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A year ago, Rado celebrated a significant anniversary. The brand’s DiaStar, the first scratch-resistant wristwatch with a sapphire cover glass when it appeared in 1962, turned 60. To mark the occasion, the brand launched a duo of special ...

Developed in the 18th century, marine chronometers played a crucial role in shaping maritime history and enabling global exploration. Constructed to withstand the rigors of a seafaring environment, they counteracted the effects of a ship’s ...

The popularity of Dungeons & Dragons is at an all-time high, since nerd culture became pop culture and TV shows like Stranger Things boosted sales of D&D starter kits by 250%. If you read my list about watches for goths, I’m sure you wouldn’t be surprised to hear I’m a long-term D&D fan, and there … Continued The post 9 Dungeons & Dragons races and the watches they’d wear appeared first on Time and Tide Watches. The post 9 Dungeons & Dragons races and the watches they’d wear appeared first on Time and Tide Watches.

Glashütte is renowned as the historic cradle of Germany’s finest watchmaking traditions since 1845. One of the region’s specialities was the production of precision marine chronometers during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Since 2009, Glashütte Original’s Senator Chronometer has become the rightful heir to these historic seafaring companions undergoing subtle design tweaks over […]

Nivada Grenchen has been focusing on other watch models lately, but the brand still needs to find a way to surprise its chronograph fan base. While not a mechanical model, the new Chronoking, “Paul Newman” Orange, is a lovely, affordable timepiece for vintage lovers. While the watch is not a direct re-edition of a vintage […] Visit Hands-On With The Nivada Grenchen Chronoking “Paul Newman” Orange to read the full article.

Producing robust tool watches for pilots, divers and soldiers since 1959, partners Joseph Ollech and Albert Wajs relied on third parties to source movements, cases, dials and even tritium hands to ensure the best possible Swiss quality at the best price. Following its revival in 2017, Ollech & Wajs, aka OW, sticks to its utilitarian […]

Choosing three watches under €3,000 might seem easy, but for me, it was more difficult than choosing watches below €1K. I mean, €1,000 is a lot of money, but at €3,000, it gets even more severe, requiring solid purchases. My problem was that I couldn’t easily find a €3,000 watch that meant so much more […] Visit Fratello Favorites: The Best Watches Under €3,000 — Gerard’s Picks From Oris, Grand Seiko, And Seiko to read the full article.

It has always surprised Martin Green that mechanical movements running at a high frequency have never become more popular. Chopard joined this exclusive club in 2012 with the L.U.C 8HF and now releases a follow-up with the Alpine Eagle Cadence 8HF, which also boasts an 8 Hz escapement. The post Chopard Alpine Eagle Cadence 8HF (High Frequency): Feel the Need for Speed! – Reprise appeared first on Quill & Pad.

Welcome to this week’s episode of Fratello Talks. This is a very special episode as it’s the debut of the podcast in video form. For you audio listeners, don’t worry; you’ll still be able to listen in from your favorite podcast-hosting app. On top of that, a video version of the week’s episode will be […] Visit Fratello Talks: Don’t Baby Your Watches! to read the full article.

There are few brands in the world with the same sort of cache as Leica. The German firm has been deeply influential in the development of modern photography and is widely acknowledged as producing some of the finest cameras on the planet. Incredibly expensive, incredibly well-made, and incredibly prestigious, Leica enjoys a truly dedicated cult … Continued The post 3 reasons you may want to take Leica seriously as a watchmaker appeared first on Time and Tide Watches. The post 3 reasons you may want to take Leica seriously as a watchmaker appeared first on Time and Tide Watches.

Going hands-on with one of the G-Shock MR-G series models is always an experience. G-Shock MR-G line is the brand’s most premium line. It combines exclusive materials with ingenious technical solutions and an incredible level of quality and finishing. The brand’s latest new offering is the G-Shock MRG-BF1000E-1A9 which celebrates G-Shock’s 40th anniversary in style. […] Visit Hands-On With The Impressive Casio G-Shock MRG-BF1000E-1A9 ‘Frogman’ Limited Edition to read the full article.

Brew has been on a hot streak with their Metric ever since the first examples were shown back in the summer of 2021. In the time since, brand owner and designer Jonathan Ferrer has iterated on the basic Metric principles to great effect, adding new dial colors as well as gold and black PVD coated […] The post Brew Introduces the first Mechanical Metric, a Limited Edition of 500 Pieces appeared first on Worn & Wound.

On stage as well as in his personal style, Adam Levine stands out with his unique creative flair. When this legend approached Artisans de Genève to personalize his 116508 gold Daytona into his unique watch, they knew they would need to delve deep into their horology know-how to fulfill his dream. To turn a lifelong companion, a repository of memories, dreams, and stories, into something even more unique —a truly personal timepiece that would reflect Adam’s ever-changing environment, his path, music, and life.

Some things are as sure as the rising sun, and in the Land of the Rising Sun, that means nature-inspired dials from Seiko…King Seiko, to be exact. As friendly divisional rivals in the 60s and early 70s, the workshops of King Seiko and Grand Seiko challenged one another while pushing the technical and aesthetic envelope […] The post The Latest King Seiko Limited Edition Calls on Japanese Craft Traditions for Inspiration appeared first on Worn & Wound.

For Only Watch 2023, a trio of watchmakers dramatically simplified one of the most complicated complications. Here's how they did it.

In a very short period, the Tonda PF collection has stolen the limelight and positioned itself as the star product of Parmigiani Fleurier. Released with Guido Terreni at the helm in 2021, the Tonda PF reinterprets the luxury sports watch genre with refreshing minimalism and understated elegance that place it in a class all its […]

There’s not much left to say about the resurgence of the integrated bracelet sport watch and the many modern iterations we’ve seen on the theme. Some have history, many more don’t, and it certainly hasn’t gotten any easier to decipher the unique elements that make one stand out from another. I’d argue that this comes […] The post [VIDEO] Hands-On with the Copper Dial Girard-Perregaux Laureato 38 appeared first on Worn & Wound.

This new execution of what is probably Richard Mille’s most racing-aligned model is pushing the pedal that much closer to the (non)metal using next-gen materials.

On a personal level, I am well documented on the record in that I have no desire to purchase a Omega x Swatch MoonSwatch. I just cannot see a reason to bring it into my collection, recognising from my own wear patterns it would probably get very little wrist time. Maybe it is a bit … Continued The post Roger Smith reminds us to have fun with a MoonSwatch wristshot appeared first on Time and Tide Watches. The post Roger Smith reminds us to have fun with a MoonSwatch wristshot appeared first on Time and Tide Watches.

Seven years on, the demand for bespoke watchmaking is apparently as strong as the results are beautiful.