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Audemars Piguet today announced that Ilaria Resta will be joining the company in August 2023 and, after a brief transition period, will take on the role of Chief Executive Officer on January 1st, 2024. Ms. Resta will replace long-time CEO ...

In today’s edition of Pre-Owned Spotlight, we’re going lightweight neo-vintage! Nacho likes to set increasingly specific challenges for us, and I think this might be my most particular one yet. But hey, I like a challenge. And, as a matter of fact, I immediately had a couple of serious contenders in mind. I will limit […] Visit Pre-Owned Spotlight: Thomas Shops For Lightweight Neo-Vintage Watches to read the full article.

DEPLOYANT - The watch magazine for collectors, by collectors Doxa extends their popular SUB 300T collection with a new special issue of a watch honouring the brand’s long time inspiration – the famed maritime explorer and novelist Clive Cussler. Press Release information with commentary in italics. New: Doxa SUB 300T Clive Cussler Retail Price of the new Doxa SUB 300T Clive Cussler is set [...] The post New: Doxa honours Maritime Explorer and Novelist Clive Cussler with a special SUB 300T appeared first on DEPLOYANT.

Watchmaking isn’t only Swiss. With our dedicated series of articles focusing on anything but Swiss watchmaking, we’ve seen how watches and movements have long been made in other parts of the globe. The United States of America was once a great hub for watchmaking, with brands like Hamilton, Elgin or the Waltham Watch Company. And […]

It’s not hyperbole to say that this is an historic day in American watchmaking history. J.N. Shapiro, the California based indie known primarily for their beautiful engine turned dials, has announced a new American made watch. According to the brand, this is the first mechanical watch that can be accurately described as “Made in America” […] The post J.N. Shapiro Launches the Resurgence, the First U.S. Made Mechanical Watch Since 1969 appeared first on Worn & Wound.

Known for founder Josh Shapiro’s remarkable engine-turned “Infinity Weave” dials, the independent watchmaker J.N. Shapiro has now released the first entirely “Made in America” watch since 1969. I was fortunate enough to get my hands on an early ...

Ilaria Resta will take on the role of Chief Executive Officer beginning January 1, 2024.

It was known for some time already that François-Henry Bennahmias, the current CEO of Audemars Piguet, was about to step down from his position. As explained in this article of June 2022, Audemars Piguet officially confirmed the departure of its boss at the end of 2023 (at the latest). What remained unknown, up until now, […]

For those who were into scuba diving in the 1960s/70s and did not care for the professional-grade dive watches from Rolex and Blancpain, skin divers offered a more wearable and equally cool horological experience. Skin divers got their name from the fact that they were meant to be worn directly on the skin and not … Continued The post MICRO MONDAYS: Marin Instruments create a skin diver for the 21st century appeared first on Time and Tide Watches. The post MICRO MONDAYS: Marin Instruments create a skin diver for the 21st century appeared first on Time and Tide Watches.

The Heuer Carrera is one of those iconic timepieces that will forever hold a place in the minds and hearts of watch fans worldwide. Introduced in 1963 at the behest of then-Heuer CEO Jack Heuer, the 36 mm steel chronograph featured an uncluttered dial with applied indices and stepped subdials. Legible. Dependable. And perfect for… The post TAG Heuer Carrera Celebrates 60 Years With New Watches Under $6,500 appeared first on ATimelyPerspective.

There were many surprises in the Christie’s Rare Watches auction in Geneva on May 13. Some satisfying, some disappointing. At a preview held by Christie's in late March and early April during the Watches & Wonders show in Geneva, Alexey Kutkovoy was able to see and examine several lots in detail. Here are a few of the results that caught his eye. The post Christie’s Rare Watches May 2023 Auction Featured a Patek Philippe Nautilus Tiffany Blue, Gérald Genta with Royal Provenance, F.P Journe Resonance, De Bethune and Much More appeared first on Quill & Pad.

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The provenance of Ulysse Nardin might be a small, landlocked country, but thanks to its marine chronometers, the brand from Le Locle has always been closely associated with the sea since 1846. By the 1870s, Ulysse Nardin supplied more than 50 navies and merchant marine companies with precision marine deck chronometers. Today, the brand underscores […]

Did you know Detroit, Michigan, USA is a precious place riddled with “gemstones”? Motor City is the city where Fordite comes from. No mining is needed, though, since Fordite is hardened old automotive paint that’s reclaimed from car factory assembly lines. The Arcanaut ARC II – Fordite is a Danish-made watch with a handmade dial […] Visit Monday Mornings Are Precious With The Arcanaut ARC II – Fordite — A Watch With An Industrial “Stone” Dial to read the full article.

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Titoni’s Seascoper series made a lasting impression on me last year. Back in November, I reviewed the stainless steel version of the Seascoper 300, and I loved that watch. The comfort, build quality, and COSC-certified movement made for an incredible package at well under €2K. For the money, it simply is very hard to beat. […] Visit Hands-On With The Impressive Titoni Seascoper 600 Blue CarbonTech Dive Watch to read the full article.

Bremont, a British watch manufacturer based in Henley-on-Thames, was co-founded by brothers Nick & Giles English in 2002. Since then, Bremont has released quite a few timepieces marked by collaborations with the UK’s Ministry of Defence, most likely being the only watch producer allowed to use the heraldic badges, emblems and symbols of all three […]

Quite unintentionally, my interest in watches in the budget segment (under €1,000) has grown quite a bit in recent years. It could have something to do with the fact that the prices of more reputable ones have been going pretty wild lately. Or it may also be because some of the latest versions of established […] Visit Fratello Editors’ Favorite Watches Under €1,000 In 2023 — Gerard’s Picks From Baltic, Ligure, And Casio to read the full article.

While there’s plenty of (micro)brands out there doing their thing in their own unique way, there is no brand out there that quite does it like Studio Underd0g. Their funky two-register chronographs have captured the hearts of enthusiasts ever since they first released in 2020, stemming from unique, often food-related, inspiration. We’re excited to offer … Continued The post Studio Underd0g’s whimsical offerings are now available in the Time+Tide Shop! appeared first on Time and Tide Watches. The post Studio Underd0g’s whimsical offerings are now available in the Time+Tide Shop! appeared first on Time and Tide Watches.

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