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Today, inspired by the experimental watch that accompanied filmmaker James Cameron on his historic 10,908-metre (35,787-foot) descent into the Mariana Trench on March 26, 2012, Rolex has revealed their first ever all-titanium production watch: the Rolex Oyster Perpetual Deepsea Challenge in RLX Titanium with a depth rating of 11,000 metres.  As cool as it is to … Continued The post OK, cool… But who is the new 50mm titanium Rolex Deepsea Challenge really for? appeared first on Time and Tide Watches. The post OK, cool… But who is the new 50mm titanium Rolex Deepsea Challenge really for? appeared first on Time and Tide Watches.

Since the release of its first collection in 1992, Nomos has never ceased to please with its minimalistic designs, its nice movements (specifically since it moved to in-house in 2005) and a certain flair for fun and lightness. Fresh, young, very German and at the same time thinking out of the box, the brand has […]

Complications keep things interesting. Chronographs, perpetual calendars, minute repeaters, day/dates, moon phases, and many more mechanical wonders that do more than just tell the time – complications can be both the reason for a watch to exist, as well as to purchase them. But, new complications – developing complications – tend to be an art […] The post Introducing The Christopher Ward C1 Bel Canto – the World’s Most Affordable Swiss-Made Chiming Watch appeared first on Worn & Wound.

Come with me, 11,000 meters deep.

Blowing air into one of the most popular watches floating around.

In a surprising move this morning Rolex, along with filmmaker/adventurer extraordinaire James Cameron, revealed a new Deepsea Challenge in the reference 126067. Rolex enthusiasts will immediately notice something new about that number, and that’s the 7 at the very end. That last digit denotes the case material, and until now a 7 has never been […] The post New Rolex Deepsea Challenge Touts Titanium Case, Ultra-Deep Bona Fides appeared first on Worn & Wound.

With the popular Watchville site and app now officially retired, Watchicity, developed by Watchonista, is already picking up the slack, and building buzz with the watch community, watch media, and watch industry. Download it today on Google Play Store or the Apple App Store.

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Aventurine has never quite taken off in the same way that bronze cases or green dials have in the past few years, for a variety of reasons. Given their niche appeal and stylistically inflexible appearance, aventurine dials are often at risk of looking cheesy or forced. For it to work, the whole watch needs to … Continued The post INTRODUCING: The Czapek Faubourg de Cracovie Aventurine is a Hubble telescope on the wrist appeared first on Time and Tide Watches. The post INTRODUCING: The Czapek Faubourg de Cracovie Aventurine is a Hubble telescope on the wrist appeared first on Time and Tide Watches.

As one of the very first watchmakers to go independent, Daniel Roth has been at the forefront of horology for decades. Now creating as few as three or four watches a year under the Jean Daniel Nicholas banner, we caught up with him at his family home, which is also his workshop.More

The opening of Panerai’s new concept store in Zurich continues the progressive transformation of timepiece retail into environments we can no longer call a “regular” boutique. With two members of Turicum Watch Group, we had the privilege of a private, guided tour with Panerai CEO Jean-Marc Pontroué. Enjoy the immersive video, and welcome to a new phase of watch shopping!

In the ever-growing world of accessible automatic watches, several options offer to you. You can go adventurous, by looking at newcomers, the so-called micro-brands launching collections thanks to crowdfunding. Or you can play on the safe side and take a look at mainstream, established brands with an extensive track record. Some names should immediately come to […]

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The Omega Speedmaster Mark II originates from a project meant to be the “Lunar Surface Chronograph”. NASA engineer James H. Ragan wanted a watch that could withstand the heat and cold on the Moon’s surface. Omega developed such a watch under the code name Alaska, a large titanium timepiece with a silvery white dial. Ultimately, […] Visit Omega Speedmaster Mark II — The One Mark To Rule Them All to read the full article.

Hemel is a brand that was born from a passion in collecting watches and their historical significance. Their designs clearly draw inspiration from the utilitarian design of military watches from the mid-century. Marvin Menke, the founder and Creative Director of Hemel, has made it a point to recreate these vintage timepieces in a modern form, […] The post Hemel Taps into Mathey Tissot’s Deep History in Watchmaking with the Type 20 Chronograph appeared first on Worn & Wound.

DEPLOYANT - The watch magazine for collectors, by collectors Vacheron Constantin releases a new Overseas Chronograph in 5N pink gold version with the collection’s iconic blue-lacquered dial. Press Release information with commentary in italics. New: Vacheron Constantin Overseas Chronograph in pink gold Retail price for the new Vacheron Constantin Overseas Chronograph in pink gold is SGD 73,000 inclusive of GST. Boutique exclusive. Commentary This [...] The post New: Vacheron Constantin Overseas Chronograph in pink gold appeared first on DEPLOYANT.

On January 23, 1960, the Deep Sea Special – an experimental Rolex wristwatch designed for extremely high pressure – accompanied oceanographer Jacques Piccard and U.S. Navy Lieutenant Don Walsh as they set a diving record in the ...

Breitling recently announced that it is expanding its Chronomat collection of pilot watches with a new member, the Chronomat Automatic GMT 40. It is presented in a versatile stainless steel case that is water-resistant to 200 meters, just ...