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Though the story of Seiko began almost 150 years ago, the first wristwatch wouldn’t come until three decades later, in 1913 with the Seiko Laurel. The brand recently paid homage to that exact piece with a modern re-issue, but the celebrations didn’t stop there. Despite the fact that King Seiko is no longer the brand … Continued The post New dials and dimensions for the King Seiko 110th Anniversary appeared first on Time and Tide Watches. The post New dials and dimensions for the King Seiko 110th Anniversary appeared first on Time and Tide Watches.

Last week I wrote about the colorful G-Shock Frogman 30th Anniversary “Poison Dart Frog” that we had in the office. While that exotic watch was with us, we also received the G-Shock GMW-B5000TCC. At first sight, it might be less impressive than the standout Frogman, but take a closer look, and you’ll understand that some […] Visit Hands-On With The Fun And Impressive Casio G-Shock GMW-B5000TCC “Circuit Board” to read the full article.

The production of marine chronometers is part of Wempe’s watchmaking tradition. Since 1905, the company has equipped seagoing vessels with these special timepieces, whose great precision is unaffected by rough seas and ever-changing temperatures. Wempe’s “unified chronometer,” housed in a classic case, has been manufactured for the last 80 years. In the latest edition, Wempe now brings nautical tradition and state-of-the-art yacht design together thanks to renowned British ship designer Tim Heywood, who has created striking new marine chronometers available mid-February 2023.

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If you were tuning into our feed at the beginning of the year, we published an article where the entire Worn & Wound editorial team gave their predictions for what they thought would happen in the watch industry in 2023. Given the growing amount of watches with a GMT complication we saw released towards the […] The post Zodiac and Huckberry Introduces a Wildly Capable LHD Super Sea Wolf Pro-Diver with a GMT Hand and HEV appeared first on Worn & Wound.

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Watches that can indicate the time in the 24 time zones of the world are usually accompanied by first-class price tags. In 2012, Frederique Constant, the brand that has flown the flag of “accessible luxury”, proved that tourist-class travellers could enjoy a watch with a world time complication. Turning 35 this year, Frederique Constant celebrates […]

Based in Belgium, Gavox was early on the micro-brand scene, launching in 2011 with their first watches crossing our desks in 2013. But it’s been a little while since we last had a Gavox in the office for review. In December 2019, they launched a 36mm pilot’s watch with a quartz movement and a “dirty […] The post Hands-On with the Rugged, Adventure-Ready, Gavox Longitude appeared first on Worn & Wound.

Watch enthusiasts love the idea of melding horology with milestone events. Think of a birthday watch, graduation watch, or 25-years-of-service watch, for example. One of the latest phenomenons is the idea of an engagement watch that’s presented as an alternative to an engagement ring or even as an equivalent offering for the groom. But for those … Continued The post I DO: J.N. Shapiro just created the ultimate rings for watch lovers appeared first on Time and Tide Watches. The post I DO: J.N. Shapiro just created the ultimate rings for watch lovers appeared first on Time and Tide Watches.

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The German watch brand Laco from Pforzheim was established in 1925, and in the 1940s, it was one of the five companies licensed to produce the B-Uhren, observation watches used by the pilots. The legendary designs, the Type A and the Type B from that era, different only in the dial configuration, continue to inspire […]

We’ve already seen a flurry of activity from Seiko and Grand Seiko in 2023 to celebrate the 110th anniversary of the first wristwatch to bear the Seiko name. In what might be the most exciting anniversary release of this young year, Seiko has added a quartet of new watches to their recently relaunched King Seiko […] The post A New Collection of King Seikos Make their Debut Just in Time for a Big Seiko Anniversary appeared first on Worn & Wound.

IWC, long known for its prowess in the field of complex calendar watches, is introducing two new models to its growing Portofino collection. The Portofino Complete Calendar and Portofino Automatic Pointer Date each introduce a new complication ...

Today is Monday, February 13th — the day before the sixth Speedy Tuesday of 2023. It’s also the day before Valentine’s Day, the most romantic day of the year. The day you celebrate your love for your partner with gifts straight from the heart. Last year, we spoke of a perfect pair of Swatch watches […] Visit You Forgot To Buy A Proper Valentine’s Day Gift? Not On Fratello’s Watch! to read the full article.

Wei visits Chronoswiss’ HQ in Lucerne to meet Owner and CEO, Oliver Ebstein to talk about the fifth iteration of Grail Watch – a recreation of the brand’s iconic Opus from 1995; the world’s first serially-produced skeletonized automatic chronograph. Ebstein, who prior to taking over as owner and CEO of the brand more than a […] The post Talking Grail Watch 5: Chronoswiss Opus Blue with CEO Oliver Ebstein appeared first on Revolution.

Audemars Piguet is celebrating the 30th anniversary of the Royal Oak Offshore Selfwinding Chronograph with a new execution debuting a black ceramic case and matching bracelet. The case has a diameter of 42mm and is water-resistant to 100 ...

DEPLOYANT - The watch magazine for collectors, by collectors The lives of human beings are heavily dictated by sunrise and sunset. For most of us, our day begins as the sun rises; we go to school, to work or to wherever it is we need to go. Then, as twilight approaches, we wind down, have dinner, relax ourselves, maybe have a nightcap before ending [...] The post Watchscape and comprehensive review: The amazing Krayon Anywhere in White Gold appeared first on DEPLOYANT.

IWC introduces a sunburst salmon dial to Portugieser 40 collection Salmon-coloured dials are a fan-favourite amongst watch enthusiasts It will first be available exclusively in the UAE as of February and then available worldwide as of April SALMON! The dial colour strikes a particular chord with watch enthusiasts, perhaps most largely attributed to the fact it offers … Continued The post INTRODUCING: IWC give their Portugieser Automatic 40 a salmon makeover appeared first on Time and Tide Watches. The post INTRODUCING: IWC give their Portugieser Automatic 40 a salmon makeover appeared first on Time and Tide Watches.

Delma is a family-owned brand based in Lengnau, Switzerland, with a solid track record of rugged sports watches adapted to racing, airborne and diving pursuits. The Continental Chronograph is a throwback to the brand’s rugged 1960s racing chronographs and has recently welcomed the Continental Pulsometer, a second, more elegant iteration with three scales and a […]

By Nancy Olson  I’ve long been a fan of Zodiac. With its interesting watchmaking history that dates to 1882, Swiss provenance, and great timepiece designs at amazing prices, what’s not to love?  So I was intrigued when I learned that this Biel-Bienne-based watch company had just teamed up with avant-garde American clothing brand Rowing Blazers… The post Rowing Blazers And Zodiac Toast Harry’s Bar WIth Super Sea Wolf Watch appeared first on ATimelyPerspective.