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For the third time, Norqain, the Swiss watchmaking brand, and charismatic wildlife ambassador Dean Schneider have joined forces to create a timepiece that not only keeps time but also symbolizes a deep commitment to wildlife conservation. The Wild One Hakuna Mipaka Limited Edition, a 300-piece masterpiece, is a symbol of hope for the Hakuna Mipaka…

Specialized in skeletonized watches, Claude Meylan is an independent watchmaker based in the Vallée de Joux, in the small village of L’Abbaye. Completing an already large collection of openworked models such as the Tortue, the brand now presents a new version of its Lionne feminine watch with movements in pastel tones and openworked to create […]

DEPLOYANT - The watch magazine for collectors, by collectors Greubel Forsey unveils their 8th Invention – the Tourbillon Cardan. A new interpretation of the tourbillon based on three pillars: a rapid rotating tourbillon, a revolving 30° inclined plane and two perpendicularly tilting rings. Press Release information with commentary in italics. New: Greubel Forsey Tourbillon Cardan – Invention #8. The Greubel Forsey Tourbillon Cardan has [...] The post New: Greubel Forsey Tourbillon Cardan – Invention #8. appeared first on DEPLOYANT.

Let’s face it: most watches aren’t very eclectic. Yes, there are exceptions, but probably over 90% of wrist-worn timepieces are somewhat predictable, serious-looking items. They might feature a colored dial and a few accents, but the rest is business as usual. Then there are watches designed by Alain Silberstein. His novel-looking creations often feature visually […] Visit Introducing: The New Le Triptyque Louis Erard × Alain Silberstein In Contemporary Khaki to read the full article.

The Gumbaynggirr/Bundjalung man, artist and professional surfer explains the significance of his collaboration with Longines. The post Australian Indigenous artist Otis Hope Carey on his collaboration with Longines appeared first on Time and Tide Watches. The post Australian Indigenous artist Otis Hope Carey on his collaboration with Longines appeared first on Time and Tide Watches.

As the first brand to espouse the concept of fusing disparate materials like gold and rubber, Hublot has taken “fusion” to the next level, reworking some of its icons with top-tier contemporary artists like Richard Orlinski, Maxime-Plescia-Buchi (aka Sang Bleu), Shepard Fairey and Murakami. The latest collaboration has been percolating in the lab for three […]

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There’s little doubt in my mind that the Rolex Datejust Oysterquartz 17000 will always be an exception. After all, it’s a Rolex that ticks. Much like the rules of reading or arithmetic, we are taught that a Rolex simply doesn’t tick. These days, though, the Oysterquartz is all the rage perhaps because of its rebellious […] Visit Ticking Along With The Rolex Datejust Oysterquartz 17000 to read the full article.

Patek Philippe has no meaningful history of pilot’s watches, so the 2015 advent of the Calatrava Pilot collection was both an exercise in grasping at straws and a flight of fancy. The Pilot Annual Calendar Travel Time 5326G breaks new ground in design while offering enough features to justify itself The post Review: Patek Philippe Pilot Annual Calendar Travel Time appeared first on Quill & Pad.

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This 'Fifty Phantoms' is a spooky, cheeky and very on-trend parody of the much-spoken-about Blancpain Fifty Fathoms. The post Boo! The Spinnaker Fleuss Automatic seconde/seconde/ is a Halloween-ready pun of a watch appeared first on Time and Tide Watches. The post Boo! The Spinnaker Fleuss Automatic seconde/seconde/ is a Halloween-ready pun of a watch appeared first on Time and Tide Watches.

This 'Fifty Phantoms' is a spooky, cheeky and very on-trend parody of the much-spoken-about Blancpain Fifty Fathoms. The post Boo! The Spinnaker Fleuss Automatic seconde/seconde/ is a Halloween-ready pun of a watch appeared first on Time and Tide Watches. The post Boo! The Spinnaker Fleuss Automatic seconde/seconde/ is a Halloween-ready pun of a watch appeared first on Time and Tide Watches.

Last week at the SIAR 2023 —Salón Internacional de Alta Relojería— in Mexico City, Vacheron Constantin presented two incredible heritage timepieces that have a very strong and special connection with Mexico. As a Mexican, I could’ve not been more delighted to peruse these two incredible watches in the company of Christian Selmoni, Style and Heritage Director at Vacheron Constantin. This was an unprecedented exhibition that included pieces dating back to the early 20th century with a close connection to Mexico, as well as the latest innovations from the house directly from Watches and Wonders Shanghai 2023.

It’s tricky business finding alternatives to the Swatch x Blancpain Fifty Fathoms; seldom do we see high-low collaborations of this kind in the industry. Indeed the bioceramic dive watch looms large in the minds of both collectors and the mainstream public, and for good reason. While the lightweight colorful dive watch is great fun, however, […] The post Windup Watch Shop Alternatives to the Swatch x Blancpain appeared first on Worn & Wound.

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Windup NYC is a wrap, and the festivities saw the debut of many new watches from a huge variety of brands. Oak & Oscar is a Windup mainstay and a core part of the microbrand space (a term which admittedly seems less and less adequate as the years go by and these shows get bigger […] The post Oak & Oscar Debuts their new Humboldt GMT in Titanium appeared first on Worn & Wound.

The most important charity auction event in the watch industry, and certainly the largest, Only Watch 2023 has been postponed until an unnamed date in 2024. The announcement made yesterday comes on the heels of questions about how the money raised is being allocated.  For this auction, which would have been held in November and…

Ace Jewelers, the family-owned Dutch jewellery and watch retailer, has been in business since 1975 and has enough clout in the industry to secure interesting limited-edition collaboration pieces with some of the leading players. The latest collaboration of Ace Jewelers is with Frederique Constant, a fitting partner given the Dutch roots of the founding couple […]

Complete with quintessential Basquiat motifs and references, Raymond Weil finds its latest inspiration for its signature Freelancer Chronograph in one of the most enigmatic artists of the 20th century.

My watch collecting journey started when I was very young. Something inexplicable attracted me to these collectible wrist companions, and I can safely say I’ve barely gone a day in my life without wearing one. While all of these watches have been inherently disparate, one common theme runs through my collecting journey – pretty much … Continued The post A collector’s first foray into vintage, and why you should consider it too appeared first on Time and Tide Watches. The post A collector’s first foray into vintage, and why you should consider it too appeared first on Time and Tide Watches.