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Hajime Asaoka's Kurono Tokyo returns with 3 new 34mm models that exchange arabic numerals in favour of his own bespoke Breguet numerals. The post The new Kurono 34mm ‘Calligra’ Special Project is a slick US$1,170 Breguet-numeraled three-hander appeared first on Time+Tide Watches. The post The new Kurono 34mm ‘Calligra’ Special Project is a slick US$1,170 Breguet-numeraled three-hander appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

Welcome to episode 74 of A Week in Watches! Another solid week of releases, this one is dominated by one brand that just can’t stop, and the most noble of metals – titanium. There’s a new brutish military diver from the mil-spec nerds over at Tornek-Rayville, some crystallized dress watches from Baltic, a simply handsome […] The post A Week in Watches Ep. 74 – A Great Week for Fans of Titanium (and the Grand Seiko Snowflake) appeared first on Worn & Wound.

Today, we’ll take a look at a relatively nondescript Universal Genève Microtor dress watch. It’s worth a deeper look for several reasons, though. The condition, the case material, and the purpose for its existence all come together to create a lovely package. This is a lovely piece on its own, but why not explore the […] Visit Vintage Watches: A Universal Genève Microtor Dress Watch In 9K Gold to read the full article.

DEPLOYANT - The watch magazine for collectors, by collectors Deployant decides to roam the streets to find some interesting watches on individuals in Singapore. Here’s to our first street interview with the owners of the intriguing watches that we have spotted! Spot the Watch: Spotted on the Thread For those that have been following our Thread, we have been approaching individuals with interesting watches [...] The post Spot the Watch: Spotted on the Thread appeared first on DEPLOYANT.

If you would've told Quentin R. Bufogle six months ago that he'd pass on a Breguet Type XX in favor of an Omega, he might've thought you were crazy. What changed his mind? Granted that in terms of sheer aesthetics, it ticks all the right boxes for him. But there's much more to it. The post Why I Bought It: Collector Quentin R. Bufogle and his 2006 Omega De Ville Chronoscope Chronograph appeared first on Quill & Pad.

Trends come and go, and we see the same happening in the watchmaking industry. Retro is still very much hot, so it’s only natural multiple brands dive into their archives and see what can be brought back to life one way or another. Other brands might rather take a prised baby into new directions by […]

Why is Citizen Eco-Drive underrated? Adam weighs in on the solar-powered legend here. The post Why is Citizen Eco-Drive so underrated? appeared first on Time+Tide Watches. The post Why is Citizen Eco-Drive so underrated? appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

Welcome to another edition of Sunday Morning Showdown! Grab a hot drink and settle in for a brawl between two affordable field watches. Like the upcoming Six Nations game, it’s France versus England, with Serica facing off against Studio Underd0g. Serica started its journey in watches by releasing the 4512 field watch, the predecessor of […] Visit Sunday Morning Showdown: Serica 6190 Field Chronometer Vs. Studio Underd0g 02Series Field to read the full article.

Koen Simon is a 28-year-old watch collector from The Netherlands. A regular reader of Quill & Pad, he is a fan of high-end watchmaking. He recently sent us this story about how and why he acquired his rare two-tone Orion timepiece by Christiaan van der Klaauw, which we are pleased to share here. The post Why I Bought It: Collector Koen Simon and his Two-Tone Christiaan Van Der Klaauw Orion appeared first on Quill & Pad.

Omega just launched 20 new Constellation models that all have meteorite dials and all range from US$8,400 to US$42,400 in price. The post Omega just launched 20 new Constellation references in 4 sizes that all have meteorite dials appeared first on Time+Tide Watches. The post Omega just launched 20 new Constellation references in 4 sizes that all have meteorite dials appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

A. Lange & Söhne flagship Richard Lange model is the Tourbillon Pour le Mérite (TPLM). It features fusée-and-chain constant force, a tourbillon regulator, and a power reserve indicator. And the hand finishing is superb! The post A. Lange & Söhne Richard Lange Tourbillon Pour le Mérite Reviewed by Tim Mosso appeared first on Quill & Pad.

On Valentine’s Day, brands often propose new releases that could work as a his-and-hers pair, with similar styles but different sizes. For instance, this year Omega released a 20-watch Constellation collection with meteorite dials in four sizes. Another option is to introduce a single model with a compact diameter that could work for all kinds … Continued The post New releases from Omega, Tissot, BA111OD and more appeared first on Time+Tide Watches. The post New releases from Omega, Tissot, BA111OD and more appeared first on Time+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: Abandoned Golf Courses, a Huge Watch Auction in the UK, and Tactile Turn’s Latest Seasonal Pen Release appeared first on Worn & Wound.

For the first time in 20 years, the 103 is going manual again.

DEPLOYANT - The watch magazine for collectors, by collectors The Sinn Series U50 HYDRO adds Sinn’s HYDRO technology to its iconic U50 dive watch. The watch is oil-filled to prevent reflection, for optimal underwater readability. The 41mm dive watch is water-resistant to 5000 meters and uses a quartz movement powered by a long-lasting lithium battery. Press release with commentary in italics. New: Sinn Series [...] The post New: Sinn Series U50 HYDRO appeared first on DEPLOYANT.

Vladimir Négault, founder of Ataelier Haute Complication, a relatively new independent watchmaker based in Geneva who is making some of the most interesting and inventive watches Ian Skellern has ever seen. The post ‘Ataelier Haute Complication’ Dual Time by Vladimir Négault: A François-Paul Journe Disciple Making Sensational Watches with a Polarizing Design and Inventive Complications appeared first on Quill & Pad.

If you know me, you know how much bad design pains me, especially in the realm of watches. “Features” that make no sense, awkward font gaffes, and lazy design choices are so off-putting to me, that I feel they should be criminal offenses. So I really appreciate it when someone gets it right. Matt Smith-Johnson … Continued The post Crimes against typography: adventures in watch design with Matt Smith-Johnson appeared first on Time+Tide Watches. The post Crimes against typography: adventures in watch design with Matt Smith-Johnson appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

Mr Jones Watches is an indie, artsy watch company on the rise. It’s not hard to see why. Playful dials thumb their noses at convention in watches decidedly not for telling time. In the digital age, when watches are obsolete, Mr Jones Watches celebrates disconnecting from the matrix and having a little fun. I had […] Visit A Special Tour Of Mr Jones Watches And Interview With Crispin Jones to read the full article.

We’re only weeks away from the start of the 2024 Formula 1 season, as all the teams have presented their new cars (mainly liveries) over the past fortnight or so. But this time around, it wasn’t the new cars that were the talk of the town, but rather the shock announcement that Lewis Hamilton has […]

The Sinn 103 is one of the oldest models in the brand’s catalog. It is a classic pilot’s chronograph that has been around since the 1960s. Today, the 103 is equipped with an automatic movement. However, some early versions came with hand-wound calibers. This latest limited edition follows that template. Let’s have a closer look. […] Visit Introducing: The Limited-Edition Sinn 103 St Ty Hd — A Stylized, Hand-Wound Version Of A Classic to read the full article.