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DEPLOYANT - The watch magazine for collectors, by collectors A brand first started by Louis Brandt (who also started Omega) was revived in 2019, and now releases the second model – the Brigadier Tourbillon Subscription. Press Release information with commentary in italics. New: Patria Brigadier Tourbillon Subscription Edition The subscription series of the new Patria Brigadier Tourbillon Subscription Edition has price of CHF 18,000 [...] The post New: Patria Brigadier Tourbillon Subscription Edition appeared first on DEPLOYANT.

Many of us have seen and heard the auctioneer’s hammer crash down on the final bid of a famous well-fought-over item. What interests Chris Malburg – apart from the artifact itself – is the seller. Why the sale? Is this is a one-off event or does he or she have more to offer? What brought them to this hammer time? This article explores motives for and provides expert advice on selling a watch at auction. The post Hammer Time: Expert Advice for Selling your Watch at Auction – Reprise appeared first on Quill & Pad.

Over this past month, a substantial part of the Fratello writers team wrote about their favorite currently available sub-€1K timepieces. And it has been a great exercise that has revealed many different options. We all agree that there is no real right or wrong, just personal preference. Sure, you can debate the specs and designs, […] Visit Fratello Editors’ Favorite Watches Under €1,000 In 2023 — The Overview And Readers’ Choice Vote to read the full article.

King Seiko is a name that has long resonated high in the mind of collectors and enthusiasts of Japanese watches. The result of internal rivalry with Grand Seiko, the latter made it multiple steps further by becoming its own, stand-alone brand, while King Seiko somehow fell into oblivion. Up until 2020, when the Seiko Watch […]

Their name may not be as recognised as Rolex by the hoi polloi, but Singaporean microbrand Boldr Supply Co. has long been something of an insider’s secret among watch collectors. A winning combination of adventurous designs, fantastic build quality, and sought-after specs, all at “how do they do it?” prices, have made Boldr a favourite … Continued The post Why Boldr is the enthusiast brand that you should have on your radar appeared first on Time and Tide Watches. The post Why Boldr is the enthusiast brand that you should have on your radar appeared first on Time and Tide Watches.

If we would make an analogy to the car industry, we would call this an LCI (Life Cycle Impulse), a facelift or a mid-life update. Rolex, aware that it hasn’t drastically changed its watch, claims that it has “restyled” its Oyster Perpetual Sky-Dweller. There’s indeed a new, or at least updated version one of the […]

At a recent launch event in New York City filled with mystery and the promise of adventure, DOXA introduced its new SUB 300T Clive Cussler. Allow us to set the scene.

Maurice Lacroix dropped some surprising news this week by announcing that the Pontos S Diver will be making a return. First released 10 years ago, the Pontos S Diver was short-lived once the brand decided to move their focus to the Aikon watch, which has taken a number of forms in the intervening years. The […] The post Maurice Lacroix Resurrects the Fan Favorite Pontos S Diver appeared first on Worn & Wound.

On this Memorial Day, we look back at military watch classic from our old friend Cole Pennington.

Depancel and Jürgen Clauss have reunited for a second limited edition. The Depancel Jürgen Clauss Chronograph captures the racing spirit and blazing blues of the Alpine A110. They’ve used new-old-stock Valjoux 7753 movements, refurbished for vintage vibes and modern reliability. Many people wouldn’t have heard of Alpine were it not for the Renault Formula 1 … Continued The post The Depancel Jürgen Clauss Chronograph is infused with racing spirit and vintage style appeared first on Time and Tide Watches. The post The Depancel Jürgen Clauss Chronograph is infused with racing spirit and vintage style appeared first on Time and Tide Watches.

Hundreds of miles at a time, for over a hundred years.

The De Bethune DB28 is an absolutely insane watch. As I found out for myself in Geneva earlier this year, the watch’s large proportions play tricks on you: it’s enormous to the eye, but incredibly light on the wrist thanks to the titanium case construction and airy design with those patented hollowed out, articulating lugs. […] The post De Bethune Debuts the DB28xs Starry Seas, a Smaller Version of their Signature Design with a Beautiful Ocean Inspired Dial appeared first on Worn & Wound.

Tudor has been in the headlines quite a lot this year, especially with the brand’s new releases from Watches and Wonders. Included in those new releases was an updated version of the Tudor Black Bay in a dressier form, updated with sunray dials and MT-series movements. But today’s story is about what I would consider […] Visit The Humble Tudor Oyster — An Often-Overlooked But Brilliant Vintage Watch to read the full article.

DEPLOYANT - The watch magazine for collectors, by collectors ‘Tis the year for the retrograde display here at Vacheron Constantin. The grand dame of watchmaking has released no fewer than three models with the mechanism at Watches & Wonders 2023. The first model is the Traditionnelle Tourbillon Retrograde Date Openface, the most complicated of the lot. The next one is the Patrimony Retrograde Day-Date [...] The post Review: The New Vacheron Constantin Overseas Moon Phase Retrograde Date appeared first on DEPLOYANT.

For those of you who are not into motorbikes, a quick reminder about the Isle of Man TT race might help to understand what’s so special about it. While most races are held on closed circuits, with all due safety features imaginable, the Tourist Trophy course is notorious for multiple reasons… The first is that […]

In the microcosm of kids’ watches there is a new kid on the block, or should I say, a new Blok on the kid. This “Swiss made, kid proof” beauty takes the world of kids watches to a new level by combining classic horological design elements with robust construction, time-telling education and more than a … Continued The post The Blok 33 is a tool watch that’s cool for kids and a guilty pleasure for grown-ups appeared first on Time and Tide Watches. The post The Blok 33 is a tool watch that’s cool for kids and a guilty pleasure for grown-ups appeared first on Time and Tide Watches.

Watch brand partnerships might be the order of the day, but Bovet’s latest alliance is surprising. Bovet announces the creation of ten special editions of its classic 19Thirty wristwatch decorated with motifs from the historic Old War Office (OWO) in London, a building steeped in history with an imposing Edwardian Baroque exterior. Once the haunt […]

Monday Morning Watch News kicks off your week with three novelties — the revised Maurice Lacroix Pontos S Diver, the race-inspired Bremont Isle of Man TT Limited Edition, and the Vulcain Cricket “André Didixein” CronotempVs Collectors. The Pontos S Diver came to life with the help of Croatian freediving world champion Lidija Lijić, while the […] Visit Monday Morning Watch News Featuring Maurice Lacroix, Bremont, And Vulcain to read the full article.

Independent Finnish watchmaker Stepan Sarpaneva is a selenophile, an erudite way to describe somebody who is obsessed with the Moon. Working from his Helsinki atelier in an old cable factory, Sarpaneva has created a microcosmic universe of watches bearing his signature moon face. However, his watches are far more than poetic odes to our neighbouring […]

There is an unmistakable and common connection between watch brands, adventure, and exploration. Brands often support or commemorate a human exploit, whether it be climbing the tallest peak or discovering a legendary shipwreck. Omega is inextricably tied to the Moon landing, while Rolex is linked to deep-sea exploration. Thanks to Jacques Cousteau, Doxa has a […] Visit The New Doxa SUB 300T Clive Cussler Special Edition to read the full article.