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The concept of a “watch enthusiast” who owns, trades, and collects them for the love of the game is a relatively new one. It’s a far cry from our forebears, who often had one go-to watch for most of life’s occasions. Over the years, however, as watches have transitioned from being truly indispensable daily tools […] The post Top 5 GADA Watches appeared first on Worn & Wound.

We chat with the Instagram influencer, collector, brand consultant and now – whisper it quietly – “anti-brand” co-founder who has carved out a niche as a collector-collaborator.

Ultra-thin and ultra-luxe, but why does it exist? The post Who the Bulgari Octo Finissimo Skeleton Eight Days is really for appeared first on Time+Tide Watches. The post Who the Bulgari Octo Finissimo Skeleton Eight Days is really for appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

If you were to ask a child to draw a wristwatch, nowadays they might ask “a what?” or draw an iWatch; but not so long ago, most children would draw the same thing: a round dial with either numbers or perhaps batons and two hands to tell the hours and minutes. Simple. One could argue that the Patek Philippe ref. 96 is just that, a simple, archetypal watch. There is no record of who, if indeed one person designed the […] The post Less is More: The Patek Philippe Ref. 96 appeared first on Collectability.

We here at Fratello do love a good story of an issued watch. Some of the most iconic and desirable watches out there have come from the humble beginnings of being developed for or especially sold/issued to the military. The Rolex “MilSub” or Seamaster 300s issued to the British Royal Navy come to mind when […] Visit The CWC Watches Issued To BBC War Correspondents to read the full article.

In the realm of watches, the three-letter acronym “GMT,” representing “Greenwich Mean Time,” requires no introduction. For aficionados, it could equally signify “grand, magnificent, and timeless,” ...

Many people make them, but not all succeed in following through, as New Year’s Resolutions remain a tricky thing. They usually focus on taking up good habits and doing away with bad. Some might also affect your watch collection, as going ...

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The Longines Master Collection has always been a discreet one. Classic, timeless design with nothing truly groundbreaking to report. Sure, these were elegant and restrained models but they could live with a bit more extravagance. In late 2022 and again last year, Longines decided to do exactly that, with the release of a series of […]

Longines expands their fan-favourite Master Collection further with the addition of a new GMT model, the likes of which has been absent from the range for years. The post Longines adds a classy GMT model to their fan-favourite Master Collection appeared first on Time+Tide Watches. The post Longines adds a classy GMT model to their fan-favourite Master Collection appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

What better way to start the New Year for Longines than a shiny new GMT?

DEPLOYANT - The watch magazine for collectors, by collectors Longines adds two new GMT references to their classical Master Collection in yellow gold and rose gold. Press Release information with commentary in italics. New: Longines Master Collection GMT The retail price for both the rose gold and yellow gold Longines Master GMT is SGD 22,630, inclusive of 9% GST. Commentary The Longines Master Collection [...] The post New: Longines Master Collection GMT appeared first on DEPLOYANT.

Happy New Year, and welcome to 2024! With the new year barely started and the hangover only just conquered, it’s back to everyday reality. Almost every January, watch brands take the opportunity to update their prices. We’re starting this year with a look at the price increases at Rolex. As it is the biggest brand, […] Visit A Look At Rolex Price Increases For 2024 — A 12-Month Comparison to read the full article.

For Valentine’s Day 2024, Glashütte Original gives its Lady Serenade model a romantic makeover with diamonds and a delicate mother-of-pearl dial with gradient pink-hued numerals. Combining traditional Saxon pragmatism in the form of a robust stainless steel case and an in-house automatic movement, the three-hand-and-date Lady Serenade is a limited edition of 50 pieces. The […]

It was a very eventful year for my watch collection in 2022, and 2023 showed me that I made the right choices. But who knows what will happen in 2024? I’m certainly not ready to consolidate and sell some of my watches yet. On the other hand, I don’t think that I’ll add many either […] Visit Daan’s 2024 New Year’s Watch Resolutions — Enjoy The Classics And Avoid The Temptations to read the full article.

Take Tim Mosso's word when he assures you that Omega’s ultimate dive watch is both ridiculously deep-diving and… well… ridiculous. But there's much more than that as he explains here. The post Omega Seamaster Planet Ocean Ultra Deep Review by Tim Mosso appeared first on Quill & Pad.

The Jaeger-LeCoultre Reverso Tribute Enamel Hokusai Limited Editions were unveiled at the Reverso Stories Exhibition in New York City back in November 2023. The Reverso Tribute Enamel Hokusai limited edition watches showcase the expertise of the Manufacture’s Métiers Rares atelier in the crafts of miniature painting, guillochage, and Grand Feu enameling.

Don't start 2024 off with a dirty watch - invest in one of these clever, gentle and effective watch cleaners. The post Clean up your act in the new year with the AIS Collective ChronoPen Watch Cleaning Kit appeared first on Time+Tide Watches. The post Clean up your act in the new year with the AIS Collective ChronoPen Watch Cleaning Kit appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

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Our Style Editor makes a case for the return of the Offshore and what its success in the '00s can teach us about pushing watch design forward in 2024.