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I’d like to start with a warning: what you’re about to read is going to be frivolous. This is not hard hitting watch journalism. It’s not a deeply felt opinion piece about a matter of great import to the watch world at large. And it’s not an in-depth review of a watch the community has […] The post Opinion: Let’s Talk About Celebrity Watch Ambassadors appeared first on Worn & Wound.

Chemin des Tourelles… A name that might not be the easiest to pronounce for anyone outside of Switzerland or France, but still a very meaningful one for Tissot. One of the most long-lasting collections of the brand, it’s also one that pays tribute to its history, with a classic design and a name that refers […]

A 25-piece, skeletonized tourbillon – not a bad way to celebrate being the greatest of all time.

This past week ADPT held its very first meetup, kindly hosted and in collaboration with TOPO Designs. The meetup was at TOPO’s Base Camp store in Denver, Colorado. A perfect location, Base Camp is a new marketplace in downtown Denver focused on outdoor gear and active lifestyle brands. With brands like Thule, Danner, and TOPO, […] The post ADPT x TOPO Designs Meetup Recap (with Watch Spotting!) appeared first on Worn & Wound.

Black quietly makes its debut within the standard IWC Pilot’s Watch Chronograph 41 collection. This latest iteration of the 2021 model measures in at 41mm in diameter and 51.8mm lug-to-lug. The watch features IWC’s 69835 calibre and the brand’s patented EasX-CHANGE system. The Pilot’s Watch is arguably the brand’s most recognisable line, and among the more … Continued The post A black dial finally makes its way into the IWC Pilot’s Watch Chronograph 41 collection appeared first on Time and Tide Watches. The post A black dial finally makes its way into the IWC Pilot’s Watch Chronograph 41 collection appeared first on Time and Tide Watches.

From an '80s "power watch" to a classic vintage Breitling chronograph with a unique feature, this week's vintage collection has it all.

In 1996, the Cartier Tank Française joined the legendary Tank collection that was created by Louis Cartier in 1917. As with all previous follow-ups, such as the Tank Américaine or the Tank Must de Cartier, it offered a subtle twist of the highly ...

We all love the possibility of wearing a big sports watch or a retro chronograph without worrying about the fragility of a vintage, mechanical grail. Some Gen-Z and Millennial buyers wouldn’t even know what to do with such a thing and might run to the local watch shop if the power reserve runs down. So […] Visit Solar Power Rocks! — Six Of The Best Ambassadors For Sustainability From Seiko, TAG Heuer, Cartier, And More to read the full article.

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Skull-themed watches have been a tradition for Bell & Ross since 2009 and the launch of the BR 01 Skull. Even though it can be hard to make the connection between these bold models and the military/aviation inspiration the brand is known for, the skull is actually one of the most military oriented symbols you […]

Honoring innovation in horology, watchmaking students and school watches.

Girard-Perregaux kicks off the new year with two new magnificent executions of the Laureato Absolute. An offspring of the famous Laureato which debuted in 1975, the Laureato Absolute line was first introduced in 2019 as a bolder interpretation ...

DEPLOYANT - The watch magazine for collectors, by collectors Jaeger-LeCoultre announces The Collectibles, their version of the maison’s offering of restored vintage watches direct from the manufacture. Press Release information with commentary in italics. New: Jaeger-LeCoultre announces The Collectibles Commentary JLC joins the fray of maisons who offer restored vintage watches from their catalog. We have seen this trend in similar offerings in Vacheron [...] The post New: Jaeger-LeCoultre announces The Collectibles appeared first on DEPLOYANT.

Many times, a horological invention is credited to a household watchmaking name. I bet that most of you won’t have heard of Jean-Eugène Robert-Houdin, however. Among Breguets, Mudges and Danielses, his invention was less technically impressive, yet no less astonishing, which may partly explain his amazingly successful career as a magician. Following in the footsteps … Continued The post Demystifying the mystery dial appeared first on Time and Tide Watches. The post Demystifying the mystery dial appeared first on Time and Tide Watches.

Now, Girard-Perregaux is pleased to unveil the new Laureato Absolute Light & Shade and the Laureato Absolute Light & Fire, a model that draws on the Maison’s amassed watchmaking know-how and employs its vast expertise working with innovative materials. Measuring 44 mm in diameter, the case of this latest model is made from metalized sapphire crystal, endowing the watch with a fascinating brilliance.

The Saxon One Chronograph offers a lot of watch for the price (€4,600). It does so many things so well, but it is most of all, an original proposition. The big question for Martin Green is, strap or bracelet? The post Tutima Saxon One Chronograph: It Offers A Lot Of Watch For Its Price appeared first on Quill & Pad.

The year is just one month old, and Seiko has already graced us with the first string of new releases these past few weeks. While that is business as usual, Seiko surprised me with its latest release. I own a first-generation Seiko “Sumo” SBDC001 that I love very much. While I don’t wear it as […] Visit Seiko Introduces The New Prospex SFK001J1 And SFK003J1 — Two Solar-Powered Quartz GMT Versions Of Its Famous Sumo Dive Watch to read the full article.

Since its creation in 1918, Mido (a brand owned by the Swatch Group) has made a name for itself with its very coherent offering, combining reliability and accessibility. In recent years, the brand has also demonstrated its capacity to create cool, nicely designed watches – the latest Ocean Star GMT being a perfect example of […]

Once again, Seiko is presenting blacked-out versions of two of its classic models. This time, it’s the Alpinist (SPB337J1) and the Turtle Origin (SPB335J1) that took a dip in the black bath. I have seen the Alpinist in person in many different iterations, and I happen to own the “basic” steel version of the Turtle […] Visit Seiko Adds The Prospex SPB335J1 And SPB337J1 Limited Editions To “The Black Series” to read the full article.

Seiko has made it a habit of diversifying most of its collections through all sorts of combinations of textures, materials and colours. These sub-collections can be quite expansive and basically run for years with updates coming every now and then. Just think of the Save the Oceans program, and the regular new models introduced under […]