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Watch shopping on a budget can be extremely frustrating, not least because of watch media outlets like ours that routinely describe watches costing well over $1,000 as “affordable” or “attainable”. The truth is that affordability is all relative, and the lower your budget, the more decisions there are to make. Competition has never been tougher … Continued The post Should you buy a low-end mechanical or a high-end quartz? appeared first on Time and Tide Watches. The post Should you buy a low-end mechanical or a high-end quartz? appeared first on Time and Tide Watches.

One of the most iconic elements in almost every Bahnhof —train station— in Switzerland's cities is the Mondaine clock. With its unmistakable and easy-to-read face, distinctive hands, and the iconic red seconds’ hand, the Mondaine clock is now an icon in the horological world. It is estimated that there are close to 3,000 of these clocks on station concourses and train platforms throughout Switzerland.

For this Virtuoso V, Bovet opted for a salmon-colored lacquered dial without a guilloche motif. What could have been a vast, pink-colored wasteland becomes a beautiful oasis as this charismatic hue works so beautifully with the other elements of this interesting convertible timepiece. The post Bovet Virtuoso V Salmon: Jump Hours, Flyback Minutes, Plus A Reversible And Convertible Case appeared first on Quill & Pad.

My school watch has been with me since the beginning of my career.

Creating a product that is truly original and unique is hard. Really hard. Oftentimes a brand will take something that has been done before, whether it’s a proven design or a particular manufacturing technique, use it as a north star or a starting point for their own product, while simultaneously adding their own flavor, to […] The post [Video] Hands On: The Monta Skyquest GMT Gets A New Look appeared first on Worn & Wound.

The major watch event brought out collectors and fans from around the world and, of course, their best watches.

“The Speedmaster Moonwatch should be in stainless steel. Period. This is how NASA wanted it, this is how Omega created it, and this is how it went to the Moon.” This is the type of argument you can imagine hearing from the mouth of strongly opinionated Speedy fans. Fair enough, the Moonwatch is still very […]

As yet another press release reaches my inbox with the inclusion of a green-dialed watch, I realize how tired I have grown of them. While the world of watches has always been ruled by a certain degree of trends, many makers seem to be following ...

“I’m going to the archives”. If a movie about the current state of the watch industry were to be released, that would be the main character’s catchphrase. In this last decade, we’ve seen multiple brands go to the creations of their past in search of inspiration for their present. And with such rich histories, who … Continued The post HANDS-ON: The new Bulova Parking Meter delivers that wheel good factor appeared first on Time and Tide Watches. The post HANDS-ON: The new Bulova Parking Meter delivers that wheel good factor appeared first on Time and Tide Watches.

Watch Forum 2022 – hosted by Watches and Culture, the cultural hub of the FHH – brought together stakeholders from the watchmaking industry and beyond to showcase efforts to improve and debate strategies for one of the most complex and controversial topics of our century: Sustainability. And despite the community’s current efforts and plans for the future, the industry still seems to have a long way to go.

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Earlier this year German watchmaker Stowa celebrated its 95th anniversary with the release of the Flieger Verus 40, that watch tapping into classic pilot watch design and celebrated the history of the brand. Continuing the celebration, Stowa ...

Earlier this year, Mühle released an 18-carat polished yellow gold S.A.R. Rescue-Timer in honor of 20 years of service. The special watch was limited to just 20 examples, and serves as a fitting nod to a modern legend. To close out the year, the Glashütte based brand is taking it a step further, with 63 […] The post Mühle Celebrates 20 Years of the S.A.R. Rescue-Timer with New Mission-Timer TITAN appeared first on Worn & Wound.

The Keeper of Science Collections at the London Science Museum will discuss early clock and watch dials.

Bvlgari has had a very strong start to the second half of 2022 with several excellent releases announced during Geneva Watch Days. Though the brand may be best known for its Octo Finissimo and Bvlgari Bvlgari collections, today, we’re going to take a quick look at the Aluminium Amerigo Vespucci GMT. It’s a watch that […] Visit Bvlgari Aluminium Amerigo Vespucci GMT — A Robust And Lightweight Traveler’s Watch to read the full article.

DEPLOYANT - The watch magazine for collectors, by collectors Patek Philippe and the chronograph wristwatch go way back, but it wasn’t until 1998 that the modern-day chronograph references that we’re familiar with began production. The Ref. 5070 is a cult classic that’s highly sought after today. Its 42 mm diameter may seem normal today, but back in the late 1990s, it would’ve been jarring. [...] The post Review: The New Patek Philippe Chronograph Ref. 5172G-010 appeared first on DEPLOYANT.

Piaget is introducing two limited editions to its Polo collection. The luxury sports watch family welcomes a three-hand execution in pink gold, the Piaget Polo Date, and the Piaget Polo Skeleton in steel. Both cases are distinguished by the ...

A few days ago, Norqain announced its latest watch, the new Wild ONE. The launch provided the opportunity to present NORTEQ, a new material. The big news with this carbon fibre composite is that it can be mass-dyed, making it a perfect solution to craft colourful, rugged sports watches. The whole project was sparked by […]

Discovered in 18th century England, titanium has found uses across virtually all aspects of industry, though, naturally, the one that most interests us is attached to your wrist. While Fergus already explored the reasons why titanium watches attract significant premiums, I wanted to delve further into the metal and try to bring some clarity into … Continued The post What do the different grades of titanium actually mean for your watch? appeared first on Time and Tide Watches. The post What do the different grades of titanium actually mean for your watch? appeared first on Time and Tide Watches.