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DEPLOYANT - The watch magazine for collectors, by collectors The war cry from film shooters is that film is expensive. Some even say it is more expensive than digital. We investigate to find out if this is true. TGIFriday: Shooting film is very expensive! Or is it really? Today, almost all photographs are taken with digital cameras. These can be of varying cost and [...] The post TGIFriday: Shooting film is very expensive! Or is it really? appeared first on DEPLOYANT.

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Grand Seiko is renowned for its attention to detail and its deep connection to Japanese culture and craftsmanship. This passion is once again embodied in two new additions to the Heritage Collection. Officially designated as the references ...

Few other timepieces in IWC Schaffhausen’s Pilot’s Watches collection have attained the level of cult status achieved by the Big Pilot’s Watch Edition Markus Bühler from 2008. Originating from a unique piece crafted by the ...

Riding the SCUBA diving’s rising wave, Le Forban Sécurité Mer seized the opportunity, presenting its inaugural dive watches in 1969. Also responding to the French Navy’s call for reliable and rugged tool watches tailored to the daily rigours of divers and maritime professionals, the Paris-based company delved into the task with a relentless focus on […]

The Awake CCT FS is the latest in military tie-in watches. This piece was made for members of the French Special Forces Command and Communications Company. It’s a limited edition with half of the units destined for members of the unit and half for the public. Awake watches aren’t new here on Fratello. We’ve reviewed […] Visit Hot Take: The New Awake CCT FS Limited Edition to read the full article.

Meet the latest Openworked Sandblasted watches from Speake Marin. Choose from titanium or red gold cases in a medium 38mm size or a more generous 42mm form. Regardless of your material or size preference, you’ll get an SMA01 movement with a micro-rotor inside Speake Marin’s signature Piccadilly case. This classic case has been revamped by […] Visit Speake Marin Unveils New Openworked Sandblasted Models to read the full article.

After releases inspired by a popular fizzy drink and a flying mammal superhero, Timex and seconde/seconde/ return with two new episodes. The post The Timex x seconde/seconde/ Episodes 3 & 4 ask if you can take a hint appeared first on Time and Tide Watches. The post The Timex x seconde/seconde/ Episodes 3 & 4 ask if you can take a hint appeared first on Time and Tide Watches.

Awake Concept is a French brand with sustainability at its core. Its no-nonsense design now comes in a full-black version developed for the French CCT FS Special Forces. Created in 2007 and based in Pau, the Compagnie de Commandement et de Transmissions des Forces Spéciales has a mission to provide the leaders of a special […]

It’s always a joy when a new watch arrives at the Fratello office. We open the box, get the watch out as quickly as possible, and then we discuss our first impressions. In the case of the new Ace Jewelers × Frederique Constant Highlife Worldtimer Amsterdam, those first impressions were quite positive. But as I’m […] Visit Introducing: The Ace Jewelers × Frederique Constant Highlife Worldtimer Amsterdam to read the full article.

Ever since 2004, the Germand brand of MeisterSinger has made it a habit of presenting annual special editions geared towards the Dutch market. This line of so-called NL Editions has not only captured the hearts of the Dutch but is actually quite popular outside of our small country as well. However, since production volumes are […]

Earlier this week, after much conversation on horological social media, Only Watch announced that their biennial charity auction, which would have been held next month, has been postponed. The full press release from Only Watch on the postponement can be found here, but a key snippet of the announcement was: “A few days before the auction, … Continued The post Only Watch postponed, and a week of ultra-light watches appeared first on Time and Tide Watches. The post Only Watch postponed, and a week of ultra-light watches appeared first on Time and Tide Watches.

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It has been a while since my last article on the development of my debut watch, the VPC Type 37HW. Don’t worry, the project is still very much on. This summer, however, was spent doing arduous behind-the-scenes work that wasn’t exactly photogenic or glamourous. But now we are finally ready to start manufacturing the prototypes. […] Visit Building A Watch Brand Episode 11: Manufacturing — The Watchmaker’s Tools Finally Come Out to read the full article.

Held on the fourth Friday of October – in 2023, the 27th of October – Champagne Day was originally established in 2009 by Californian wine educator, Chris Oggenfus, and has taken off, with events around the world. You might be like Ken Gargett and have wondered why we need an official Champagne Day. Surely, every day is perfect for champagne? The post It’s ‘Champagne Day’ with Krug: Pop the Cork and Cheers! appeared first on Quill & Pad.

Inspired by vintage dive watches, Alpina outfits the Alpiner Extreme with a fauxtinaed Cali layout. The post Alpina’s versatile Alpiner Extreme goes California dreamin’ appeared first on Time and Tide Watches. The post Alpina’s versatile Alpiner Extreme goes California dreamin’ appeared first on Time and Tide Watches.

Never without a sense of whimsy, seconde/seconde/ returns with another collaboration just in time for Halloween. This time, Spinnaker offers the Fleuss diver as a willing host for this haunting. The “50 Phantoms” tag on the dial is a tongue-in-cheek nod to the Blancpain that inspired the Fleuss watch in its original form and the […] Visit Hands-On With The Ghostly Spinnaker Fleuss Automatic Seconde/Seconde/ Limited Edition to read the full article.

One could argue that the core of a modern watch company is a competent sports watch. If that were true, it would be no surprise that LA-based Nodus Watches has really found its stride by building a strong catalog of durable, interesting models under $1,000. The so-called Sector Series encompasses – among others – Dive, […] The post Nodus Introduces a Limited Edition Sector Sport with Bronze Accents appeared first on Worn & Wound.

The German watch manufacture A. Lange & Söhne is embarking on further expansion in the U.S. with the opening of its flagship boutique in New York City. Located in the Upper East Side of Manhattan on Madison Avenue, the location features the brand’s new interior design concept. Located in Manhattan’s iconic Upper East Side near Central Park on Madison Avenue and 63rd Street, A. Lange & Söhne’s newest flagship boutique offers a broad selection of the brand’s six watch families, including limited editions and boutique exclusives.

Swiss watchmaker Delma has worked to establish itself as a brand committed to the realm of deep waters, and a testament to this commitment is its Blue Shark series, which stands out in the domain of deep dive watches. The inaugural Blue Shark, introduced in 2011, set a new standard with its extraordinary water resistance […]