The Latest News About Watches

The Antarctique is Czapek’s first foray into the steel sport watch market and it has become an important collection for the brand. Here Joshua Munchow looks at the first launch “subscription” editions. The post Czapek Antarctique Tierra Adélie & Orion Nebula: The Restraint Stands Out appeared first on Quill & Pad.

Welcome to Fratello Talks. This week, you join your host Nacho alongside RJ and Lex to discuss the evolution of watch marketing. The idea of marketing watches has been around since selling them became a lucrative endeavor. Since then, we have seen the watch industry’s efforts take many different forms, from posters to print ads, […] Visit Fratello Talks: Watch Marketing — Past, Present, And Future to read the full article.

Fabrizio Buonamassa Stigliani sketches a new set of dials to celebrate a brand milestone, and to appease a fan request. The post New Octo Finissimo Sketch models celebrate Bulgari’s 140th anniversary appeared first on Time+Tide Watches. The post New Octo Finissimo Sketch models celebrate Bulgari’s 140th anniversary appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

Released as part of Bulgari’s 140th anniversary celebratory novelties comes one of the coolest watches in the watch industry. Released in 18K rose gold or in stainless steel, the new Bulgari Octo Finissimo Automatic Sketch features one of the most unique dials inspired by the hand-drawn sketches of Fabrizio Buonamassa Stigliani —the industrial designer that has led Bulgari to create some of the most incredible watches since he became the Executive Director of Product Creation for the brand in 2001.

After the success of the Girard-Perregaux Laureato in 38 mm, now comes a new iteration fitted with a Copper colored dial and a diamond-set bezel. Housed in a 38 mm stainless steel case, this new mid-size timepiece is endowed with a copper-colored dial, enriched with a Clous de Paris motif. This classical pattern, composed of multiple pyramidal structures, imbues the dial with a three-dimensional appearance. While the dial appears copper from some angles, it can sometimes appear ochre or resemble burnt oak as well as a myriad of shades in between

We’re less than a month from Watches & Wonders, which is a period of time when the watch world is focused mostly on high end luxury watches, often with eye watering price tags and a built-in inaccessibility. Of course, we enjoy discussing and covering those watches, but ahead of that time of year when things […] The post Our Favorite Watches Under $1,000 appeared first on Worn & Wound.

Straight from the artistic mind of Creative Director Fabrizio Buonamassa Stigliani, the second set of limited edition sketch pieces focuses on the what drives the Octo Finissimo.

The post This year’s new Bulgari Octo Finissimo Sketch offers an artistic take on open-worked dials appeared first on Revolution Watch.

“Whoa, this thing is cool” is what I found myself speaking out loud upon opening up the box for the newest collaboration between Nodus Watches and Raven Watches — two forces in the microbrand community that have a solid history of putting out some really great watches. The real question is, what happens when these […] The post Hands-On: the Nodus x Raven Trailtrekker appeared first on Worn & Wound.

Talking Laurent Ferrier, the Morgan Stanley report on the Swiss watch industry, new releases from AP and Omega, and more.

The ethos of EDC is easy enough to understand; it is a relentless belief in having the right tools for the job and being prepared for anything that life may throw at you. It’s no surprise we often draw parallels between good EDC and watches we love to wear every day. The satisfaction of having […] The post Four Rugged EDC Picks from The James Brand appeared first on Worn & Wound.

Introduced over 10 years ago (time flies…), Bulgari’s Octo Finissimo collection has become one of the most successful sagas in recent watchmaking history. Not only did these watches break one record for thinness after another, but they also redefined the concept of the ultra-thin watch with a contemporary design and a casual attire. For the […]

Plus a Patek Philippe Perpetual Calendar ref. 5140 in platinum, and a rose-gold Cartier Tortue.

Besides my passions for music and watches, I also greatly love architecture. It takes a unique talent and ability to create buildings that seem like they have an actual soul. But what if you combine architecture and watch design? Does that work? The answer came in the spring of last year. The Lebond Siza explored […] Visit Introducing: The Lebond Souto Moura — An Architect’s Take On The Classic Driver’s Watch to read the full article.

RZE builds watches for adventure. Its latest, a collaboration with Fratello, takes that ethos more literally than ever, with a dial that resembles the topography of a map. It’s a field watch with the field on the watch. The RZE x Fratello Resolute Pro “Contour” keeps the angular design of the Resolute line case. It’s […] The post RZE and Fratello Team Up for the Resolute Pro “Contour” appeared first on Worn & Wound.

DEPLOYANT - The watch magazine for collectors, by collectors Miami fundraising event co-hosted by Phillips and F.P.Journe sets a new record price for a non-diamond-set quartz watch. Details in press release here. News: unique F.P. Journe élégante raises $420k in support of the Breast Cancer Research Foundation Commentary We seldom carry news of auction results, especially charity auctions. Mainly because we do not get [...] The post News: unique F.P. Journe élégante raises $420k in support of the Breast Cancer Research Foundation appeared first on DEPLOYANT.

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This article was originally published in the November/December 2022 Issue of the WatchTime print magazine. The surge in popularity that independent watch brands and watchmakers have enjoyed these last several years is apparent and clearly ...

The roots of Chopard trace back to 1860 when Louis Ulysse Chopard founded his company in Sonvilier, Switzerland. The Scheufele family took over the company in the 1960s. Under their stewardship, Chopard experienced a renaissance and evolved from a traditional watchmaking company into a globally renowned luxury brand. Chopard is a vertically integrated, family-owned company, […]

I mainly associate Fortis with its different watches created for use in space. But there is more to the brand than just those. The Fortis M-40 is a versatile tool watch for diving or adventures out in the wild. It has appropriate specs to make it a versatile piece that will serve you in various […] Visit Hands-On: The Latest Fortis Marinemaster M-40 Models In Four New Colorways to read the full article.