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Summary of IWC Pilot's Watches new releases for Watches & Wonders 2022.- introducing the new Chronograph and Big Pilot Watches.

True solar time is measured by the position of the sun and can run up to 16 minutes ahead of and 14 minutes behind the time shown on our clocks and watches. Our friends at The Watches TV spent a day with Philippe Dufour to have a look at this phenomenon in a personal way.

Anyone who expresses even so much as a fleeting interest in great wine will soon come across Krug, for many the greatest champagne of all. There are champagne lovers and then there are devotees of Krug: Krugists. Ken Gargett doubts that any other champagne, or wine, has a word to designate its adoring fans. Here he explains why.

One of the most unusual amongst F.P. Journe’s offerings, the Vagabondage I was the first of a trio that combined a tortue case with an unconventional time display, along with dials that feature no branding at all. Launched in 2004 and long gone from the brand’s catalogue, the Vagabondage I now makes a return with a new case, dial, and movement – all of which are improved over the original. Initial thoughts The original Vagabondage I was interesting because of its wandering, jumping hour display, along with the central balance wheel visible on the dial. Eighteen years later the new Vagabondage I is interesting for the same reason, because it is essentially the same watch. While the new Vagabondage I has been updated in several ways, ranging from a larger case to a new movement, it retains the familiar look. That also means it looks like a watch from the early 2000s with a slightly dated air compared to most wandering hours on the market today. But that’s exactly what makes it cool. It is an old idea but one that has been improved in just the right ways. Most important amongst them is the case, which wider and longer than the original, giving it dimensions almost identical to the Vagabondage II and III. It still remains elegant and wearable, but the new case size is more appealing than that of the original, which is a little too small. Inching forward Fans of the brand will be familiar with the story of the Vagabondage, but here’s a quick recap: it start with a on...

Come for the case, stay for the bracelet.

Southpaws rejoice as the Crown delivers a destro surprise.

What Tudor would release at this year’s Watches and Wonders was one of the big talking points among collectors and enthusiasts. The sister brand to Rolex has built a reputation for unexpected releases. Think the Tudor North Flag or Black Bay P01. Tudor, once again, did not disappoint. The brand’s release of a 39mm true … ContinuedThe post The Tudor Black Bay Pro – first impressions from a die-hard Tudor fan appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

TAG Heuer announces a series of novelties for Watches and Wonder 2022. Here is a summary of the novelties in one handy compilation.

Hermès surprises once again with a travel centric, dual-time watch, which quite literally requires time itself to travel across dial

The company's enlistment of Pantone enables different parts to be manufactured to monochromatic spec.

Lange embraces the lightweight metal in the third voyage for the Odysseus.

Like, real cushions. As in squishy. I'm not kidding.

One for diving, one for flying.

Montblanc just hit us with an UNO Reverse Card – and we're not even mad.

Manual wind, 37mm, seasonal inspiration – oh baby, Grand Seiko's got a stew cooking.

In this video, Jeremy and Zach take a look at Vacheron Constantin‘s new releases and one of the immediate highlights: the Historiques 222. You might remember this story from last year where a Time+Tide reader spoke to us  about finding a Vacheron Constantin 222 in his sock drawer that turned out to be worth a … ContinuedThe post VIDEO: The return of the 222 – our first take on Vacheron Constantin’s new releases appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

Australia Editor-in-Chief Felix Scholz share his view of Watches and Wonders 2022 far from the madding crowd.

Our latest video is courtesy of the Grand Seiko novelties which caused a pretty big stir amongst the team and wider watch community with the release of the Kodo Constant Force Tourbillon. Grand Seiko has decided to only make 20 of what is their most complicated piece yet. The boys also delve deep into the … ContinuedThe post VIDEO: Zach & Ricardo react to the Grand Seiko novelties (spoiler alert: they’re pretty excited…) appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

The eSteel roll-out continues.

Editor’s Note: Watches & Wonders is the biggest watch fair of the year, and, with nearly 40 brands presenting, there is a ton of ground to cover. So, for your convenience, we’re offering a quick overview of each brand’s new novelties – touching on each new reference or collection and their headlining points. Stay tuned … ContinuedThe post WATCHES & WONDERS – Parmigiani dazzles with a ground-breaking GMT complication appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

Any color you like, as long as it's blue, beige, green, or a different blue.

It's like the Big Bang, only, square-er.

Three releases from Patek Philippe that set the web on fire - 5205R Annual Calendar, Moon Phases, 5270P Chronograph Perpetual Calendar and 5231G World Time.

Vacheron Constantin adds another version of the Overseas Ultra-Thin Perpetual Calendar Skeleton, now with a blue skeletonized dial in a pink gold case.

Watches that make me sorry I already used the title, "A Game Of Tones."