The Latest News About Watches

Buy-In Required: Non-Watch Brands That Stand Tall — Hermès, Louis Vuitton, And Chanel

Some people just can’t get enough. Enough of the right logo, that is. “Logo luxury” is still very much alive, no matter the attention “quiet luxury” received recently. Logos have a hypnotic allure to some people. People under the spell of the right monogram will want to buy into the brand badly, desiring everything with […] Visit Buy-In Required: Non-Watch Brands That Stand Tall — Hermès, Louis Vuitton, And Chanel to read the full article.
Fratello Watches – the magazine dedicated to watches over 1 year ago • 3 views

Rick Hale: Wooden Clocks Designed and Built as if by John Harrison, Except Today and in the USA (Beautiful Photos + Videos)

Clockmakers rarely get the credit they deserve, and Elizabeth Doerr believes that Rick Hale is deserving of at least a few minutes of your attention because this young autodidact clockmaker is doing something unique: handmaking self-designed clocks out of wood according to some of John Harrison’s principles. The post Rick Hale: Wooden Clocks Designed and Built as if by John Harrison, Except Today and in the USA (Beautiful Photos + Videos) appeared first on Quill & Pad.
Quill & Pad over 1 year ago • 3 views

Franck Muller Teams Up with Ryoko Kaneta for a Dragon-Themed Cintrée Curvex

The post Franck Muller Teams Up with Ryoko Kaneta for a Dragon-Themed Cintrée Curvex appeared first on Revolution Watch.
Revolution over 1 year ago • 5 views

The Watch Collectors: @Time_Mechanic Ahmed Rahman. A Collector that Needs Very Little Introduction.

@Time_Mechanic needs very little to no introduction. Ahmed Rahman —widely known as Shary— is the epitome of a real and very savvy watch collector with the finest taste in clothes and cigars. A fine gentleman originally from Bangladesh who resides in London, he is not only one of the most stylish men in the watch-collecting world but he is also an Academy Member at the Grand Prix d’Horlogerie de Genève —GPHG— and a Juror for the coveted watch prize in 2021.
Watch Collecting Lifestyle over 1 year ago • 3 views

Christopher Ward Adds to their Dune Line with a C65 GMT

Known for their luxury design at an approachable price point, British watchmaker Christopher Ward has brought their signature style to a new watch, the C65 Dune GMT White Sand. Inspired by field watch designs of the 1960’s, the C65 Dune GMT mixes vintage design elements with a totally modern upgrade. For one, unlike most GMT’s […] The post Christopher Ward Adds to their Dune Line with a C65 GMT appeared first on Worn & Wound.
Worn & Wound over 1 year ago • 3 views

Roger Smith Is Auctioning Off A Special Edition Series 1 To Commemorate The Inaugural 'British Watchmakers' Day'

The closed-bidding auction is live now through March 9th, with a portion of the sale being donated to the Alliance of British Watch and Clock Makers.
HODINKEE over 1 year ago • 3 views

Hands-on – The Lang & Heyne Friedrich III, Traditional German Watchmaking at its Best

Those acquainted with Lang & Heyne’s collections know the watchmaker to consistently impart a historical narrative, with each series bearing the name of a past Saxony ruler. The design of each timepiece, unmistakably German, is steeped in traditional aesthetics that reflect its inspiration. The model under consideration today draws it from the straightforward thinking of […]
Monochrome Watches over 1 year ago • 3 views

[VIDEO] First Impressions: the James Lamb Origin Series

Writing an “Owner’s Review” is tricky. Beyond a certain unavoidable self-indulgence that goes hand-in-hand with writing about your own “stuff,” there’s the matter of when to do it. I’ve always felt that watches, being, at least in theory, objects that can be heirlooms at best, or at least live in a collection for years, or […] The post [VIDEO] First Impressions: the James Lamb Origin Series appeared first on Worn & Wound.
Worn & Wound over 1 year ago • 3 views

This Week In The Shop: An Argument For Watches With Integrated Bracelets

Our most compelling integrated bracelet watches, from the Chopard Alpine Eagle to the Tissot PRX.
HODINKEE over 1 year ago • 3 views

Inside J.N. Shapiro: Witnessing the Resurgence of American Watchmaking, Part 2

Today, we look at what the future has in store for this pioneering American brand and its fans.
Watchonista over 1 year ago • 3 views

5 exciting contemporary microbrands to watch in 2024

Not into the retro reissue look? Tom takes a look at five independents going the modern route. The post 5 exciting contemporary microbrands to watch in 2024 appeared first on Time+Tide Watches. The post 5 exciting contemporary microbrands to watch in 2024 appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
Time and Tide Watches over 1 year ago • 3 views

What Is Up With Radium On Watch Dials? How Dangerous Is It, Really?

