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With over 150 years in watchmaking, Junghans has a deeply-rooted history in German industrial design and manufacturing. When they first got their start, they made a wide range of watches, each with their own distinct style. Over the years, Junghans has narrowed their scope to watches with clean, timeless designs that skew more minimal. Clean […] The post 6 Design-Oriented Gifts for the Minimalist In Your Life appeared first on Worn & Wound.

Alpina is one of those rare brands that was able to revive its enviable legacy in the watch world and continue to bring true tool watches to new customers. This strategy has served the brand well, but ongoing improvement and innovation is what completes the story. We sat down with Alpina Brand Director Oliver van Lanschot Hubrecht and spoke about the key milestones for the brand’s continued success.

I’ll admit that 2019 was a fantastic time for me personally. Not only was I blissfully unaware of the oncoming pandemic, but it was also the first time I was earning an expendable income. It may have only been minimum wage, but I decided that it was time to reimburse some of my close friends … Continued The post I bought four of my friends Seikos in 2019 – here’s how much they’re worth now appeared first on Time and Tide Watches. The post I bought four of my friends Seikos in 2019 – here’s how much they’re worth now appeared first on Time and Tide Watches.

Incredible things can materialise when you combine the creative aspirations of a wealthy Singaporean vintage watch collector and the talents of an Italian master clockmaker. One of Benjamin Chee’s three watchmaking brands is the high-end Benjamin Chee Haute Horlogerie (BCHH), responsible for the beautiful Celestial Voyager made with Svend Andersen. Chee’s latest fantasy transcends mundane […]

The journey of the Octo Finissimo continues, Bulgari having conquered the new frontier of ultra-thin high complications. In 2018, the brand would reintroduce its icon in a whole different finish, this time in stainless steel, maintaining its infinitely wearable appeal. Nine years’ worth of world records would culminate in the top prize of the 2021 […] The post Bulgari Octo Finissimo, The New Icon Part III: A Crowning Achievement appeared first on Revolution.

Czech inventor Zdenek Jiskra won a bronze medal at the 1937 Paris Fair. And the design and mechanics of the perpetual calendar clock that he won it for are beyond fascinating. The Datumatic table clock shows minutes, hours, the weekday, date, month, and the last number of a year. Through a panoramic window on the […] Visit #TBT Meet The Datumatic, My Only Constantly Running Timepiece to read the full article.

Classically simple or simply classic? Pure understatement is the essence of the Ludwig from Nomos Glashütte. This deeply elegant wristwatch is a statement of traditional design, yet is right on the pulse of the times. With its time display ...

DEPLOYANT - The watch magazine for collectors, by collectors We were fortunate enough to be invited to be part of the release of Jacob & Co’s new watch – a tribute the the 50th Anniversary of the release of the movie – The Godfather. We also got a brief hands-on with the new watch – the Opera The Godfather 50th Anniversary, and present out [...] The post Event report and new watch release: Jacob & Co Opera The Godfather 50th Anniversary appeared first on DEPLOYANT.

Top watch collectors never stopped buying pocket watches - and any of these watches could be your own centerpiece.

As a boy, Peter O’Toole jotted down a promise in his notebook: “I will not be a common man. I will stir the smooth sands of monotony.”  Dude certainly delivered on that one.  As an actor, he was best known for his 1962 performance in Lawrence of Arabia that brought him overnight fame. Yet beyond … Continued The post The crazy drinking stories about Peter O’Toole that’ll make you want to buy his watches appeared first on Time and Tide Watches. The post The crazy drinking stories about Peter O’Toole that’ll make you want to buy his watches appeared first on Time and Tide Watches.

While we’ve recently seen plenty of models from Nomos playing with sportier codes, more robust cases and colourful dials – such as the new Club Sport neomatik 37 or the refreshed Ahoi Atlantik Collection – the Saxon brand is primarily known for its elegant, minimalist watches with cool design twists. With its latest release, Nomos is […]

These days, it’s rare that a new Seiko escapes notice. The brand is seriously popular now, and the watches are more globally available than ever. Every so often, though, a new piece arrives and can’t be purchased everywhere. The Seiko Metronome is that watch. As you’ll see, though, the brand name isn’t exactly what it […] Visit The Seiko Metronome Watch Is Seriously Cool Forbidden Fruit to read the full article.

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When talking about affordable field watches, brands like Hamilton and Seiko immediately come to mind. Of course, these are well established and a host of smaller microbrands have intriguing collections as well. Australian microbrand Second Hour is close to releasing a new collection of four field watches with rugged specs and stylish, contemporary looks. This […]

Motosports get a lot of love from the world of watches, from the smallest microbrand homage to Rolex sponsoring almost all of the Formula 1 Grands Prix. Sadly, one side of automotive expression that doesn’t get anywhere nearly as much recognition is motorcycling. Doing their bit to redress the balance, the Depancel Serie-R Cruiser taps … Continued The post HANDS-ON: The Depancel Serie-R Cruiser draws high-octane inspiration from the world of motorcycling appeared first on Time and Tide Watches. The post HANDS-ON: The Depancel Serie-R Cruiser draws high-octane inspiration from the world of motorcycling appeared first on Time and Tide Watches.

If you’ve been following this series, you’ll know that last week, Thomas spent some quality time with my Cartier Tank Solo. The week before, Lex spent some time getting to know RJ’s Speedmaster ’57 Replica, and before that, Daan spent a week with Lex’s Grand Seiko. This great watch exchange continues this week, and as […] Visit Is The Understated SBGW231 The Best Grand Seiko Watch For Me? to read the full article.

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On the long list of watch brands known to excel with ceramic, Rado easily finds its place in the top five. Going beyond just a shiny bezel insert, the brand makes full use of the material in a large percentage of their watches from ceramic cases to ceramic bracelets. They’ve been doing it for years, … Continued The post HANDS-ON: Rado’s new Captain Cook High-Tech Ceramic is a statement piece and material flex appeared first on Time and Tide Watches. The post HANDS-ON: Rado’s new Captain Cook High-Tech Ceramic is a statement piece and material flex appeared first on Time and Tide Watches.

Two regulators, a chronograph, a Spring Drive classic, a new steel sports watch with a twist on the seconds, and a Nixie tube watch: this is what our peanut gallery must choose a winner from in the Petite Aiguille category, finding the best value under CHF 10,000. A tall order! The post Our Predictions In The Petite Aiguille Category Of The 2022 Grand Prix d’Horlogerie de Genève (GPHG): Any Of These Finalists Could Win appeared first on Quill & Pad.

Travel watches are currently having a moment. From dive watches with 12 hour bezels, to a new generation of affordable GMTs, there hasn’t been a time where there has been this many options for a watch that can help you stay on track as you jump across different time zones (more divers with a GMT […] The post Montblanc Releases its Fourth Configuration of the Star Legacy Orbis Terrarum in Gray & Gold appeared first on Worn & Wound.