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Phillips auctioneer Aurel Bacs has been called "the closest thing the watch world has to a real celebrity." In our forthcoming magazine, we found out what makes him tick.

Countless technical solutions have been used over the years by watchmakers to improve the precision of a mechanical watch. Mechanical watches, in essence, will never be as precise as digital, quartz or electronic watches; there are forces at large that work against precision. For that reason, the search for utmost precision has been a field […]

Atelier Holgur is a new independent brand based in Singapore that is the latest in a series of upstart watchmaking outfits offering interesting, low production timepieces at what can only be described as a high end luxury price point. These brands set themselves apart by skipping over the usual entry level segment and competing directly […] The post And Now for Something Completely Different: the Atelier Holgur Frømand appeared first on Worn & Wound.

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} } Ulysse Nardin lectures on Nov. 7! ⌚ The Development of an Icon of Modern Horology: The Freak Jean-Christophe Sabatier, Chief Product Officer at Ulysse Nardin (Le Locle, Switzerland) November 7, 2022 HSNY's November 2022 lecture will take place in person at the General Society Library. The Freak by Ulysse Nardin is unique by name and by the promises it carries in terms of design and technical content. The Freak has seen many iterations since its inception in 2001, gathering inspiration from the ever-changing cosmos. At the November 2022 lecture, Jean-Christophe Sabatier, Chief Product Officer at Ulysse Nardin, will share how the Freak has been a significant contributor in establishing the brand as an independent integrated manufacture. Sabatier will also discuss its history, cutting-edge components and more. Doors open at 6:00 pm, lecture begins promptly at 7:00 pm. Free tickets are required to attend. The lecture video will be available to members immediately, and to the general public following a two-month delay. RSVP Previous Lecture: The Changing Face of Early Modern Time Dr. Jane Desborough, Keeper of Science Collections at the Science Museum (London, England) October 3, 2022 Video recordings of lectures are available immediately to HSNY members, and the general public with a two-month delay. HSNY Introduces Membership Levels Exclusive Jacket & Tote Now Available, Made by The Armoury Memberships are the foundation of the Horological Society of New York (HSNY), which allow the 156-year-old organization to continue its mission of advancing the art and science of horology. In recent years, the Society has experienced tremendous membership growth, with supporters spanning all corners of the globe. In order to provide them with a more elevated experience, HSNY introduces today membership levels.  A project years in the making, HSNY’s new membership levels of Gold ($1,000), Silver ($500) and Bronze ($100) come with corresponding exclusive benefits courtesy of The Armoury.  For this new endeavor, HSNY partnered with the menswear brand to create The 44th Street Jacket exclusively for Gold members — a customized version of The Armoury’s famous City Hunter jacket. The made-to-order jacket is made from a deep green wool cloth and features a hidden watch pocket, a handy tweezer pocket and a custom label. The 44th Street Jacket is unisex and comes in all standard sizes, perfect for sporting at HSNY’s monthly lectures and special events. Gold members also receive priority access to HSNY’s annual Gala! A Silver membership to HSNY features The 44th Street Tote, designed in a heavy-duty cotton canvas material and manufactured by The Armoury in Japan. The navy tote depicts a playful version of the iconic HSNY logo in gold, multiple pockets (perfect for carrying HSNY complimentary magazine subscriptions), and short and long straps for maximum comfort and versatility.   CLICK HERE TO READ THE FULL ANNOUNCEMENT ... NEW! HSNY Offers Complimentary Revolution Magazine Subscription With Membership The Horological Society of New York (HSNY) announces Revolution Magazine has joined as the latest publication to offer complimentary subscriptions to HSNY members.  Beginning November 2, North America-based HSNY members who choose to opt in will receive a complimentary print subscription to Revolution Magazine for one year (five issues). HSNY international members can enjoy a complimentary one-year digital version. The offer will be available to Gold, Silver, and Bronze level members, and a subscription will be valid for one year from the opt-in date. “Revolution Magazine presents insightful long and short format stories curated for today's sophisticated watch collector, and we are happy to be sharing our content with members of the Horological Society of New York,” said Bhanu Chopra, Editor-In-Chief for Revolution US. View all HSNY membership benefits here and join today! BECOME A MEMBER Already a member? Click here to opt in (using your HSNY membership password).  