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DEPLOYANT - The watch magazine for collectors, by collectors Swatch release four new references in Bioceramic in a square case in black, gray, green and beige (blue dial). The new collection is known as BIOCERAMIC WHAT IF? Press Release information with commentary in italics. New: Swatch BIOCERAMIC WHAT IF? in square case The retail pricing for the Swatch BIOCERAMIC WHAT IF? in square case [...] The post New: Swatch BIOCERAMIC WHAT IF? in square case appeared first on DEPLOYANT.

“Do you know what they call a sporty, chic, steel Tudor with yellow gold accents in Switzerland? No. What do they call it? A Royal with ‘cheese.’” If you’ve ever watched Quentin Tarantino’s legendary movie Pulp Fiction, you will get this loose paraphrase of a famous dialog between Jules Winnfield and Vincent Vega. Need me […] Visit The 34mm Tudor Royal With “Cheese” Shines On This Monday’s Breakfast Menu to read the full article.

The name might not ring a bell with a broader audience but is well-known and highly respected in some collectors’ communities. A Swiss brand specializing in tool watches, Ollech & Wajs (O&W) was founded in 1956 by Albert Wajs and his friend Joseph Ollech, who formed a partnership and opened a watch shop. At first, they […]

The first Black Tot Day was in 1970, the last day on which sailors in the United Kingdom’s Royal Navy were issued their daily rum rations (“tots”). Pusser's has taken the exact recipe used by the Royal Navy when it discontinued the daily ration on July 31, 1970 and used it to make its rums, the only producer in the world to do so. Here, Ken Gargett fills us in on everything tot - he luckily doesn't go "sipping the admiral," though. The post Splice the Mainbrace! Pusser’s Rum: July 31st is Black Tot Day, and the End of a Royal Navy Tradition – Reprise appeared first on Quill & Pad.

Blancpain is a brand with a rich and complicated history. Founded in 1735, it revolutionized the dive watch and reached sales of 100,000 watches per year by the late 1950s. The brand disappeared in the 70s to be revived in the 80s. The watches from that early revival era are now surprisingly affordable. Something we […] Visit Are Neo-Vintage Blancpain Watches A Bargain In The Current Market? to read the full article.

Swiss watchmaker Rado, known for its use of high-tech materials, has a rich back catalogue of diverse designs, including the funky spaceship-shaped DiaStar 1 from 1962. Today, the modern incarnation has been outfitted with an open-worked dial and a Ceramos bezel, resulting in the DiaStar Original Skeleton. This new model lays bare a variant of […] Visit Rado Introduces The DiaStar Original Skeleton With A Ceramos Bezel to read the full article.

The Ball Roadmaster First Responder is designed to save lives on the wrists of paramedics and first responders. The inner bezel can be turned by twisting the outer bezel, reducing the need to fiddle with other timing devices. The scales on the chapter ring allow for calculating pulse and breaths per minute. Demanding situations call … Continued The post The Ball Roadmaster First Responder shows that mechanical watches can even save lives appeared first on Time and Tide Watches. The post The Ball Roadmaster First Responder shows that mechanical watches can even save lives appeared first on Time and Tide Watches.

Cuervo y Sobrinos does a fantastic job of bringing back the charm and spirit of a pre-communist Cuba. You probably all know the stories about how Havana was the lively capital of the Caribbean region. One of the city’s most famous inhabitants in the 1940s and 50s was American novelist and journalist Ernest Hemingway. On […] Visit Hands On With The New Cuervo Y Sobrinos Historiador Hemingway Icónico Models to read the full article.

It was a big week for Tudor nostalgia here on Hodinkee, making it the perfect time to return to the source.

We here at the Windup Watch Shop love the summer for a variety of reasons. Barbeque’s, picnics, and long hikes are just a few of the things that stand out. And we as watch enthusiasts get to reap the benefits of hanging out in nature all day when we look on our nightstand at night […] The post Light It Up: Our Favorite Full Lume Dials In The Windup Watch Shop appeared first on Worn & Wound.

