The Latest News About Watches

Since taking over as CEO, Cyrille Vigneron has put Cartier's watches on equal footing with its jewelry - releasing a slew of desirable new timepieces (and re-issuing some coveted favorites). In this wide-ranging interview, he explains the strategy behind the success.

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DEPLOYANT - The watch magazine for collectors, by collectors The Tutima releases a new Patria GMT in steel comes on a hand-stitched alligator leather strap with a pin buckle. Details within. Tutima Patria GMT in steel Tutima, renowned for its robust instrument pilot and dive watches, has taken a different flight path with its Patria collection. This collection offers elegant timepieces with refined hand-finished, [...] The post The new Tutima Patria GMT in steel appeared first on DEPLOYANT.

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The Japanese art of Kintsugi embraces flaws and accidents by repairing cracks with gold. And while that has almost nothing to do with Richard Hammond’s Rolex Submariner, he is clearly a man who can appreciate the bright side of catastrophe. During filming for an episode of The Grand Tour in 2017, Hammond’s fourth run of … Continued The post Richard Hammond reveals the Rolex Submariner that was burnt alive in his terrible car crash appeared first on Time and Tide Watches. The post Richard Hammond reveals the Rolex Submariner that was burnt alive in his terrible car crash appeared first on Time and Tide Watches.

In this video, we try a new format where Fratello’s managing editor Nacho talks to senior editor Lex Stolk about watches. Here are their afterthoughts on the Watches and Wonders 2023 show last month. Watches And Wonders 2023 Afterthoughts Being back in the office gave us time to reflect a bit more on Watches and […] Visit W&W2023 Afterthoughts: Did They Play It Safe This Year? to read the full article.

If you’re just beginning to collect the works of independent watchmakers, GaryG suggests that you give careful consideration to watches from Habring2, the small independent Austrian watchmaking company founded and headed by Maria Kristina and Richard Habring. The post In Praise Of Habring2: A Collector’s View – Reprise appeared first on Quill & Pad.

There is something transcendentally appealing about watches worn by people performing incredible feats. The Speedmaster, a watch worn by the astronauts who set foot on the Moon, is a familiar example. A more contested case is Rolex’s association of the Explorer to the famous 1953 British expedition to the summit of Everest, a credit which […] Visit Hands-On: The Certina DS-2 Chronograph Automatic to read the full article.

As most of you should probably know by now, I love sifting through the Internet and Social Media platforms for cool, exciting and unusual stuff to cover in our weekly car column The Petrolhead Corner. As a result, the topics can go from a delicate vintage car in one week, to a ridiculously overpowered custom […]

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.