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Think Chanel and you think classic style. Black and white, black and gold, leather and chain and tailored elegance. That’s why one of the key gifts that should be on your holiday list (as a self-purchase or a gift) should be a Chanel watch. From the Boyfriend watch to the J12 and the all new… The post Why Chanel’s Premiere Edition Original Watch Should Be On Your Christmas List appeared first on ATimelyPerspective.

So as not to forget where I came from, I like to go back to my watch-collecting beginnings from time to time. My unusual Doxa Anti-Magnetic shows just how fascinating and rewarding “entry-level” vintage watches can be. The more watches you get, the higher your benchmark goes. You acquire more watches, often moving to more […] Visit #TBT The “Little Big” Doxa Anti-Magnetic Proves That A Big Budget Isn’t Everything to read the full article.

Dutch Brand Christiaan Van Der Klaauw (CVDK) has made quite a name for itself with its astronomy-inspired watches over the years. Just last year, it won the prize for best Calendar and Astronomy Watch at the GPHG with the Planetarium Eise ...

Eavesdrop on a Hodinkee Slack chat as we talk auction trends, rare Cartier London watches, tiny chronographs, and more from the upcoming New York auctions.

DEPLOYANT - The watch magazine for collectors, by collectors Vacheron Constantin continues to delve into its massive capabilities in  Métiers d’art with a new Traditionelle Tourbillon with a sculpture of the Phoenix and Dragon on the dial. Press Release information with commentary in italics. New: Vacheron Constantin Traditionelle Tourbillon Phoenix and Dragon Commentary Fine watchmaking and artistic crafts unite in a timepiece available in [...] The post New: Vacheron Constantin Traditionelle Tourbillon Phoenix and Dragon appeared first on DEPLOYANT.

In the realm of microbrand watches, Kickstarter has long been a preferred platform for launching new models, and even entirely new brands. It can be a sort of marketing test-bed for a fledgling brand, or a lower-risk method of funding production runs for more established ones. It’s pretty simple, really. If no one’s interested in … Continued The post Three monster Kickstarter success stories that exploded into life appeared first on Time and Tide Watches. The post Three monster Kickstarter success stories that exploded into life appeared first on Time and Tide Watches.

The MP-09 Tourbillon Bi-Axis 5-Day Power Reserve Rainbow 3D Carbon is an excellent example of Hublot doing what it does best: challenging the status quo as a conversation piece. And Martin Green loves it! The post Hublot MP-09 Tourbillon Bi-Axis 5-Day Power Reserve Rainbow 3D Carbon: The Color Does The Talking appeared first on Quill & Pad.

It is no secret the second-hand watch business has blown up in popularity in recent years, which drove prices through the roof and saw the demand for some models soaring. But with that popularity comes risk as well, as shady dealers and fake watches could very well mean spending your hard-earned cash on something that […]

Wow, Linde Werdelin. As Fratello’s de facto writer on all things related to the brand, I’ll happily proclaim that this made me smile. Yes, I love your hewn-from-granite tool watches and feel a deep affinity for the brand being a fellow Viking. This time, though, I was genuinely surprised. Will four flash-colored references of the […] Visit Introducing: The Linde Werdelin 3 Timer Sunset — 20th-Anniversary Sunshine For The Wrist to read the full article.

If you don’t already know, Garrick and its founder David Brailsford are strong advocates for the return of British watchmaking to its former glory, with the idea to make as much as possible on British soil, with true British style and with a combination of relative accessibility and high-end finishing. Because of that, it has […]

Dear Fratelli, let’s pause for a minute. I know your watch wish list is there on your phone, ready to be expanded with new options at any moment of the day. I’m sure you’re already saving up for the next new addition to your collection, and the watch on your wrist is probably also a […] Visit Do You Actually Enjoy Your Watch Collection, Or Is It Always About The Next New Thing? to read the full article.

In this week’s Fratello Talks podcast, we’re talking about the Rolex Certified Pre-Owned program that was introduced on December 1st. I wrote an article about it here, but Thomas, Daan, and I would also like to share some afterthoughts. Authorized dealer Bucherer is the first partner offering Rolex watches with this certification. But what is […] Visit Fratello Talks: Rolex Certified Pre-Owned Watches — How Does It Work? to read the full article.

Newton’s third law: every action has an equal and opposite reaction. When a brand, in any industry, gets super popular, it can become fashionable to try and tear it down. The power of the Hublot brand is massive, and if it is not their bold material innovation that drew you into their timepieces, then their … Continued The post HANDS-ON: The Hublot Big Bang Unico Summer Purple embodies the best of the brand appeared first on Time and Tide Watches. The post HANDS-ON: The Hublot Big Bang Unico Summer Purple embodies the best of the brand appeared first on Time and Tide Watches.

Alpina introduced their in-house AL-709 movement last year with the Startimer Pilot Heritage Manufacture Limited Edition; a time only reference that captured the minimal and formal design of mid-century dress watches in a compact case offered in steel and a gold plated version. With the release, Alpina brought back a style of movement that the […] The post Alpina Releases a Pair of Limited Edition Startimer Pilot Heritage Manfactures Housing their Equally Charming AL-709 Bumper Movement appeared first on Worn & Wound.

The saying “history repeats itself” is often associated with unfavorable occurrences. But this is definitely not the case with A. Lange & Söhne and December 7, a date that has marked milestones for the brand three times now. Sabine Zwettler explores the significance of the founding day of Glashütte’s finest manufactory. The post Why December 7 Plays A Vital Role In A. Lange & Söhne’s History – Reprise appeared first on Quill & Pad.

We’re pretty big fans of the Timex Giorgio Galli S1 here at Worn & Wound, have covered the watch since its initial release back in 2019. We’ve seen a number of iterations on the original in the last three years, including new dial variants and a pretty great 38mm case size that really hit the […] The post Timex Reveals the Final Versions of the Giorgio Galli S1, and Provides Some Hints as to What’s Coming Next appeared first on Worn & Wound.

Last year, every other watch was green. The look of 2022 wasn't one color, but all of them all at once.

Today, December 7, 2022, we attended the official opening ceremony for the Mexico City Vacheron Constantin Boutique. Not only this marks the first boutique to be opened by the brand in Mexico City —the 5th largest city in the world with a population surpassing 23 million people— but it is also the brand’s first and only boutique in Latin America. This long awaited boutique will cater to the exclusive base of Mexican watch collectors that are always looking for the best of the best.

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As the end of the year is fast approaching, it is time for us to sit back and look at all the new models the watch industry has offered. And when it comes to the highly coveted category of dive watches, it has been a rich year. We’ve seen two giants releasing ultra-deep divers, other […]