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eBay Finds is back! This bi-monthly installment will feature a selection of watches currently listed on eBay that have caught the eye of editor Christoph McNeil (@vintagediver). If you come across any hidden gems on the ‘Bay drop us a note at info@wornandwound.com for potential inclusion! 1969 Bulova Sea King “Whale” First up this week […] The post eBay Finds: Accutron at its Peak, A Sea-King Whale, & More appeared first on Worn & Wound.

Luxury writer Kristen Shirley's collection is serious and feminine – and her other treasured object is a weapon.

There’s nothing better than waking up to some insanely cool watch, and car news. If you haven’t heard by now, Porsche revealed a wildly aggressive 911 spec’d out for one of the toughest off-road races in the world. The new model is dubbed the Porsche 911 Dakar and it’s not your average Porsche 911 – […] The post Porsche Design Reveals the Chronograph 1 911 Dakar in Titanium Carbide appeared first on Worn & Wound.

Not a week goes by without someone asking us for a gold, mesh bracelet Patek Philippe. This is a new phenomenon. Not so long ago, people would not give a mesh bracelet watch a second look, and consequently, they were (and still are) some of the best value Patek Philippe watches. What has happened? Could it be the ‘Harry Styles-effect’? First, he brings back blouses for men (not since the British New Romantic era of the 80s have men felt […] The post Another fine mesh: the ‘70s are back! appeared first on Collectability.

Black & gold livery on the F1 racetrack was the epitome of cool in the 1970s and 1980s and, judging by the number of watches decked out in this sleek, glamorous colour scheme, is still as appealing as it was in its heyday. So, when you take a legendary racetrack watch like the TAG Heuer […]

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Last year, Rafal Kluziak contacted me via Instagram to share the exciting news that a new book on the life and times of Antoni Patek (Antoine Norbert de Patek) has been published in Poland. He generously sent me an early copy of the book and I used Google translate to work my way through the book (it’s in Polish) and it was absolutely fascinating to read this groundbreaking new scholarship on the life of the founder of Patek Philippe. I […] The post Collectability Book Review – Antoni Patek: Watchmaker of Kings appeared first on Collectability.

The moment we opened the package from Bell & Ross containing their all-new BR-X5 Black Steel, we knew exactly what this story should be about. It was clear their reputation for creating gauge-inspired timekeepers was on full display. This watch looks and feels like something pulled right out of the instrument cluster of some fast […] The post Machine Meets Architecture with the Bell & Ross BR-X5 Black Steel appeared first on Worn & Wound.

Today, TAG Heuer presents the ultimate driver’s watch with the new Carrera Chronograph in 18K 3N yellow gold which will forever be known as the chronograph of choice of some of Formula 1’s greatest teams and drivers like the John Player Special. The timeless design born in 1963 has taken on many celebrated expressions, yet the 18K yellow gold pieces of this collection always stand apart. With its sophisticated deep black dial, the 2022 gold edition continues to build on this rich lineage of legendary racing timepieces.

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Wei speaks to both CEO Nicholas Rudaz and Head of Design, Jean-Loup Glénat about the third piece for Grail Watch 2: Franck Muller’s ingenious double-sided split-seconds chronograph. We are immensely proud to have partnered with Franck Muller to revive these iconic chronographs to celebrate the 30th anniversary of the brand! The post Talking Grail Watch 2 at Franck Muller Watchland Part 3 appeared first on Revolution.

On his visit to Franck Muller Watchland, Wei meets with Head of Design, Jean-Loup Glénat to discuss the finer design details of Grail Watch 2. We are immensely proud to have partnered with Franck Muller to revive these iconic chronographs to celebrate the 30th anniversary of the brand! The post Talking Grail Watch 2 at Franck Muller Watchland Part 2 appeared first on Revolution.

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Wei visits Franck Muller Watchland and talks about the beginnings of the Grail Watch 2 project with CEO Nicholas Rudaz. We are immensely proud to have partnered with Franck Muller to revive these iconic chronographs to celebrate the 30th anniversary of the brand! The post Talking Grail Watch 2 at Franck Muller Watchland Part 1 appeared first on Revolution.

It’s no secret that the Fratelli are big NOMOS fans. The brand’s signature Bauhaus minimalism makes for a wonderful, clean, classy watch. Yet the Glashütte brand is also not afraid to include small details in its designs. These small details often serve as a nod (or a wink) at either the brand’s own history and […] Visit Introducing: The New NOMOS Ludwig Neomatik 41 “Roman” to read the full article.

The Jost Bürgi Research Library contains over 25,000 items relating to horology.

It’s incredibly rare that anything truly new happens in the watch world, and even the most groundbreaking innovations can often have their roots in technology and theories from decades ago. Something that has been swirling around the fringes of popularity, for the last few years in particular, is the phenomenon of stone dials, whether they’re … Continued The post IN-DEPTH: The history of stone dials appeared first on Time and Tide Watches. The post IN-DEPTH: The history of stone dials appeared first on Time and Tide Watches.

Wempe is launching a series of exclusive watches in collaboration with well-renowned watch manufacturers to create its newest collection, the aptly named Wempe Signature Collection. The strictly limited partnership models are based off some of ...

  Inspired by the Colorado Grand® annual charity tour, where vintage sports and race cars drive 1,000 miles through the Rockies in five days, Swiss watch brand Franck Muller (a sponsor of the event) unveils a new collection that pays homage to the event and the participating legendary car brands.   The Colorado Grand, run… The post Franck Muller Named Official Watch Sponsor Of The Colorado Grand, Unveils New Watches appeared first on ATimelyPerspective.