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If there’s one watch that can be called a classic at IWC, it has to be the Portugieser Chronograph. One of the earliest models to be launched after the rebirth of the range, it succeeded the Portugieser Rattrapante with a simpler movement but almost identical design. And since its launch in 1998, with the exception […]

Nora Taylor falls in love with the Judith Leiber Timex T80.

Every so often, a watch comes along that stops you in your tracks and takes you completely by surprise. Whether it’s an unexpected complication, a watch you’ve hoped would be made for years and are shocked to finally see it in front of you, or an absolutely over the top novelty that reshapes how you […] The post The Biggest Surprises of 2022 appeared first on Worn & Wound.

A long-time colleague of mine, Ian Skellern, who writes about watches for many publications, moderates panels and takes amazing photos of watches had another idea about five years ago. That idea has led to the incredible documentary about time – aptly named “Making Time.” The project is a co-production with Hind Abdul Hamied Seddiqi, Chief… The post Documentary ‘Making Time’ Aims To Bridge Gap Between Watch Lovers And General Public appeared first on ATimelyPerspective.

Laco is the type of brand that attracts a niche group of watch enthusiasts: those who are into old school pilot watches and that appreciate having the real deal. In 2022, anyone can buy a good-looking, well-made pilot watch from any of 100 brands at different prices. That’s because these watches are exceptionally legible and … Continued The post INTRODUCING: The Laco Edition 97 is a classic Type B pilot’s watch in bronze appeared first on Time and Tide Watches. The post INTRODUCING: The Laco Edition 97 is a classic Type B pilot’s watch in bronze appeared first on Time and Tide Watches.

Selections from the Hodinkee Shop to match the largest, or the smallest, wrists among us.

The Submariner and Seamaster are both iconic dive watches, but last year’s update to the Omega Seamaster 300 Heritage widens the gap.

Ken Gargett recently caught up with Penfolds chief winemaker Peter Gago at the Penfolds Melbourne Recorking Clinic. And he had the opportunity to taste a few very special wines, one of which is his 2022 wine of the year – though that may change as the year isn't quite over. The post Wine Of The Year 2022 As Tasted By Ken Gargett appeared first on Quill & Pad.

Earlier this year, Aquastar made a big splash with the release of their Deepstar 39mm Chronograph. The release would prove to be significant being that it took the slightly larger 41mm Deepstar Chronograph and compressed the case proportions, making the watch more appealing to a wider range of wrist sizes. Aquastar followed up the introduction […] The post Aquastar Welcomes the Deepstar II Silver Star appeared first on Worn & Wound.

Grail alert! If you want a genuinely out-of-the-box classic vintage chronograph with a fine movement, you might put the Gallet Filmeter on your watch list.  Ah, the great irony of grail-watch hunting… You haven’t seen the watch resurface at all for four or five years. Crawlers are set on all sites (im)possible, but all you […] Visit #TBT Reliving My Days On Set With The Gallet Filmeter to read the full article.

Day two of our year in review, and today we’re looking at some of the most memorable watches to fall under the “haute horlogerie” category from the past three-sixty-five. A loose category primarily composed of the most ...

Seiko will celebrate the 110th anniversary of the debut of its first wristwatch, the Laurel, with some special editions in 2023. The festivities will be kicked by the Seiko Watchmaking 110th Anniversary Seiko Presage Limited Edition, a faithful ...

Developing a watch from the ground up is a daunting task, and certainly not for everyone. It takes up a lot of time and budget in order to produce a mechanical watch from scratch. Even when you outsource specific components, or perhaps even the entire production, it’s not an easy thing to do right. And […]

  By Nancy Olson   Michel Parmigiani’s early practice in the restoration of important timepieces has served him well throughout his watchmaking career, evident in the exceptional authenticity of his brand, Parmigiani Fleurier. Thus, the new La Rosa Celeste watch, with its richly voiced cathedral gong minute repeater and blue grand feu enamel dial, is… The post Parmigiani Fleurier’s Rosa Celeste: Aesthetic Refinement and Horological Substance appeared first on ATimelyPerspective.

Editor’s note: The Immortals is a new series that delves into a watch that we believe deserves recognition as a bona fide modern classic. You’ll already be familiar with most of the watches, we imagine. But DC will delve a bit deeper into these timepieces to explain why they’ve quickly established themselves in the horological … Continued The post The Immortals – The Zenith El Primero is the near-ideal chrono (for my tastes, anyway) appeared first on Time and Tide Watches. The post The Immortals – The Zenith El Primero is the near-ideal chrono (for my tastes, anyway) appeared first on Time and Tide Watches.

When do you wonder what you’re getting for your money? Well, when you book a hotel room, for example, you want to know what amenities it comes with. When buying a car, you want to know about its gas mileage or much horsepower it has. Isn’t it the same when buying a watch? Perhaps it […] Visit Buying Into Microbrands — What Do You Get For Your Money? to read the full article.

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We looked at Peren’s Nera Rogue diver last year and were impressed with its unique design and minimalist approach. It was inspired by a very rare 1960s Blancpain diver produced under an alias, Tornek Rayville. The “Tornek Rayville TR-900” was made for the US Navy Seals, and Blancpain used the alias to bend the rules […]

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Does the subject sound a bit dry, or are you already aware of this conundrum? It shouldn’t even be a question we need to ask as cohesive graphics can be everything on a dial. If you’ve never noticed it, perhaps you’re sticking to an Apple Watch. Its studied design language and non-clashing fonts are pitch-perfect, […] Visit The Importance Of Graphic Design In Watches: How Typography And Fonts Can Make Or Break A Watch to read the full article.