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DEPLOYANT - The watch magazine for collectors, by collectors Its been a while since we made a list of chronographs, and even longer for one which is vintage inspired. So here we go, six of the coolest vintage inspired chronographs. Six of the coolest vintage inspired chronographs The thing that hath been, it is that which shall be; and that which is done is [...] The post Six of the coolest vintage inspired chronographs appeared first on DEPLOYANT.

Before buying a watch it’s important to consider how it will fit into your life, as different watches may benefit some lifestyles over others. The contradictory trope of the “desk diver” is well known to describe a dive watch worn at an office job, but what if your job is less than conventional to say … Continued The post From bank robber to worm picker, the best watches for the weirdest jobs appeared first on Time and Tide Watches. The post From bank robber to worm picker, the best watches for the weirdest jobs appeared first on Time and Tide Watches.

As we’re coming up to the end of February, our nerdy watchmaking minds always tend to stray in the direction of Perpetual Calendar watches. And even though this year is not a leap year, the fact that a watch can switch from the 28th or the 29th of February to the 1st of March without […]

Professional watchmakers have specialist machinery for testing the water resistance of their watches, but Colin Alexander Smith does not. So after servicing his Seiko SKX013 he was on the lookout for an opportunity to take it down deep. And he found the perfect opportunity while summer holiday diving at Aiguablava cove on Spain's Costa Brava. But it didn't go quite to plan and his Seiko came out of the experience a tad better than he did. The post Depth-Testing My Seiko SKX013 Dive Watch: Jumping In At The Deep End – Reprise appeared first on Quill & Pad.

I have written about IWC before in this series. In a previous installment, I expressed my love for the classic IWC Ingenieur that Gérald Genta designed. It’s a watch that I have a stronger personal connection with than most watches. But IWC has more great classics that deserve a glorious comeback. One of them is […] Visit Dear IWC, Bring Back The Glorious Aquatimer Ref. 812 to read the full article.

Deciding whether or not to restore a vintage watch is a tough decision to make. The internet is awash with tales of watches butchered by an incompetent independent watchmaker or, worse still, the brand itself. Even more confusing is deciding which options offered should be accepted. Refinish the case? Change the hands? Replace the crystal? Here is some help for you. The post Vintage Watch Restoration: Should You Or Not? A Guide To The Oft-Controversial World Of Making Things Worse By Trying To Make Them Better – Reprise appeared first on Quill & Pad.

When you think of a watch winder, you typically think of a big and boxy thing that you have to carve out desk or tabletop space for. And, ultimately, these winders are things you do not really ever transport – a strictly at-home solution. WOLF, however, has now developed a portable watch winder that upholds … Continued The post Meet the world’s smallest travel watch winder – the WOLF Rocket appeared first on Time and Tide Watches. The post Meet the world’s smallest travel watch winder – the WOLF Rocket appeared first on Time and Tide Watches.

We seem to be on a dive-watch kick lately on Sunday Morning Showdown. Last week, it was a battle of the Rolex household (more on that shortly), but this week, we head over to Biel with our time machine and put old versus new on the battlefield. As you know from the title, this week’s […] Visit Sunday Morning Showdown: Omega Seamaster 300M 2531.80.00 Vs. Seamaster 300M Co-Axial Master Chronometer 210.30.42.20.03.001 to read the full article.

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Josh Warner turned his passion into a business by following a simply idea: he wanted to create cool stuff in his hometown of LA. He started Good Art HLYWD in 1990 as an outlet for his creativity, taking everyday objects that people may pay little attention to, and elevating them to become handmade jewelry, accessories […] The post The Ele Series: Meeting Josh Warner appeared first on Revolution.

Jezza is a man best-known for his ridiculous, seemingly off-the-cuff metaphors when describing everything from wringing the neck of the latest Ferrari around an empty airfield to the experience of shearing sheep. Saying a Mercedes: “…sounds like Barry White eating wasps” is a personal favourite. His farming show, Clarkson’s Farm, has showed his softer side, … Continued The post Jeremy Clarkson sports a bright-dialled Breitling for Clarkson’s Farm Season 2 appeared first on Time and Tide Watches. The post Jeremy Clarkson sports a bright-dialled Breitling for Clarkson’s Farm Season 2 appeared first on Time and Tide Watches.

“Watches, Stories, and Gear” is a roundup of our favorite content, watch or otherwise, from around the internet. Here, we support other creators, explore interesting content that inspires us, and put a spotlight on causes we believe in. Oh, and any gear we happen to be digging on this week. We love gear. Share your […] The post Watches, Stories, & Gear: Freeride World Tour Displays Shredding the Gnar at its Finest, Never-Before-Seen Footage of the Titanic, Filson’s Tin Cloth Cruiser, & More appeared first on Worn & Wound.

DEPLOYANT - The watch magazine for collectors, by collectors Accutron is proud to bring back the 1968 “T” version of the Astronaut model, featuring a distinctive DAY/NIGHT bezel as the brand’s re-edition in an exciting new series of Accutron Astronaut timepieces. Limited to only 300 pieces, the watch retails for US$3,500. Press Release information with commentary in italics. Bulova Accutron Astronaut Commentary One of the most [...] The post New: Bulova Accutron Astronaut appeared first on DEPLOYANT.

If you’re in any way interested in the world of fashion, the news of Pharrell becoming Louis Vuitton’s new men’s creative director will have reached you by now. While certainly not the obvious choice, given the existence of Jerry Lorenzo, Grace Wales Bonner and Martine Rose, it’s not like Pharrell has no fashion chops, either. … Continued The post Pharrell as Louis Vuitton creative director may bring horological influence appeared first on Time and Tide Watches. The post Pharrell as Louis Vuitton creative director may bring horological influence appeared first on Time and Tide Watches.

After the last edition of our Versus column between Seiko and Hamilton, Japan and Switzerland are battling each other once more. The rules state that these two watches must both be vying for the same customers, and it’s my job to determine where they match up, where they differ and which is the better option. … Continued The post VERSUS: The Grand Seiko SBGH289 and Omega Seamaster Planet Ocean 600M divers duke it out appeared first on Time and Tide Watches. The post VERSUS: The Grand Seiko SBGH289 and Omega Seamaster Planet Ocean 600M divers duke it out appeared first on Time and Tide Watches.

The newly appointed menswear creative director of Louis Vuitton has always been ahead of the curve – from music to fashion to watches, and everything in between.

Are we done with aging? Strap a product to your wrist, and go about your daily business for 30 or 40 years. That product will endure a degree of torture that will keep even the best product designer awake at night. It will get banged into stuff, dragged over table tops of all sorts, and […] Visit Say Goodbye To Aging — How Material Innovation Freezes Our Watches In Time to read the full article.

Superchargers and turbos are nothing new for cars, but there’s a surprisingly long history of motorcycles harnessing mechanical steroids. Other than Kawasaki’s latest H2 line and aftermarket shenanigans (think turbo Hayabusa), most people don’t think about forced induction in motorcycles. Bikes in the 1920s, however, were already using superchargers and chasing land speed records. I […]

Except for my Seiko SPB317 and my Autodromo Intereuropa, all of my watches are Swiss made. Admittedly, this is not actually something I consider when I buy a watch. I guess it’s just a coincidence that the watches I like tend to be this way. Or maybe it’s not a coincidence at all. Thanks to […] Visit What Does “Swiss Made” Mean? And Why Is That Label So Important? to read the full article.