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Microbrands vs. Independent Watchmakers: The Rise of (Relatively Affordable) Microbrands

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.
Quill & Pad about 2 years ago • 3 views

AGREE OR DISAGREE: You shared your thoughts on whether or not solid casebacks should make a comeback…

To solid caseback, or exhibition caseback, that is the question. Or at least it was the question Fergus raised when they wrote the latest Making the Case column, arguing for solid casebacks to make a comeback. We thought the solid versus exhibition caseback dilemma would be very divisive, and after taking the query to Instagram it is … Continued The post AGREE OR DISAGREE: You shared your thoughts on whether or not solid casebacks should make a comeback… appeared first on Time and Tide Watches. The post AGREE OR DISAGREE: You shared your thoughts on whether or not solid casebacks should make a comeback… appeared first on Time and Tide Watches.
Time and Tide Watches about 2 years ago • 3 views

8-Bit Nostalgia – Introducing the AVI-8 Flyboy Capcom 1942 Automatic Limited Edition

If you were to stop and think of an iconic video game from your childhood, assuming you were an early millennial, one of a handful of characters or series might first come to mind. Mario, Sonic, Mortal Kombat, etc. While making a watch inspired by any of those major franchises would certainly draw a dedicated […] The post 8-Bit Nostalgia – Introducing the AVI-8 Flyboy Capcom 1942 Automatic Limited Edition appeared first on Worn & Wound.
Worn & Wound about 2 years ago • 4 views

[VIDEO] Returning to The Windy City: A Recap of Chicago Windup Watch Fair 2023

When we sent out to launch the first-ever Chicago Windup Watch Fair last year, we didn’t know what to expect. Data suggested that the Chicago area was home to a significant number of Worn & Wound community members, but little did we know that the Fair would attract folks from all across the Midwest, and […] The post [VIDEO] Returning to The Windy City: A Recap of Chicago Windup Watch Fair 2023 appeared first on Worn & Wound.
Worn & Wound about 2 years ago • 4 views

Now In The Shop: Track Multiple Time Zones With New GMT’s From Seiko

One of the most satisfying feelings as a watch enthusiast is setting your watch to a new time zone during travel. What could be better than that? Having a dedicated hand to track another timezone, of course. Watches with GMT functionality are both fun and useful, especially during travel. Of course you can also use […] The post Now In The Shop: Track Multiple Time Zones With New GMT’s From Seiko appeared first on Worn & Wound.
Worn & Wound about 2 years ago • 4 views

Introducing: Tissot Adds A Gold PVD Case And Ice Blue Dial To Its PRX Powermatic 80 35mm Lineup

The mid-size PRX lineup continues to fill out.
HODINKEE about 2 years ago • 4 views

Omega Seamaster Olympic Official Timekeeper Set

The post Omega Seamaster Olympic Official Timekeeper Set appeared first on TimeZone.
TimeZone about 2 years ago • 3 views

Hands-on – Back To 1969 With The Seiko 5 Sports SKX Style SRPK09, SRPK11 & SRPK13

With more than 140 years of continuous watchmaking history to look back on, it’s not that hard to put together a Greatest Hits of Seiko labelled watches, although the Seiko name wasn’t introduced until 1924. There are countless genuine icons if you think about it. Watches like the Laurel, the Lord Marvel, the 62MAS, the […]
Monochrome Watches about 2 years ago • 3 views

[VIDEO] Review: The New TAG Heuer Skipper Carrera

TAG Heuer’s iconic racing chronograph, the Carrera, is celebrating its 60th anniversary this year, and is taking full advantage of the opportunity to revamp parts of the collection and introduce some special editions along the way. Earlier this year we saw the release of a new ‘glassbox’ style 39mm Carrera released, within a collection of […] The post [VIDEO] Review: The New TAG Heuer Skipper Carrera appeared first on Worn & Wound.
Worn & Wound about 2 years ago • 4 views

Coming Soon: UNIMATIC × Hodinkee

Two Limited Editions For Hodinkee - Launching 08.08.23
HODINKEE about 2 years ago • 4 views

Breaking News: The Timepiece Gentleman Saga Continues. Anthony Farrer Posts YouTube Video Admitting Wrongdoings and $5 Million USD in Debt.

