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“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.

I was already preparing for this article when Mike and I recorded this week’s Fratello On Air podcast about our perfect three-watch collections. My picks were the Rolex Submariner 14060, a Patek Philippe 5196G, and a Omega Speedmaster Professional. Not just any Speedy, though. The only watch that I currently own from this lineup is […] Visit Balazs’s GADA Watch — Omega Speedmaster 145.022 Transitional to read the full article.

Twenty-one years after the launch of Ulysse Nardin's Freak changed the watch industry forever, the Freak S reinvigorates the collection with a new aesthetic and crazy mechanics reminding us of the modern roots of this company. The post Ulysse Nardin Freak S: Taking Freaky Back Toward Its Roots – Reprise appeared first on Quill & Pad.

In Australia, Sky News isn’t a precise equivalent of Fox News – its daytime news coverage is comparatively balanced. But Sky is also owned by Rupert Murdoch and has undeniably become something of a hotbed of right-wing punditry.  As a current-affairs channel, watches are not covered on a regular basis. Which makes it all the … Continued The post Watch brands enter the culture wars appeared first on Time and Tide Watches. The post Watch brands enter the culture wars appeared first on Time and Tide Watches.

First launched in 2019, the Legacy Machine FlyingT was MB&F’s first-ever machine dedicated to women. Then in 2020, they were joined by limited editions in red gold and platinum, featuring guilloche dials as well as a Lapis Lazuli dial and an 18K white gold case set with diamonds. In 2021, MB&F added a malachite dial version, and in 2022 a tiger eye dial. Now comes a diamond-set edition in an 18K white gold case with a dial plate in ‘Cœur de Rubis’ —anyolite— in a limited edition of 5 pieces that are sold exclusively by PMT The Hour Glass in Bangkok.

Alpina is celebrating their 140th anniversary this year, and the brand that refers to themselves as the inventors of the sports watch have released a rather surprising limited edition to celebrate the occasion. Most recent Alpinas are very much in that very specific sport and adventure watch genre, and fit a familiar profile with modern […] The post Alpina Releases a Surprising Limited Edition for a Big Anniversary in the Heritage Carrée Mechanical appeared first on Worn & Wound.

It's the surprise (dive) watch of the summer.

SYE (Start Your Engine) is a French watch brand born of the founder’s interest in classic cars, and of course, watches. Not a new story, but their approach to watch design is. SYE has specifically honed in on the idea of leather hood straps for inspiration, appreciating how they incorporate a natural material in with […] The post [Video] Hands-On: SYE Mot1on Bullitt Limited Edition Chronograph appeared first on Worn & Wound.

Baumgartner and Frei’s fascination with materials and experiments in watch aesthetics will never cease to amaze us. In over two decades since the inaugural UR-101 and UR-102, we have witnessed mechanical ingenuity and creativity of the most commendable level. They have demonstrated infinite development of the original idea, inspired by a 17th-century clock made by […]

Breitling’s long history has continuously been dotted with opportunities to push the brand forward and introduce a new crowd to the Swiss brand. One way to do this is through a continued focus on partnering with brands that complement the Breitling’s mythology, particularly those with a focus on adventure, speed, and adrenaline. Take, for example, […] The post Breitling Launches a Pair of Motorcycle Themed Collaborations in their Permanent Collection appeared first on Worn & Wound.

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There are few better ways to channel the warm glow of the summer sun on your wrist than with a gold-toned watch case. New in the shop is a pair of gold-toned stainless steel cased Promaster Dive watches from Citizen that could be your next go-to summer watch. Let’s take a closer look at this pair of […] The post Now in the Shop: Citizen’s Summer-Ready Promaster Dive Eco-Drive in Two Stunning Colors appeared first on Worn & Wound.

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Sotheby’s hosted their live Important Watches sale on June 9 and their Fine Watches sale ended on June 15 Two Paul Newman-owned Daytona watches headlined the Important Watches Sale and sold for a combined US$2.2m Between the two auctions, total watch sales of US$21.03m were achieved Earlier this month, two Sotheby’s auctions were held with … Continued The post Highlights from the Sotheby’s Important Watches and Fine Watches June sales results appeared first on Time and Tide Watches. The post Highlights from the Sotheby’s Important Watches and Fine Watches June sales results appeared first on Time and Tide Watches.

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Kari Voutilainen’s work has long resulted in highly desirable watches of extreme refinement, often associated with two distinctive elements: hand-guilloché dials of great complexity and round cases adorned with elegant teardrop-shaped lugs, such as this example. Today, the Finn watchmaker reveals a surprising new model. Bolder, more contemporary, with a slightly sportier attire, the new […]

It’s Friday, and that means another Top 5! This week’s topic, however, is a bit different. Ever since we started this list series, we have focused on different iconic watches or watch series. We decided to shake things up a bit this time and explore another watch-related subject. This week, we have compiled a list […] Visit Fratello’s Top 5 Watch Brand Ambassadors Ever to read the full article.

DEPLOYANT - The watch magazine for collectors, by collectors Ulysse Nardin continues to enrich the Freak X model lineup with a new reference with an blue enamel guilloché dial. Press Release information with commentary in italics. New: Ulysse Nardin Freak X Enamel Blue The Ulysse Nardin Freak X Enamel Blue has a retail price of SGD 56,400 inclusive of GST / CHF 38,000. This [...] The post New: Ulysse Nardin Freak X Enamel Blue appeared first on DEPLOYANT.

After seeing images of Rihanna sporting the Jacob & Co. Watch Choker, which retails for $700,000, at the debut of @pharrell’s first Louis Vuitton collection at the maison’s Men’s Spring-Summer 2024 show in Paris plastered all over Instagram, we wanted to share with our readers Watchonista’s never-published-before photos of Jacob & Co.’s Billionaire Timeless Treasure and Billionaire Double Tourbillon!