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The Beetle. If ever there was a poster car to represent car culture, it should be this one. Despite its shady origins, it has become a symbol of the free, the custom car spirit, and the hunger for adventure. It was born in one of the darkest times of modern history, yet it has made […]

Awake steps up the lacquer game by adding layers of silver leaf.The post The many visible and invisible layers of the Awake Sơn Mài Frosted Leaf are a sight to behold appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

Niclas has arranged to meet the seller of a platinum Rolex Day-Date at Charles de Gaulle airport in Paris. If all goes well, the watch transaction should be completed within an hour the he would catch the next flightto Stockholm. What makes him nervous is that the deal is to be done in cryptocurrency. But that's not what went wrong. The post My Story of Buying a Pre-Owned Rolex Day-Date 36 in Platinum with “Glacier Blue Wave Arabic Dial”: a Caveat Emptor Scare but a Happy Ending appeared first on Quill & Pad.

The Hamilton Khaki Field Auto has been a gateway watch for many seasoned collectors. It is also one of those rare watches that serve that role without owners “growing” out of it. You’ll find it sitting proudly among Rolexes and Omegas, holding its own in so many enthusiasts’ collections. Today, we get two new colorways, […] Visit Hands-On: Suspend Your Purism And Enjoy Two New Colors Of The Hamilton Khaki Field Auto 38mm to read the full article.

Pilot's watches, originally designed entirely to be functional tool watches in an airplane cockpit,  offer some of the most attractive as well as functional designs on the market, and some have become icons of the watch world. Here’s a sampling of some of the top pilot and aviation watches you can buy today.More

The Omega Planet Ocean launched in 2005, and in less than 20 years has gained an iconic status. Raman Kalra takes a deep dive into the Omega Planet Ocean. The post Omega Seamaster Planet Ocean: A Modern Design Icon appeared first on Quill & Pad.

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 [email protected] for potential inclusion Vintage Longines Here we have a beautiful vintage Longines […] The post eBay Finds: A Funky Tissot in Great Condition, a Seiko 5 on a Bracelet, and a Pair of Vintage Zodiacs appeared first on Worn & Wound.

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The Hodinkee community came together at Watches of Switzerland to celebrate our latest magazine.

It’s not often we get to uncover a new independent watchmaking name, especially one that’s from the Netherlands. Even though there’s a lot of exciting stuff going on in our small country, the focus is still very much on Switzerland for the most part. However, today we introduce you to Annelinde Dunselman, who recently made […]

Last week in this space, I wrote about a crop of new Seiko 5 Sports watches more than a little indebted to the classic SKX line of divers, and there was, perhaps, some concern trolling about the current state of the Seiko brand. In my view, there’s no denying that Seiko’s grip on the enthusiast […] The post Seiko Introduces the SPB497, a New Limited Edition in the Presage Collection with an Unglazed Porcelain Dial appeared first on Worn & Wound.

Inside an exclusive collaboration that elevates horology to an art form.

From a record number of brands on display to a bigger and better pavilion, this is what you need to know about GWD 2025.The post Everything you need to know about Geneva Watch Days 2025 appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

All that and more in this week's edition of Hodinkee's What's Selling Where column.

Much has been said about the Ulysse Nardin Freak since its creation in 2001, mostly about its revolutionary concept and the introduction of silicon in watchmaking. Since the very first, down to the very last, the Freak has explored many directions, from even more complex than it already was when launched, to more whimsical and […]

Ming launched their first watch, the 17.01, back in the summer of 2017. That watch sold out quickly, as did subsequent watches, and over a relatively short span of the time, the brand achieved an almost reverential status among affordable independent and micro-brands. The watches, from the beginning, have been stylish, highly distinctive, and have […] The post [VIDEO] A Closer Look at Ming: Our Favorite Designs and Personal Pieces appeared first on Worn & Wound.

I have had the pleasure of meeting Josh Shapiro, owner of the eponymously named J.N. Shapiro Watches, several times. Hailing from Los Angeles, he has a wealth of knowledge about watchmaking history, movements, and finishing techniques. Until now, he has focused on exclusive and expensive watches with prices over $75,000 and wait times of nearly […] Visit Introducing: The New J.N. Shapiro Infinity Series Pure to read the full article.

For Laurent Ferrier, finishing is a big part of what sets a hand-built, in-house movement apart from mass-produced calibers.

A simple phrase and a beloved summer treat come together in the brand’s most classic collection to become a wrist-borne reminder to stop, look around, and enjoy life to the fullest.