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Welcome to Highlights From The Shop. In this new series, we’re going to focus on watches in the Windup Shop that we feel deserve more attention. Whether it’s due to a constantly changing news cycle or hundreds of watches being released throughout the year, these watches had a short lifespan at the top of your […] The post Highlights From The Shop: The Citizen Promaster Dive Automatic “Fugu” appeared first on Worn & Wound.

When you have the most sought-after watch in the world, it takes humongous cojones to kill it off. While some would say it is insanity, Patek Philippe CEO Thierry Stern, who elected to discontinue the coveted 5711 Nautilus in steel, would probably argue it is discipline. A calculated effort that respects the trust and loyalty … Continued The post Thierry Stern has no plans to sell Patek Philippe and is set to introduce the first new collection since 1999 appeared first on Time and Tide Watches. The post Thierry Stern has no plans to sell Patek Philippe and is set to introduce the first new collection since 1999 appeared first on Time and Tide Watches.

DEPLOYANT - The watch magazine for collectors, by collectors We all do need a little bit of colour in our lives. For watch enthusiasts, there is no better way to do so with a colourful and vibrant timepiece on the wrist. In this week’s article, we are going to introduce six sprightly watches – across different price points – that you may consider adding [...] The post Colour My World: Six colourful, vibrant and exciting watches for Your Collection appeared first on DEPLOYANT.

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Everybody likes a secret. “Easter eggs” — hidden features to be discovered — populate all aspects of our modern lives, from video games to movies and even cars. It should be no surprise that there are a number of Easter eggs in the watch world as well. Some, like G-Shock special-edition backlights, definitively fall under the […] Visit Horology’s Best Easter Eggs: Secret Features From Rolex, Omega, G-Shock, And More to read the full article.

Last year during the fair, Andrew and I were able to find the time to sit down and share our top five picks on camera in a full feature-length video. Unfortunately, this year at Watches & Wonders, our schedule was so jam-packed we were unable to find a spare half hour to film a sequel. … Continued The post Zach’s top five watches from Watches & Wonders 2023 (Live Pics) appeared first on Time and Tide Watches. The post Zach’s top five watches from Watches & Wonders 2023 (Live Pics) appeared first on Time and Tide Watches.

It was impossible to miss the sleuth of new watches presented during last week’s Watches & Wonders fair. The 2023 edition of what is now the biggest watch-related event of the year saw many new and very exciting new watches being presented. We tried to bring you as much as possible already, but there is […]

Martin Green's quest for the ultimate fountain pen began unexpectedly, and over the following decades he learned many things, including nothing compares to writing with a gold nib! Join Martin as he embarks upon part one of his personal fountain pen journey, which includes an inherited piece, a demonstrator, over-the-top colors, and cloisonné enamel. The post The Quest For My Ultimate Fountain Pen Part 1: The All-Over-The-Place Period – Reprise appeared first on Quill & Pad.

Liking or loving a watch often comes down to small details. There is an abundance of watches that I like, but there is only a small number of watches that I love. Often, the distinction lies in details like color, typography, a logo, numeral style, or even case curvature. So many factors propel a watch […] Visit Dear Seiko, Bring Back The Stylish SCVF007 “Red Alpinist” to read the full article.

Not many watch brands can be proud of the fact that their watches are inspired by dinosaurs, but the deviant horologists over at Urwerk can claim at least two pieces that have drawn inspiration from these overgrown lizards – the UR-100 T-Rex and UR-105 T-Rex. It is the latter that serves as the base for … Continued The post Urwerk auctions the UR-105M Trinity piece unique, inspired by a prehistoric monster appeared first on Time and Tide Watches. The post Urwerk auctions the UR-105M Trinity piece unique, inspired by a prehistoric monster appeared first on Time and Tide Watches.

I’m sure many of you still remember the episode of Top Gear in which Richard Hammond races a Eurofighter Typhoon in a Bugatti Veyron. It was the battle between an RAF fighter pilot and the presenter, who also happens to be a driver with balls of steel. I’m not saying today’s Sunday Morning Showdown is […] Visit Sunday Morning Showdown: Zenith Pilot Big Date Flyback Vs. Chopard Mille Miglia Classic Chronograph to read the full article.

Today many premium watch brands look for that certain “extra element” to get ahead of the competition, and one hot item now is straps. If it is true that shoes make the man, then the strap must make the watch. Jan Lidmaňský shares a selection of interesting partnerships between the worlds of watches and leather. The post If Shoes Make The Man, Then The Strap Makes The Watch: Watchmaking And Leather, A Love Story – Reprise appeared first on Quill & Pad.

Patek Philippe’s most complicated wristwatch is updated with a subtle brown and gold colour scheme, and an outlandish gem-set variant The reversible case houses 20 complications, including two patented exclusives – a date repeater and alarm that sounds the programmed time 118 emeralds and 291 diamonds, both baguette-cut, total nearly 30 carats of gems on … Continued The post Patek Philippe’s Grandmaster Chime is the ultimate Complication from the ultimate complication-makers appeared first on Time and Tide Watches. The post Patek Philippe’s Grandmaster Chime is the ultimate Complication from the ultimate complication-makers appeared first on Time and Tide Watches.

Zenith’s new Pilot collection sees a complete redesign of the case aesthetic. Lineup includes a 40mm time and date version, and a big date flyback chrono. The new series is available in both steel and microblasted matte black ceramic, a first for the Pilot line. Zenith is flying into Watches & Wonders with a complete … Continued The post Flying high: Zenith redesigns their Pilot Automatic and Pilot Big Date Flyback appeared first on Time and Tide Watches. The post Flying high: Zenith redesigns their Pilot Automatic and Pilot Big Date Flyback appeared first on Time and Tide Watches.

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Zenith introduces a striking new reinterpretation of the historic Defy Revival for Watches & Wonders 2023. An evolution of the vintage look of previous editions, the Shadow boasts full lightweight titanium construction for both the case and bracelet. The titanium gets a microblasted matte finish that renders the material a stealthy dark grey. I’ve been … Continued The post The Zenith Defy Revival Shadow cuts a super-spy profile appeared first on Time and Tide Watches. The post The Zenith Defy Revival Shadow cuts a super-spy profile appeared first on Time and Tide Watches.

“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: The Watches of Hit HBO Series ‘Succession’, Two More Paul Newman Daytonas Discovered, The A-Tech Multi-Tool Keychain, & More appeared first on Worn & Wound.

In the world of horological journalism, where centuries-old companies lord over a multi-billion dollar industry and push the boundaries of mechanical engineering and art simultaneously, it’s pretty much considered a crime to write a pun into your articles. If you ask me, it’s a total waste of time. Most writers would never stoop that low, … Continued The post Why watch puns tick me off appeared first on Time and Tide Watches. The post Why watch puns tick me off appeared first on Time and Tide Watches.

Watches and Wonders 2023 ran from Monday, March 27 to Saturday, April 1 at Palexpo in Geneva and was open to the public on the 1st and 2nd of April. It attracted a record 43,000 visitors! That’s nearly double last year’s 22,000 visitors, largely thanks to the opening up of China and Asian countries after the COVID-19 pandemic. The Quill & Pad team was there, and we sat down after the show to discuss what we liked and didn’t like about the 2023 fair. The post Watches & Wonders 2023 Round Table: What We Liked and Didn’t Like at the World’s Biggest Watch Fair appeared first on Quill & Pad.

Five watches from the Hodinkee Shop that are old enough to drink.