The Latest News About Watches

The push for electrically driven cars has been exponentially increasing year by year in the past decade or so. Whether it is the much desired ‘perfect solution’ to the world’s problems regarding fossil fuels, pollution and renewable energy for the automotive industry remains to be seen. Regardless of the whole discussion on electrification of our […]

There’s a new wind blowing at Audemars Piguet. Well, it’s about to start blowing, anyway. On January 1st, 2024, Ilaria Resta, who already joined the brand last August, will assume her role as Audemars Piguet’s chief executive officer. She will take over from long-time CEO François-Henry Bennahmias after his 30-year tenure at the Le Brassus-based […] Visit What Does The Future Of Audemars Piguet Look Like? to read the full article.

It was not until 2015 that Patek Philippe publicly issued a number of small editions of previously discontinued references, each in previously unmade metal/dial combinations. This Patek Philippe Reference 5070J-013 is one of those ultra-rare birds. And GaryG wonders if it might bring yellow gold back into fashion single-handedly, as for him the combination of the yellow gold case and sunburst-brushed brown dial is as gorgeous as it is unexpected. The post Behind The Lens: The Ultra-Rare Patek Philippe Chronograph Reference 5070J-013 – Reprise appeared first on Quill & Pad.

It's perhaps the ultimate example of how radically simply changing the strap on a watch can transform its look - as well as a big moment for the Australian watch scene. The post Longines x Otis Hope Carey is a stylish and significant Australian watch collaboration appeared first on Time and Tide Watches. The post Longines x Otis Hope Carey is a stylish and significant Australian watch collaboration appeared first on Time and Tide Watches.

A trip to Northern Italy to explore the past, present, and future of its influence on watches.

eBay Finds is back! This bi-monthly installment will feature a selection of watches currently listed on eBay that have caught the eye of editor Christoph McNeil (@vintagediver). If you come across any hidden gems on the ‘Bay drop us a note at info@wornandwound.com for potential inclusion! Bulova A17A Military Watch Vintage military watches are always highly sought […] The post eBay Finds: Chronographs from Seiko and Heuer, Pulsar LED, & More appeared first on Worn & Wound.

The word Mud has a long record in the annals of G-SHOCK history. First, there was Mudman, used as a nickname by collectors for the DW-5500 (officially called the G-SHOCK II), which was released in 1985 and was the first G-SHOCK to feature a mud-resistant construction. 10 years later, in 1995, they introduced the DW-8400, […]

As a watchmaker, Citizen is as diversified as any in regards to the sheer breadth and width of its catalog. Collectors can get lost in the histories of cult classic dive watches while marveling at modern atomic timing tech. If there were two core attributes across Citizen’s diverse offerings, they could be summed up as […] The post Tough and Technical Watches from Citizen: The Promaster Altichron and Promaster Tough appeared first on Worn & Wound.

It's auction season again, and we're breaking down the trends, mega lots, and our favorite sleeper picks from this weekend's auctions and more.

To this day, one of my favorite reviews that I’ve written for the website is that of the Ophion 786 Velos. Sometimes, you get a watch in your hands and it just kind of blows you away, shifting your perspective about what’s possible in a particular genre or price bracket. It can also subtly change […] The post Ophion is Back with the Vesper, Featuring a Design Inspired by Neoclassical Architecture appeared first on Worn & Wound.

In fine watchmaking, there are some tales that not only captivate the imagination but also exemplify the essence of passion and dedication. And the story of Romain Valette and Roland Pel, two young watchmakers at Frederique Constant, unveils a chapter of horological history that left us utterly awestruck.

Hodinkee Insurance launches a pilot program for jewelry insurance.

We can all pretty much agree that pilot’s watches are awesome, whether or not it’s a historical legend or something more contemporary. There’s something about their utilitarian approach which is inspires our day-to-day lives, letting our imaginations soar whenever we check the time. That said, most pilot’s watch owners don’t actually fly planes. But, if … Continued The post How to use a slide rule bezel appeared first on Time and Tide Watches. The post How to use a slide rule bezel appeared first on Time and Tide Watches.

Another Friday, another Top 5! After two weeks with different travel watches, it’s time to move on to something different. This week, we will put the spotlight on some of the less obvious choices. But these are watches that deserve every bit of attention, I can assure you. We have selected five Haute Horlogerie timepieces […] Visit The Top 5 Haute Horlogerie Timepieces You Can Buy For €10,000 Or Less — Featuring Blancpain, Vacheron Constantin, Breguet, And More… to read the full article.

The Jaeger-LeCoultre Reverso Stories Exhibition has just opened up to the public today November 3, 2023 in New York City at the IRON 23 space located at 29 W 23rd Street. The exhibition will run until November 22, 2023. During the opening cocktail that we were honored to attend, we were able to immerse ourselves into this captivating and very well put together exhibition that is a must for all watch collectors and even more so for lovers of the iconic Jaeger-LeCoultre Reverso. The opening night was for sure one of the best watch events of the year with the presence of Catherine Rénier —CEO of Jaeger-LeCoultre— and JLC ambassadors Lenny Kravitz, Anya-Taylor Joy and Nicholas Hoult.

DEPLOYANT - The watch magazine for collectors, by collectors Parmigiani Fleurier tweaks their Tonda Chronograph formula and brings a new, refreshing take to introduce the Tonda PF Sport Chronograph, reviewed here in Stainless Steel, with a Silver panda style dial. This is the entry of the Parmigiani Tonda into the sports arena. The design cues are taken from the regular, revised Tonda credited to [...] The post Review: the new Parmigiani Fleurier Tonda PF Sport Chronograph appeared first on DEPLOYANT.

Tudor adds world-time functionality to the Black Bay with new manufacture Caliber MT5652. Not only does the GMT version run more accurately than many other chronometer-tested watches, it boasts a 70-hour power reserve and the time displays can ...

Ophion is a brand that immediately caught our attention, right away after its inception in 2015. Not only because it is one of the rare watch projects to come from Spain, but mostly it’s the dedication to details that made an impression on us. The idea, bringing the charm of high-end indie watchmaking, without the […]

For its 130th anniversary, Union Glashütte presents the 1893 Johannes Dürrstein Edition Chronograph, a limited stopwatch paying homage to the rare pocket watch chronographs of bygone eras and its founder Johannes Dürrstein. The watch is inspired ...