UPDATE: Europa Star Extends Membership Benefit  Beginning today, new and existing HSNY members with a recurring membership plan who choose to opt in will receive an ongoing complimentary print subscription to Europa Star, plus one month of digital access to Europa Star’s archives dating back to 1936. A Europa Star magazine subscription is available to HSNY members worldwide. View all HSNY membership benefits here and join today!  BECOME A MEMBER Already a member? Click here to opt in (using your HSNY membership password).  Welcoming New HSNY Members  HSNY would like to welcome the following new members. It is only with our members' support that we are able to continue flourishing as America's oldest watchmaking guild and advancing the art and science of horology every day.  GOLD Adam Schoon, PA* Andy Russo, NY* Basil Wilson, Bermuda Cameron Weiss, TN Chad Rasmussen, MN Chan Cho Nam Caleb, Hong Kong Charles Wang, NY Chi Chan, NY* Christopher McNew, NY* Christopher Zhu, Hong Kong Dustin Calim, CA Geoffrey Hess, NY* Gerardo Estevez, NY Grace Y H Huang, Hong Kong H. Jane Chon, NJ* Hay Yip, Hong Kong Henry Kochhar, NY James Veall, NJ Jhaveri Milind Harendra, Hong Kong John Simon Chow, GA Juan Fernandez SN, CA Julien Dath, Hong Kong Kevin Ohara, CA* Michael T. Jewell, CO Nathan M. Barotz, NY Nicholas Lai, Hong Kong Paul Boutros, NY Roneel Punjabi, Hong Kong Scott Schenker, WA* Sean Bedford, England Shehtaaz Zaman, NY Ted Friedland, NE* Ted Wu, NY* Thomas M. Lubeck, NY* Ting Lu, MA Y lai, Hong Kong Yusuf Abdulla Yusuf, Saudi Arabia SILVER Brian Robinson, NY Brian Standig, NJ* Steven J. Walsh, PA Tannie Ng, Canada* Winthrop A. Robinson, CT* BRONZE Aashdin Billimoria, India Adam Gill, England Adam Jiang, NY Andrew Strawbridge, MA Andrew Weissel, NC Ayan Sarkar, NY Brad H. Liebmann, England Brian Janusiak, NY Brian Kirmse, MS Catherine Gorton, CO Chris Min, NY Christoffer Stigsby, NC Christopher Albanese, CA Christopher Haley, SD Cody Brown, IA Cody van Kampen, NY Colin Duran, GA Dan Kern, CA Daniel Doan, CA Daniel Josephs, NY Daniel Lorenzo Garcia, NY Daniel Valentino, MD Derek Flores, CA Devin Hedge, NC Dickson Ly, Canada Dong Jun Lee, NY E. Lynch, GA Evan Grant, CA Gabrielle Granier, NJ Geoffrey Knott, NY George Moscahlades, NY Glenn Escudero, CA Gordon Marshall, Canada Gregory Gorton, CO Jack Sullivan, NY Jacob Kuczmanski, IL Jaipal Khaira, Canada James F. Yonally II, CA James Nye, England Jani Hirvonen, CA Jay Dutton, FL Jayson Hamrick, WV John Metcalfe, NY John Selman, VA John Steele, NY Jonathan Betts, England Josh Klinger, CO Justin Clapper, NY Kathleen Overr, CA Kevin Toth, NC Konstantinos Sousoulas, CT Lionel Desai, CA Lorin Hay, VA Lovell Hunter, CT Marcio Elio Manique Junior, VA Mark A. Springer, NJ Matthew Roberts, MI Michael Citrano, MD Michael Lamm, NJ Michael Robert Thibideau, IN Michael Yohannes, NJ Muhammad Alam, IL Nomee Altschul, MA Paul J. Connery, IL Peter Dushenski, Canada Remy Kagan, PA Rich Braund, GA Robert Carroll, NJ Ronnie Underhill, MN Ross Berger, PA Ryan Cheung, CA Ryan MacInnis, CT Sal Quinonez, MA Simon Chmielnik, Canada Steven Kikawa, CA Susan Foreman, CA Terence Chu, OR Vincent Diaz, GA Wesley Smith, CA Wilfried Matthews, Switzerland Zihuan Nie, NY * Upgraded Membership Level BECOME A MEMBER GIFT A MEMBERSHIP On The Horological Horizon...    NEW YORK CITY COURSES Horology 101 to 103 — November 5 Horology 101 — November 10 Horology 101 to 103 — November 12 Horology 101 — November 15 Horology 102 — November 17 Horology 104 — November 29 TRAVELING EDUCATION Horology 101-103 in LOS ANGELES [November 19] Horology 101-103 in SEATTLE [December 10 — 11] Horology 101-103 in HAWAII [January 13 — 14] Click here to register for classes! Join the waitlist here!  EXHIBIT CATALOG SCHEDULE AN APPOINTMENT THE ALLIANCE OF BRITISH WATCH AND CLOCK MAKERS Open Dial with Bryan Leech, founder of Sidereus Watches, hosted by Michael Clerizo — November 16, 2022 The Alliance's sixth member-exclusive features a journey to Ireland to go behind the scenes at Sidereus. Established in 2019, Sidereus watches are designed and hand-built in Ireland using modified Swiss-Made automatic movements. With inspiration drawn from the prehistoric mystery of the British Isles, their inaugural collection, Brú na Bóinne, shares its case architecture with the Neolithic grand passage tomb of Newgrange. Built around 3,200BC, Newgrange predates the Egyptian pyramids and Bryan Leech will reveal how its story is bound into the creation of horology. The event is free and open to all members of the Alliance and HSNY. Register and learn more here! Learn more about our partners, the Alliance of British Watch and Clock Makers and the Willard House & Clock Museum. DONATE TO HSNY HSNY thanks our sponsors for their generous support Copyright © 2022 Horological Society of New York, All rights reserved. unsubscribe from this list    update subscription preferences 

