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The name Junghans is familiar to a lot of watch enthusiasts, even if you’re not totally aware of the brand’s former or current glory. They’re currently best known for their German-made watches with Bauhaus elements from the legendary designer Max Bill, although at one point in the early 20th century Junghans was the biggest clock … Continued The post How Junghans went from making straw hats to become a global power appeared first on Time and Tide Watches. The post How Junghans went from making straw hats to become a global power appeared first on Time and Tide Watches.

Cartier’s watches have several signature design features, as we know. There are, to name a few, the distinctive shapes and beautiful crowns, but my favorite are the elongated and stylish Roman numerals. The new Cartier Santos-Dumont XL watches that debuted during Watches and Wonders look like they are a true celebration of those very same […] Visit A Quick Hands-On With The Graceful And Colorful New Cartier Santos-Dumont XL to read the full article.

Ikepod launched in 1994 so co-founder and designer Marc Newson could create his own playground, which is exactly what he did. And there is no better example of his joyful design than the Ikepod Megapode launched in 1999. But to trade a Rolex for it? The post Ikepod Megapode: Marc Newson’s Smartest Watch (And Perhaps My Smartest Rolex Trade) – Reprise appeared first on Quill & Pad.

Swiss watch brand Norqain has just launched five new references in its Independence collection – a nod to five successful years as an independent brand. The watches were launched in Zermatt, Switzerland, where the brand operates a flagship ...

Rado is one of those brands that I deeply respect, one that manages to offer a recognizable language and considerable diversity. On one hand, the Swiss brand offers its signature sleek ceramics in dark shades, but Rado also has its fingers firmly on the retro pulse with the Diastar and color-popping Captain Cook range. This […] Visit Introducing: The Rado True Square Automatic Skeleton — Rounded Geometrics For The Connoisseur to read the full article.

Norqain is celebrating their fifth anniversary this week with the release of five all new watches in the Independence collection. Five years is an interesting marker to consider. It’s both an impressive accomplishment for any new brand to stick around for that long – we can all point to small, upstart brands that have come […] The post Norqain Celebrates their Fifth Anniversary with a Quintet of New Releases, and a Bracelet with a Frequently Requested Feature appeared first on Worn & Wound.

Some of us have always wondered what it's like to actually wear one of Urwerk's avant-garde timepieces. So we took one for a spin. Say hello to the UR-112 Aggregat.

Norqain is celebrating their 5th anniversary, and 5 years of their brand-debuting Independence collection Three have solid coloured dials (green, brown, and MOP), two are skeletons All COSC-certified, and each feature their new bracelet with on-the-fly micro-adjustment At this very moment Norqain, the press, and their partners are rocking out in Zermatt, Switzerland for the … Continued The post Norqain unveil 5 new Independence watches in honour of 5 years of independence appeared first on Time and Tide Watches. The post Norqain unveil 5 new Independence watches in honour of 5 years of independence appeared first on Time and Tide Watches.

A big part of the appeal of micro-brands* rests in their ability to exercise a greater level of general creativity to bring a specific vision to life, something we’ve always found value in around here. We’ve seen some pretty sophisticated stuff take shape, from unique hand sets and dials, to wandering hours and composite cases. […] The post [VIDEO] Owner’s Review: The Formex Essence Leggera appeared first on Worn & Wound.

For the latest instalment of the Collector’s Series, we meet with Rob. He runs a software company that he founded in Seattle, Washington, thirty years ago, called Inteum. Inteum develops software for managing intellectual property and innovations and has customers around the world in 34 countries at the last count. As he explains, “One of […]

Much like other releases of late from the brand, this new take on bronze represents a maturation.

There are a few moments in life worth commemorating with a gift set that combines timeless tools and fun-infused usefulness. One of these is upon us, as spring signals the tossing of winter coats and also graduation caps for many students. The moment we laid eyes on the new dial colorways of the beloved NOMOS […] The post Make it Memorable: A Spring-themed Graduation Gift Guide with NOMOS appeared first on Worn & Wound.

This year the watch world’s biggest fair offered such an abundance of ultra-creative, ultra-rare timepieces that even the year’s most-hyped watches had an element of whimsy. (We’re looking at you, Rolex Day-Date 36 Jigsaw!)

Chopard demonstrates its love for mechanical beauty.

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Another Friday, another Top 5! In this series, we take one classic watch and choose our five favorite references ever produced. Four of these references will be based on the historical importance of the specific watch in the grand scheme of things. Though there may be some overlap, it’s not a question of which references […] Visit Fratello’s Top 5 IWC Ingenieur References Ever Produced to read the full article.

DEPLOYANT - The watch magazine for collectors, by collectors Louis Moinet releases their chronograph tourbillon – the Impulsion. Press release information with commentary in italics. New: Louis Moinet Impulsion – chronograph tourbillon At the time of publication, we do not have the pricing for the new Louis Moinet Impulsion. Commentary Louis Moinet has made the unchallenged claim to be the inventor of the chronograph, [...] The post New: Louis Moinet Impulsion – chronograph tourbillon appeared first on DEPLOYANT.

The Alpina brand, which celebrates its 140th anniversary this year, now offers its Alpiner Extreme Automatic with a stainless steel bracelet and new color options. The dial is now available in gray and an additional shade of blue. As before, the ...