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Few brands can match the quirkiness of Seiko in the 1990s, and Buffy feels it may be time for some of it to return. The post Seiko, it’s time to bring the Age of Discovery back appeared first on Time+Tide Watches. The post Seiko, it’s time to bring the Age of Discovery back appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

It has already been just over two years since the Omega × Swatch Speedmaster MoonSwatch came out. At the time, the lines in front of the Swatch boutiques were unheard of in the watch world. Although the hype isn’t as huge anymore, new versions, like the recently introduced Snoopies, keep the Bioceramic phenomenon alive and […] Visit Sunday Morning Showdown: TAG Heuer Formula 1 × Kith Vs. Omega × Swatch Speedmaster MoonSwatch to read the full article.

What would happen if a watch brand makes a chronograph that looks almost exactly like a simple, time only watch? You end up with the most low-key, under-the-radar, stealth chronograph on the market: the De Bethune DB Eight! The post De Bethune DB Eight: The Ultimate in Chronograph Refinement! appeared first on Quill & Pad.

This article was originally published in the September/October 2022 Issue of the WatchTime print magazine, before Aaron Rodgers’ 2023 move to the Jets. Aaron Charles Rodgers (born Dec. 2, 1983) is a quarterback for the Green Bay ...

If you dare to compare, make it apples to apples. Ludovic Ballouard (Brittany) and François-Paul Journe (Marseille) both hail from France. Most pertinent to this comparison though is that both men designed quirky jumping-hour watches. The post Ludovic Ballouard Upside Down and F.P. Journe Vagabondage I Reviewed by Tim Mosso appeared first on Quill & Pad.

Richard Mille, Tiffany & Co., and Urwerk dare to be different with one-of-a-kind auction offerings that weren’t made for the wrist.

Retro re-releases, cycling watches, new brands and line extensions for old ones, oh my! There's been plenty of head-turning releases this week. The post New releases from TAG Heuer, Tudor, Naoya Hida and more appeared first on Time+Tide Watches. The post New releases from TAG Heuer, Tudor, Naoya Hida and more appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

Tudor has released a new watch in their growing Pelagos FXD collection with the Pelagos FXD Chrono “Cycling Edition.” The new watch borrows a formula from last year’s FXD releases tied to the Alinghi Red Bull Racing, but this time the focus is on Tudor’s own cycling team, which makes their debut in the Giro […] The post Tudor Celebrates the Start of the Giro d’Italia with a Cycling Themed Pelagos FXD Chronograph appeared first on Worn & Wound.

DEPLOYANT - The watch magazine for collectors, by collectors TAG Heuer releases a new collection which is a blast from the past of the Formula 1 launched in 1986. Introducing the new TAG Heuer Formula 1 Kith. Press Release information with commentary in italics. The TAG Heuer Formula 1, first launched in 1986, was a popular and accessible sports watch that many from the [...] The post New: TAG Heuer Formula 1 Kith appeared first on DEPLOYANT.

Japanese independent watchmaking has a particular charm, often showing a spare yet intricate way with dials and small-cased sensibility. With a few quietly released collaborative efforts, Hida-san’s main focus is on a small output of orders. Nevertheless, the 2024 releases from Naoya Hida & Co. show a more extroverted side to the brand coming through. […] Visit Introducing: The 2024 Releases From Naoya Hida — Including A Rectangular Grail Candidate to read the full article.

We go through all 10 models in the TAG Heuer Formula 1 Kith collection in detail, including the TAG Heuer and Kith exclusives. The post An in-depth look at all 10 versions of the TAG Heuer Formula 1 Kith collaboration appeared first on Time+Tide Watches. The post An in-depth look at all 10 versions of the TAG Heuer Formula 1 Kith collaboration appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

Łukasz Doskocz bought a Tudor Pelagos because it is a superior tool watch; it is “form follows function” at its best, with every single bit of the watch designed for a practical and useful reason. But he loves and bought it for more than just that. The post Why I Bought It: Tudor Pelagos appeared first on Quill & Pad.

Tudor has announced the release of a special FXD chronograph. The Pelagos FXD Chrono Tudor Pro Cycling Team Edition commemorates the brand’s relationship with the Tudor Pro Cycling Team (a Swiss professional development road bicycle racing team that participates in the UCI Europe Tour). It should come as no surprise if this latest release from […] Visit Introducing: The Tudor Pelagos FXD Chrono Tudor Pro Cycling Team Edition to read the full article.

In the world of drop-top sports cars, there is a special type of car built for hardcore enthusiasts of the open driving experience; the Speedster. This roofless concept is made famous by cars such as the Porsche 356 and 911 Speedster, the Morgan Speedster and the Auburn Speedster. In more recent times, cars like the […]

Last week, this pocket watch became the most expensive piece of Titanic memorabilia ever sold at auction with a final sale price of £1.17 million. The post The story of John Jacob Astor’s £1.17 million Titanic watch appeared first on Time+Tide Watches. The post The story of John Jacob Astor’s £1.17 million Titanic watch appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

Last week, this pocket watch became the most expensive piece of Titanic memorabilia ever sold at auction. The post The story of John Jacob Astor’s £1.17 million Titanic watch appeared first on Time+Tide Watches. The post The story of John Jacob Astor’s £1.17 million Titanic watch appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

Vintage King Seiko presents a fantastic opportunity for affordable options that reflect excellent watchmaking. The King Seiko 44-9990, also known as the 44KS, is one such example. Recently, I had the opportunity to acquire a King Seiko 44-9990. For many newer enthusiasts, King Seiko is a name that is more familiar in the context of […] Visit Breathing New Life Into A Vintage King Seiko 44-9990 to read the full article.

If GaryG wants to buy a watch of any significance it requires that he sells one or more other pieces. The bad news is that all of the watches he doesn't really love were sold off a long time ago! As a result, the discipline of asking "What watch in his current collection do I love less than this potential new purchase?" has become tougher and tougher. Here he shares three watches that he feels are long term-keepers and why. The post Long-Term Keepers: Three Watches I Can’t Bear to Sell appeared first on Quill & Pad.

A tourbillon is less relevant now than ever. What was once advantageous in a pocket watch became less so in a wristwatch, which is naturally subject to a broader range of motion. With cheaper quartz modules outperforming all but the most accurate mechanical movements, a tourbillon remains a display of watchmaking ability and intricacy. A […] Visit Hands-On With The CIGA Design Central Tourbillon Mount Everest Homage Edition to read the full article.

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