, followed by the robust 1968 Heritage Diver, up to the high-spec Marinemasters. There’s another one, however, that both carries great historical importance and visual appeal, the Prospex 1965 Heritage […]

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eBay Finds is back! This bi-weekly 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 [email protected] for potential inclusion. Vintage Omega   First up this week we have […] The post eBay Finds: A Great Full Set From Hamilton, Plus Vintage Watches from Omega, Bulova, and More appeared first on Worn & Wound.

The decade old French brand expands into new territory.

Vacheron Constantin has one collection built specifically for weather like this. Since 1996, the Overseas has been the Maison's answer to the season that punishes everything else in a collection—hot metal bracelets, curling alligator straps, dials never meant to see saltwater.