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Our readers know that Worn & Wound is all about celebrating the spirit of adventure and enthusiasm that comes from the appreciation of quality products and the communities around them. This includes watches, of course, and also gear. Our love for the heritage, craftsmanship, and ownership experience of these watches and tools means we carefully […] The post New To The Shop: Gerber Gear appeared first on Worn & Wound.

The IWC Portugieser Tourbillon Day and Night ref. IW545901 is a sophisticated timepiece that showcases exquisite craftsmanship and technical prowess. This watch features a one-minute flying tourbillon that graces the black obsidian lacquered dial at 6 o’clock. Then, at 9 o’clock a day and night spherical indicator —referred to as Antipodean Display by IWC— adds an artistic and intriguing touch that is somewhat reminiscent of De Bethune's spherical moon indication.

Spending a weekend at the convergence of historic race cars and incredible watches.

Spending a weekend at the convergence of historic race cars and incredible watches.

Omega is one of the largest luxury watchmakers on the market, carrying multiple emblematic models (Seamaster and Speedmaster, to name a few). However, one vital element of the brand’s success lies in its almost unique take on precision. Omega has long been a pioneer in this field, often ranking first in chronometry contests and introducing […]

A wristwatch synonymous with biceps and AR-15s, Seiko’s H558-5009 “Arnie” continues to maintain its popularity in the watch collecting community today. Aside from its screen time in several Arnold Schwarzenegger films, its hefty 46mm case and rather sophisticated analogue-digital movement make the Arnie a unique and desirable timepiece. Other variations of the Arnie include the […] The post The Seiko H601-8020: The Arnie’s Long-Lost Little Brother appeared first on Worn & Wound.

Celebrities are often in the limelight with stylised and curated looks. So, why are they making the mistake of wearing watches upside down? The post PSA: Dear celebs, please stop wearing your watches upside down appeared first on Time+Tide Watches. The post PSA: Dear celebs, please stop wearing your watches upside down appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

Derived from French, “rattrapante” is interchangeable with “split-seconds chronograph” and is one of the most complex complications to create in watchmaking. Designed to measure intervals of time that begin at the same time but end at different times, split-seconds chronographs are extremely intricate and highly expensive.

Welcome to the Worn & Wound Micro-Brand Digest, a semi-monthly roundup of all the new micro-brand news we’re following, from concepts that show promise, to Kickstarter launches to restocks, and everything in between. Small independents, and affordable micro-brands spurred the creation of Worn & Wound over 10 years ago, and they still drive our enthusiasm […] The post Micro-Brand Digest: Italian Divers, Canadian GMTs, and More! appeared first on Worn & Wound.

For the 25th Anniversary (and return) of one of Cartier's best modern releases, it's worth seeing where the idea came from.

On Thursday, May 16, WatchTime made its debut in Indiana with a memorable collectors’ event at Moyer Fine Jewelers in Carmel, Indiana. Nearly 100 guests gathered at Moyer’s flagship boutique, creating an evening filled with excitement and ...

This article is from the WatchTime Archives and was originally published in February 2022. In a successful attempt to cancel out as much of the influence of gravity on the precision of a pocket watch, Abraham-Louis Breguet invented the ...

DEPLOYANT - The watch magazine for collectors, by collectors Parmigiani Fleurier brought their 2024 novelties to Singapore, and we were privileged to host a dinner event with our Deployant Friends. Here is a brief report of the event. TGIFriday: Parmigiani showcases new watches in a Deployant Event in Singapore We had the great pleasure to be the first in Singapore to host a dinner [...] The post TGIFriday: Parmigiani showcases new watches in Singapore appeared first on DEPLOYANT.

Last weekend was a big one for the renowned auction houses. All the famous ones in Geneva had incredibly impressive timepieces under the hammer. Some amazing watches, including rare or unique vintage ones, were in the avalanche of timepieces we saw for sale at the yearly spring auctions. We went through the different results and […] Visit Fratello’s Top 5 Recently Auctioned Watches — Featuring Patek Philippe, Rolex, And Cartier to read the full article.

The trajectory of Sartory Billard over the last few years has been one of the most unusual and interesting stories in the world of independent watchmaking. The brand had long been established as a leader in fully bespoke watches. The entire premise of the brand was built on the idea that every piece is unique, […] The post Sartory Billard and Grail Watch Collaborate on the New SB07 “Ghost” appeared first on Worn & Wound.

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Nivada Grenchen was something of a secret among seasoned collectors of instrument dive watches from the 1950s and 1960s, but with ever-increasing exposure on specialised websites, you could say that the cat is out of the bag. Founded in 1926, Nivada Grenchen produced its first waterproof automatic watch in 1950 – the Antarctic – that […]

Since the introduction of the Omega Seamaster 300 in 1993, watches with wave patterns on their dials have become increasingly popular. Here’s a closer look at some more recent models in our latest visit to the WatchTime Archives. Tissot Seastar ...

Four years ago, H. Moser & Cie. gave the watch world the Streamliner Centre Seconds Matrix Green. The watch became a fan favorite and earned the nickname “Green Dragon.” Since 2024 is the Year of the Dragon in Chinese astrology, the return of the “Green Dragon” is hardly a surprise. The fact that the illustrious […] Visit Introducing: The Updated H. Moser & Cie. Streamliner Centre Seconds Matrix Green And Purple Haze to read the full article.

It is Windup Watch Fair season once again! For my third consecutive year, I’ve had the pleasure of attending the San Francisco event, this year from May 3rd to the 5th. Housed now in a new, larger location, even more vendors and enthusiasts came out this year to see and shop watches and share in […] Visit Windup Watch Fair San Francisco 2024 Recap to read the full article.