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Early yesterday morning, news broke in the watch world that was both surprising, and felt inevitable. Universal Genève, the highly regarded and historic Swiss brand that has been effectively dormant for years, will be revived and relaunched by the same ownership team currently steering the ship at Breitling. While the news of Universal finally getting […] The post Experts and Collectors Weigh in on the Return of Universal Genève appeared first on Worn & Wound.

With the end of the year quickly approaching, it is time to reflect on 2023. Today, we’ll look back specifically at the Haute Horlogerie releases that stood out to us, from the fantastically futuristic to the terrific traditional. High-end horology seems unaffected by the market slowing down somewhat, so we have been spoiled for choice […] Visit High-End Horology Highlights Of 2023 — The Releases That Most Impressed Us From MB&F, Grand Seiko, Chopard, And More to read the full article.

Following the predominantly all-black aesthetic of the MBIII Rapha special edition released by Bremont last year, the British watchmakers bring the latest addition to this special lineup – the MBIII Stealth. Let’s explore this Bremont-exclusive timepiece, but first, a super-concise recap of the Martin-Baker collection story. Ejecting from a failed aircraft earns you a “coveted” […]

Thanks to the sleek lines of its round case, the spacious dials with elegant numerals and the elegant leather straps, the Baume & Mercier Classima fully lives up to its name and makes for a picture-perfect dress watch. The latest addition to ...

DEPLOYANT - The watch magazine for collectors, by collectors And to close our Dear Santa roundup this year, we have the Chief Editor’s picks. We also return to the rationale for making wishlist, and why we do this exercise annually. Peter Chong makes his Christmas Wishlist for 2023 and the rationale behind this exercise We do this Dear Santa Wishlist assignment every year, and [...] The post Dear Santa: Peter makes his picks Christmas Wishlist for 2023 appeared first on DEPLOYANT.

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With a history spanning more than 130 years, Hamilton has an extensive archive to choose from when it comes to designing and developing new watches. But there’s far more to the brand than just rekindling past models, as the brand also looks to the future. Vivian Stauffer, CEO of the brand since July 1st 2020, […]

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(This article by Roberta Naas first appeared on Forbes.com.) Every year the fashion world waits anxiously to see what color Pantone names as its color of the year. This is the hue we expect to see embraced by ready-to-wear brands, interior designers, paint companies and more. Even though the watch world moves a little more… The post Peach Fuzz Named Pantone Color Of Year 2024, Watch Brands Deliver appeared first on ATimelyPerspective.

Amidst the bustle of Design Miami 2023, Hublot launched a new limited edition watch in tribute to the vibrant city. The new Hublot Big Bang Unico Magic City has an ‘80s inspired (think Miami Vice) color scheme on the dial and is housed in a ...

With strong releases left, right, and centre, TAG Heuer has played their cards right this year. The post TAG Heuer knocked it out of the park in 2023 appeared first on Time+Tide Watches. The post TAG Heuer knocked it out of the park in 2023 appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

Welcome to Part 2 of my mini-series on the October 2023 Grand Seiko Media Experience Tour in Japan. After visiting the Seiko House Ginza and the Seiko Museum in Tokyo, Part 1 of this was about producing Grand Seiko’s 9F quartz and 9R Spring Drive calibers. Part 2 will explain more about the production of […] Visit Grand Seiko Media Experience Tour 2023 In Japan — Part 2 to read the full article.

Camouflage dials have been a big hit in the past couple of years, and we’ve covered several combat-ready models. Zenith pushes the camouflage concept to the extreme, giving its Defy Extreme a radical makeover with a reflective mirrored surface. Undoubtedly the boldest take on its high-performance 1/100th-of-a-second chronograph, the latest manifestation blends into its surroundings […]

Mascarello is an Italian wine producer family that adheres to the old ways. Apparently, there is no email nor website (I certainly could not find one), and until 1990 they did not even have a phone. However, there are many who believe that Maria Teresa (granddaughter of founder Giulio Mascarello) has taken the wines to unprecedented heights. After a recent visit to the winery in Italy, Ken Gargett is one of them. The post Bartolo Mascarello: Not just a Great Italian Winery, but One of the World’s Great Wineries appeared first on Quill & Pad.

Have you ever thought that tool watches can’t be fashion watches and vice versa? Well, the IWC Pilot’s Watch Chronograph 41 Top Gun Mojave Desert is here to tear down that wall. Yes, the brand from Schaffhausen has released watches in sand-colored ceramic before, and in quite a few other colors as well, but there […] Visit Hands-On With The IWC Pilot’s Watch Chronograph 41 Top Gun Mojave Desert — The Tool Watch Redefined to read the full article.

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They've bought the name, so how can Breitling honour the Universal Genève legacy? The post Breitling just bought Universal Genève. Now what? appeared first on Time+Tide Watches. The post Breitling just bought Universal Genève. Now what? appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

Maen Watches seems to be on a roll this year and moving up the small-brand tiers with its portfolio. The Skymaster 38 that I recently had the pleasure of reviewing was refined and upgraded mechanically, yet it still presented good value. This time, we go hands-on with the Maen Manhattan, but it is a brand-new […] Visit Hands-On With The New Maen Manhattan 39 Ultra-Thin — A Suave Two-Hander With A Big Personality to read the full article.

Over the weekend, Rado dipped into their archives to bring back a lost classic from the 1980s. If you can recall the early 80s (or just have a penchant for watches of this era) you might remember the Anatom. This square cased watch with a dramatically curved case and sapphire crystal has been ripe for […] The post Rado Brings Back the Anatom, a Lost Classic from the 1980s appeared first on Worn & Wound.

Breitling, founded in 1884, is renowned for its high-precision timepieces, development of the wrist chronograph, and an uncompromising commitment to design excellence. With the acquisition of Universal Genève, Breitling, together with its majority shareholder Partners Group headquartered in Zug, Switzerland, continues to build a legacy of luxury watchmaking, rooted in heritage. The acquisition of Universal Genève marks a new chapter for the brand renowned for its horological artistry and innovation. This strategic move promises to restore the prestige of a hallowed name in the world of luxury timepieces.