The Latest News About Watches

Much to my amazement, 2024 marks my 10th year of writing for Fratello. Wow, how time has flown by! During this time, I’ve covered all sorts of topics, but my primary focus has always been on vintage watches. I have an undying love for older timepieces, and I’m thankful that Robert-Jan allowed me to kick […] Visit Vintage Watches In 2024 — A Return To Our Roots to read the full article.

Don’t look so surprised! You already knew exactly which watches would go head to head in this week’s Sunday Morning Showdown. The Vacheron Constantin Historiques 222 was probably the watch that was most frequently mentioned after Piaget released its new Polo 79 this week. And it makes sense. They’re both based on an earlier version […] Visit Sunday Morning Showdown: Piaget Polo 79 Vs. Vacheron Constantin Historiques 222 to read the full article.

After years of consideration, Bhanu Chopra took the plunge and bought both a Rolex Oyster Perpetual 39 mm and a Submariner Reference 114060. And less than 24 hours after finally taking ownership of them, Rolex discontinued both watches! Here he shares the story of how it all went down. Spoiler alert: he couldn't be happier! The post Why I Bought a Rolex Oyster Perpetual 39 with White Dial It the Day Before it was Discontinued – Reprise appeared first on Quill & Pad.

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When I was a kid and it was time to visit my grandparents, I’d stare out of the car window and fantasise about spotting a huge gold nugget on the side of the road. Maybe I’d visited too many 1850s gold rush museums, but part of me really felt like I could be that lucky. … Continued The post I bought a solid gold Universal Genève for less than a Big Mac appeared first on Time+Tide Watches. The post I bought a solid gold Universal Genève for less than a Big Mac appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

From enamel dials to giant sculptural automatons, brands have jumped fully on board for one of the coolest zodiac signs out there.

In Tim Mosso's opinion, the F.P. Journe The Tourbillon Souverain Joaillerie is a halo model for a brand that sells almost nothing but halo models. It’s as special as the discontinued Journe Sonnerie Souveraine or current Astronomic Souveraine. The post Warning, Iceberg Dead Ahead! F.P. Journe Tourbillon Souverain Joaillerie Reviewed by Tim Mosso appeared first on Quill & Pad.

“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: The World’s Largest Cruise Ship, Denzel Washington and Spike Lee Reunite, and Behind the Scenes with Atelier Wen appeared first on Worn & Wound.

Once again, Watchonista uncovers the small automotive design details that are guaranteed to surprise and delight watch lovers with a keen eye for design.

Piaget brought back the OG Polo, Grand Seiko celebrated a milestone and Breitling teamed up with Victoria Beckham this week. The post New releases from Piaget, Urwerk, Grand Seiko and more appeared first on Time+Tide Watches. The post New releases from Piaget, Urwerk, Grand Seiko and more appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

This handsome Lunar New Year commemorative watch is versatile enough to be worn all year round and for many more Chinese zodiac cycles. The post The Longines Flagship Heritage Year of the Dragon proves you can wear a milestone watch all year round appeared first on Time+Tide Watches. The post The Longines Flagship Heritage Year of the Dragon proves you can wear a milestone watch all year round appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

The crown is one of the most important yet under appreciated parts of a watch. The humble crown has played an extensive role in helping Rolex – and the rest of the watch industry – get to where it is today. Here's why. The post Here’s Why the Crown is the Unsung Hero of Watchmaking (and Why Rolex Wears the Crown) – Reprise appeared first on Quill & Pad.

Rolex is a hallowed name in horology. Yes, like me, you may be one of those who share in a widespread exasperation at waitlist games, the difficulty in attaining a new timepiece for non-VIPs who want one, and what the brand can represent to some in this age littered with vacuous social media influencers. Rolex […] Visit The Early Rolex And Tudor Oyster Watches That Saw Action In WWII During The Battle Of The Atlantic to read the full article.

The Petrolhead Corner is going offroading today, but not for the sake of competition, thrills or entertainment, but for the sake of saving lives. While that might sound like a very dramatic intro, it’s very much true that in an emergency situation every second counts. Especially when you’re stuck in hard-to-reach places like a barren […]

One of the great advantages of belonging to the relatively close-knit community of watch collectors is having the opportunity to see and photograph a lot of great watches. Here GaryG takes on the formidable F.P. Journe Tourbillon Souverain with his mighty camera and collecting knowledge. The post Behind the Lens: The F.P. Journe Tourbillon Souverain – Reprise appeared first on Quill & Pad.

I wrote an article on the best Seiko watches under €500 a few weeks ago. The Japanese brand used to rule the “affordable watch” category, especially with diving watches. But with Seiko slowly moving upmarket, that territory is now open for other brands to conquer. An obvious pick is Citizen. The fellow Japanese brand offers […] Visit Hands-On: The Brilliant And Affordable Citizen Promaster Mechanical Diver NY0120-01EE And NY0129-58LE to read the full article.

DEPLOYANT - The watch magazine for collectors, by collectors Today, we welcome the Year of the Dragon, and take the day off our usual publishing schedule to wish all our readers, friends and family a very Happy and Prosperous New Year! We will be back tomorrow for more watch and horological lifestyle content. The post Happy Chinese New Year! appeared first on DEPLOYANT.

Tom takes a good hard look at the watch industry's favourite marketing tactic. The post What does “limited edition” actually mean in the watch world? appeared first on Time+Tide Watches. The post What does “limited edition” actually mean in the watch world? appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

Girard-Perregaux and Aston Martin celebrate a three-year partnership, five exclusive limited-edition watches, and the beginning of a new cycle of creative collaboration by extending the partnership with the British automaker Aston Martin Lagonda and the Aston Martin Aramco Formula One Team.

Editor’s Note: In this 3 Watch Collection for $5,000, reader Varun Jindal, @vkj622 on Instagram picks three watches that cover just about every base imaginable. He has a varied collection, but left to three watches at this price point he went with two that lean heavily to the sporty end of the spectrum, and a […] The post The Three Watch Collection for $5,000: Reader Edition – Varun Jindal appeared first on Worn & Wound.