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Whether you like watches with manual or automatic wound movements, one of the key attributes of a mechanical watch is its power reserve. We regularly see comments on the power reserve of a movement being too short, as most watches hover around the 38 to 50-hour mark. Movements like the Powermatic 80 sort that for […]

Hairsprings are miniscule. Generally no more than one centimeter in overall diameter when coiled, they are roughly 50 microns thick and 150 microns wide. Tiny they may be, but insignificant they are not. In fact, they are so significant that Rolex refers to them as “the guardians of time.” But what do silicon hairsprings bring to the table? Watchmaker Ashton Tracy explains why he went from skeptic to fan. The post Is Silicon Here to Stay in (Rolex) Watch Movements? – Reprise appeared first on Quill & Pad.

As a young kid, I played with Lego blocks, miniature cars, and trains, but when Hasbro released the Transformers toys and an animated TV show alongside them, I was hooked. This was before the first game console or computer entered the Broer residence. I still have most of my Transformers, some of them more complete […] Visit Hands-On With The Byrne Gyro Dial Zero — A Transformer On The Wrist to read the full article.

While the numbers reveal many of you love luxury timepieces, there is an equal, if not larger, interest in more budget-friendly watches – this is especially true within the daily wearer segment. As much as people romanticise the idea, not everyone is comfortable getting down and dirty with a pricey watch on their wrist. While … Continued The post Andrew picks out three new watches under $1,000 from Geneva Watch Days appeared first on Time and Tide Watches. The post Andrew picks out three new watches under $1,000 from Geneva Watch Days appeared first on Time and Tide Watches.

Welcome to another edition of Sunday Morning Showdown. We are slowly returning to a normal routine after Geneva Watch Days 2023 and the great buzz surrounding the introduction of the Blancpain × Swatch Bioceramic Scuba Fifty Fathoms Collection. For this week’s battle, we have picked two recently released affordable GMT watches. One is the Christopher […] Visit Sunday Morning Showdown: Seiko Prospex SPB379 Alpinist GMT Vs. Christopher Ward C65 Dune GMT to read the full article.

While GaryG thinks it’s all the more impressive that designers continue to delight us with new looks, many watches are often very similar. And trying to describe the slippery slope from vague resemblance to outright theft is not a simple task. So he begins down at the lower end of the grade with so-called homage watches and moves up the GaryG Styling Statute of Limitations from there. The post Watch Design: Originality, Similarity, or Imitation? – Reprise appeared first on Quill & Pad.

Editor’s note: We have finally reached the end of the Grand Seiko Manufacture Tour series. In part one I detailed my visit to Grand Seiko Studio Shizukuishi, the home of all things 9S mechanical, in Morioka. Part two detailed my return to Ginza and my visit to the incredible Seiko Museum Ginza. After leaving the … Continued The post Grand Seiko Manufacture Tour Part 5: Seiko/Epson Shiojiri Studio Shinshu – home of all Spring Drive, 9F quartz, and the Micro Artist Studio appeared first on Time and Tide Watches. The post Grand Seiko Manufacture Tour Part 5: Seiko/Epson Shiojiri Studio Shinshu – home of all Spring Drive, 9F quartz, and the Micro Artist Studio appeared first on Time and Tide Watches.

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The new automatic Bioceramic collab still had people turning out in droves, and we were on the scene in Times Square.

“Watches, Stories, and Gear” is a roundup of our favorite content, watch or otherwise, from around the internet. Here, we support other creators, explore interesting content that inspires us, and put a spotlight on causes we believe in. Oh, and any gear we happen to be digging on this week. We love gear. Share your […] The post Watches, Stories, & Gear: Par(x) Tees Off with Debut Collection Featuring a Game Changing Fabric Technology, an Extremely Rare Leica that Started It All & Accidentally Uncovering Norway’s Treasure of the Century appeared first on Worn & Wound.

In Tim Mosso's opinion, the Moser Endeavour Perpetual Calendar Tantalum Blue Enamel certainly appeals to the rational mind. It’s technically impressive, performs useful functions, and features sensible engineering. But selecting tantalum and enamel casts practical considerations to the wind. It's simply stunning! The post H. Moser Endeavour Perpetual Calendar Tantalum Blue Enamel: It’s Stunning! appeared first on Quill & Pad.

It’s hard to believe that Grand Seiko has been on the international market just over 10 years, since celebrating its 60th birthday last year. Its Elegance GMT has a modern time-zone function and a high-speed automatic caliber that’s absolutely ...

Even if you say you are not going to buy one of them, you were probably eagerly waiting for the new Swatch x Blancpain collaboration. Well, it leaked before the scheduled date and it made the cut as one of the best releases of the week. AP also surprised everyone with six new additions to … Continued The post New releases from Zenith, Seiko, JLC and more appeared first on Time and Tide Watches. The post New releases from Zenith, Seiko, JLC and more appeared first on Time and Tide Watches.

DEPLOYANT - The watch magazine for collectors, by collectors TAG Heuer presents their Motorsports Experience in a popup outside of Ion Orchard. And you are invited to visit! The two storey popup structure is at the open area outside Ion and will be open to the public daily from 10am to 9:30pm from now till 17 September, 2023. Max Verstappen and Sergio Perez will [...] The post Invitation: TAG Heuer popup to showcase its DNA and motorsports appeared first on DEPLOYANT.

The Longines Spirit Zulu Time is a true GMT sized at 39mm to suit a wide variety of wrists; and I had the pleasure of spending the last few weeks with it on my wrist. The post Longines Spirit Zulu Time appeared first on Time and Tide Watches. The post Longines Spirit Zulu Time appeared first on Time and Tide Watches.

The H. Moser & Cie Pioneer Cylindrical Tourbillon Skeleton has a cylindrical tourbillon reminiscent of an exploded image. The fact that it's in motion makes it all the better. But that's not all, as Martin Green discovers. The post H. Moser & Cie Pioneer Cylindrical Tourbillon Skeleton: Having a Funky Good Time on Your Own Terms – Reprise appeared first on Quill & Pad.

Once again, we covered Geneva Watch Days this year, and what a show it was! I had two intense days there filled with big impressions from small brands. And within the barrage of glamour from these contemporary grails, some impressions remain on my wrist. Should I leave it unwashed for luck? I was unhappy last […] Visit Big Impressions From Small Brands At Geneva Watch Days 2023 — Greubel Forsey, Armin Strom, Laurent Ferrier, And More to read the full article.

As summer draws to an end, so comes to an end the season of car events and auction weekends. One of the latest in the year, but also one of the very best, is the Goodwood Revival that’s running this very weekend. Three days of the most amazing classic road and race cars tackling the […]

This is it. The decision has been made, the dollars have been saved, and the significant other has been convinced this is the last one (honest). Time to buy a new watch. Only issue is, where to do it? Do you go the old-fashioned way and head into a boutique for a glass of bubbly and … Continued The post Time+Tide City Buying Guide – Melbourne appeared first on Time and Tide Watches. The post Time+Tide City Buying Guide – Melbourne appeared first on Time and Tide Watches.

This certainly won’t be my last article about vintage Grand Seiko on Fratello, but it does represent a milestone. The Grand Seiko 44GS is easily my favorite vintage reference from the brand and one that definitely belongs in any collection. This is a landmark piece with highly unique styling and world-beating finishing. I couldn’t be […] Visit Vintage Perfection: The Grand Seiko 44GS 4420-9000 to read the full article.