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Beyond the Boutique: The Experiential World Of Watch Retail

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Revolution 3 months ago • 6 views

We Had It So Good: The IWC Mark XV And The Rolex Explorer Ref. 114270

Put an IWC Mark XV next to a Rolex Explorer ref. 114270 on a table, and you might wonder why anyone would bother comparing them. One is a Schaffhausen pilot’s watch built around a military lineage. The other is Rolex’s purest expression of the no-nonsense sports watch, worn by mountaineers and geologists long before it […] Visit We Had It So Good: The IWC Mark XV And The Rolex Explorer Ref. 114270 to read the full article.
Fratello Watches – the magazine dedicated to watches 3 months ago • 7 views

Would Zach trade his Credor Eichi II for the new Grand Seiko SBGZ011 ‘Majestic Waterfall’?

Grand Seiko is back with another hand-engraved masterpiece, and this SBGZ011 'Majestic Waterfall' may be the best one yet.The post Would Zach trade his Credor Eichi II for the new Grand Seiko SBGZ011 ‘Majestic Waterfall’? appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
Time and Tide Watches 3 months ago • 13 views

First Look – The Seiko Prospex 1968 Heritage Diver’s GMT HBC001 and HBC002

Over the past year, Seiko has refined its Prospex 1968 Heritage Diver’s GMT with several editions, including the 60th Anniversary SPB509 and the SPB534 Seashadow. Following the white-dialled SPB519, the latest additions, the non-limited references HBC001 and HBC002 in classic black or green colourways, offer the familiar design of the 1968 Heritage Diver’s GMT with […]
Monochrome Watches 3 months ago • 10 views

Hands-On With The Daring And Downsized Tudor Black Bay Chrono 39 “Bumblebee”

Just like an actual bumblebee, Tudor’s new Black Bay Chrono 39 appeared out of nowhere at the beginning of June. We hadn’t even had a chance to recover properly from Watches and Wonders yet. Tudor, on the other hand, was ready to go again with one of the most exciting releases of the year. Following […] Visit Hands-On With The Daring And Downsized Tudor Black Bay Chrono 39 “Bumblebee” to read the full article.
Fratello Watches – the magazine dedicated to watches 3 months ago • 9 views

Santurce Collection Review: The Microbrand Changing The $1,000 Tool Watch Game

A thousand bucks with zero catalog parts.More
Teddy Baldassarre - Watches 3 months ago • 8 views

Praesidus Brings U.S. Army Watches To Active Duty

For decades, military-inspired watches have looked to the past, recreating the field watches worn during World War II, Vietnam or other defining moments in history. Praesidus has certainly built its reputation on honoring that heritage. But with its newly announced Officially Licensed U.S. Army watch program, the Arizona-based brand is looking squarely at today’s Army.… The post Praesidus Brings U.S. Army Watches To Active Duty appeared first on ATimelyPerspective.
ATimelyPerspective 3 months ago • 8 views

Photo Report: Tudor and Red Bull Take to the Skies

If there’s one thing I’ve learned from being in the watch industry, it’s that you never know when you’ll have the opportunity to do something unique, and that saying “yes” to something without having all of the details might result in a rare, or even once in a lifetime experience. With that in mind, let […] The post Photo Report: Tudor and Red Bull Take to the Skies appeared first on Worn & Wound.
Worn & Wound 3 months ago • 8 views

Breitling reunites the Top Time and Aston Martin DB5 with three automotive-inspired limited editions

Breitling introduces a limited-edition trio of Top Time 41's dedicated to Aston Martin's most iconic car of all time, the DB5.The post Breitling reunites the Top Time and Aston Martin DB5 with three automotive-inspired limited editions appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
Time and Tide Watches 3 months ago • 9 views

Introducing: Armin Strom Mirrored Force Resonance Red—A New Bold Color

Armin Strom's signature resonance complication takes on its most vivid expression yet. The Mirrored Force Resonance now arrives in a vibrant red, a hand-guilloché dial that channels the Biel/Bienne manufacture's transparent, mechanics-forward design language into a genuinely arresting palette.
Watch Collecting Lifestyle 3 months ago • 8 views