Earlier last week, we started receiving text messages and calls from several watch collectors and grey dealers about a link to what allegedly had been posted by The Timepiece Gentleman aka Anthony Farrer on Reddit. The post on Reddit titled ‘Coach’s Mea Culpa’ —Latin for ‘my fault’—, explains that The Timepiece Gentleman seems to owe consigners $2 Million USD in misplaced inventory.
Watch Collecting Lifestyle about 2 years ago • 3 views

Hart Davis Hart Watch Auction Co. is a new digital-first watch auctioneer focusing on independent watches

The post Hart Davis Hart Watch Auction Co. is a new digital-first watch auctioneer focusing on independent watches appeared first on Revolution Watch.
Revolution about 2 years ago • 3 views

Hart Davis Hart Watch Auction Co. is a new digital-first watch auctioneer focusing on independent watches

The post Hart Davis Hart Watch Auction Co. is a new digital-first watch auctioneer focusing on independent watches appeared first on Revolution Watch.
Revolution about 2 years ago • 3 views

Swatch Asks “What If?” with their New Collection of Square, Bioceramic Watches

Alternative realities have long held the imagination of humans. From ancient Roman historian, Livy, to 20th century physicist, Hugh Everett, to Marvel movies of today, we have long tried to answer the question of, “What if…” Now, Swatch has taken it upon themselves to ask this very question in their latest collection, aptly titled WHAT […] The post Swatch Asks “What If?” with their New Collection of Square, Bioceramic Watches appeared first on Worn & Wound.
Worn & Wound about 2 years ago • 3 views

#TBT Rallying A Classic Car Through Romania With The Fratello Oris Divers Sixty-Five

Rallying a classic car across the country is as brutal as joyous a task. It was a tough week. Driving twelve hours a day through dusty gravel road in a noisy car with the heating turned on almost half the time was so exhausting that we fell asleep every day right after we pitched our […] Visit #TBT Rallying A Classic Car Through Romania With The Fratello Oris Divers Sixty-Five to read the full article.
Fratello Watches – the magazine dedicated to watches about 2 years ago • 3 views

Review: hands on with the new Glashütte Original Sixties Small Seconds

DEPLOYANT - The watch magazine for collectors, by collectors Glashütte Original extended their Sixties collection with a new model with small seconds recently. Here is our hands on comprehensive review. Review: hands on with the new Glashütte Original Sixties Small Seconds The Glashütte Original Sixties Small Seconds Ref 1-39-60-01-01-04 has a retail of SGD 25,200 inclusive of GST. We covered the release notes with our [...] The post Review: hands on with the new Glashütte Original Sixties Small Seconds appeared first on DEPLOYANT.
DEPLOYANT about 2 years ago • 4 views

Breitling Upgrades Top Time Collection With B01 Manufacture Movement

Breitling continues its collaboration with two iconic motorcycle brands by launching two Top Time chronographs, both equipped with the in-house caliber B01: the Top Time B01 Deus and the Top Time B01 Triumph. This automatic movement holds a COSC ...
WatchTime – USA's No.1 Watch Magazine about 2 years ago • 3 views

Grail Watch 9: Moritz Grossmann x Kari Voutilainen Benu 37 ‘Silver Bullet’ | Revo Talks

Join Wei and Constant as they deep dive into the latest Grail Watch collaboration, Grail Watch 9: Moritz Grossmann x Kari Voutilainen Benu 37 ‘Silver Bullet’ which showcases the incredible artistry of two of the brightest names in independent watchmaking. Grail Watch 9: Moritz Grossmann x Kari Voutilainen Benu 37 ‘Silver Bullet’ is housed in a… Continue reading Grail Watch 9: Moritz Grossmann x Kari Voutilainen Benu 37 ‘Silver Bullet’ | Revo Talks The post Grail Watch 9: Moritz Grossmann x Kari Voutilainen Benu 37 ‘Silver Bullet’ | Revo Talks appeared first on Revolution Watch.
Revolution about 2 years ago • 5 views

Up Close: Jaeger-LeCoultre Master Control Chronograph Calendar Pink Gold

 Jaeger-LeCoultre has been crafting timepieces in its beloved Master Control collection for decades – in fact, since the mid-20th century. Regularly evolving the highly functional watch, the brand has endowed it with different functions and features time after time. Recently, Jaeger-LeCoultre released the newest Master Control Chronograph Calendar in pink gold with dramatic black dial.… The post Up Close: Jaeger-LeCoultre Master Control Chronograph Calendar Pink Gold appeared first on ATimelyPerspective.
ATimelyPerspective about 2 years ago • 4 views

The New Porsche Design Chronograph 1 911 S/T & S/T Heritage

1963 is a very significant year, not only in the history of Porsche but in the history of the car itself. This was the year when Porsche introduced its iconic 911 sports car, a car that would change the future of the brand to become the benchmark for the industry through decades of fine-tuning and […]
Monochrome Watches about 2 years ago • 4 views