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In-Depth: Rolex Daytona “Le Mans” Movement Cal. 4132 SJX Watches
Rolex Daytona “Le Mans” Movement Oct 20, 2025

In-Depth: Rolex Daytona “Le Mans” Movement Cal. 4132

The cal. 4132 inside the Rolex Daytona “Le Mans” is a rare evolution of one of the most revered chronograph movements in modern watchmaking. Based on the long-running cal. 4130 platform, the new movement was developed specifically for the Daytona “Le Mans” unveiled in 2023 to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the famed endurance race. While visually similar to the cal. 4131 found in current-production Daytonas, the cal. 4132 incorporates a clever mechanical upgrade that allows it to record up to 24 hours of elapsed time. Given the relatively simple upgrade from a 12-hour to 24-hour counter, the cal. 4132 might seem like a weekend project for a brand with the engineering might of Rolex, but the reality is more nuanced. To achieve this, Rolex engineered a compact differential gear set that doubles the timing capacity without altering the core movement architecture, leaving the movement dimensions unchanged. As with many Rolex innovations, the cal. 4132 reflects the brand’s quiet obsession with functional longevity and serviceability. The latest Daytona movements reveal a degree of decorative finishing unseen in past generations of Rolex movements An already quirky base For over two decades, the Rolex cal. 4130 stood as the benchmark for industrial chronograph movements. Launched in 2000, the cal. 4130 was the first in-house chronograph movement developed by Rolex. The movement was lauded for its compact architecture, low component count, and ease of service – a...

This Is Chronoswiss: The Independent Brand That Defied The Quartz Crisis Fratello
Chronoswiss Oct 18, 2025

This Is Chronoswiss: The Independent Brand That Defied The Quartz Crisis

It’s not exactly a secret that I love my Chronoswiss Timemaster. It’s a love that won’t die. When you own a watch for over 25 years and still feel a spark when you strap it on, you know this is the real deal. It also means I closely follow what the brand is up to. […] Visit This Is Chronoswiss: The Independent Brand That Defied The Quartz Crisis to read the full article.

Is The Hamilton Khaki Field Murph Still A Valued Icon? Revisiting The Murph Worn & Wound
Hamilton Khaki Field Murph Still Oct 17, 2025

Is The Hamilton Khaki Field Murph Still A Valued Icon? Revisiting The Murph

In this video, we revisit a pop culture icon in the world of wrist watches during the 10-year anniversary of its debut film, Interstellar, the Hamilton Khaki Field Murph. More specifically, we look at the recently released Murph 38mm on bracelet compared to the initially released models to determine if the Murph still offers a point of value in the current market. What do you think? Does the Murph deserve its icon status? Is the Murph still a value-packed field watch?   In this video, we revisit a pop culture icon in the world of wrist watches during the 10-year anniversary of its debut film, Interstellar, the Hamilton Khaki Field Murph. More specifically, we look at the recently released Murph 38mm on bracelet compared to the initially released models to determine if the Murph still offers a point of value in the current market. What do you think? Does the Murph deserve its icon status? Is the Murph still a value-packed field watch?   The post Is The Hamilton Khaki Field Murph Still A Valued Icon? Revisiting The Murph appeared first on Worn & Wound.

Fratello’s Top 5 Ceramic Watches From The Last Two Years Fratello
Omega dropping Oct 17, 2025

Fratello’s Top 5 Ceramic Watches From The Last Two Years

Another Friday, another list! This week, we will look at some of our favorite ceramic watches. In a week with Omega dropping a series of new ceramic Dark Side of the Moon models, it is good to look at some recent ceramic highlights. We have seen a rapid increase in ceramic releases from major watch […] Visit Fratello’s Top 5 Ceramic Watches From The Last Two Years to read the full article.

Introducing – The New Frederique Constant Classics Carrée Moonphase Automatic Monochrome
Frederique Constant Classics Carrée Moonphase Automatic Oct 17, 2025

Introducing – The New Frederique Constant Classics Carrée Moonphase Automatic

The Classics Carrée collection is Frederique Constant’s take on a timeless style for the watch industry, the rectangular dress watch. Indeed, the Classics Carrée isn’t exactly carrée (square in French) as its name suggests, but more of a compact, lightly elongated shape. First introduced in 2003, the watch has been reimagined over the years in […]

A Tasteful Lunar Twist on the Raymond Weil Millesime SJX Watches
Raymond Weil Oct 17, 2025

A Tasteful Lunar Twist on the Raymond Weil Millesime

Raymond Weil continues its run of affordable, retro-stylish Millesime with the Millesime Moon Phase Chronos Japan Edition. A collaboration with Chronos Japan Edition – one of the world’s best watch magazines but published only in Japanese – the latest Millesime was designed with the help of the magazine’s editor-in-chief, Masayuki Hirota. Based on the regular production version, the Chronos Japan edition is a 35 mm in diameter while its design underlines Mr Hirota’s keen eye, especially for vintage-inspired aesthetics and watch geek-detail. This includes the Art Deco-style typography for the hour numerals, and the photorealistic moon based on NASA images. And despite being made largely for the Japanese market, this edition is available internationally via the brand’s online store. Initial thoughts I like the original versions of the Millesime; they are appealing watches. Though the build is basic, the Millesime is priced affordably and appropriately. More broadly, the Millesime’s launch two years ago marked something of a renaissance for Raymond Weil – one of the most successful watch brands globally in the 1980s and 1990s – at least in terms of mechanical watches that enthusiasts paid attention to. The standard versions of the Millesime are numerous, and mostly share the same design, so it’s really the limited edition runs that are interesting. And fortunately there aren’t too many limited editions, at least for now. The Chronos edition qualifies as ...