Enamel vs. Lacquer Dial Watches: What You Actually Need To Know

Separating the gloss from the glass, and the Grand Feu from the faux.More
Teddy Baldassarre - Watches 3 months ago • 11 views

Determining the Best Tissot Watch - Subscriber Tournament

Teddy Baldassarre - Watches 3 months ago • 11 views

Hands-on – The Patek Philippe Annual Calendar 5396R-016, Celebrating 30 Years of an Ingenious Complication

Introduced in 1996 with the reference 5035, Patek Philippe’s Annual Calendar was neither a simplified perpetual calendar nor an upgraded complete calendar, but an entirely new mechanism protected by a patent; we explained the full story of its creation and evolution in this article here. By automatically distinguishing between months with 30 and 31 days, […]
Monochrome Watches 3 months ago • 7 views

Dispatch: A Love Letter To "The Valley of Complications"

A Hodinkee article on C.H. Meylan becomes a museum exhibition at the Espace Horloger in Le Sentier. And it only begins to just barely scratch the surface of what makes the Vallée de Joux so special.
HODINKEE 3 months ago • 9 views

Nomos Introduces New Tetra 27 References

When it comes to more modestly sized watches, Nomos has long been ahead of the current trend of smaller models. The brand is built on clean, conservatively proportioned designs across its collections. The Tetra – Nomos’ square offering – was part of the inaugural lineup introduced back in 1992 alongside the Tangente, Ludwig, and Orion. […] The post Nomos Introduces New Tetra 27 References appeared first on Worn & Wound.
Worn & Wound 3 months ago • 8 views

Quick Takes: Montblanc 1858 Geosphere 0 Oxygen Mount Elbrouz

DEPLOYANT - The watch magazine for collectors, by collectors Montblanc continues with their journey to explore the Seven Summits with this year’s release. This release is on Mount Elbrouz, the highest mountain in Russia and Europe. This novelty is based on the 1858 Geosphere 0 Oxygen series. Here is a quick take based on a hands on we had with the watch recently. This watch [...] The post Quick Takes: Montblanc 1858 Geosphere 0 Oxygen Mount Elbrouz appeared first on DEPLOYANT.
DEPLOYANT 3 months ago • 8 views

Introducing – The Impressive, Complex Louis Vuitton Escale en Alaska Pocket Watch

Travel has always been at the heart of Louis Vuitton, and the Escales Autour du Monde collection, like all Escale watches, has a great poetic sound to it. The name, which translates as “Stopovers Around the World,” recalls Francisca Mattéoli’s celebrated book documenting Gaston-Louis Vuitton’s remarkable collection of hotel labels gathered during his travels; there’s […]
Monochrome Watches 3 months ago • 9 views

How The Omega Speedmaster Became The Moonwatch In 1969

It’s July 21st, the day that the Omega Speedmaster Professional became the Moonwatch. It may have actually been one of the first nicknames that a wristwatch ever received, as it has been used for many decades now. As a watch enthusiast, you’ve probably heard the story of the Moonwatch a thousand times already. However, if […] Visit How The Omega Speedmaster Became The Moonwatch In 1969 to read the full article.
Fratello Watches – the magazine dedicated to watches 3 months ago • 18 views

Introducing: Panerai Luminor Luna Rossa GMT PAM01791 and Chrono PAM01768—The Road to Naples 2027

Panerai has unveiled two new additions to its Luminor Luna Rossa collection, continuing a partnership with the Luna Rossa Prada Pirelli team that began in 2019 and now enters its most consequential chapter yet. The release lands as the 38th America's Cup approaches Naples in 2027.
Watch Collecting Lifestyle 3 months ago • 14 views

Industry News – Swiss Watch Exports Increased by 11.2% in June 2026, According to the FHS

Earlier today, we reported the increase in sales indicated by the Swatch Group (+8.5% at constant rate), which follows almost identical signs reported by Richemont about a week ago (+8% for Specialist Watchmakers and +20% in total, with a growth mostly driven by Jewellery brands). Now, it’s time for the Federation of the Swiss Watch […]
Monochrome Watches 3 months ago • 7 views