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After two years of waiting, fans of the Arken Instrumentum have finally received a followup from the microbrand. At the time, it was one of the best-specced titanium divers around for the money, and the new Arken Alterum has a lot to live up to. Now that titanium has become a lot more prevalent in … Continued The post MICRO MONDAYS: The Arken Alterum is a dive-ready GMT in lightweight titanium appeared first on Time and Tide Watches. The post MICRO MONDAYS: The Arken Alterum is a dive-ready GMT in lightweight titanium appeared first on Time and Tide Watches.

The pursuit of a more sustainable lifestyle is a growing phenomenon, and, more and more brands are embracing a sustainable ethos. Founded by Nicolas Freudiger, Cédric Mulhauser and Singal Depery, ID Watch likes to present its watches as the most eco-innovative timekeeping instruments available, and are to be considered at the forefront of circularity in […]

When Parmigiani presented the Tonda PF during the 2021 edition of the Geneva Watch Days, I kept silent. It seemed that the brand not just presented me with an alternative to the usual Haute Horlogerie suspects—those with a luxury sports watch with an integrated bracelet in their catalogs. Instead, Parmigiani presented me with a watch […] Visit Monday Morning Revelations: The Parmigiani Tonda PF Sport Automatic Sports With A Steel Bezel And A Rubber Strap to read the full article.

For CHF 4,950, the Ming 37.05 Series 2 is a thoroughly thought-out design, a generous dose of original character, and a fun execution on one of the industry's oldest complications: the moon phase. Unfortunately, it quickly sold out. The post Ming 37.05 Series 2: the Moon Plays Among the Stars at Night appeared first on Quill & Pad.

We continue our round-up of the unique pieces created for Only Watch 2023, the fundraiser promoting research into Duchenne muscular dystrophy. Today, we are taking a closer look at the watch donated by Trilobe, an exceptional version of its Une Folle Journée model celebrating the Japanese art of Kintsugi called the Trilobe Une Folle Journée […]

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Back in 2019, when Casio launched the G-Shock GA-2100, no one could have predicted quite how popular it would become. Now one of the brand’s most recognizable models, it didn’t take long for the watch to become the coolest G-Shock available. It earned the nickname “CasiOak” due to its eight-sided bezel, loosely resembling that of […] Visit Going Hands-On With The Colorful IFL Watches G-Shock CasiOak Deep Sea Diver to read the full article.

The term is certainly thrown around a bit too liberally, but some watches have truly become iconic within our enthusiast bubble—some even beyond that. Having iconic watches in the catalog is any watch brand’s dream, but managing them properly is a big challenge. And it is a challenge that brands approach in very different ways. […] Visit Managing Your Iconic Watches: How Different Brands Approach This Challenge — Rolex, Cartier, Omega, Patek, And More to read the full article.

The Longines museum in St-Imier showcases the brand’s illustrious history in the form of 500 timepieces, navigational instruments and timekeeping devices. Unfortunately, in this luckily fictitious scenario, the museum is on fire! Daniel Hug, Longines Head of Brand Heritage, can only save three watches before the whole place goes up in smoke. “Oh my God!” … Continued The post The Longines Museum is on fire! Which three watches should be saved? appeared first on Time and Tide Watches. The post The Longines Museum is on fire! Which three watches should be saved? appeared first on Time and Tide Watches.

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Pilot Watches are an excellent option for everyday wear. They’re bold, legible, and have some serious history behind them. Right up there with the field watch, Pilot watches are iconic military-style watches which have carried over into the civilian world extraordinarily well. There are a few classic elements that make a watch a pilot’s watch, the […] The post Three Pilot’s Watches for Any Budget – Windup Watch Shop appeared first on Worn & Wound.

If you ask a watch enthusiast, one of the most exciting parts of the hobby is not actually wearing watches. The real excitement stems from circling a watch, considering whether you really want it and, ultimately, hunting it down. Sometimes that journey is far more rewarding than the destination and, as many have expressed, we … Continued The post The Time+Tide team share 3 watches they are each circling right now appeared first on Time and Tide Watches. The post The Time+Tide team share 3 watches they are each circling right now appeared first on Time and Tide Watches.

It’s been a bit of an IWC-filled week on Hodinkee, so it felt right to throw back to this launch.

DEPLOYANT - The watch magazine for collectors, by collectors Traditions have dictated the use of either precious metals like gold for watch cases. This eventually extended to include technical materials like steel and titanium. But more recently, we have seen the use of innovative and novel materials. Some are metal alloys like bronze and aluminium. Others are composite materials like carbon fibre, ceramic and [...] The post Six Best Bets For Novel Use Of Materials In A Watch Case appeared first on DEPLOYANT.

Whether it’s a car, a fridge or sneakers, some things just look fantastic in white. The only thing that can improve them further, is adding a strong black contrast. Affectionately given the nickname of stormtrooper, objects with this colour scheme radiate a sense of high-tech sophistication that just isn’t the same as something like a … Continued The post 5 of the best stormtrooper colourways appeared first on Time and Tide Watches. The post 5 of the best stormtrooper colourways appeared first on Time and Tide Watches.

Martin Green thinks that the Maurice Lacroix Aikon Skeleton 39mm is sized perfectly. And to see the skeletonized movement and (nearly) all its parts, the way they interact and work, is captivating. The post Maurice Lacroix Aikon Skeleton 39mm: Packing a Smaller Punch (in Size Only) and (Relatively) Affordable- Reprise appeared first on Quill & Pad.

They say big things can come in small packages, and in watchmaking, it was long a case of ‘bigger is better’. Over the past few years, however, we’ve seen a shift in the industry towards more sensible and compact dimensions, which is a good thing if we’re honest. And since preferred sizes and proportions are […]

For fans of the classic allure of a matte black dial and clean tool watch design, a blue alternative might be the first dip into the enticing waters of colorful dials. A deep blue dial works exceedingly well at accentuating polished details on a steel case and can turn a rugged sports watch into an […] Visit The Best Deep Blue Dials Of 2023 Under €10,000 — Our Picks From TAG Heuer, IWC, Omega, Longines And Grand Seiko to read the full article.

Unobtanium. It is a word many collectors use these days, with more and more references fitting this gloomy bill. It sucks to know that when certain brands release new watches, your chances of getting one at retail are quite slim, short of a long buyer’s history or a big dose of luck. So the question … Continued The post The Rolex Oyster Perpetual lacquer dials continue to attract an A-list crowd – a definitive list appeared first on Time and Tide Watches. The post The Rolex Oyster Perpetual lacquer dials continue to attract an A-list crowd – a definitive list appeared first on Time and Tide Watches.

Welcome to another edition of Sunday Morning Showdown. Today, our editors go toe-to-toe with two watches of a similar persuasion. Expect no holds barred as these writers vie for your votes to be crowned the winner. In this fight, we have a duel between gold/bronze dive watches; the Omega Seamaster 300 Bronze Gold and the […] Visit Sunday Morning Showdown: Sinn T50 Goldbronze Vs. Omega Seamaster 300 Bronze Gold to read the full article.