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DEPLOYANT - The watch magazine for collectors, by collectors Audemars Piguet brings their tradition of wandering hours first shown in their Starwheel to the Code 11.59 collection. Press Release information with commentary in italics. New: Audemars Piguet Code 11.59 Starwheel The retail price for the new Audemars Piguet Code 11.59 Ref. 15212NB.OO.A002KB.01 is SGD 83,500 inclusive of GST. Commentary “Finally!”, some collectors heave a sigh…”a [...] The post New: Audemars Piguet Code 11.59 Starwheel appeared first on DEPLOYANT.

In an initiative to foster the future growth of innovation in the watchmaking industry, Louis Vuitton has announced the inaugural Louis Vuitton Watch Prize for Independent Creatives. The competition (to be held every other year) seeks to nurture the future of innovation and creativity within the industry, as judged by a committee of 50 horological … Continued The post Louis Vuitton announces their Watch Prize for Independent Creatives appeared first on Time and Tide Watches. The post Louis Vuitton announces their Watch Prize for Independent Creatives appeared first on Time and Tide Watches.

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In motorsport, every second or even a hundredth of a second can be critical. Nowadays, when marginal gains make the winner, the technology around the racers keeps track in precious detail, there are split-second chronographs and finish line cameras, and the results are factored down to a minimum. The title of an official timekeeping partner […]

The Rolex Explorer II is a bit of a fan favorite. This is especially true of the reference 16570, which is part of the popular five-digit generation of Rolex sports watches. Many — including me — admire it for its honest, tool-like qualities. It is from a time before everything went maxi and shiny. But […] Visit Buyer’s Guide: The Rolex Explorer II Ref. 16570 — Making Sense Of The Different Versions to read the full article.

As one of the most vocal advocates of reinstating traditional British watchmaking to its former glory, Garrick remains on our radars for obvious reasons. For years, the indie watchmaker co-founded by David Brailsford has been chiselling away at the goal to produce watches at a relatively affordable but also high-end level. Somewhat of an impossible […]

This week, we’ve had a lot of excitement at our end. We just launched our fourth limited-edition collaboration watch, the Nivada Grenchen x seconde/seconde/ x Time+Tide ChaosMaster Series, while the highly anticipated new season of About Effing Time premieres this weekend. The Nivada Grenchen x seconde/seconde/ x Time+Tide ChaosMaster Series really embodies what we are … Continued The post FRIDAY WIND DOWN: We launch our 4th limited edition, plus a new season of About Effing Time! appeared first on Time and Tide Watches. The post FRIDAY WIND DOWN: We launch our 4th limited edition, plus a new season of About Effing Time! appeared first on Time and Tide Watches.

Last week, I visited a watch get-together organized by the team from a Dutch watch podcast (Mannen van de Tijd). It was at a private location with a poker table, on which the guests put their watches (some even brought their entire collections). One of the watches that caught my eye was a beautiful 37mm […] Visit Pre-Owned Spotlight: Buy A Breguet Before It’s Too Late to read the full article.

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One of our favorite complications is being brought back by Audemars Piguet to the Code 11.59 collection. The new Code 11.59 by Audemars Piguet Starwheel ref. 15212NB.OO.A002KB.01 revisits the tradition of wandering hours with a new ultra-contemporary timepiece that combines black ceramic with 18K white gold. Invented in 1655 thanks to a request by Pope Alexander VII, who suffered from insomnia that was exacerbated by the ticking of his clock, the wandering hours complication was rediscovered by Audemars Piguet in 1991.

The pre-owned market for watches has become bigger and bigger each year – so much so that resale giants like eBay have doubled down and entered the mix, while a company like WatchBox can afford to sign Michael Jordan (yep, the basketball GOAT) as an ambassador. Recently, we have seen brands like Richard Mille do … Continued The post Rolex launch certified pre-owned program, but we are left with more questions than answers appeared first on Time and Tide Watches. The post Rolex launch certified pre-owned program, but we are left with more questions than answers appeared first on Time and Tide Watches.

eBay Finds is back! This bi-monthly installment will feature a selection of watches currently listed on eBay that have caught the eye of editor Christoph McNeil (@vintagediver). If you come across any hidden gems on the ‘Bay drop us a note at info@wornandwound.com for potential inclusion! Zodiac Sea Chron Diver Starting this week’s finds off strong with […] The post eBay Finds: Asymmetric Cases, Sea Chrons, & Cosmic Automatics appeared first on Worn & Wound.

With the help of our friends at The Glen Grant, Watchonista brings you six holiday gift ideas for people who love spirits.

Rolex announced today that they are launching the Rolex Certified Pre-Owned Programme. Rolex is now offering the opportunity to purchase pre-owned watches that are certified pre-owned from its official retailers. The Rolex Certified Pre-Owned programme now enables retailers in the brand’s official distribution network to sell second-hand models that are certified as authentic and which come with a new two-year international guarantee.

Not too long ago we featured a Norwegian brand called MICROMILSPEC for the very first time. It was the first encounter with a company that before then used to fly under the radar, literally, as its watches have never been commercially available so far. Instead, MICROMILSPEC produces commissioned pieces only, in strong collaboration with military […]

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The founder of Semper & Adhuc will speak about the history of French watchmaking on December 5.

Earlier this year we told you about the newly relaunched Elka watch brand, a project helmed by watch industry veteran Hakim El Kadiri. With a crowdfunding round complete and watches in the hands of Elka customers, the brand has announced a small update to the vintage inspired D Series collection in the form of a […] The post Elka Returns with Three New Dials in their D Series Line appeared first on Worn & Wound.