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There aren’t that many rules that GaryG applies to watch collecting, but one rule that he has found critically important is that it’s crucial to handle a watch before buying it. This story however is about how Gary completely violated that rule and nonetheless came away happy with a watch that few people would have guessed he would buy: the 2020-launched Oyster Perpetual 41 from Rolex with a bright turquoise blue dial. The post Why I Bought It: Rolex Stella-Inspired Oyster Perpetual 41 with Turquoise Blue Dial – Reprise appeared first on Quill & Pad.

Rounding out our holiday buying guides for the year, we go almost full out, with picks only limited by a lofty US$50,000 budget. Choosing only five is especially tough, so if you’re keen to discover more picks, head on over to the Time+Tide Shop and pick up the latest copy of our NOW Magazine, covering … Continued The post Best gift watches under $50,000 appeared first on Time+Tide Watches. The post Best gift watches under $50,000 appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

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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! Vintage Girard Perregaux Chronograph  Starting this week off strong with an […] The post eBay Finds: A Hard to Find Enicar Diver, a Zodiac in Great Condition, and an Iconic Midcentury Alarm Watch appeared first on Worn & Wound.

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When the Citizen Group opened the doors of its first multi-brand boutique in North America, Worn & Wound was honored to be the first partner to host an event within its walls. This week, a slew of exhilarated enthusiasts poured into the doors of their 5th Ave flagship store with one thought on their minds—mix […] The post Worn & Wound Hosts First Official Partner Event in Citizen’s New York City Boutique appeared first on Worn & Wound.

A few months ago, Swatch and Blancpain introduced the Swatch x Blancpain Bioceramic Scuba Fifty Fathoms. Yup, quite a mouthful. It’s effectively the follow-up of the Moonswatch, which can be seen as Swatch’s take on the Omega Speedmaster. We didn’t cover it on MONOCHROME for obvious reasons (it’s a quartz watch…) despite being a huge […]

The latest iteration of the luxury brand's signature retro racing chronograph is marked by its smaller size, more streamlined dial, and the introduction of the brand's lustrous "Lucent Steel" alloy.

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So you want to set some new fitness goals for the new year and use that as an excuse to shop for new watches, huh? How clever. Just buy an Apple Watch – the end. Just kidding. Now that we’ve gotten the elephant in the room out of the way, you may be surprised to […] The post New Year’s Resolutions Friday: Watches and Fitness appeared first on Worn & Wound.

Instantly recognisable for its generous curves and the asymmetrical lugs of its bezel, set with precious stones —typically with 62 brilliant-cut diamonds totalling approximately 1.65 carats—, one side stretching upwards and the other down, the Limelight Gala stands out with its unique audacious look. Dubbed by some as a “fashion watch” at the time of its creation, Limelight Gala set the tempo for the incredible spirit of freedom that reigned in the Maison.

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From John Player Special Daytonas to Hammer Panerai, Zach explores Important Watches results. The post Alan “Hammer” Bloore collection at Sotheby’s Important Watches achieves US$1.6 million appeared first on Time+Tide Watches. The post Alan “Hammer” Bloore collection at Sotheby’s Important Watches achieves US$1.6 million appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

Without a doubt, something that binds the Worn & Wound editorial team together is a love and appreciation for Grand Seiko. Zach Weiss, Kat Shoulders, and Zach Kazan are all genuine fans of the brand, and have owned virtually every category of modern Grand Seiko over the years. From the gorgeous Zaratsu polishing to the […] The post [VIDEO] Round Table: Why We Collect Grand Seiko appeared first on Worn & Wound.

Following the current trend, Oris has encased its design icon, the Big Crown Pointer Date, in warm bronze — not only the case, but the bezel, the namesake big crown and even the dial. In this feature from our October 2020 issue, we tested the ...

Another Friday, another list! After picking 10 pilot’s watches for last week’s list, today, we move on to our 10 favorite chronographs. It’s a category that is related to pilot’s watches. Last week’s list featured nine chronographs, so those specific watches were out of scope for this week’s list. Fortunately, however, it still leaves plenty […] Visit The Best Chronographs Of 2023 — Fratello’s Top 10 Picks From A. Lange & Söhne, Grand Seiko, TAG Heuer, And More… to read the full article.

Breitling puts the pedal to the metal with three new additions to the the Top Time collection. Re-introduced in 2021, this collection celebrates American classic cars from the 1960s, such as the Ford Mustang and the Shelby Cobra. The Top Time ...

Frederique Constant is well-known for its wide portfolio of manufacture movements, ranging from classic time-only to high-end tourbillons and perpetual calendars. Still, not all watches from FC are powered by these internally developed and assembled calibres. Specifically, most of the brand’s entry-level models rely on Sellita movements. A new collection, which has just been presented, […]

DEPLOYANT - The watch magazine for collectors, by collectors We recently had the opportunity to visit Chopard’s gold foundry in Meyrin in the Canton of Geneva, Switzerland. And bring you this inside peek at one of the most elusive of manufactures. How to make gold: visiting the Chopard Gold Foundry Gold. What a material. Precious. Rare(ish). Amazingly beautiful. In its pure form of 24K [...] The post How to make gold: visiting the Chopard Gold Foundry appeared first on DEPLOYANT.

Not too long ago, I wrote an article about my Zenith 143-6. Aside from the astonishing military provenance, I got the watch because of the EP caliber inside it. Lately, I’ve been increasingly involved in vintage Excelsior Park-powered chronographs. The Zenith 143-6 fit the bill, so I added it to my humble collection. I met […] Visit The Zenith 143-6 Yugoslavian Military Chronograph Collector’s Guide to read the full article.