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Last year, Longines had something of an unexpected hit with their HydroConquest GMT. The dive watch with the “flyer” L844.5 caliber was much discussed in enthusiast circles, and I have my own personal theory as to why. For years, Longines has excelled at being expert curators of their own back catalog, releasing a seemingly never […] The post Longines Updates the HydroConquest GMT with a New 43mm Option appeared first on Worn & Wound.

Sotheby's "Rough Diamonds" sale promotes the avant-garde – jewelry watches, offbeat designs, and a whole lot of diamonds – let's rank them all, from the Holy Grails to the Sore Thumb.

Speake-Marin‘s response to the ongoing craze for luxury sports watches with integrated bracelets came from the Ripples collection, unveiled in 2022. Its debut garnered a mixed reception, as is customary in today’s critical landscape. However, the watch emerged as refreshingly original, staying true to the brand’s roots while incorporating signature Speake-Marin twists that captivate attention. […]

Depancel’s racing-inspired design DNA is all over the French brand’s new Allure Automatic Chronograph 43mm. “As an engineer, I have always been fascinated by the beauty of mechanics, passionate about cars and watches,” said Clément Meynier, founder of Depancel. There are the obvious components–it is a chronograph, after all, meant to help drivers time their […] The post Depancel Adds New Watches to the Allure Line appeared first on Worn & Wound.

Yesterday, I decided to binge-watch the new Netflix series ‘The Gentlemen’ and all I can say is that not only it is an incredibly well-produced show —engaging, with high production values, terrific cast, scenery, and very entertaining—, but the watch candy and watch-related conversations in it are also amazing. The U.K. series was produced and directed by Guy Ritchie with actress Kaya Scodelario as Miss Susie Glass and Theo James as Eddie Horniman revolves around an aristocrat in the U.K. who inherits the family estate, to then discover that it's home to an enormous weed empire and its proprietors aren't going anywhere.

No civilization can live without tracking time, and not just hours and minutes, but days, months, years, the phases of the moon, and more. For that reason, horologists create a host of different types of calendar watches, the most complicated of which is the perpetual calendar.

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The Girard-Perregaux Laureato is one of the OG integrated-bracelet sports watches from the ’70s — 1975, to be precise. This means the model turns 50 years old next year. I am sure this will be celebrated with new additions to the collection, but we don’t have to wait until then. Girard-Perregaux is introducing a new […] Visit Introducing: The Girard-Perregaux Laureato Chronograph Ti49 to read the full article.

The new Jaquet Droz Tourbillon Skelet Sapphire Opal ref. J0135270091 is a unique piece with a sapphire crystal case that bathes a translucent opal dial. Vibrant and radiant, this 42 mm piece, paired with a pristinely white strap, changes appearance with the light. Draped in sapphire, beneath a veil of opal, the piece subtly allows some of its usually hidden mechanism to be glimpsed. Its skeleton movement suspended in space is powered by an automatic self-winding movement with a flying tourbillon and an outstanding power reserve of eight days.

Marking its first attendance at Watches & Wonders, Raymond Weil showcases a variety of novelties from its new Millesime collection, a few days ahead of the show. Well-received when it was introduced earlier this year, the Millesime has vintage overtones but is not based on anything from the company’s archives. After all, Raymond Weil started […]

DEPLOYANT - The watch magazine for collectors, by collectors We visited the Grand Seiko Asia Pacific held the ‘Alive in Time through the Five Senses’ exhibition from 15 to 18 March at 72-13, and bring you this quick visit report. Grand Seiko ‘Alive in Time through the Five Senses’ Exhibition The exhibition was held over the March 15 to 18, and welcomed some 150 [...] The post Grand Seiko ‘Alive in Time through the Five Senses’ Exhibition appeared first on DEPLOYANT.

Part of the beauty of a brand rich in history, like Timex, is the ability to look back into their archives and be inspired by past models. For the brand’s latest batch of watches in their ongoing Q series, we see Timex both looking back – while also building some familiar silhouettes for the modern […] The post Timex Adds New Vintage Inspired Watches to the Q Collection appeared first on Worn & Wound.

Since the collection’s inception, Bulgari’s Octo Finissimo has set plenty of records in contemporary watchmaking. The story began in 2014, with the world’s slimmest tourbillon watch. By advancing the art of miniaturization, combined ...

In addition to a journalist, I am also a watch collector, and a fortunate one. Over the years, I had the privilege of being the custodian of some great watches. Combine that with being able to see the most outstanding new watches as being a ...

Trilobe, a youthful indie watchmaker established in 2018 by Gautier Massonneau, embarked on its creative journey five years prior, germinating the seeds of innovation that would blossom into its subsequent creations. The inaugural series Les Matinaux, named after René Char’s 1950 poem collection, offered a unique “no hands”, wandering time display characterised by rotating discs […]

Just about a week or so ago, I was treated to one of the most beautiful experiences: a private tour of the Metropolitan Museum of Art when the museum was closed to the public. It was an awe-inspiring tour of some of the world’s most incredible paintings and sculptures in history. Vacheron Constantin and The… The post A Private Look Inside The MET With Vacheron Constantin For Its Masterpiece On The Wrist Program appeared first on ATimelyPerspective.

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New Zealand brand Draken shows what 6 years of development and listening to brand feedback can do. The post The new Draken Peregrine shows how far microbrands have come in 6 years appeared first on Time+Tide Watches. The post The new Draken Peregrine shows how far microbrands have come in 6 years appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

Let’s first make things very clear: the Omega Speedmaster X-33 Marstimer was never meant to be on the wrists of pioneering astronauts traveling to the Red Planet. Instead, this latest X-33 was designed to be on the wrists of people working in mission control here on Earth. Still, this quartz creation does make you wonder […] Visit Monday Morning On Earth With The Omega Speedmaster X-33 Marstimer to read the full article.