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While it may not be the first brand you think of when it comes to dive watches, Grand Seiko produces some of the most handsome, robust and accurate dive watches on the market. And the latest Grand Seiko Evolution 9 Collection SLGA023 diver is a perfect example. Its faceted hi-intensity titanium evolution 9 case, while … Continued The post VIDEO: The Grand Seiko SLGA023 brings unparalleled beauty and accuracy to a dive watch appeared first on Time and Tide Watches. The post VIDEO: The Grand Seiko SLGA023 brings unparalleled beauty and accuracy to a dive watch appeared first on Time and Tide Watches.

Welcome to his week’s Sunday Morning Showdown. Imagine yourself flying from one time zone to the next. You are an international person of mystery, traveling in style. You find yourself moving from boardrooms to beaches and anything in between. So what do you wear? Well, how about a steel and gold GMT watch to suit […] Visit Sunday Morning Showdown: Longines Spirit Zulu Time Vs. Tudor Black Bay GMT S&G to read the full article.

Alexandre Ghotbi takes a look at the more than 100-year history behind the high-precision Vacheron Constantin Chronomètre Royal . . . which came up because of a conversation about "the Batman." Find out what that means right here. The post Vacheron Constantin Chronomètre Royal: Flamboyance, Precision, And The “Batman” – Reprise appeared first on Quill & Pad.

German watchmaking today is given the same reverence as the Swiss, if not even more in some cases. But many people aren’t aware that the beating heart of their industry is entirely located within one small town of only 7,000 people. Glashütte in Saxony, Germany has been the epicentre for German watchmaking prestige for nearly … Continued The post IN-DEPTH: The history of the Glashütte watch region appeared first on Time and Tide Watches. The post IN-DEPTH: The history of the Glashütte watch region 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: The Eccentrica Lamborghini Diablo is Exactly what Dreams Are Made Of, a Surprising Release by Montblanc, & a Long Lost World War II Special Ops Submarine Discovered appeared first on Worn & Wound.

Some microbrands just get it. Their designs are elegant, their execution flawless, their carefully chosen components top-notch, and their customer experience first-rate. But for every Baltic, Brew, or Boldr, there are scads of ill-conceived releases that, for one reason or another, can cause my eye to twitch uncontrollably. A handset that’s all wrong. An off-putting … Continued The post Microbrand dealbreakers: Don’t make these mistakes when launching your new watch appeared first on Time and Tide Watches. The post Microbrand dealbreakers: Don’t make these mistakes when launching your new watch appeared first on Time and Tide Watches.

Another one from the man who made watch modification a mainstream art form.

DEPLOYANT - The watch magazine for collectors, by collectors The Mille Miglia GTS Power Control Bamford Edition ‘Desert Racer’ is a limited-edition luxury sports watch that combines the creativity of Chopard and Bamford Watch Department. Inspired by the legendary Italian road race and the adventurous spirit of off-road racing, this watch is a tribute to the passion and performance that drive motorsports enthusiasts. Press [...] The post New: Chopard Mille Miglia GTS Power Control Bamford Edition appeared first on DEPLOYANT.

DEPLOYANT - The watch magazine for collectors, by collectors The popular Swatch Big Bold family of watches gets the stainless steel case and joins the Irony family with 5 novelties available now, and 5 more in September. Press Release information with commentary in italics. New: Swatch Big Bold Irony The price for the new Swatch Big Bold Irony models in the first lauch are [...] The post New: Swatch Big Bold Irony appeared first on DEPLOYANT.

It’s time to talk about Baltic! With the Premier Quantième Perpétuel, the young French brand is making a grand second appearance at the illustrious Only Watch charity auction in Geneva on November 5th, 2023. This biennial event attracts the crème de la crème of the watch industry, all rallying for a worthy cause — combating […] Visit Baltic Experiments At The Only Watch Charity Auction With The Premier Quantième Perpétuel to read the full article.

