The Latest News About Watches

Rado Introduces The DiaStar Original Skeleton With A Ceramos Bezel

Swiss watchmaker Rado, known for its use of high-tech materials, has a rich back catalogue of diverse designs, including the funky spaceship-shaped DiaStar 1 from 1962. Today, the modern incarnation has been outfitted with an open-worked dial and a Ceramos bezel, resulting in the DiaStar Original Skeleton. This new model lays bare a variant of […] Visit Rado Introduces The DiaStar Original Skeleton With A Ceramos Bezel to read the full article.
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The Ball Roadmaster First Responder shows that mechanical watches can even save lives

The Ball Roadmaster First Responder is designed to save lives on the wrists of paramedics and first responders. The inner bezel can be turned by twisting the outer bezel, reducing the need to fiddle with other timing devices. The scales on the chapter ring allow for calculating pulse and breaths per minute. Demanding situations call … Continued The post The Ball Roadmaster First Responder shows that mechanical watches can even save lives appeared first on Time and Tide Watches. The post The Ball Roadmaster First Responder shows that mechanical watches can even save lives appeared first on Time and Tide Watches.
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Hands On With The New Cuervo Y Sobrinos Historiador Hemingway Icónico Models

Cuervo y Sobrinos does a fantastic job of bringing back the charm and spirit of a pre-communist Cuba. You probably all know the stories about how Havana was the lively capital of the Caribbean region. One of the city’s most famous inhabitants in the 1940s and 50s was American novelist and journalist Ernest Hemingway. On […] Visit Hands On With The New Cuervo Y Sobrinos Historiador Hemingway Icónico Models to read the full article.
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Rewind: Going Inside The Tudor Archives (Video)

It was a big week for Tudor nostalgia here on Hodinkee, making it the perfect time to return to the source.
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Light It Up: Our Favorite Full Lume Dials In The Windup Watch Shop

We here at the Windup Watch Shop love the summer for a variety of reasons. Barbeque’s, picnics, and long hikes are just a few of the things that stand out. And we as watch enthusiasts get to reap the benefits of hanging out in nature all day when we look on our nightstand at night […] The post Light It Up: Our Favorite Full Lume Dials In The Windup Watch Shop appeared first on Worn & Wound.
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D.C.’s 5 favourite Only Watch 2023 lots

The Only Watch auction not only benefits a great cause (Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy research), but it’s also an event that really lets watchmakers run rampant and show off their horological chops. It’s almost like the watch world’s version of the Met Gala, where designers can truly cut loose, free of the bonds of commerce, and … Continued The post D.C.’s 5 favourite Only Watch 2023 lots appeared first on Time and Tide Watches. The post D.C.’s 5 favourite Only Watch 2023 lots appeared first on Time and Tide Watches.
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Luxury in Steel: A History of the Patek Philippe Nautilus

tek Philippe introduced the Nautilus in 1976. Since then, it’s become one of the brand’s most sought-after watches. In this feature from the WatchTime archives, we trace the evolution of the Nautilus through its 40+-year history.
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A Week In Watches, Ep 60: More Collabs, A Nautical Cricket, & Oris Hits One Out of the Park

We’re back with a fresh episode of A Week In Watches, covering news from Norqain, Oris, Vulcain, and of course, Linde Werdelin. Additionally, it wouldn’t be a new week without a new collaboration to discuss, and this time it comes courtesy of our friends at Massena LAB and Revolution Magazine in the form of a […] The post A Week In Watches, Ep 60: More Collabs, A Nautical Cricket, & Oris Hits One Out of the Park appeared first on Worn & Wound.
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Deployant favourites: Six of the best lots from Only Watch 2023

DEPLOYANT - The watch magazine for collectors, by collectors Only Watch revealed 62 lots for the 2023 season, marking the 10th edition of this biennial charity auction of unique watches. We sieve through the lot, and pick six of the best. This year, the theme is to celebrate bright and colourful stories by including all colours of previous editions and adding the colour green [...] The post Deployant favourites: Six of the best lots from Only Watch 2023 appeared first on DEPLOYANT.
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We asked you for your controversial watch opinions – here are some standouts…

Will Patek Philippe ever introduce a Nautilus ref. 5811/1A? Will Rolex ever debut a Submariner in RLX titanium? These are questions with uncertain answers. But one thing that is certain is #watchfam having strong opinions. Nothing gets by watch enthusiasts and, with each new release, a flurry of passionate comments on Instagram is inevitable. So, … Continued The post We asked you for your controversial watch opinions – here are some standouts… appeared first on Time and Tide Watches. The post We asked you for your controversial watch opinions – here are some standouts… appeared first on Time and Tide Watches.
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5 Unexpected Ways you Might Damage a Mechanical Watch

