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In the very last paragraph of the introduction article for the Blancpain Fifty Fathoms 70th Anniversary Act 3, I asked you to let the watch and its price sink in. I also wrote that I would do the same and return with a follow-up article in which the Fifty Fathoms was put in its natural […] Visit Blancpain Fifty Fathoms 70th Anniversary Act 3 — Part 2: Monday-Morning Afterthoughts to read the full article.

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We all have personal favourites in this business, and it would be a very boring place if we all liked or disliked the same things. The Swedish independent brand GoS is such a brand for me, as I am a big fan of the intricate details of the Damascus steel the brand is known for. […]

Like many new microbrands, Bōken was created from a desire to do good in an industry that has only recently become interested in conservation efforts, alongside making great watches, of course. Built with a brushed titanium case and housed in a contemporary cushion shape, the Bōken Nomad takes a premium position within the microbrand realm by … Continued The post The Bōken Nomad combines grade 2 titanium and a Swiss-made movement appeared first on Time and Tide Watches. The post The Bōken Nomad combines grade 2 titanium and a Swiss-made movement appeared first on Time and Tide Watches.

Well, we can certainly put the new Yema Yachtingraf Tourbillon Mareographe in the “Things We Didn’t See Coming” category. After all, Yema is a recently reborn successful player in the affordable retro space. When we hear the word “tourbillon,” affordability is nowhere on the radar, but there is some semblance of approachability here. Shall we […] Visit Introducing: The Yema Yachtingraf Tourbillon Mareographe to read the full article.

Another year, another GPHG. Martin Green always likes to approach these awards as a way to view the state of the industry. Of course, it only shows part of it, as not all brands compete, but it still gives a good idea. The post Martin Green’s Thoughts and Predictions for the 2023 Grand Prix d’Horlogerie de Genève (GPHG) appeared first on Quill & Pad.

Sternglas is back again, this time with a new release that taps into an elegant aesthetic. It’s one not often seen at the truly affordable end of the market. Externally, the Sedius is trimmed with leaf hands, a graceful case, and a shimmering sector dial. On the inside, a Seiko meca-quartz movement is a healthy […] Visit Hands-On With The New Sternglas Sedius — An Affordable Art Deco/Bauhaus Crossover to read the full article.

There’s something special about hand winding a watch. Sure, automatics are great, but the great thing about them is that they don’t really need you to keep doing their job. The most interaction you’d have with the crown on your automatic is maybe setting it should the power reserve run out over a long weekend. […] The post The Many Handwinding Flavors of Hamilton appeared first on Worn & Wound.

It might seem like a cliche, but big watches can wear smaller. Sometimes, though, this flips back the other way, and this time, it’s a compliment. By introducing the Maen Skymaster 38 MKIII, the Swedish brand proves that a 38mm case diameter can feel more substantial than you’d think. And that suits the accomplished evolution […] Visit Introducing: The Maen Skymaster 38 MKIII — Hands-On With A Chrono Contender to read the full article.

We talk with the Breitling historian and board advisor – Fred Mandelbaum – about brand’s phenomenon, collecting watches, usability of the chronograph and the difficulties of the Polish language. We had an immense pleasure to meet Fred Mandelbaum – a legend amongst vintage watches collectors, not only by Breitling – in his beloved city of […] Artykuł <span>Interview</span> Fred Mandelbaum (Breitling Historian, author “Premier Story”) pochodzi z serwisu CH24.PL.

Sporting a blue ceramic as part of IWC's Colours of Top Gun collection, the Pilot's Watch Chronograph 41 Top Gun Oceana is the perfect casual watch. The post IWC Pilot’s Watch Chronograph 41 Top Gun Oceana appeared first on Time and Tide Watches. The post IWC Pilot’s Watch Chronograph 41 Top Gun Oceana appeared first on Time and Tide Watches.

In the heart of Manhattan at Gotham Hall in less than two weeks, WatchTime New York 2023 is set to take place from October 20 to 22. This year the esteemed show will welcome famed horological independent watchmaker Vianney Halter, where the ...

DEPLOYANT - The watch magazine for collectors, by collectors Longines updates their Spirit Flyback collection with a new flagship model in titanium, available with a titanium case and bracelet or NATO strap. Press release information with commentary in italics. Chief Editor’s Note: We are holding back the usual selection of six watches this Sunday. As we are traveling and mid-air on our way to [...] The post New: Longines Spirit Flyback in titanium appeared first on DEPLOYANT.

Do you consider yourself a collector? For years GaryG resisted the label, however, he slowly tipped over into having, for lack of a better term, a watch collection. Here Gary shares what collecting means to him. The post What Being a Watch Collector Means to Me – Reprise appeared first on Quill & Pad.

Each and every we serve up a selection of watches based on a common feature in our Buying Guide, and this week is no different. But instead of looking at elements such as colour, size, material or even type of watch (dress, sports, pilot, diver, etc.), we take a more technical approach for this instalment. […]

The movement is one of the most crucial and costly parts of a mechanical watch. No wonder, then, that it is often used to judge a watch’s quality and value proposition. But aside from comparing watches with the same or similar movements, how do we judge them? Sometimes we go by proxies, such as “in-house […] Visit Tough Question: What Makes A Mechanical Watch Movement Good Or Bad? to read the full article.

In this edition of our weekly Sunday Morning Showdown, we’re pitting two watches from the same model but in different executions against each other. They’re both modern versions of the most iconic diver’s watch in the world, the Rolex Submariner. Today, it’s a full stainless steel Submariner Date (ref. 126610LN) versus the one in the […] Visit Sunday Morning Showdown: The Current Steel Rolex Submariner Date Ref. 126610LN Vs. Two-Tone Ref. 126613LB to read the full article.

If cases get too little attention from watch collectors, GaryG feels that the straps and bracelets that turn a timepiece into a wristwatch seem to get even less. And of late, especially with the controversy surrounding the introduction of the “integrated” bracelet of A. Lange & Söhne’s Odysseus, he has been pondering metal watch bracelets and what makes them so special. The post Heavy Metal: Great (and Not so Great) Watch Bracelets – Reprise appeared first on Quill & Pad.

Maen collaborates with watch YouTube's most famous pair of hands on a limited edition Skymaster 38 MKIII The post A brown Maen Skymaster 38 MKIII is a first collaborative effort for Watchfinder appeared first on Time and Tide Watches. The post A brown Maen Skymaster 38 MKIII is a first collaborative effort for Watchfinder appeared first on Time and Tide Watches.

The Romain Gauthier Prestige HM is a rare instance of a creator finding his voice on the first attempt. Even through the lens of 17 years of the brand’s evolution, the Prestige HM remains immediately recognizable as a product of the engineer-turned-entrepreneur whose name it bears. The post Romain Gauthier Prestige HM: An Impressive Debut that Launched the Brand appeared first on Quill & Pad.