The Latest News About Watches

Contrary to what the title of this article may imply, independent watchmaking is nothing new. Most of the big names have been around for decades, and even their more meteoric rise is several years underway now. Still, the rise of independents is an indicator of a changing landscape that reaches beyond this handful of exalted […] Visit The Rise Of The Independents: Changing The Horological Landscape to read the full article.

DEPLOYANT - The watch magazine for collectors, by collectors Armin Strom releases a new variation of their Gravity Equal Force Ultimate Sapphire collection with a purple guilloché dial mainplate made by Kari Voutilainen. Press Release information with commentary in italics. New: Armin Strom Gravity Equal Force Ultimate Sapphire Purple The Armin Strom Gravity Equal Force Ultimate Sapphire Purple will retail at SGD 44,540 inclusive [...] The post New: Armin Strom Gravity Equal Force Ultimate Sapphire Purple appeared first on DEPLOYANT.

A highly important model within the brand’s collection, the Piaget Polo was born in 1979 as a vision of a luxury sports watch with an integrated bracelet. Its distinctive design, which was re-edited in an opulent, faithful full gold model earlier this year (in the frame of the brand’s 150th-anniversary celebrations), the Piaget Polo is […]

One brand rarely stirs up controversy amongst watch enthusiasts - Tudor. This key reason why is something other brands should study. The post One thing all watch brands could learn from Tudor appeared first on Time+Tide Watches. The post One thing all watch brands could learn from Tudor appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

Moser’s Streamliner collection, a luxury sports watch with integrated bracelet, made a resounding entry in 2020 with a Flyback Chronograph. Unlike many luxury sports watches on the market, which vie for attention with their formulaic solutions, Moser’s design was fresh, verging on sensual thanks to its sleek, aerodynamic personality. A few months later, Moser unveiled […]

It’s been a little over a year since Yema introduced the current version of the Navygraf. The brand’s Navygraf II from the late ’70s inspired the design of the watch. I had a chance to go hands-on with the Navygraf Marine Nationale GMT last year, and I liked it. The updated style and the great […] Visit Hands-On With The Yema Navygraf Slim CMM.20 Limited Edition — Powered By An In-House Micro-Rotor Movement to read the full article.

With more bright colours and less brand dependence on traditionally "women's" watches, Charlotte explores what's next for mother of pearl. The post Is mother of pearl losing its shine? appeared first on Time+Tide Watches. The post Is mother of pearl losing its shine? appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

By now, it shouldn’t come as a surprise to you that Rado, a Swatch Group brand, has gained (well, self-attributed, but justified) the title of The Master of Materials, being one of the leading representatives of the ceramic watch – thanks to sister company ComaDur. Ceramic has multiple qualities – it is durable, scratch-resistant, light, […]

15 years ago, Armin Strom transformed from a one-man show to a fully integrated manufacture brand when entrepreneur Serge Michel and master watchmaker Claude Greisler took over the reins. The post Armin Strom Celebrates its 15th Birthday: from One-Man Band to Fully Integrated Manufacture appeared first on Quill & Pad.

Full disclosure: I dreaded the moment I had to choose the best watches under €2,500. Why? Because what I think is under €2,500 isn’t anymore. Yeah, go ahead. Call me out of touch and old-fashioned; it’s okay. But you know what? My list of three watches came to me in a wave of clarity. And […] Visit Fratello Favorites: The Best Watches Under €2,500 — Lex’s Picks From Certina, King Seiko, And Oris to read the full article.

We’ve all got our “fishing” stories regarding “the one that got away.” John Keil's involves an Audemars Piguet that arguably started the Limited Edition Offshore craze and starred in a movie to boot: the Royal Oak Offshore T3. The post Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Offshore T3 Chronograph: The One That Got Away appeared first on Quill & Pad.

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Like so many top watch brands that are opening new flagship stores, IWC Schaffhausen, proudly unveils its latest marvel: the flagship boutique on Madison Avenue, New York City. This boutique epitomizes the fusion of Swiss precision watchmaking with the vibrant energy of the Big Apple – offering a unique experience for visitors that blends watchmaking,… The post A Closer Look At The New IWC Schaffhausen Flagship Boutique In New York appeared first on ATimelyPerspective.

We have an exciting announcement to make here at the Windup Watch Shop: all products under $100 are now also eligible for free domestic shipping in the continental United States! This essentially opens our entire online store to enjoy this new perk. Our goal is to make it even easier and more appealing to shop […] The post Four EDC Picks With Free Domestic Shipping appeared first on Worn & Wound.

The Jaeger-LeCoultre Master Ultra Thin Perpetual Calendar got an upgrade for Watches & Wonders 2024. The new Master Ultra Thin Perpetual Calendar is still powered by the same automatic calibre 868 but now it provides a higher power reserve of 70 hours when compared to the 43-hour one on its predecessors. Its well-balanced proportions still maintain the same size at 39 mm in diameter and 9.2 mm in thickness.

One of my favorite stops at Watches & Wonders is always Ressence. Located in the hall of smaller booths that mostly house independent brands, their clever and unique designs always stand out. This year, they didn’t have any novelties to speak of, though it was my first opportunity to see their most recent releases: the […] The post Video Interview with Ressence’s Benoît Mintiens appeared first on Worn & Wound.

Indie watch brand Byrne may have only emerged on the scene in 2022, but its innovative concept of “one watch, four faces” creates an impression of a more extended presence, almost as if there are four times as many references in its collection. The brand’s distinctive Gyro Dial complication is the key here, allowing the […]

Generational refinement or a sophomore slump?

In 2022, a group of intrepid watch enthusiast divers began a grand tradition of coupling a Lake Michigan dive adventure with the Windup Watch Fair in Chicago, affectionately referred to as Windup in a Lake. Well, this tradition has expanded to include more divers and, as of last week, a new destination. Monterey Bay was […] The post Marathon’s SAR Lineup Outfits the Inaugural Windup in a Bay appeared first on Worn & Wound.