The Latest News About Watches

For many of us, especially those reading this article, watch collecting is a key part of our lives, our main hobby, and our passion. But for the vast majority of people, a wristwatch is purely a means of telling the time and, in some cases, a status symbol. Some might be familiar with famous models, […] Visit Tales From The Speedy Tuesday Community: How A Small Yorkshire Village Became A Hub For Speedmaster Collectors to read the full article.

There’s a storied history of non-watch companies making the foray into the watch world. Montblanc, Ralph Lauren, Tiffany & Co. Some of them are even quite good–the Hermès H08, for example, is simply stunning and unlike anything else on the market. But none of these forays into watchmaking is quite as quirky, quite as unexpected, […] The post A Whimsical Look at the LEGO Watch System appeared first on Worn & Wound.

Breitling introduces a new line of limited-edition timepieces co-designed with Victoria Beckham’s eponymous fashion house: the Chronomat Automatic 36 Victoria Beckham. Limited to 1,500 pieces, the collection comprising of six three-hand ...

DEPLOYANT - The watch magazine for collectors, by collectors Tissot ups their game with a new partnership with NBA All-Star Damial Lillard to release a new version of their ultra popular PRX. Press Release information with commentary in italics. New: Tissot PRX Damian Lillard Special Edition The Tissot PRX Damian Lillard Special Edition Ref. T137.407.33.051.00 retails for SGD 1,200 inclusive of GST. Commentary Interesting [...] The post New: Tissot PRX Damian Lillard Special Edition appeared first on DEPLOYANT.

The brainchild of Japanese independent watchmaker Hajime Asaoka, known for his high-end tourbillons or chronographs, Kurono Tokyo is the man’s vision of a more accessible brand. Still driven by an almost obsessive attention to detail, which somehow explains the low availability of these watches, Asaoka is here focussing on design more than watchmaking. Following the […]

Come for the G-Shocks and Seikos, but stay for the tourbillon-equipped independents and daily wearer Breguets. The post The best beater watches, as picked by our Instagram followers appeared first on Time+Tide Watches. The post The best beater watches, as picked by our Instagram followers appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

As watch enthusiasts, we love to look back. We point at history’s legendary watch designers as the high priests of our shared passion. We are so focused on history that we may sometimes overlook today’s talents. Luckily, there still are gifted young professionals coming through the ranks. Today, I would like to put a little […] Visit Three Young Watch Designers To Keep An Eye On to read the full article.

Minase, a Japanese microbrand specialising in complex watch cases with superlative handmade finishings, is gaining traction in Western markets. Based in Akita, Minase was born in 2005 as a spin-off of Kyowa, a specialist manufacturer of watchmaking tools. With a strict focus on the external parts of the watch, Minase relies on Swiss movements. The […]

This week, Fratello On Air is back with another listener-inspired show topic. We’ll talk about the three watches that each of us would save from a burning house. Don’t worry, we’ll keep things light since a real fire is no joke. Of course, expect a bit of banter up front as we work up to […] Visit Fratello On Air: Choosing The Three Watches We’d Save From A Burning House to read the full article.

Daniel Roth and Gérald Genta are two names that resonate with watch fans. The first was a watchmaker who made Breguet great again and later started a brand of his own. The second gave the world some of its most iconic watch designs. Both names are now on the LVMH payroll, so to speak. In […] Visit Shop The Look: Finding Alternatives For Future Unobtainable Watches From Daniel Roth And Gérald Genta to read the full article.

Sometimes with watches it’s like it is with pets: you don't choose them, they choose you. When Martin Green strapped on this vintage Rolex Day-Date quite by accident, everything fell into place for him. Here he explains how and why he bought it. The post Why I Bought It: Vintage Rolex Day-Date Reference 1803 appeared first on Quill & Pad.

Hublot try to appear to an unlikely audience with their latest Depeche Mode collaboration. The post Hublot are as goth as it gets with the Spirit of Big Bang Depeche Mode appeared first on Time+Tide Watches. The post Hublot are as goth as it gets with the Spirit of Big Bang Depeche Mode appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

Hot on the heels of a pair of well received watches paying tribute to Smokey Bear, Vero is back with a new collection made in partnership with the USDA Forest Service. Vero has really dug into a niche with these recent releases, bolstering their image as an authentically outdoors focused brand. I really like it […] The post Vero Debuts a Collection of Officially Licensed USDA Forest Service Watches on the Workhorse Platform appeared first on Worn & Wound.

Cartier London was home to some of the most iconic shapes in watchmaking, but there's one we haven't seen in a while.

Amidst the rapid expansion of the steel sports watch with an integrated bracelet category, selecting the right (meaning available and accessible) timepiece has become increasingly complex. However, this watch by O&W (the contemporary side of Ollech & Wajs) stands out distinctly amidst the influx of new models. Rooted in the legitimate design ethos of the […]

Last week, we had the pleasure of hosting a special evening with Carl Suchy & Söhne to present their collection —especially the incredibly sporty Belvedere watch— to a select group of watch collectors in Dallas, Texas. Our gathering at Lyla —one of Dallas’ hottest spots located in the heart of uptown— turned into a charming evening, savoring Rioja red wine alongside an exquisite spread of Mediterranean dishes.

Anyone who has been in the watch world long enough knows how hard it is to be surprised. New releases often feel like a revolving door of familiar brands tweaking existing models. Maybe that means a blue Pelagos FXD instead of a black one, or adding a piece of flair such as Kermit the frog […] The post Hands-On: the Foliot Scubanaut Collection appeared first on Worn & Wound.

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Diving into our favorite modern spins on vintage classics, from the ever-faithful to the quirky and contemporary.