Introducing: The Dennison ALD Dual Time Capsule Collection II Fratello
Oct 16, 2025

Introducing: The Dennison ALD Dual Time Capsule Collection II

It’s hardly been a month, but Dennison isn’t sitting still. The revitalized brand released the new ALD Dual Time in September to great fanfare. With distinctive retro ’60s vibes, the watches recall the whimsically simple offerings from many brands during that period. We were able to see them in Geneva and can confirm that they’re […] Visit Introducing: The Dennison ALD Dual Time Capsule Collection II to read the full article.

Introducing: The Simply Cool Unimatic Modello Due U2-GMT “World Timer” Fratello
Unimatic Oct 16, 2025

Introducing: The Simply Cool Unimatic Modello Due U2-GMT “World Timer”

We have seen several releases from Unimatic over the last few months, but news around the Modello Due has been relatively quiet. Having said that, in the past few years, the team at Unimatic has come up with some great versions of this field watch that show how the classic silhouette perfectly suits the brand’s […] Visit Introducing: The Simply Cool Unimatic Modello Due U2-GMT “World Timer” to read the full article.

First Look – The Square Nomos Tetra Origins Series Goes For Earthy Tones Monochrome
Nomos Tetra Origins Series Goes Oct 16, 2025

First Look – The Square Nomos Tetra Origins Series Goes For Earthy Tones

It’s a well-known fact that many people express their personality through their clothing. Your personality can be reflected by your choice of clothes, hairstyle or the jewellery you wear. The same goes for watches, which are often considered an extension of the person wearing them. Nomos caters to personal expression with multiple (sub-)collections, such as the […]

4 Great Dive Watches Under $500 from Least to Most Expensive Worn & Wound
Oct 15, 2025

4 Great Dive Watches Under $500 from Least to Most Expensive

In this video, Devin sits down with our shop manager, Ricardo, to look at four different dive watch options, each under $500, that offer specifications capable of being taken on a diving trip. While the first pick may be an oldie but goodie, the rest may surprise you. What other sub-$500 watches would you consider in this category? In this video, Devin sits down with our shop manager, Ricardo, to look at four different dive watch options, each under $500, that offer specifications capable of being taken on a diving trip. While the first pick may be an oldie but goodie, the rest may surprise you. What other sub-$500 watches would you consider in this category? The post 4 Great Dive Watches Under $500 from Least to Most Expensive appeared first on Worn & Wound.

Introducing: The Updated Blancpain Villeret Golden Hour Collection Fratello
Blancpain Villeret Golden Hour Collection Oct 15, 2025

Introducing: The Updated Blancpain Villeret Golden Hour Collection

Today, we’ll look at tasteful updates by Blancpain to its Villeret collection. Aside from the well-known Fifty Fathoms, these are the watches most people think of when considering the brand. After all, this collection was an integral part of Blancpain’s relaunch in the ’80s. For today, three models have been reinterpreted with golden-hour hues. Let’s […] Visit Introducing: The Updated Blancpain Villeret Golden Hour Collection to read the full article.

First Look – The new Petermann Bédat Reference 1825, The Indie Brand’s Take on the Three-Hand Watch Monochrome
Petermann Bédat Oct 15, 2025

First Look – The new Petermann Bédat Reference 1825, The Indie Brand’s Take on the Three-Hand Watch

Petermann Bédat is an independent watchmaking brand based in Renens, near Lausanne. The founders, Gaël Petermann and Florian Bédat, first met at the Geneva Watchmaking School. After gaining experience at prestigious houses such as A. Lange & Söhne, Harry Winston and Andersen Genève, or restoring vintage timepieces, they decided to create their own brand. The […]

Hands On: Petermann Bédat’s Reference 1825 Does More with Less SJX Watches
Petermann Bédat Oct 15, 2025

Hands On: Petermann Bédat’s Reference 1825 Does More with Less

Petermann Bédat has just unveiled its third model, the Reference 1825, which arrives two years after the Reference 2941 Split-Seconds Chronograph. The brand’s simplest watch to date, the 1825 is three hands but far from basic. In fact, the 1825 illustrates the cliche that less is more. Founded by duo Gaël Petermann and Florian Bédat, the brand departs from current fashion with the 1825, which has a restrained aesthetic front and back, though the movement incorporates enough subtle flourishes to make it distinctive and distinguished. The proliferation of open-dial time-only watches with overwrought finishing makes the quiet presence of the 1825 stand out. The cal. 233 of the 1825 Initial thoughts The recent enthusiasm for independent watchmaking has tended to focus on time-only watches of a specific sort, with open dials, exposed movements, and lots of finishing techniques. Naturally, independent watchmakers and brands have delivered in response to that demand. In comparison, the 1825 is old school in style and form, almost plain in fact, but I like it precisely because of that. The 1825 is appealing on two levels. One is tangible – it is an appealing watch on the wrist and clearly executed to a high level. The other is philosophical – I applaud Petermann Bédat for not going with current fads. The 1825 isn’t imaginative or radical, it is simply a simple watch of high quality that feels like it was conceived and executed by sincere, competent watchmakers. All ele...