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You know the feeling, right? You finally get your hands on that dream watch after months of research and online prowling. It is now sitting proudly on your wrist, shining away with its perfect surfaces. You walk to the bathroom and then it happens — bang! The doorjamb and watch meet, leaving a big scratch […] Visit Case Hardening For Stainless Steel Watches — How Do They Do It? to read the full article.

While it is remarkable how Girard-Perregaux made the movement, it is even more astonishing how they turned it into such an incredibly good-looking watch. Compared to its predecessor, the Neo Constant Escapement has a very wearable size of 45mm in diameter at a thickness of 14.8mm. It sits nicely on even a smaller wrist thanks to relatively short lugs, while the titanium case keeps the weight down. The post Girard-Perregaux Neo Constant (Force) Escapement: The Evolution of a Revolution appeared first on Quill & Pad.

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Montoir's design brief was simple - classic dive watch, Swiss movement, affordable price - and they delivered. The post The Montoir Dive Watch is an impressively affordable first effort from a new microbrand appeared first on Time and Tide Watches. The post The Montoir Dive Watch is an impressively affordable first effort from a new microbrand appeared first on Time and Tide Watches.

What do you do as a brand when you’ve discontinued one of your references but people keep asking for it? Well, if you think anything like the people at Nomos do, you bring that reference back, of course. There’s a challenge, though, because you want to bring the design up to today’s standards and not […] Visit By Popular Request: Nomos Reintroduces And Updates The Original Club Reference 701 to read the full article.

When it comes to horological innovation, we often wonder if we have seen everything there is to see. Have we reached the pinnacle? Can watchmakers reinvent the wheel once again? It’s the mission of all serious horologists to do just that. But with watchmaking having been around for so long, most angles have been covered. […] Visit Introducing: The New Girard-Perregaux Neo Constant Escapement to read the full article.

AVI-8 is a new brand to the Windup Watch Shop, and they’re debuting with the all-new Bell X-1 Automatic Limited Edition. Formed in 2012, AVI-8 set out to explore the world of aviation through horology. The brand draws inspiration from all facets of aviation, whether it’s an iconic aircraft, record-breaking feat, or act of bravery. […] The post Now In The Shop: Breaking Barriers With AVI-8’s New Bell X-1 Automatic Limited Edition appeared first on Worn & Wound.

A Week In Watches returns with big news from Seiko, who revealed a pair of new Prospex references which celebrate the brand’s history in land-based watches. The pair of limited editions each pick up something special from Seiko’s history, starting with the SPB411 GMT, a watch that recalls the Navigator Timer of the ’60s, which […] The post A Week In Watches, Episode. 65: Seiko Prospex Welcomes New Land References; Baltic Changes Course appeared first on Worn & Wound.

There are many brands that claim to have a novelty up their sleeve, but there are first, and then there are first. Here are some of the most significant ones. The post 10 important firsts in watchmaking appeared first on Time and Tide Watches. The post 10 important firsts in watchmaking appeared first on Time and Tide Watches.

In this article from the WatchTime archives, we present eight "tool watches" that emphasize functionality and are robust, accurate, legible, and — importantly — not excessively expensive.

A few years ago, I decided to immerse myself in a part of the watch industry that doesn’t have my natural preference, that of smartwatches. I wanted to find out if they were a real threat to mechanical/’ non-smart’ watchmaking ...

DEPLOYANT - The watch magazine for collectors, by collectors Watch collaborations seem to be sprouting out every now and again, but this is not a new phenomena. We take a look at the collaborations, and pick the six of the best. Six of the best and favourite watch collaborations of recent times As mentioned, watch collaborations are not new. Some are between a watch [...] The post Six of the best and favourite watch collaborations of recent times appeared first on DEPLOYANT.

Looking at the headline, you are probably thinking WTF Zach… what are you going on about? Of course, key metrics include diameter, lug-to-lug, material, depth rating, and the accuracy and endurance of the movement within. Aesthetics such as the dial and the level of decoration within and outside of a watch are motivators as well – … Continued The post Case thickness dictates the difference between a good watch design and a great one appeared first on Time and Tide Watches. The post Case thickness dictates the difference between a good watch design and a great one appeared first on Time and Tide Watches.

Looking at the headline, you are probably thinking “WTF Zach… what are you on about?” Of course, key metrics include diameter, lug-to-lug, material, depth rating, accuracy… Aesthetics such as the dial and the level of decoration are motivators as well – but, for now, I am focusing on measurements and metrics, rather than looks. A … Continued The post Case thickness dictates the difference between a good watch design and a great one appeared first on Time and Tide Watches. The post Case thickness dictates the difference between a good watch design and a great one appeared first on Time and Tide Watches.

Who doesn’t like a good party every now and then? A chance to dress up, have a blast and just let loose a little. In any industry, this is a recurring theme as birthdays are celebrated regardless of what they’re about. The brands in this Buying Guide certainly celebrated 2023 in a big way, as […]

Here is an entertaining little story about John Keil, his Audemars Piguet Royal Oak, and a bunch of guys around a poker table – a story he's sure many watch guys and gals can relate to. The post Are You Crazy? You’d Pay How Much for a Watch? – Reprise appeared first on Quill & Pad.

It has been just over five years since the announcement of Leica’s watch debut with the L1 and L2 in 2018. And though you might know the brand primarily for its high-end cameras and lenses, that’s not all that it has put its expertise in mechanical manufacturing into. To call it “dabbling in horology” would […] Visit Hot-Take: The New Leica ZM 11 — Photographic Principles Applied To Horology to read the full article.

The watch world is currently riding high on another wave of hype as Swatch recently released its latest collaboration, the Swatch x Blancpain Bioceramic Scuba Fifty Fathoms collection. It arrives as the successor to the wildly successful Swatch x Omega MoonSwatch collaboration, and which as many of us predicted, would see Swatch Group begin to … Continued The post 5 alternatives to the Swatch x Blancpain Fifty Fathoms appeared first on Time and Tide Watches. The post 5 alternatives to the Swatch x Blancpain Fifty Fathoms appeared first on Time and Tide Watches.

Whenever a new watch is released, we always try to compare it to another that already exists. The Longines Spirit Flyback was released in titanium last week, and we happened to have the complete Tudor Pelagos FXD lineup in the office for a photo shoot. Both the Tudor Pelagos FXD Chrono and the new Longines […] Visit Sunday Morning Showdown: Longines Spirit Flyback Titanium Vs. Tudor Pelagos FXD Chrono to read the full article.

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