The Only Watch auction not only benefits a great cause (Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy research), but it’s also an event that really lets watchmakers run rampant and show off their horological chops. It’s almost like the watch world’s version of the Met Gala, where designers can truly cut loose, free of the bonds of commerce, and … Continued The post D.C.’s 5 favourite Only Watch 2023 lots appeared first on Time and Tide Watches. The post D.C.’s 5 favourite Only Watch 2023 lots appeared first on Time and Tide Watches.

tek Philippe introduced the Nautilus in 1976. Since then, it’s become one of the brand’s most sought-after watches. In this feature from the WatchTime archives, we trace the evolution of the Nautilus through its 40+-year history.

We’re back with a fresh episode of A Week In Watches, covering news from Norqain, Oris, Vulcain, and of course, Linde Werdelin. Additionally, it wouldn’t be a new week without a new collaboration to discuss, and this time it comes courtesy of our friends at Massena LAB and Revolution Magazine in the form of a […] The post A Week In Watches, Ep 60: More Collabs, A Nautical Cricket, & Oris Hits One Out of the Park appeared first on Worn & Wound.

DEPLOYANT - The watch magazine for collectors, by collectors Only Watch revealed 62 lots for the 2023 season, marking the 10th edition of this biennial charity auction of unique watches. We sieve through the lot, and pick six of the best. This year, the theme is to celebrate bright and colourful stories by including all colours of previous editions and adding the colour green [...] The post Deployant favourites: Six of the best lots from Only Watch 2023 appeared first on DEPLOYANT.

Will Patek Philippe ever introduce a Nautilus ref. 5811/1A? Will Rolex ever debut a Submariner in RLX titanium? These are questions with uncertain answers. But one thing that is certain is #watchfam having strong opinions. Nothing gets by watch enthusiasts and, with each new release, a flurry of passionate comments on Instagram is inevitable. So, … Continued The post We asked you for your controversial watch opinions – here are some standouts… appeared first on Time and Tide Watches. The post We asked you for your controversial watch opinions – here are some standouts… appeared first on Time and Tide Watches.

Timepiece repairs can be expensive and often take a long time, so you generally want to avoid damaging a watch. Here John Keil lists five common things you may not be aware of that can damage a watch and how to prevent them. The post 5 Unexpected Ways you Might Damage a Mechanical Watch appeared first on Quill & Pad.

The idea of getting a watch for summer often goes down to sourcing a dive watch… It’s the easy solution. Robust, cool, suitable for underwater adventures, sporty and not too flashy (not always), a dive watch will do the job. Even better if you combine it with a GMT complication, practical if you ever cross […]

Close your eyes and imagine a watch; what do you see? Chances are it probably has a few general characteristics: it’s round, worn on the wrist, and fairly monochromatic. Many of us might think of something like a Rolex Submariner or a pilot’s watch (I think of something close to my IWC Mark XV when […] Visit Why the Doxa Army Is A Sleeper Hit That Stands Alongside Rolex, Omega, And Tudor to read the full article.

David Lindon is a micro artist who makes artworks so small they can fit inside the eye of a needle. They’re so tiny that he once breathed too hard and an artwork disappeared up his nose.  “I inhaled it by accident, and poof. It was gone,” the British artist told The Washington Post. “To do … Continued The post Ear goes: Artist recreates three microscopic Van Gogh masterpieces inside tourbillon appeared first on Time and Tide Watches. The post Ear goes: Artist recreates three microscopic Van Gogh masterpieces inside tourbillon appeared first on Time and Tide Watches.

This is the battle you knew that was coming. Both RJ and Daan fell in love with Breguet at a get-together late last year. It only took them a few months to add the watches they admired to their collection. And now that they’ve had the time to wear them for a little while, it’s […] Visit Sunday Morning Showdown: The Battle Of The Breguet Classique 5907 Vs. The Breguet Tradition 7027 to read the full article.