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We got the inside scoop on Milano Watch Week and nearly everything the organizers are gearing up to surprise us with. Consider us your VIP pass.

The Gumball 3000 kicks off on September 14th in Saigon and culminates in Singapore on September 22nd. This year marks the 25th anniversary of the rally-style event that blends exotic cars, celebrities, and five-star treatment, and the Ulysse Nardin Freak X Gumball 3000 is the official watch for the event. If participants don’t purchase all […] Visit Roaring Through The Stages With The Ulysse Nardin Freak X Gumball 3000 to read the full article.

The notorious Gumball 3000 is an auto event where speed, fun, fashion, and often humor intersect. It’s only natural that Ulysse Nardin would want to get in on it all with a special 25th-anniversary orange edition of its always unexpected Freak X for this year’s running.

Stone dials are all the rage, and Frederique Constant is also getting in on the action.The post Frederique Constant CEO Niels Eggerding talks us through novelties and the journey of the brand so far appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

As I write the first sentence of this article, summer has left us for this year. Here in the Netherlands, it’s the first of a seemingly long streak of days below 20° Celsius or 68° Fahrenheit. It is just as much a psychological adjustment as an actual meteorological one. As the sunlight changes, leaves start […] Visit Hands-On With The Summery Christopher Ward C60 Trident GMT 300 to read the full article.

Retracing the history of iconic watches has long been a fascinating yet difficult task. Things are even more complex regarding Rolex, a rather discreet company that has hardly ever communicated its history and the origins and evolution of its emblematic models. Retracing the history of a Rolex collection was until now a task for historians […]

Over the past few years, Swiss watchmaker Formex has managed to build quite a solid reputation by delivering impressive horological content for a fair price. While some focus on complications, Formex decided to create watches that are solid, resistant and mostly, packed with practicality. A very pragmatic approach centred around the user. This idea is […]

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The flyback function is arguably the epitome of technicality in sports watches, and it can be an expensive collection goal. Many of you will know the snap-quick function from Patek Philippe and über-horology from the likes of A. Lange & Söhne. However, as manufacturing techniques improve, so does the possibility of (comparatively) affordable flyback chronographs. […] Visit Accessible Flyback Chronographs: Five Value Propositions Well Under €10K From Longines, Sinn, Frederique Constant, And More to read the full article.

The 43rd Hong Kong Watches and Clocks Exhibition closed its analog doors on Sunday, September 7th at the end of six intense days. Marton Radkai sums up with his final report from the fair. The post Hong Kong Watch and Clock Fair: Wrap Up and Industry Outlook appeared first on Quill & Pad.

Welcome to this latest episode of Fratello Talks. Does modern Rolex still have the magic? That’s the question that Nacho, RJ, and Thomas tackle today. There’s no question that modern Rolex watches are reliable, luxurious timekeepers. But for many enthusiasts and collectors, nothing quite comes close to the magic of the older four- and five-digit […] Visit Fratello Talks: Does Modern Rolex Still Have The Magic? to read the full article.

Swiss watch brand Jaeger-LeCoultre is bringing nearly two centuries of precision watchmaking to life with “The Precision Pioneer,” a traveling exhibition at its flagship boutique in New York City from September 10th to the 24th. The exhibition offers a rare glimpse into the brand’s rich history and mastery of precision, while showcasing some of its… The post Jaeger-LeCoultre Unveils “Precision Pioneer” Exhibit, Hands-On Workshops appeared first on ATimelyPerspective.

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One of the great things about the world of watches today is there’s always something out there waiting to surprise. Even as someone who spends a lot of time paying attention to this stuff, there are still brands that slip through the cracks and watches that sneak by when my head is turned. I’ll admit, […] The post Hands-On: the Dietrich ED-1 appeared first on Worn & Wound.

Created by Japanese watchmaker Citizen in 1989 as a brand to meet the needs of professionals working in the most challenging environments of the land, sea, and sky, Promaster has grown to a collection that includes over 30 different watches, all created with specific professional applications in mind. Celebrating its 35th anniversary this year, Citizen […]

While it can often feel like the watch industry today is an arms race of sorts to see who can come out with the best, brightest, and flashiest, it’s a nice respite to see a watch that is built with simplicity in mind. That, to me, is embodied in the Hanhart Preventor HD12, the newest […] The post Hanhart’s Long Awaited Preventor HD12 appeared first on Worn & Wound.

Dive watches possess a sort of primordial appeal. Dating back to the 1950s, they were invaluable tools for early divers to monitor their dive time. But what makes a dive watch a dive watch? It varies depending on who you ask, but the International Organization for Standards (ISO) 6425 standard provides a perfect starting point. […] The post The Top 5 Dive Watches for Beginners Under $1,000 appeared first on Worn & Wound.