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We’ve just passed the longest day of the year, meaning it is officially summer season. Summer is the season of relaxation, fun in the sun, a splash in the pool or something a bit more adventurous. And with it, there’s no need to be shy about what you put on your wrist. Make it pop […]

Just when Joshua Munchow thought he was out, Ming Watches pulled him back in! The brand is (still) on a roll with two pieces having been nominated for the final round of the 2020 Grand Prix d'Horlogerie de Genève plus a new concept featuring an AgenGraphe chronograph movement by Agenhor. Here Joshua checks out the GPHG contenders, Ming's 18.01 and 27.01, two very different watches. The post Ming 18.01 H41 and 27.01: Revolution and Evolution – Reprise appeared first on Quill & Pad.

It’s summer, folks, so I hope you have lined up your watches for this special time of the year. Given what we typically do during the summer — visit expansive bodies of water, hike in the mountains, or explore cities — we must strap the right watch to our wrist. Naturally, we tend to seek […] Visit Hands-On With The Vero Meridian Manual Wind to read the full article.

Hublot’s Art of Fusion is mostly famous for their scratch-resistant King Gold, brightly-coloured ceramics and statuesque sapphire cases. It’s through this material experimentation that they earn their name as boundary pushers in high watchmaking. While it’s not exactly an invention that Hublot can claim, their utilisation of carbon fibre and the innovative Texalium is definitely … Continued The post Hublot’s Big Bang Integrated Tourbillon Full Carbon is ultra-light thanks to cutting-edge tech appeared first on Time and Tide Watches. The post Hublot’s Big Bang Integrated Tourbillon Full Carbon is ultra-light thanks to cutting-edge tech appeared first on Time and Tide Watches.

Welcome to another edition of Sunday Morning Showdown. Today, two editors go toe to toe with two watches of a similar persuasion. Expect no holds barred as these writers vie for your votes to be crowned the winner. In this fight, we have two high-beat chronographs with automatic calibers. The Zenith Chronomaster Sport is going […] Visit Sunday Morning Showdown: Zenith Chronomaster Sport Vs. Grand Seiko Tentagraph to read the full article.

When collectors gather anywhere and talk about their collections, recent purchases, and executed or potential sales, there’s a term that comes up more often than not: “getting hurt.” Here GaryG provides a masterclass in how not to get hurt in the world of watch collecting. The post Living Beyond Your Means As A Collector: How To Avoid Getting Hurt – Reprise appeared first on Quill & Pad.

Ace Jewelers and Elka Watch Company have teamed up to celebrate Amsterdam’s diversity. Both companies have links to the historical Dutch brand Elka. It’s available with dials in Western Arabic, Eastern Arabic, Chinese or Hebrew. Collaborations between watch brands and dealers have historically been as simple as printing a name on a dial, and sometimes … Continued The post The Ace x Elka Watch Company Diversity series appeared first on Time and Tide Watches. The post The Ace x Elka Watch Company Diversity series 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: Peak Design and Nomad Link Up, Gear Patrol’s New Acquisition, & a Fun Star-Studded Cast Headline Craig Gillespie’s Upcoming Film, Dumb Money appeared first on Worn & Wound.

Not to force a pun here, but I really am at a crossroads in my collecting journey. I don’t wanna sound too braggadocious, but ultimately my collection is in a really good place. A lot of the watches I’ve set my sights on I now have in my collection. I was able to trade trade … Continued The post I think I have hit a wall in my watch-collecting journey… appeared first on Time and Tide Watches. The post I think I have hit a wall in my watch-collecting journey… appeared first on Time and Tide Watches.

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DEPLOYANT - The watch magazine for collectors, by collectors The The HYT Moon Runner Ghost and HYT Moon Runner Desert watches offer a captivating blend of innovative engineering and intricate craftsmanship, centered around the captivating theme of lunar seas and moon phases. Each model is part of a limited edition collection, with only 15 pieces available for each design. Press Release information with commentary in italics. [...] The post New: HYT Moon Runner Desert & HYT Moon Runner Ghost appeared first on DEPLOYANT.

Whatever doesn’t kill you, may not actually make you stronger. But at least it provides good material for your Netflix show. That’s the case for comedian John Mulaney who’s discussed getting clean from his desperate addiction to cocaine, Adderall, Xanax, Klonopin, and Percocet in his stand-up special, Baby J. The show includes some forehead-slapping stories … Continued The post What’s worse than selling a $12,000 Rolex for $6,000 to buy drugs? appeared first on Time and Tide Watches. The post What’s worse than selling a $12,000 Rolex for $6,000 to buy drugs? appeared first on Time and Tide Watches.

Commemorating its 140th anniversary this year, Alpina launched a special edition of time-only watches in two iterations, both limited to 14 pieces only. Aptly dubbed the Heritage Carrée Mechanical 140 Years, the watches are powered by an ...

It’s no secret that I’m still looking for a multi-time-zone watch to add to my collection. I’ve considered many options, including the Omega Seamaster Aqua Terra Worldtimer. Until recently, however, I had never tried it on because I deemed its 43mm size too large for my 17cm wrist. But after having worn the new Aqua […] Visit Hands-On With Omega’s Latest Seamaster Aqua Terra Worldtimer Models to read the full article.

The short documentary film 'Time Piece' features two of the world's best living watchmakers, Philippe Dufour and Vianney Halter, and provides excellent insight into what makes the watches by these masters so special. The post ‘Time Piece’ Short Film Featuring Philippe Dufour And Vianney Halter: If You Only Watch One Short Film On Independent Watchmaking, Watch This One – Reprise appeared first on Quill & Pad.

Birthdays are to be celebrated, whether it’s a personal one or one related to a company or product. Just as in watchmaking, where this year we celebrate anniversaries of the Rolex Daytona, TAG Heuer Carrera Chronograph, Blancpain Fifty Fathoms and many others, there’s plenty of partying going on in the car industry. Iconic cars like […]

“GET YOUR ASS MOVING, BITCH”, says the dial of a smartwatch with the pedometer needle pointing at zero. “Up yours!”, another watch playfully informs its wearer alongside the iconic Churchill “V” sign. A third reimagines the pitted, patinated case of a vintage chronograph, replacing its original central seconds hand with Millennium Falcon clip art. These … Continued The post How seconde/seconde/ became the watch world’s answer to Banksy appeared first on Time and Tide Watches. The post How seconde/seconde/ became the watch world’s answer to Banksy appeared first on Time and Tide Watches.

In July 2020, the owner of a Rolex Oyster Perpetual ref. 1003 walked into an authorized Rolex dealer to ask whether it was possible to repair the watch’s Oyster bracelet. A few months before, he had bought this birth-year Rolex watch in the USA. After wearing it for a few months, he noticed that two […] Visit Unfair Commercial Practices — Judge Orders Rolex Dealer To Reimburse Client to read the full article.