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Artisans de Genève is not the only company creating personal interpretations of grail watches from Rolex and Patek. Still, I feel that ADG deeply respects the clients’ base models while meticulously improving details. Adding interest and bespoke detailing to an already accomplished design is a delicate subject, but to me, Artisans de Genève is on […] Visit Introducing The Cyano — Artisans De Genève’s First Personalized Audemars Piguet Watch to read the full article.

DEPLOYANT - The watch magazine for collectors, by collectors To welcome the Year of Dragon, leading Swiss watchmaker Breitling proudly presents a limited edition timepiece of only 88 pieces—the Chronomat B01 42 Year of Dragon—a perfect combination of Chinese culture and Swiss watchmaking heritage. Available exclusively at Breitling boutiques in Hong Kong, Macau, Taiwan, and South East Asia. Press release with commentary in italics. [...] The post New: Breitling Chronomat B01 42 Year of Dragon appeared first on DEPLOYANT.

An informal group of Northern California watch collectors, all owners of at least one Kari Voutilainen watch, met for lunch. One of the members of the group nonchalantly mentioned, "I've been talking with Kari about something . . ." It was a set of bespoke Kari Voutilainen Masterpiece Chronograph II models. GaryG's response two seconds later: "I'm in!" The post Commissioning a Watch: My Journey with the Kari Voutilainen Masterpiece Chronograph II – Reprise appeared first on Quill & Pad.

I have been very happy to see ultra-thin watchmaking make a comeback as of late, but the race to be the thinnest does have its concessions. For Richard Mille, to achieve the ‘thinnest mechanical watch in the world’ title it, in my opinion, had to sacrifice looking like an actual wristwatch – more like a … Continued The post The Piaget Altiplano Ultimate 900P is just 3.65mm thick yet still looks like an actual watch appeared first on Time+Tide Watches. The post The Piaget Altiplano Ultimate 900P is just 3.65mm thick yet still looks like an actual watch appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

Over the last several years, the dangers of walking around with an expensive, known watch in a large city have received a lot of attention. In London, armed moped-riding gangs, machete-wielding assailants, and other criminals have all made news with dramatic footage of watch thefts. Well, now the tables are being turned by the long […] Visit Watch Thefts: The London Met Police Are Turning The Tables On Watch Robbers to read the full article.

Few things are certain in life, but one thing that seems as regular as ever is the fact we get to experience the legendary Dakar Rally early in the year, every year. With the 2024 edition just under wraps, we once again got to witness the greatest and most daring drivers, navigators and crews combat […]

In the next installment of In The Metal, Marcus takes you further behind the scenes. The post Marcus talks ceramic IWCs, and how to shoot watches with Lego and sand appeared first on Time+Tide Watches. The post Marcus talks ceramic IWCs, and how to shoot watches with Lego and sand appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

In 2022, Frederique Constant launched a special version of its Slimline Perpetual Calendar in collaboration with The Naked Watchmaker. Roughly 18 months later, this joint effort gets a new chapter with another version of the same watch. This time around, however, the new edition comes courtesy of Peter Speake. He is no longer part of […] Visit Frederique Constant Introduces The Slimline Perpetual Calendar Manufacture Skeleton by Peter Speake to read the full article.

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Most will agree that re-painting a dial is a big no-no. Vintage pieces with re-painted dials can be had for a steal as they are difficult to shift and mostly unwanted. But not all dial restorations are created equal, and we do encounter varying degrees of “upgrades.” Some of these upgrades are purposeful deception, while others are not. Here is what one watchmaker feels about the subject. The post Dial Restoration: Aesthetics or Functionality? How to Decide – Reprise appeared first on Quill & Pad.

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Mechanical precision moonphases, step aside - this Citizen has one adjusted by an atomic clock. The post The Citizen Tsuki-yomi A-T makes moonphases actually feel important appeared first on Time+Tide Watches. The post The Citizen Tsuki-yomi A-T makes moonphases actually feel important appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

Editor’s Note: In this week’s installment of our ongoing “3 for 5k” series, reader Garrett Jones submits an affordable collection with cleanly defined categories for each piece. While the classic Speedmaster might not fit everyone’s definition of a “dress watch,” in the context of Garrett’s collection, it makes a lot of sense. These are all […] The post The Three Watch Collection for $5,000: Reader Edition – Garrett Jones appeared first on Worn & Wound.

This weekend January 27-28, 2024 is the weekend for the legendary 24 Hours at Daytona Race now called The Rolex 24 at Daytona. Held annually at the Daytona International Speedway in Daytona Beach, Florida, it is considered one of the most prestigious races worldwide. A thrilling endurance race, The Rolex 24 at Daytona is the second most important endurance race in the world after the 24 Hours of Le Mans —24 Heures du Mans— in France.

Unveiled last year during Watches and Wonders, the Chopard L.U.C 1860 in Lucent Steel with a guilloché salmon dial is a watch that left quite an impression on us. But there’s more to this timepiece than its elegance, its compact dimensions or its combination of materials and colours – salmon over steel is, by far, […]

Worn & Wound has always been about the active lifestyle: exploring the world around us, getting our hands dirty, and, more generally, using our gear – from watches, to knives, to pens – how it was meant to be used. We believe the value of the products we use and create comes from their utility, and […] The post The BOLDR x Worn & Wound 3XT: A GMT watch ready for adventure appeared first on Worn & Wound.

The winter outing of the famed show brings menswear to the streets of Florence, and the watch-spotting is not to be missed.

ZENITH's Head of Heritage will present a behind-the-scenes look at the brand.

Since Vacheron Constantin is completely renovating its Zürich boutique over the next three months, the brand has taken up residence at the Hotel La Réserve Eden au Lac. Fortunately, Watchonista recently attended a private event showcasing the brand’s temporary home away from home.

Tom's trend manifesto touches on some topics you might expect (waitlists, anyone?), but also others that irk him in particular. The post 5 annoying watch trends that should disappear for 2024 appeared first on Time+Tide Watches. The post 5 annoying watch trends that should disappear for 2024 appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.