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The Antikythera mechanism is an Ancient Greek orrery over 2,000 years old. It is the oldest known example of an analog computer and was used to predict astronomical positions and eclipses decades in advance. Spencer Connor is an engineer who decided to make a modernized reproduction of the Antikythera mechanism. In this video, he explains just how special the intricate clockwork was for its day, and just how complex it is to track the obits of our moon and the planets around the sun. The post The Antikythera Mechanism: Predicting Astronomical Positions and Eclipses 2,000 Years Ago (Video) appeared first on Quill & Pad.

French small brands are slightly different, with sartorial nous and that certain “je ne sais quoi.” That almost-cliché term meaning “I don’t know what,” or indefinability, is something I appreciate even more in our world of sameness. Sure, Charlie Paris does have some retro but modern Explorer-esque watches, like the knockout value-for-money 38mm Concordia. But […] Visit Hands-On With The Charlie Paris Alliance Moon Phase — Complicated French Chic In Blue to read the full article.

It is a fact that the majority of high school graduates around the world can not tell the time from traditional dials. I remember reading a few years back that the Brits began replacing analogue clocks with digital ones in schools, with urgency to do so in the rooms where the exams for the certificate […]

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Cartier’s Privé collection is all about reimagining the classics of the past while focusing both on adapting them to current times and using mechanical movements. In recent years, the French maison already introduced re-editions of some of its most iconic watches. The majority of them are Tanks, like the Asymétrique, the Cintrée, and last year’s […] Visit A Quick But Lovely Hands-On With The New Cartier Privé Tank Normale to read the full article.

Lex, Daan, and RJ discuss the watches that impressed them the most at Watches And Wonders as well as those that failed to spark their enthusiasm. They discuss the titanium Rolex Yacht-Master 42 in detail, first because it is very cool (according to Lex) but also very far away from previous Yacht-Masters (according to RJ). […] Visit Fratello Talks: Our Watches and Wonders Hits And Misses (Rolex, TAG Heuer, Cartier, IWC, And More) to read the full article.

The new Hermès H08 watches experiment with composite case materials Include exciting design features in a surprisingly smooth package We also get a preview of the Monopusher Chronograph model to be released in 2024 Creating a contemporary sports watch design that’s totally unique isn’t easy, especially when you want to keep it aesthetically accessible to … Continued The post Hermès spices up the H08 collection with new colours, composite cases and a monopusher chronograph appeared first on Time and Tide Watches. The post Hermès spices up the H08 collection with new colours, composite cases and a monopusher chronograph appeared first on Time and Tide Watches.

At Collectability, we are on a constant quest to find something truly unique in the world of Patek Philippe. Occasionally, something of great beauty will find its way to us and this exquisite diamond bracelet watch, known as ‘The Star of Caracas’ is no exception. Made and sold in 1957 and retailed by the famed Caracas retailer Serpico y Laino we can assume it was commissioned for a high-profile Venezuelan society lady at the time. Patek Philippe ladies cocktail watches […] The post ‘THE STAR OF CARACAS’ PATEK PHILIPPE LADIES’ BRACELET WATCH REF. 3215/26P appeared first on Collectability.

Monaco Legend Group Co-Chairman and world-renowned watch dealer Davide Parmegiani discusses with Wei about his upcoming Exclusive Timepieces auction. Highlights include a very special, unique platinum Yacht-Master that was a special order by the former Chairman of Rolex, Andre Heiniger. For more information on the unique and rare timepieces offered for auction in Monaco on […] The post In Conversation with Davide Parmegiani About the Exclusive Timepieces Auction on 22 – 23 April appeared first on Revolution.

The latest watch in Isotope’s Hydrium dive watch series is a limited edition created in partnership with freediver Johanna Nordblad. Like all of the Hydrium limited editions, this one tells a very specific story through its design, particularly in its use of color, but this release feels a little different as it’s so closely tied […] The post Isotope Collaborates with Freediver Johanna Nordblad on the New Hydrium Pro Nordblad Limited Edition appeared first on Worn & Wound.

For the first time since its redesign in 2016, Piaget has now added a perpetual calendar to the Polo collection. First presented in stainless steel and now also in 18K rose gold, the iconic Piaget Polo reaches unprecedented heights this year 2023 with the Piaget Polo Perpetual Calendar Ultra-thin powered by the 1255P caliber. The Piaget Polo Perpetual Calendar Ultra-Thin features a dark emerald-green dial with a gadroon pattern.

This year the Offshore turns 30. In this video interview with CEO François-Henry Bennahmias and heritage head Raphaël Balestra, part of their AP Talks series, we look back at how it changed the horological landscape by infiltrating popular culture.

Enriching its range of travel watches and complications for everyday use Patek Philippe has just released the new Calatrava Travel Time with a 24-hour display as reference 5224R. Equipped with a 42 mm rose gold case the new Patek Philippe Calatrava 24-Hour Display Travel Time ref. 5224R features a new distinctive way of showcasing two time zones with a military 24-hour time display on its dial.

When you enter Palexpo, the enormous convention center that is home to Watches & Wonders, you have an immediate decision to make: right or left? A glance to the left and you see the Tudor, Rolex, and Patek Philippe booths. These brands, in a lot of ways, anchor the entire show, and dominate much of […] The post One Watch to Rule Them All: A New Strategy Emerges at Watches & Wonders 2023 appeared first on Worn & Wound.

Released in 2015, the Patek Philippe Annual Calendar Chronograph ref. 5905 quickly became one of the hottest watches and a grail watch for many. Available in different metals including platinum, rose gold, and stainless steel, now for Watches & Wonders 2023, the Patek Philippe ref. 5905 comes with a new variation in 18K rose gold with a sunburst blue dial.

One of our favorite watches presented by Patek Philippe at Watches & Wonders 2023 is the new Aquanaut Luce ref. 5261R in 18K rose gold. Despite that, this new watch is an addition to the Luce ladies’ collection, its size and looks make it a perfect unisex watch that can be worn pretty much by anyone. Featuring a practical and easy-to-use Annual Calendar, its iconic design with a rounded octagonal shape is enhanced by the contrast between the polished and satin-brushed finishes and by the blue-gray dial with a matching rubber strap with Aquanaut pattern.

If you’re into watches, you’re most certainly aware of the comeback of the IWC Ingenieur… And I mean by that, the return to the beloved integrated style designed by Gérald Genta in 1976, not the slightly disappointing collection that has been available from 2016 to earlier this year. Not only the comeback of the integrated […]

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Welcome to Highlights From The Drop. You read that right. This week, it’s Highlights from the Drop as we just received a new drop of Vintage Omega Constellations and Seamasters from Wind Vintage. Join Shop Manager Ricardo as he pulls three of his favorites from this batch and why he feels they stand out. Welcome to Highlights […] The post Highlights from the Drop: A new batch of Omegas from Wind Vintage appeared first on Worn & Wound.

The English physicist and mathmatician Sir Isaac Newton believed that for every action there is an equal opposite reaction. Chinese cosmology stands by a similar universal concept in the form of the yin yang that pertains to contrary but interconnected forces. Admittedly, this is rather piddly compared to those grand ideas, but I wonder if … Continued The post New releases show platinum is the heavy metal that it’s still OK to like appeared first on Time and Tide Watches. The post New releases show platinum is the heavy metal that it’s still OK to like appeared first on Time and Tide Watches.