The American designer’s passions and influences are well-known by now. Of course, there is his love of the American West; but there is also his love of the golden era of motoring, where open-air roadsters and wooden steering wheels were the hallmarks of the day. This new timepiece captures that free-wheeling essence.

It’s always a safe assumption that watches from Vacheron Constantin are going to be exquisite in all aspects, yet still nothing prepares us for those occasions when they release something infinitely special. The Vacheron Constantin Overseas Perpetual Calendar Ultra-Thin Skeleton gets every possible element right despite being quite a complicated package, and seeing it as … Continued The post VIDEO: The Vacheron Constantin Overseas Perpetual Calendar Ultra-Thin Skeleton appeared first on Time and Tide Watches. The post VIDEO: The Vacheron Constantin Overseas Perpetual Calendar Ultra-Thin Skeleton appeared first on Time and Tide Watches.

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It sounds a bit dirty, but I’m definitely being influenced. Furthermore, I know that I’m influencing others too. I notice that I don’t really feel particularly proud or comfortable as I write this. It seems like it’s not cool to admit that Instagram — or any other social medium, for that matter — is affecting […] Visit Consider Yourself Influenced! How Instagram Affects My (And Probably Your) Watch Collecting to read the full article.

Earlier this week, Watchonista announced the launch of a new watch media aggregator service (site and apps) called “Watchicity.” Here at ATimelyPerspective, which has been on the well-known Watchville aggregate site for years, we are thrilled. ATimelyPerspective.com will now also appear on Watchicity — giving more readers more access to watch content. As a special… The post ATimelyPerspective Is Now On Watchonista’s Watchicity Aggregate Watch Content Site appeared first on ATimelyPerspective.

