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A pioneering industry icon and a young prodigy team up (again) for a new brand that fixes a major issue with a beloved watchmaking design: the microrotor.

In 2023, the Swiss watch industry celebrated a remarkable milestone, with record-breaking sales reaching CHF 26.7 billion. Wristwatches accounted for CHF 25.5 billion of this total, marking a notable 7.7% increase, alongside the sale of 16.9 million units. At first glance, these figures paint a picture of resounding success. However, a deeper analysis within the… Continue reading Exclusive: Top 50 Swiss Watch Companies of 2023 and Future Forecasts With Oliver R Müller | Part I The post Exclusive: Top 50 Swiss Watch Companies of 2023 and Future Forecasts With Oliver R Müller | Part I appeared first on Revolution Watch.

A veteran of the Swiss industry, Dominique Renaud joins forces with a young independent watchmaker, Julien Tixier. They aim to revisit fundamental principles of mechanical watchmaking and micro-mechanics introducing innovative solutions. The first opus of this newly created brand Renaud Tixier reimagines a classic of fine watchmaking, the micro-rotor, with an auxiliary mechanism to enhance […]

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A seasoned complications designer and a young prodigy join forces and launch the first in a series of seven watches. The post Dominique Renaud and Julien Tixier reimagine the micro-rotor as the first creation of their new brand – the Renaud Tixier Monday appeared first on Time+Tide Watches. The post Dominique Renaud and Julien Tixier reimagine the micro-rotor as the first creation of their new brand – the Renaud Tixier Monday appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

Picking three watches under €1,000 that I think are the best buys in 2024 is not easy. What I always find amusing are comments under articles that say, “This list is not valid if it doesn’t include brand X, Y, or Z.” But I understand comments like these if you’re a fan of one of […] Visit Fratello Favorites: The Best Watches Under €1,000 — RJ’s Picks From Seiko, Hamilton, And Christopher Ward to read the full article.

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For most watch enthusiasts, Citizen is probably best known for its wide range of affordable quartz, solar-powered and mechanical watches. Watches like the Promaster series, for instance, have been fan-favourite models for years. More recently, the Tsuyosa collection made quite an impact for its honest yet compelling proposition. There is one collection that, however, delivers […]

DEPLOYANT - The watch magazine for collectors, by collectors Citizen releases new models from their Series 8 / 890 mechanical collection. We got our hands to test out one of them, the NB6060-58L in stainless steel and a blue dial for two weeks and present this detailed review. New and reviewed: Citizen Series 8 / 890 Mechanical The Citizen Series 8 / 890 Mechanical [...] The post New and reviewed: Citizen Series 8 / 890 Mechanical appeared first on DEPLOYANT.

Simon Brette is a young movement designer with a history of working with Jean-François Mojon’s Chronode, MCT, and MB&F, who has now begun his own adventure of pushing the boundaries of traditional haute horlogerie. Brette launches his eponymous brand with the Chronomètre Artisans Subscription Edition, which sold out long before launch. The post Chronomètre Artisans Subscription Edition by Simon Brette: Sensational, Superlative, and Simply Sublime Independent Watchmaking at its Very Best appeared first on Quill & Pad.

Join Wei and Ong Ban, CEO of Sincere Fine Watches, as they look into the 12-piece limited edition, Chopard L.U.C XPS 1860 Officer SHH Edition, a symbol of authority, trust, and confidence, embodying the longstanding partnership that has been fostered over the years by both Chopard and Sincere Fine Watches. The L.U.C XPS 1860 Officer… Continue reading Introducing The Chopard L.U.C XPS 1860 Officer SHH Edition The post Introducing The Chopard L.U.C XPS 1860 Officer SHH Edition appeared first on Revolution Watch.

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The demand for luxury watches as alternative assets is fueling the growth of the pre-owned market. A growth that remains resilient, even though it slowed down in 2023. Sergio Galanti takes a closer look. The post The Investment Market for Luxury Watches is Growing appeared first on Quill & Pad.

The Roundup is the Windup Watch Shop’s weekly rundown of the latest and greatest watches, accessories, EDC, and more. Top billing belongs to the Treat Yourself category, which spotlights special watches worth their price tag, while the Value-Packed Pick celebrates a timepiece that provides great bang for buck. Upgrade Your Kit highlights indispensable everyday carry […] The post The Roundup: Vintage Rolex, New Knives, and Watch Rolls, Oh My! appeared first on Worn & Wound.

Do you feel like it's finally time for your kid to inherit the watch you've been wearing? Better check if it's worthy first. The post 5 of the best watches to hand down to the next generation appeared first on Time+Tide Watches. The post 5 of the best watches to hand down to the next generation appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

Welcome to episode 76 of A Week in Watches. As said in the last episode, much of the next episode, which is this episode, will be dedicated to the British Watchmaker’s Day. An event that took place on Saturday, March 9th, in London, the British Watchmaker’s Day hosted over 40 brands and 1,000 guests for […] The post A Week in Watches ep. 76: British Watchmakers’ Day 2024 (but First Some Omega and Seiko) appeared first on Worn & Wound.

DEPLOYANT - The watch magazine for collectors, by collectors We did a roundup article on up and coming independents to watch out for way back in 2020. It is time for us to revisit that list, and see who remains on our watch list, who dropped out, and who are newly added. Independent watchmakers to keep an eye out for 2024 In the 2020 [...] The post Independent watchmakers to keep an eye out for 2024 appeared first on DEPLOYANT.

This article was originally published in the July/August 2022 Issue of the WatchTime print magazine. In 2021, the Aquaracer collection received a substantially upgraded design and new materials like ceramic and titanium, and, just one year ...

This article was originally published in the May/June 2022 Issue of the WatchTime print magazine. Photos by Sinn, Wempe and Martina Richter. According to the tide calendar, high tide will reach its peak shortly before 10 o’clock this ...

Theo Auffret’s Tourbillon Grand Sport is a thematic follow-up to his debut Tourbillon à Paris. The two pieces use the same core foundation, but they are definitively different concepts. The post Theo Auffret Tourbillon Grand Sport: Twice as Nice appeared first on Quill & Pad.