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Cuervo y Sobrinos, the only Swiss watch brand with Cuban roots, celebrates Ernest Hemingway, the famous American writer who also developed a strong attachment to the Caribbean island during the last twenty years of his life. Developed in close collaboration with Hemingway Limited – the organisation overseeing Hemingway’s estate – Cuervo y Sobrinos is the […]

I don’t know about you, but I’ve been looking forward to this hands-on review. A few of Mido’s watches have intrigued me in recent years, so I’m glad that I finally got the chance to wear one for a while. And it’s not just any Mido watch, oh no. It’s the new Ocean Star Tribute […] Visit Hands-On: The Mido Ocean Star Tribute Special Edition With A Blue Gradient Dial to read the full article.

Quentin R. Bufogle has always been a Swiss watch snob. Yeah, I know Grand Seiko turns out some truly excellent timepieces. But for all of Grand Seiko’s lofty achievements, impeccable engineering, and craftsmanship, for this watch enthusiast, the brand has always lacked something in spirit. Until he discovered the Kumakawa Worldtimer GMT Limited Edition. The post Seiko Credor Kumakawa Worldtimer: a genuine Rolex beater for under $2,000 appeared first on Quill & Pad.

It’s not often that I get to review watches that haven’t actually been designed yet, but Beacroft Bespoke has given me that opportunity. Watch customisation has been a growing trend lately, departing even from the classics such as Seiko modding. Brands like Certina have experimented with modular cases and dials, but the young British brand … Continued The post MICRO MONDAYS: The Beaucroft Bespoke allows you to design your own watch for an affordable price appeared first on Time and Tide Watches. The post MICRO MONDAYS: The Beaucroft Bespoke allows you to design your own watch for an affordable price appeared first on Time and Tide Watches.

He's "Just Ken" but these aren't ordinary Heuers in our watch-related movie of the week.

Pendleton is a family-owned textiles company that’s been producing their iconic blankets for over a century. When they paired up with Casio – one of the most iconic manufacturers of digital watches, the result is sure to impress. Based on the Pro Trek, this collab is designed to pay homage to living in harmony with […] The post Now in the Shop: An Outdoorsy Collab from Pendleton and Casio appeared first on Worn & Wound.

Old money style is characterised by focusing on classic, timeless elegance that’s executed with subtle sophistication and a sense of effortlessness. Often the world of luxury watches can be misinterpreted as vulgar, and sometimes it’s easy to see why when some of the most expensive contemporary timepieces in the world appear shameless in their ostentation. … Continued The post Five of the best “old money” stealth wealth watches appeared first on Time and Tide Watches. The post Five of the best “old money” stealth wealth watches appeared first on Time and Tide Watches.

Episode 59 of A Week in Watches comes from inside of Windup Watch Fair Chicago. Blake Buettner, Zach Kazan, and Zach Weiss take the opportunity to talk to eight brands about their new releases and their stories. From the new Bulova Jet Star to Lorier’s Hydra III to Benrus’ Ultra-Deep, there were lots of great […] The post A Week in Watches Episode 59: Lorier, Baltic, Bulova, and More From Windup Watch Fair Chicago ’23 appeared first on Worn & Wound.

In July of 2014, we published what remains one of the most entertaining, and informative, Talking Watches episodes to date.

DEPLOYANT - The watch magazine for collectors, by collectors When it comes to certain watch manufacturers, there are some collections or watches that will be immediately associated with the brand. Or at least, there will be preconceived notions about how watches should be for a particular brand. In this week’s article, we are going slightly deeper into certain brands. We reckon it will be [...] The post Alter Ego: Six Interesting Watches from Luxury Watch Manufacturers that are a Tad Special from the Usual appeared first on DEPLOYANT.

I am always watching the latest hit television shows, but every now and again I will find comfort in enjoying a classic I have already seen. A show which ran for three seasons, across only a year or so, Blue Mountain State became a cult-classic, at least in America, as one of the last television … Continued The post Remember when Blue Mountain State roasted lacrosse players with a Patek joke? appeared first on Time and Tide Watches. The post Remember when Blue Mountain State roasted lacrosse players with a Patek joke? appeared first on Time and Tide Watches.

Probably the most famous watchmaker to come from Finland, together with his fellow Kari Voutilainen, Stepan Sarpaneva has recently presented several watches that pay tribute to legends of his country. While still highly distinctive and in line with previous his creations, watches such as the Moomin or the Kilpisjärvi, a collaboration with F1 pilot Valtteri Bottas. Sarpaneva’s […]

The history of commissioned timepieces is a long and colorful one, but collector group commissions are perhaps a more recent phenomenon. GaryG recently met with Adam Eisendrath of San Francisco-based collectors 49 Crowns to learn more about the club and to check out two customized watches commissioned from Swiss-based Finnish independent Torsti Laine. The post Collector Commissions: Two Watches from Independent Torsti Laine for San Francisco’s 49 Crowns – Reprise appeared first on Quill & Pad.

No vintage watch sits more prominently in my mind than the Univeral Genève Polerouter. There are certainly more popular watches and better-known vintage references. But the Polerouter is a pinnacle of (what I consider to be) the golden age of watch design. In recent years, it has become something of a cult classic. With the […] Visit Dear Universal Genève, Bring Back The Polerouter to read the full article.

Since their management overhaul became something of a fairytale success story, Parmigiani Fleurier operate under a keen eye from the wristwatch community. From brand confusion to elation, any release from their Tonda PF range is bound to become somewhat of a sensation. When they released their Rattrapante GMT last year, the notion of a perfectly … Continued The post HANDS-ON: The Parmigiani Fleurier Tonda PF Minute Rattrapante appeared first on Time and Tide Watches. The post HANDS-ON: The Parmigiani Fleurier Tonda PF Minute Rattrapante appeared first on Time and Tide Watches.

Butter up your toast and pour yourself a fresh cup of coffee, but be quick with your breakfast because it’s Sunday morning, and it’s time to rumble! In this installement of Sunday Morning Showdown, we put two brand-new Grand Seiko Spring Drive models head to head — the SLGA019 and SBGA481. There hasn’t been a […] Visit Sunday Morning Showdown: Grand Seiko SLGA019 Vs. SBGA481 to read the full article.

The majority of today's numerous flieger-style watches are inspired by the now-iconic German pilot’s and navigator's watches of World War II, becoming a genre unto themselves. Bhanu Chopra flies high to take a deep dive into the long history of this popular style. The post Crash Course In Flieger (Pilot) And B-Uhren (Navigator) Watches Covering Both Historic And Modern Examples: Pilot’s Watch Photofest! – Reprise appeared first on Quill & Pad.

After having a blast in Morioka, getting intimate with all things Grand Seiko 9S mechanical at Studio Shizukuishi, we returned to Ginza to check out a few sites heavily tied with the Seiko Corporation – the first of which being the Seiko Museum Ginza. There is no better place in the world to visit to … Continued The post Grand Seiko Manufacture Series Part 2: The Seiko Museum in Ginza appeared first on Time and Tide Watches. The post Grand Seiko Manufacture Series Part 2: The Seiko Museum in Ginza appeared first on Time and Tide Watches.

“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: Gerber Gear’s New Lightweight Knife, the World’s First Set of Vacuum Tube Headphones, Bausele’s Latest Collaboration, & More appeared first on Worn & Wound.

So far in 2023, GaryG has traveled to Switzerland twice: once for the Watches and Wonders week, and again in June for a very special event. Here he focuses on the independents, starting with a sequential journey through his first trip. The post Visiting the Independents in Switzerland (with Live Photos): It’s All About the People (and Watches) appeared first on Quill & Pad.