If you have ever looked closely at vintage watches, you will have surely come across radium lume. You probably know it was the prevalent luminescent material until it was abandoned in favor of tritium around 1963. Most likely, you have heard about the dangers of this highly radioactive material. That raises a crucial question: is […] Visit What Is Up With Radium On Watch Dials? How Dangerous Is It, Really? to read the full article.
Fratello Watches – the magazine dedicated to watches over 1 year ago • 3 views

The Latest Timex Limited Edition Asks Watch Lovers to Put Down their Phones

Timex has carved out a space in the realm of stylish watch collaborations that also manage to be affordable. Todd Snyder, Huckberry, and others–including of course, Worn & Wound–have teamed up with Timex to produce fun takes on the Timex line. Now it’s clothing brand NN.07’s turn. The resulting collaboration, nicknamed The Original Tick Tock, […] The post The Latest Timex Limited Edition Asks Watch Lovers to Put Down their Phones appeared first on Worn & Wound.
Worn & Wound over 1 year ago • 3 views

Louis Erard Drops Excellence Petite Seconde Guilloché in Two Versions

Guilloché dials are an exquisite and intricate form of decorative art in the realm of traditional watchmaking. Featuring precise, repetitive patterns, engraved with a rose engine onto the metal or enamel dial base— they are not just visually ...
WatchTime – USA's No.1 Watch Magazine over 1 year ago • 3 views

Aircraft Maintenance: Taking Apart the IWC Big Pilot’s Watch 43

This article was originally published in the March/April 2022 Issue of the WatchTime print magazine. Photos by Marcus Krüger. IWC reduced the size of its iconic Big Pilot’s Watch by 3 mm, cleaned up the dial and installed a new in-house ...
WatchTime – USA's No.1 Watch Magazine over 1 year ago • 4 views

Review: The New Roger Dubuis Excalibur Dragon Monotourbillon

DEPLOYANT - The watch magazine for collectors, by collectors Two things are certain when the Year of the Dragon rolls around: a sharp rise in birth rate within the Chinese community, and a glut of Chinese zodiac-themed luxury watches. It’s a no-brainer for manufacturers, because the Dragon – associated with intelligence, confidence and charisma – is by far the most popular zodiac of them [...] The post Review: The New Roger Dubuis Excalibur Dragon Monotourbillon appeared first on DEPLOYANT.
DEPLOYANT over 1 year ago • 3 views

First Look – The Norqain Adventure Sport Chrono Gets Trendy New Colours

In a relatively short span of time, Norqain has consolidated an attractive portfolio of watches designed for rugged outdoor activities. Grouped into three collections – Adventure, Independence and Freedom – the brand releases new colours on two limited-edition chronographs from the popular Adventure family.   Adventure Sport Chrono 44mm Norqain expands the colour range of […]
Monochrome Watches over 1 year ago • 3 views

Ralph Lauren Unveils New Safari Chronometer Watches

Introducing the Ralph Lauren Safari Chronometer collection, a trio of timepieces that embody the rugged spirit of an intrepid sporting adventure coupled with a touch of worldly refinement. This latest addition to the Ralph Lauren Watches and Fine Jewelry lineup showcases a distinctive design, exceptional craftsmanship, and a commitment to watchmaking excellence. The Safari Chronometer… The post Ralph Lauren Unveils New Safari Chronometer Watches appeared first on ATimelyPerspective.
ATimelyPerspective over 1 year ago • 3 views

Has watch size awareness restricted brand creativity?

Are watch enthusiasts too focused on every watch being the same size? The post Has watch size awareness restricted brand creativity? appeared first on Time+Tide Watches. The post Has watch size awareness restricted brand creativity? appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
Time and Tide Watches over 1 year ago • 3 views

Journey To The Moon With The Barrelhand Monolith

We still don’t know what the Barrelhand Monolith will look like, but we know it will be special. The 3D-printed case, for instance, will feature the Air-Lock crown system. Unlike a screw-down crown, an Air-Lock crown is always sealed. Inside the watch will beat the M1, a caliber that uses a Sellita SW300 as the […] Visit Journey To The Moon With The Barrelhand Monolith to read the full article.
Fratello Watches – the magazine dedicated to watches over 1 year ago • 4 views