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For fans of the Zenith Defy, it’s practically impossible not to compare the new Skyline models to the now retired Classic references. As a self described Defy fan, I’ve found myself doing this on a routine basis whenever I get a chance to handle a newer reference. I’ve long held that the Defy, over the […] The post Review: the Zenith Defy Skyline in Black Ceramic appeared first on Worn & Wound.

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On the occasion of the model’s 60th anniversary, Rolex revamped the Cosmograph Daytona collection earlier this year. The update included a range of aesthetical updates, most of them quite subtle as always, and tweaked the mechanical side of things as well. We’ve already gone in-depth with the 126500LN, the classic Oystersteel with white dial and […]

Any watch enthusiast who has been around the corner once or twice has no doubt discovered Nomos, Germany’s worst-kept secret in distinctive design and excellent quality and finishing for its price. Nomos’ unapologetically Bauhaus-inspired aesthetic may not be for everyone, but it’s easy to admire how far this Glashütte-based watchmaker has come in just over […] The post The Sportiest Nomos Gets an Update with a New Size and Two New Dial Colors appeared first on Worn & Wound.

You can’t live on bread alone. So, if you are a collector, there are probably more topics of fascination in your life beyond watches. That is why The Lounge by Watchonista is dedicated to covering the intersection of timepieces and having a good time!

We are really feeling the heat of summer in the Northern hemisphere, and it seems that the watch industry feels the same. Compared to last week, this one has been rather quiet as far as new watch releases – which makes sense considering most people in Europe are taking holidays. However, some long-awaited timepieces, especially … Continued The post Last Week In Watches: New releases from Tissot, Christopher Ward and more appeared first on Time and Tide Watches. The post Last Week In Watches: New releases from Tissot, Christopher Ward and more appeared first on Time and Tide Watches.

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Continuing the partnership with the F1 Alpine team, Bell & Ross launches the limited BR 05 Chrono A523. The timepiece is aptly decorated with the French flag and uses its coloring throughout. It also displays the Alpine logo as a ...

Another Friday, another Top 5! After two movie-related lists, it’s time to return to watches—skin divers, to be precise. We have seen some tremendous modern skin-diver-inspired watches come out lately. With a history dating back to the 1950s, the skin divers are a style of watch with plenty of history. On top of that, their […] Visit Fratello’s Top 5 Cool Skin Divers That Are Available Today—Our Picks From Seiko, Aquastar, Zodiac, And More to read the full article.

DEPLOYANT - The watch magazine for collectors, by collectors Leica released the next generation to their compact, full frame Q lineup with the new Q3. Now sporting a BSI 60Mp sensor and other improvements while retaining the superb, non-interchangeable Summilux 28 f/1.7 ASPH lens. Review: Leica Q3 The new Leica Q3 has a retail price of SGD 8,960 inclusive of GST. The Leica Q3 [...] The post TGIFriday Review: the new Leica Q3 appeared first on DEPLOYANT.

With the 2023 Ironman championship races right around the corner, the much-anticipated events are, of course, squarely in the news. And so is Breitling, which introduced two new Endurance Pro IRONMAN limited edition watches just last week to commemorate the 2023 IRONMAN World Championship and IRONMAN 70.3 World Championship triathlon events. Each is in the distinct… The post Diving Into Breitling’s New Endurance Pro Ironman Limited Edition Watches appeared first on ATimelyPerspective.

Dive watches are the go-to accessory for fun in the sun and the most robust and reliable companion for outdoor sports. Continuing our coverage of watches with solid content and budget prices, we will take a closer look at the latest Aquascaphe diver from the French independent brand Baltic, founded by Etienne Malec. Equipped with […]

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When Nacho first told me about this challenge, I thought it would be an easy one. There are so many watches in the sub-€3,000 price range. But of course, you don’t want to overlap too much with the Fratello Favorites we’ve published at a lower price point. And, as it’s a challenge with a twist, […] Visit Fratello Favorites: The Best Watches Under €3,000 — Daan’s Picks From Oris, Airain, SpaceOne, And More to read the full article.

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A far cry from the gravitas of the more classical Pano and Senator models, the Seventies Chronograph Panorama Date is one of the most original and refreshing models from Glashütte Original. Launched in 2014, the Seventies Panorama Date captures the zeitgeist of that groovy decade with its square TV-shaped case and adoption of vibrant, funky […]

At Watches & Wonders, Zenith overhauled their Pilot’s watch and debuted a new collection of Pilot Automatic and Pilot Big Date Flyback Chronograph watches. While most, when it comes to Zenith, think of the Defy and Chronomaster collections, they also have rich roots within the realm of Pilot’s watches. This is why a new pop-up … Continued The post FRIDAY WIND DOWN: New Zenith Pilot pop-up exhibit coming to NYC from August 8 to September 10 appeared first on Time and Tide Watches. The post FRIDAY WIND DOWN: New Zenith Pilot pop-up exhibit coming to NYC from August 8 to September 10 appeared first on Time and Tide Watches.

Beauty is in the eye of the beholder. It is a statement often used to definitively end any debate about aesthetics. It seems we subconsciously agree that objective beauty does not exist. Broadly shared preferences for specific watches, in that spirit, are merely cultural constructs. You like a certain watch because you have been told […] Visit Is There Such A Thing As Objective Beauty In Watches? to read the full article.

In recent years, several factors have come together resulting in the exponential rise of microbrand watches. This new microbrand wave is one of the biggest developments in the broader watch market. I would mention here that not all microbrands are equal. There are many watches out there that, to be honest, are not worth your time. However, some microbrands are getting it right as Raman Kalra highlights here. The post Microbrands vs. Independent Watchmakers: The Rise of (Relatively Affordable) Microbrands appeared first on Quill & Pad.