Timepiece repairs can be expensive and often take a long time, so you generally want to avoid damaging a watch. Here John Keil lists five common things you may not be aware of that can damage a watch and how to prevent them. The post 5 Unexpected Ways you Might Damage a Mechanical Watch appeared first on Quill & Pad.
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Buying Guide – 5 Nautical-Inspired Watches To Wear On The Deck Of Your Boat

The idea of getting a watch for summer often goes down to sourcing a dive watch… It’s the easy solution. Robust, cool, suitable for underwater adventures, sporty and not too flashy (not always), a dive watch will do the job. Even better if you combine it with a GMT complication, practical if you ever cross […]
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Why the Doxa Army Is A Sleeper Hit That Stands Alongside Rolex, Omega, And Tudor

Close your eyes and imagine a watch; what do you see? Chances are it probably has a few general characteristics: it’s round, worn on the wrist, and fairly monochromatic. Many of us might think of something like a Rolex Submariner or a pilot’s watch (I think of something close to my IWC Mark XV when […] Visit Why the Doxa Army Is A Sleeper Hit That Stands Alongside Rolex, Omega, And Tudor to read the full article.
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Ear goes: Artist recreates three microscopic Van Gogh masterpieces inside tourbillon

David Lindon is a micro artist who makes artworks so small they can fit inside the eye of a needle. They’re so tiny that he once breathed too hard and an artwork disappeared up his nose.  “I inhaled it by accident, and poof. It was gone,” the British artist told The Washington Post. “To do … Continued The post Ear goes: Artist recreates three microscopic Van Gogh masterpieces inside tourbillon appeared first on Time and Tide Watches. The post Ear goes: Artist recreates three microscopic Van Gogh masterpieces inside tourbillon appeared first on Time and Tide Watches.
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Sunday Morning Showdown: The Battle Of The Breguet Classique 5907 Vs. The Breguet Tradition 7027

This is the battle you knew that was coming. Both RJ and Daan fell in love with Breguet at a get-together late last year. It only took them a few months to add the watches they admired to their collection. And now that they’ve had the time to wear them for a little while, it’s […] Visit Sunday Morning Showdown: The Battle Of The Breguet Classique 5907 Vs. The Breguet Tradition 7027 to read the full article.
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The Truth about Magnetism and Watches – Reprise

General everyday contact with magnets isn’t going to cause your beloved wristwatch any real harm, but overdoses of magnetism may still present a problem, causing erratic timing and even stoppage altogether as watchmaker Ashton Tracy explains. What to do when this happens? The post The Truth about Magnetism and Watches – Reprise appeared first on Quill & Pad.
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Making the case: Solid casebacks need to make a comeback

It wasn’t so long ago that exhibition casebacks were reserved for either exquisite pieces of high horology or oddities like the Ernest Borel kaleidoscope watches. Mechanical watchmaking was either the norm or old-fashioned, so the only times people wanted to stare at a mechanical movement was when it had something special to show off. It’s … Continued The post Making the case: Solid casebacks need to make a comeback appeared first on Time and Tide Watches. The post Making the case: Solid casebacks need to make a comeback appeared first on Time and Tide Watches.
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Watches, Stories, & Gear: Huckberry and Peak Design Upgrade Travel Bag Collection with X-Pac, Kristin Harila Completes 14 Peaks Challenge in Record-Breaking Fashion, Polar Pro’s Slate II Memory Card Case, & More

“Watches, Stories, and Gear” is a roundup of our favorite content, watch or otherwise, from around the internet. Here, we support other creators, explore interesting content that inspires us, and put a spotlight on causes we believe in. Oh, and any gear we happen to be digging on this week. We love gear. Share your […] The post Watches, Stories, & Gear: Huckberry and Peak Design Upgrade Travel Bag Collection with X-Pac, Kristin Harila Completes 14 Peaks Challenge in Record-Breaking Fashion, Polar Pro’s Slate II Memory Card Case, & More appeared first on Worn & Wound.
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5 of the best green dialled watches

A green dialled watch can be a welcome tonic from an endless parade of black and blue. A considered choice. A statement that says you’re not afraid to stray from the beaten path. Depending on the shade, a green dial can evoke the newness of spring, the optimistic energy of summer, or the muted reserve … Continued The post 5 of the best green dialled watches appeared first on Time and Tide Watches. The post 5 of the best green dialled watches appeared first on Time and Tide Watches.
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New: Longines Master Collection Small Seconds

DEPLOYANT - The watch magazine for collectors, by collectors Longines is a brand that has a long and rich history of producing elegant and refined watches. The Master Collection, launched in 2005, is one of its most popular and timeless collections, featuring classic designs and ‘small’ complications. Last year, to celebrate its 190th anniversary, Longines introduced three new models with engraved dials and Breguet-style [...] The post New: Longines Master Collection Small Seconds appeared first on DEPLOYANT.
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