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The 1950’s were a unique time in terms of both manufacturing and design. Post-war Europe and the United States were, in many ways, still reeling from the previous decade’s global conflict while also enjoying the benefits of a revitalized economy. This, in turn, created a boon of creativity and a sort of mid-century design renaissance […] The post Archimede Does Classic German Design at a Fair Price with the new 1950-4 appeared first on Worn & Wound.

Given the huge variety in colours, gradients and and textures on dials these days, it’s more important than ever to understand how colour actually works. You may think of it as being as simple as applying pigment equals colour, but there’s really a lot more going on both in the factories and in your eyes. … Continued The post How colour theory affects your watch collection appeared first on Time and Tide Watches. The post How colour theory affects your watch collection appeared first on Time and Tide Watches.

Before Labor Day, after Labor Day – who cares, people will be clamoring to wear this watch.

Summer is in full swing, cool and casual is the name of the game, and for Swatch that means bigger and bolder watches. Big Bold Irony, that is. For the first time, the brand is bringing its Irony treatment to the Big Bold lineup in the form of five new watches. The Irony collection was […] The post Swatch Debuts the Big Bold Irony Collection, Combining Steel and Bioceramic appeared first on Worn & Wound.

The design stage of the VPC Type 37HW is now behind us. Still, we have done some fine-tuning over the past few weeks, which I am happy to show you. We are now fully engaged in the technical development and the hunt for the right manufacturers. And that has proved to be quite the ride. […] Visit Building A Watch Brand Episode 10: From Design To Manufacturing to read the full article.

DEPLOYANT - The watch magazine for collectors, by collectors Independents Garrick ups the ante with a new hand-made, hand-wound Regulator Mk2. Press Release information with commentary in italics. New: Garrick Regulator Mk2 The price of the new Garrick Regulator Mk2 is as follows: Commentary We have always loved the work of Garrick, and have spoken about their watches many times on this site. Our [...] The post New: Garrick Regulator Mk2 appeared first on DEPLOYANT.

This year Seiko is celebrating the 55th anniversary of its Seiko 5 Sports collection with a special edition that brings back to life the original created in 1968. Taking direct inspiration from the initial model, the Seiko 5 Sports 55th ...

While most of us associate Junghans with understated German design with touches of Bauhaus rationality, there is a lesser-known chapter in the brand’s life as a manufacturer of cockpit clocks for Zeppelins and aeroplanes at the dawn of the 20th century. A few decades later, in the 1950s, Junghans was asked to develop a pilot’s […]

There’s a pro at the wheel. He’s going to make sure that I enjoy a day at the Tour de France with Tissot to the fullest. Former French pro bike racer Kilian Patour, who rode for Crédit Agricole and Team Garmin-Slipstream alongside the likes of Thor Hushovd and Bradley Wiggins, is going to be the […] Visit A Day At The Tour De France With Tissot — A Bit Of Watch And A Lot Of Bike Spotting to read the full article.

Introduced in 2018, the Essence watch collection by Formex represents a remarkable blend of intelligent design, technical prowess, and craftsmanship. With a direct-to-consumer distribution model, the Essence series offers timepieces known for their performance, contemporary style, and sensible prices. Whether you’re a watch enthusiast or simply searching for a fairly-priced, fully-equipped timepiece, the new and […]

As you all no doubt know, it’s World Emoji Day 😵‍💫😎😅. That means two things. 1. Like me, you’re going, what? There’s a World Emoji Day? and 2. We have some pretty good news, that comes off the back of a difficult situation. You see, when we launched the ChaosMasters, back in November of last … Continued The post The ChaosMasters return – this time with different colour dials, and as a box set trio appeared first on Time and Tide Watches. The post The ChaosMasters return – this time with different colour dials, and as a box set trio appeared first on Time and Tide Watches.

The Tissot PRX has undoubtedly been a runaway hit for the brand. Both the quartz and Powermatic 80 versions have been met with popular acclaim. The positive reactions and reviews have often focused on quality, price, and design. Recently, I looked at picking one up, but in my search, I stumbled across a vintage alternative […] Visit The Vintage Alternative — Looking To Buy A New Watch? It’s Worth Checking Vintage First to read the full article.

Join Wei and Christian Selmoni, Style and Heritage Director of Vacheron Constantin, as they unveil Wei’s personal 222. In this engaging conversation, we’ll explore the fascinating history and design philosophy behind the Vacheron Constantin 222, which has earned its reputation as one of the most coveted sports watches in the watch world today and can… Continue reading Unboxing the Vacheron Constantin 222 — In Conversation with Christian Selmoni The post Unboxing the Vacheron Constantin 222 — In Conversation with Christian Selmoni appeared first on Revolution Watch.

Until recently, George Cramer has exclusively collected watches from classic brands with long histories and traditional styles of watchmaking. But that all changed when he bought himself a Ressence Type 2 e-Crown. Here he explains why. The post Why I Bought It: Ressence Type 2 e-Crown – Reprise appeared first on Quill & Pad.

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We are bound to follow certain trends no matter which industry we look into. Whether it be fashion, cars, music and, for what concerns us the most, watches. In the past 10 years we went through an intense period during which micro and independent brands would release vintage-inspired dive watches. Then, more recently, GMTs and … Continued The post MICRO MONDAYS: The Rosenbusch Quest is a truly accessible integrated-bracelet sports watch appeared first on Time and Tide Watches. The post MICRO MONDAYS: The Rosenbusch Quest is a truly accessible integrated-bracelet sports watch appeared first on Time and Tide Watches.

If you’re a regular reader here on Fratello, you’ll have seen that we’ve written about the colorful creations spawned from the creative minds of IFL Watches on numerous occasions. An irresistible kind of magic ignites when two distinct forms of artistry come together. With the new Arctic and Midnight Sky Concepts from IFL Watches, that’s […] Visit IFL Watches Drops The Highly Anticipated PRX 35mm Arctic And Midnight Sky Concepts to read the full article.

At its core, the O.G. Deep Space is a very simple watch without any gimmicks masquerading as features, allowing it to be observed and appreciated for what it is, a solid time-only watch. It displays the hours and minutes on a supremely clean dial that lacks pomp or flourish, with just enough going on to create a strong first impression. The post O.G. Deep Space: Classic Methods, Modern Aesthetic appeared first on Quill & Pad.

Watch lovers are always on the lookout for ways to source highly in-demand pieces at prices that aren’t totally bananas. One potential avenue for this are those auctions held by police or government authorities. These often feature items that have been seized or repossessed, because if an asset was used in a crime, owned by … Continued The post Thai Customs admits selling fake luxury watches in auction including pieces from Rolex, Patek Philippe and Richard Mille appeared first on Time and Tide Watches. The post Thai Customs admits selling fake luxury watches in auction including pieces from Rolex, Patek Philippe and Richard Mille appeared first on Time and Tide Watches.