The Citizen Promaster Tsuno Racer celebrates the 50th anniversary of the 1973 bullhead chronograph. Instead of reissuing the model, Citizen have blended it with their modern Eco-Drive technology. Citizen achieved the look by rotating an Eco-Drive movement 90 degrees. Thinking of the 1970s resurgence in watchmaking, the mind turns to the likes of Gérald Genta … Continued The post The Citizen Promaster Tsuno Racer 50th Anniversary appeared first on Time and Tide Watches. The post The Citizen Promaster Tsuno Racer 50th Anniversary appeared first on Time and Tide Watches.

Since the Vacheron Constantin Historiques 222 is descended from a steel sports watch, and was an early inspiration for the Overseas collection, it might seem that launching the first new model in 37 years would lean heavily on the “sports” aspect of the watch. But design and aesthetic are clearly the motivating factor for Vacheron Constantin deciding to lead with a yellow gold edition, explains Joshua Munchow, one of many fans. The post Vacheron Constantin Historiques 222: I Never Thought I’d Want This Watch So Badly – Reprise appeared first on Quill & Pad.

As a trained anthropologist, I’ve always been taught that you should tell people what your starting point is. So I’ll also do that in the case of this hands-on with the large Cartier Santos in both green and blue. As you might already know, my Cartier Santos Galbée XL is one of my favorite watches. […] Visit Hands-On With The Large Cartier Santos In Green And Blue to read the full article.

Considering the fact we’re smack-bang in the middle of the summer season, it’s time to take a refreshing drive down to the beach. And what better type of car to do that, than with a Beach Car? We’ve touched upon the topic once before when we showed you the Meyers Manx, Renault 4CV Jolly, the […]

Watchmaking is a source of pride for various regions. Of course the most famous are the Swiss, but Japan, Britain, Germany also proudly boast high quality watchmaking – where each region has their own personal stamp on the art form. The USA, once home to a burgeoning watch industry, finds itself working back towards prestige, … Continued The post Australian independent watchmaker Reuben Schoots’ watch is on Loupe This – but I am the highest bidder so BACK OFF! appeared first on Time and Tide Watches. The post Australian independent watchmaker Reuben Schoots’ watch is on Loupe This – but I am the highest bidder so BACK OFF! appeared first on Time and Tide Watches.

If you’ve been into watches for a while now, you’ve likely come across the Tornek-Rayville name. The brand behind the Tornek-Rayville Paradive, which I’ll be reviewing today, has a brief but fascinating history in the world of military watches. But it won’t be just the name that rings a bell. Looking at the watch in […] Visit Hands-On: The Tornek-Rayville Paradive G3 Type I TR-50717 to read the full article.

Ian Skellern has a solution that would not only eliminate flipping but would also decimate the gray market. Or at least it would significantly minimize them. Might it work? The post Flipping Watches: How to Eliminate Both Flipping and the Gray Market – Reprise appeared first on Quill & Pad.

Ever since I went down the rabbit hole of watch enthusiasm, truly well and down the hole, I have always wanted to visit the Grand Seiko manufacture in Japan – it was at the tippy-top of my horological bucket list. Then I got a phone call, like a pitcher waiting in the bullpen, from Andrew … Continued The post Grand Seiko Manufacture Tour Part 1: Studio Shizukuishi – the home of 9S mechanical appeared first on Time and Tide Watches. The post Grand Seiko Manufacture Tour Part 1: Studio Shizukuishi – the home of 9S mechanical appeared first on Time and Tide Watches.

The Instagram watch community is an ever growing one. For watch enthusiasts, it has turned from a place where we shared our passion for the hobby by posting the standard wrist shot, to a platform filled with an endless amount of accounts dedicated to high level watch photography, intersections between different interests adjacent to watches […] The post Watch Scrolling: Five Instagram Accounts to Follow for Crispy Watch Photography, Wide Ranging Curation and Niche Deep Dives appeared first on Worn & Wound.

A limited-edition reissue of the original Seiko 5 Sports leads a quartet of heritage-inspired additions to celebrate the collection's 55th anniversary.