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Jaeger-LeCoutlre is better known as the ‘Watchmaker of Watchmakers’ and I’ve seen some impressive timepieces from them in the past including the Jaeger-LeCoultre Master Grande Tradition Gyrotourbillon Westminster Perpétuel that I perused in 2019. However, it wasn’t until yesterday at the SIAR 2023 in Mexico City, that I got to peruse for the first time in the metal, the most complex wristwatch ever produced, yes, I am talking about the JLC Hybris Mechanica à Grand Sonnerie first presented in 2009.

Few watch categories have seen such a surge in popularity as the luxury sports watch with its integrated design. Demand has skyrocketed, driven by iconic models but also by a number of new players… If the genre was once restricted to higher-end brands, the market has since expanded with more affordable options. For Titoni, it’s […]

Editor’s Note: Watches and What Else is a continuing series where we look at some of the other things our watch collecting community is interested in. We’ve always found watch collectors to be a curious, well rounded bunch, and in this series we’re going to explore a variety of the watch adjacent (and sometimes, not […] The post Watches and What Else: the Intersection of Pens and Horology with Brett Braley-Palko appeared first on Worn & Wound.

The designer's first independent watch crosses classic inspiration while defying convention.

Bulova has a long history of providing watches to the US military. When the US Armed Forces put out a specification for watches, Bulova was one of the most prominent brands to answer the call. We’re happy to offer a wide range of Bulova military watches in the shop, and we’ve paired up each of them […] The post A History Lesson With the Military Watches of Bulova appeared first on Worn & Wound.

As gem-set watches reach unprecedented heights in terms of popularity – and creativity – we shine a spotlight on some of those curated by Bucherer Masterworks, a contemporary customer stage and experience showcasing rare, outstanding masterpieces of haute horlogerie.

Plus, a sports watch from Nomos and a a master class from JLC.

The Alpiner Extreme Automatic from Alpina has just “been decked out with a California dial” for the first time. For those unfamiliar: this type of dial features a blend of Arabic and Roman numerals (half-Arabic, half-Roman), as well as dashes ...

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If you’re a fan of IWC pilot watches, you’ve no doubt participated in one of this cohort’s favorite activities, which is armchair quarterbacking the specifics of each release. We’ve gotten to a point where there are so many case sizes, complications, and case materials in the collection that the moment a new watch is announced, […] The post IWC Brings a Fan Favorite Ceramic Tone to their 41mm Chronograph Platform appeared first on Worn & Wound.

Summer has been over for a while now, but we get a last glimpse of it with the all-new Titoni Impetus Ceram-Tech Zr02. With this release, Titoni expands its collection with six of these sports watches that combine stainless steel and ceramic cases and modern, attractive looks. As we expect from Titoni, the execution is […] Visit Hands-On With The Vibrant New Titoni Impetus Ceram-Tech Zr02 to read the full article.

There was one particular Vulcain model that was missing from my Cricket collection — the late ’50s calendar model with the updated 402 caliber. And even after I found one, what a challenge it was to bring it back to its original glory! Not counting all the weirdos that I’ve presented over the last five […] Visit #TBT The Vulcain Cricket Calendar Waterproof S1521A to read the full article.

DEPLOYANT - The watch magazine for collectors, by collectors In this collector's feature, I invited a buddy of mine Terence Chan to share on his watches and thoughts on watch collecting. A collector with a diverse collection of watches ranging from Indie Watch maker Atelier Wen to the Holy Trinity's Vacheron Constantin. The post The Collector’s View: “Watch_Miyagi” and his love affair with watches appeared first on DEPLOYANT.

The name Czapek was resuscitated in late 2015 with the elegant Quai des Bergues, a model inspired by a Czapek pocket watch made in the 1850s with its unusually positioned sub-dials. Originally presented in a 42.5mm case and later in a 38.5mm case, the watch now comes in an intermediate 40.5mm diameter. And it also […]

This article is from the WatchTime Archives and was originally published in February 2022. The official partnership between the TAG Heuer watch brand and the Porsche sports car manufacturer was a natural choice. These two companies have been ...

With a sandblasted dial and movement finish, the new Speake-Marin Openworked is a nod to classic watchmaking techniques. The post Speake-Marin’s Openworked Sandblasted brings back a traditional look appeared first on Time and Tide Watches. The post Speake-Marin’s Openworked Sandblasted brings back a traditional look appeared first on Time and Tide Watches.

Since its inception in late 2019, Australian-based strap maker Artem has consistently set the bar for its action-ready, interchangeable watch straps. Now, continuing its growing history of finely made watch accessories, the brand introduces its ...

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(Parts of this article by Roberta Naas first appeared on Forbes.com.) Just last week, I had the opportunity to meet with Christian Selmoni, Vacheron Constantin’s Director of Style and Heritage. He was showing me the next round of Les Collectionneur watches. This series is all about the brand finding rare, great-condition 20th century Vacheron vintage…

The adjective ‘urban’ paired with watches is cropping up more and more frequently in press releases and advertising campaigns. Although it is a fairly loose category that defies hardcore profiling, many of these ‘urban’ watches try to transmit a ‘trendy, designer vibe’ associated with life in the big city. The Nomos Metro watch collection, designed […]