Normally we can classify something as a wristwatch, a pocket watch or a clock, but in some instances, an object can transcend these labels and morph into something more than a single-class thing. Just think of watches that are able to be converted from a wristwatch, like Bovet’s convertible watches, or the recently introduced Omega […]

CODE41 is one of few brands consistently able to change your perspective on the world of watchmaking. From its democratizing efforts with its NB24 or X41 projects, which brought avant-garde horological creativity to an accessible price point, to ...

DEPLOYANT - The watch magazine for collectors, by collectors Ulysse Nardin releases a collaboration with Norwegian outdoor sports brand Norrøna to release a new dive watch – the Diver Norrøna Artic Night. Press Release information with commentary in italics. New: Ulysse Nardin Diver Norrøna Artic Night The new Ulysse Nardin Diver Norrøna Artic Night retails for CHF 11,900 / EUR 11,300 / USD 12,600 [...] The post New: Ulysse Nardin Diver Norrøna Artic Night appeared first on DEPLOYANT.

Since the arrival of Guido Terreni as the brand’s new CEO in 2021, Parmigiani Fleurier has focused almost exclusively on developing the Tonda PF, a refined luxury sports watch collection derived from the existing Tonda line. Represented by a handful of complications, the mantra of the Tonda PF is always “understatement” and, until today, all […]

It costs half a million bucks, comes with a triple-axis flying tourbillon, and plays the movie's famous theme song. About the only thing it can't do is make you a cannoli.

A friend of mine once told me that looking at the ocean from shore was like looking at the outside of a circus tent. Scuba diving is to pull back the flap and step inside. Once I took up diving, I realized he was right. For the past 15 years, my wife, Gishani, and I […] The post Tool/Kit: Reefcombing in Bonaire with Jason Heaton and a Pair of Citizen Promaster Divers appeared first on Worn & Wound.

We used to run a series called Fantasy Watch Ambassador where the Time+Tide team had a fantasy draft on behalf of various watch brands, pairing them with who they believed would make a great ambassador for the brand. But this is real news. Jennifer Lawrence has officially joined the Longines family as an “Ambassador of Elegance”. While … Continued The post Jennifer Lawrence joins Longines as an Ambassador of Elegance appeared first on Time and Tide Watches. The post Jennifer Lawrence joins Longines as an Ambassador of Elegance appeared first on Time and Tide Watches.

This year, Rolex introduced several new Yacht-Master models during Watches and Wonders. The 42mm white gold version with the Falcon’s Eye dial is one, and the yellow gold version is another. But how come the Yacht-Master receives little love compared to the other sports models from Rolex? I love the Yacht-Master. Ever since I got […] Visit The Underrated Rolex That Nobody Is Talking About to read the full article.

With a history spanning over one century, Mido has made a name for itself with nicely designed, reliable and accessible watches. One collection in particular symbolizes its spirit of innovation and robustness, the Multifort, Mido‘s best-selling automatic, anti-magnetic, water-and shock-resistant watch from the mid-1930s. The name is still in use and now finds its place […]

It has been ten years since Tudor introduced the Black Bay and made its comeback in the US. It marked a new beginning for the company and a change of strategy, but now Tudor really does mean different things to different people. We have several generations of aficionados working at Fratello. Interestingly, the younger writers […] Visit Tudor’s Ten-Year Transformation — How The Black Bay Set The Brand On A New Course to read the full article.

What makes the Aquaracer Professional 200 Solargraph so pleasing is that it offers everything we have come to expect from the Aquaracer collection and more. It comes in a stainless steel case with matte black DLC coating and some extra-special lume to illustrate its sun-loving movement. The post TAG Heuer Aquaracer Professional 200 Solargraph: Let There Be (Sun) Light! appeared first on Quill & Pad.