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Baltic Experiments At The Only Watch Charity Auction With The Premier Quantième Perpétuel

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.
Fratello Watches – the magazine dedicated to watches almost 2 years ago • 5 views

The Citizen Promaster Tsuno Racer 50th Anniversary

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.
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Vacheron Constantin Historiques 222: I Never Thought I’d Want This Watch So Badly – Reprise

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.
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Hands-On With The Large Cartier Santos In Green And Blue

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.
Fratello Watches – the magazine dedicated to watches almost 2 years ago • 4 views

The Petrolhead Corner – The Delightfully Charming Crayford Mini Mojito

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 […]
Monochrome Watches almost 2 years ago • 4 views

Australian independent watchmaker Reuben Schoots’ watch is on Loupe This – but I am the highest bidder so BACK OFF!

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.
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Hands-On: The Tornek-Rayville Paradive G3 Type I TR-50717

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.
Fratello Watches – the magazine dedicated to watches almost 2 years ago • 5 views

Flipping Watches: How to Eliminate Both Flipping and the Gray Market – Reprise

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.
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Grand Seiko Manufacture Tour Part 1: Studio Shizukuishi – the home of 9S mechanical

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.
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Watch Scrolling: Five Instagram Accounts to Follow for Crispy Watch Photography, Wide Ranging Curation and Niche Deep Dives

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.
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Hands-On: The Newest Retro-Cool Seiko 5 Is Everything The Seiko 5 Should Be

A limited-edition reissue of the original Seiko 5 Sports leads a quartet of heritage-inspired additions to celebrate the collection's 55th anniversary.
HODINKEE almost 2 years ago • 4 views

Owner’s Review: The Arcanaut Arc II Fordite

It’s a simple fact that the longer we’re involved in this hobby, the more difficult it is to get really excited about any particular new watch. It doesn’t mean we love the hobby, or watches, any less, but it’s a natural side effect of constantly being exposed to new stuff. I wouldn’t say I’ve become […] The post Owner’s Review: The Arcanaut Arc II Fordite appeared first on Worn & Wound.
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Guide: Some of Our Favorite Summer-Ready EDC Gear

Whether it’s travel or staying close to home and relaxing, there’s always some room in your EDC to add some new gear. That’s half the fun of it – looking at your daily essentials and refining them to fit your individual needs. It’s an ongoing journey that focuses on having the right gear for the job. It’s […] The post Guide: Some of Our Favorite Summer-Ready EDC Gear appeared first on Worn & Wound.
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Hands-On: The TAG Heuer Monaco Skeleton Chronograph Is A Not-So-Subtle Flex

Wearing a TAG Heuer Monaco in the Municipality of Monaco for the Monaco Formula One Grand Prix.
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Introducing – GoS Watches Introduces The 2nd Edition Of The Sarek, With The Sarek Trollius

Some brands stick with you for whatever reasons more than others, and for me, GoS is such a brand. I fell in love with the intricate Damascus steel incorporated in watches by Patrik Sjögren under the GoS name bring to the table. For around a decade, I have kept close tabs on the brand (and […]
Monochrome Watches almost 2 years ago • 5 views

From the Editor: My Thoughts on the New Louis Vuitton Tambour. I Call a Spade a Spade.

Two days ago, on July 5, 2023, at the Musée d'Orsay in Paris, Jean Arnault the Director of Watches at LVMH and the fifth and youngest son of tycoon Bernard Arnault introduced the new revamped Louis Vuitton Tambour. Luckily, I was not invited to the press trip for the presentation of this watch and regardless of that, I would’ve still expressed my thoughts the same way.
Watch Collecting Lifestyle almost 2 years ago • 4 views

The Good Life: How Frederique Constant is Redefining Femininity

With elegant designs and ice cream-colored dials, the brand’s Highlife and Classics collections for ladies are not for vanilla collectors.
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Garrick Introduces their Regulator MK 2, Another Highly Customizable Ode to Classic British Watchmaking

Garrick Watchmakers is back with the Regulator MK 2, which puts their distinct design language inspired by nautical themes and classical British watchmaking into one of the oldest time telling formats there is, but in a contemporary way. One of the things we love about Garrick is the way they inhabit both traditional watchmaking tropes […] The post Garrick Introduces their Regulator MK 2, Another Highly Customizable Ode to Classic British Watchmaking appeared first on Worn & Wound.
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The three watches TAG Heuer’s Heritage Director would save if the brand’s museum was on fire

With an illustrious history stretching back to 1860, TAG Heuer have made an awful lot of watches over the years. Consequently, the brand’s museum in La Chaux de Fonds features over 3000 models that have been released, either by Heuer or the modern incarnation of the brand. As part of his role as Heritage Director … Continued The post The three watches TAG Heuer’s Heritage Director would save if the brand’s museum was on fire appeared first on Time and Tide Watches. The post The three watches TAG Heuer’s Heritage Director would save if the brand’s museum was on fire appeared first on Time and Tide Watches.
Time and Tide Watches almost 2 years ago • 3 views

In The Shop - Introducing: The Nivada Grenchen Depthmaster 'Grey Glow'

A new, extra lume-filled way to enjoy the funky good looks of Nivada Grenchen's classic retro diver – available exclusively in the Hodinkee Shop.
HODINKEE almost 2 years ago • 3 views