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The Octo Finissimo collection has been the talk of the town for the past few years at Bulgari, and for many reasons. Finissimo watches broke several thinness records and grabbed public attention and four GPHG prizes, all in a relatively short time. Still, in the segment destined for men, Bulgari offers much more than ultra-thin, […]

Over the past 10 years, French brands have been making real waves in the horological world. The country has seen a resurgence of fine watchmaking that comes in all shapes and forms. You’ve probably have heard of Baltic, Serica and Yema, but have you heard of Charlie Paris? Based in – yes, you guessed it … Continued The post MICRO MONDAYS: Charlie Paris introduces the Alliance 68H and Phase de Lune appeared first on Time and Tide Watches. The post MICRO MONDAYS: Charlie Paris introduces the Alliance 68H and Phase de Lune appeared first on Time and Tide Watches.

At least for me, the new Rolex Perpetual 1908 was one of the biggest surprises at Watches and Wonders this year. Everybody knew that the Cellini line wasn’t the blockbuster hit it was supposed to be from the very beginning. But I don’t think many people suspected Rolex to completely discontinue the collection. As usual, […] Visit A Quick Hands-On With The (Almost) Completely New Rolex Perpetual 1908 to read the full article.

We've had our fair share of hoop-related stories on the site, time to bring a few of them back.

When starting out on a watch journey, one of the first questions to consider is the choice between quartz and automatic watches, with the perception that mechanical watches are "better" and more expensive, while quartz watches are entry-level and lower quality. While this may hold some truth, luxury brands also produce high-end quartz pieces that are equally impressive from a technological standpoint.  The post The Case for Quartz Luxury Watches: Featuring F.P. Journe, Grand Seiko and Accutron appeared first on Quill & Pad.

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And we’re back for episode 45 of A Week in Watches. The dust from Watches & Wonders has settled, but there are still plenty of new releases to cover. This week we have tough-looking Timex Q with complications to spare. Seiko 5 has continued to trim down their sizes, and we’re excited about it. Zodiac […] The post A Week in Watches Ep. 45: From Smaller Seiko 5s to Psychedelic Zodiacs appeared first on Worn & Wound.

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DEPLOYANT - The watch magazine for collectors, by collectors A couple of weeks ago, many watch ateliers and manufacturers have introduced their novelties in the incredible Watches & Wonders 2023. While we have seen many stunning timepieces making their debut for the first time, we have had some comments that most of the watches are pretty inaccessible in terms of their price points. We [...] The post The Value Propositions: Six great watches below US$5,000, from the recent Watches & Wonders 2023 appeared first on DEPLOYANT.

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Lion tamer, Professor of Advanced Mathematics, Alaskan crab fisherman… Truth be told there are many jobs that I’d be really, really bad at. But another profession where I’d also fail abysmally would be working as a buyer for a multi-brand watch retailer. The reason I’m aware of this additional shortcoming is due to my experience … Continued The post How the war for Instagram eyeballs changed brands’ approach to new releases appeared first on Time and Tide Watches. The post How the war for Instagram eyeballs changed brands’ approach to new releases appeared first on Time and Tide Watches.

When GaryG encountered Konstantin Chaykin's Joker, whose “face” is literally just that with two googly eyes showing the hours and minutes with their respective pupils and a lolling red tongue displaying the phase of the moon, he was transfixed. And moments later he placed an order. Find out why right here! The post Why I Bought It: Konstantin Chaykin Joker – Reprise appeared first on Quill & Pad.

Just two weeks after the 2023 edition of Watches & Wonders, we’re still feeling the excitement (and exhaustion) of 9 lengthy days of watches. And this year proved to be a year with a big focus on chronographs, probably (one of) the most popular complications in the entire industry. We’ve seen clever innovation, world’s firsts […]

I bet it would be a hit if Tissot decided to relaunch these jet-turbine-like Visodate desk clocks. Dear Tissot, you’re welcome. When Nacho texted me the other day to ask for an idea for this column, I didn’t feel like I wanted to see another watch re-edition. I don’t want to say I am fed […] Visit Dear Tissot, Bring Back The Jet-Turbine-Inspired Visodate Desk Clock to read the full article.

Take a look at some of the most famous pilot’s watches of all time, and ask yourself what they’re missing. It won’t appear obvious at first, but once you’ve realised then it will seem like a glaring omission forever. The answer is of course the word “pilot” itself, which is entirely due to Zenith registering … Continued The post How Zenith’s aviation heritage cemented their sky-high appeal appeared first on Time and Tide Watches. The post How Zenith’s aviation heritage cemented their sky-high appeal appeared first on Time and Tide Watches.

For our Sunday Morning Showdown this week, we will feature another new release from Watches and Wonders 2023. IWC’s big introduction for this year was the new Ingenieur. With the revamped version of this illustrious watch, the Schaffhausen brand brings back a fan favorite. Finally, the “Genta Ingenieur” returns to the modern sports watch arena. […] Visit Sunday Morning Showdown: IWC Ingenieur Automatic 40 Vs. Zenith Defy Skyline to read the full article.

Diver’s watches rank among the most popular timepieces, which is not surprising considering that they combine cutting-edge features with bold, sporty looks. At Watches and Wonders 2022 Montblanc joined the ranks of sports watch manfacturers with a refreshing take on the diver’s watch called the 1858 Iced Sea Automatic Date. The post Montblanc 1858 Iced Sea Automatic Date: Ice Diving with the Brand’s First Diver’s Watch – Reprise appeared first on Quill & Pad.

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“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: Getting Shifty with the 2024 Acura Integra Type S, The Slick and Affordable FALCAM Maglink Camera Strap, New LEGO Technic Model Worthy of Le Mans, & Playing with FYRE All Over Again appeared first on Worn & Wound.

Under CEO Guido Terreni, Parmigiani Fleurier is on a roll. After many years of enthusiasts pondering the question, “With all that they have going for them, why hasn’t PF achieved breakthrough success?” GaryG explains how they did it. The post Unfulfilled Promise to Proven Performance: Talking with Parmigiani Fleurier CEO Guido Terreni appeared first on Quill & Pad.