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Can Laurent Ferrier provide an indie alternative to the continued integrated sports watch demand?

When it comes to setting the standard for British elegance, does anyone do it better than Farer? The London-based watchmaker, whose timepieces are produced in Switzerland, recently launched their latest in the Cushion Case collection: The Durham Pullman. Evoking a bygone era, this latest from Farer takes inspiration from the Pullman Company, manufacturer of train […] The post Farer’s Latest is Inspired by the Pullman Company, the Historic UK Train Car Manufacturer appeared first on Worn & Wound.

About four years ago, I was looking for the dive watch with the best blue dial out there. The maximum budget was somewhere around €1,500. Even though the Méraud Bonaire sold for “only” €635 then, it still made the final two, together with the Zodiac Sea Wolf Topper Edition. Ultimately, I chose the Zodiac because […] Visit Hands-On With The New Méraud Bonaire MkII In Green, Blue, And Black to read the full article.

This year, I have attended a bunch of watch get-togethers (GTGs) organized by enthusiasts and collectors, most of which are not specific to any brand or watch. A local watch community often organizes them, and when I can, I will join (though I try to keep the weekends for family). This most recent get-together was […] Visit Photo Report: The Dutch Speedmaster Get-Together 2023 to read the full article.

Even though time intervals are nowadays measured automatically down to a fraction of a second with the help of modern technologies, hardly any other function of the mechanical wristwatch offers enthusiasts such a joy as starting, stopping and ...

While being strongly driven by the release of new models in recent years, Grand Seiko does carry a few emblematic models in its collection; watches that have barely changed over the last 10 to 20 years. We can immediately think about the cream-dial Elegance GMT reference SBGM221. Another important model for Grand Seiko is a […]

This article was originally published in the September/October 2022 Issue of the WatchTime print magazine. Seiko won one competition long ago, more than half a century ago in fact, and in it lies the source of the Japanese manufacturer’s ...

A first in the Overseas collection is the new Vacheron Constantin Overseas Tourbillon High Jewellery in a combination of white gold and the collection's signature blue dial, along with the setting of 85 baguette-cut diamonds on its Maltese cross-shaped bezel, indexes, and strap’s clasp. This 42.5 mm diameter sporty-chic watch features a slender curvature thanks to its ultra-thin automatic movement the in-house Calibre 2160 with tourbillon. The watch comes with a matching 18K white gold bracelet and two additional interchangeable straps in blue calfskin and rubber that are secured by a likewise interchangeable white gold pin buckle set with baguette-cut diamonds.

DEPLOYANT - The watch magazine for collectors, by collectors “It’s the most wonderful time of the year!” Whether we are naughty or nice, here at Team Deployant we choose the 3 watches that we wish Santa would put under the Christmas Tree. Just like Deployant’s mantra of “By Collectors, for Collectors”, here’s Stanley’s first ever wish list and definitely more to come in the [...] The post Dear Santa: Stanley Leung makes his Christmas Wishlist for 2023 appeared first on DEPLOYANT.

Despite being barely existent anymore or now a memory from the past, some brands continue to live within the collecting community, benefitting from a certain aura. One of these brands is Universal Genève, a once-prominent manufacturer known for its innovative designs (the Polerouter or the Tri-Compax, to name a few) and technically advanced movements (the […]

Breitling just announced its acquisition of Universal Genève. The legendary brand, previously owned by an investment firm from Hong Kong, is set to be brought back to its former glory under new ownership. Is the sky the limit for this heritage brand under Breitling’s wings? Universal Genève Universal Genève was founded in Le Locle as […] Visit Industry News: Breitling Acquires Legendary Brand Universal Genève to read the full article.

Breitling and Partners Group acquire the historic watchmaking brand, say it will relaunch "fully aware of the task at hand and the profound heritage we are set to uphold."

In a rather unexpected strategic move, Breitling announced today that it aims to restore the prestige of the historical brand name in the world of luxury watches – something that many collectors (and watch industry executives) have been ...

These modern pilot's watches nevertheless still pay homage to the history of flight and pilot’s watches with subtle touches. The post A subtle flight of fancy: Zenith’s revamped Pilot collection flies high appeared first on Time+Tide Watches. The post A subtle flight of fancy: Zenith’s revamped Pilot collection flies high appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

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With the festive season just around the corner, Vacheron Constantin lights up its Overseas Tourbillon with a blaze of baguette-set diamonds. First introduced to the brand’s successful luxury sports Overseas collection in 2019, the Tourbillon model boasts a slim profile thanks to the incorporation of Vacheron Constantin’s ultra-thin tourbillon calibre 2160. The latest Overseas Tourbillon […]

Thought that diamonds on a watch cannot be tasteful? Think again. The post Vacheron Constantin applies subtle bling to the Overseas Tourbillon High Jewellery appeared first on Time+Tide Watches. The post Vacheron Constantin applies subtle bling to the Overseas Tourbillon High Jewellery appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

The post The Vacheron Constantin Overseas Tourbillon is its Most Luxurious Sports Watch Yet appeared first on Revolution Watch.

Mike and I are taking some time off from the podcast this week, but we’d still like to leave you with an episode. So this week, I’ll publish my talk with Bosko, the man behind the “Zenith Yugoslavian Military Chronograph Collector’s Guide.” This guide won’t be out for another few days, but rest assured, it’s […] Visit Fratello On Air: Balazs Talks With Bosko About The Zenith 143-6 to read the full article.