Hodinkee
Nivada Grenchen Gives Its Chronoking Mecaquartz The 'Grey Glow' Twist – Available Now Exclusively In The Hodinkee Shop
Get ready to glow your mind with more luminous details than ever and a hybrid Meca-quartz movement.
Results for WOSTEP (Watchmakers of Switzerland Training and Educational Program)
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Fratello
#TBT The Cutest Vintage Regulator Watch I Have Ever Seen
I had no clue that a watch brand called Solix existed. You have to agree that it sounds more like a brand of construction materials than a watch manufacturer. Despite the weird-sounding brand name, the second I spotted this Solix Regulator, I knew I would bid on it. There are watches that I hunted for […] Visit #TBT The Cutest Vintage Regulator Watch I Have Ever Seen to read the full article.
Two Broke Watch Snobs
Hands-On Video Review: The Forstner A-12
Check out our hands-on video review of the Forstner-A12, an affordable watch that pays homage to the Bulova Accutron Astronaut.
Deployant
New: Mr Jones Watches The Golden Hour
The English independent watch brand Mr Jones Watches has released a new watch with an animated dial to celebrate the beauty of English Gardens.
Fratello
Christopher Ward Introduces The C60 Pro 300 Bronze Blue Ombré
It’s been a little less than two years since Christopher Ward introduced the C60 Trident Pro 300 series. From the moment it debuted, the line became a success with the brand’s fans. A year after the introduction, Christopher Ward released the first bronze version of the C60 Trident Pro 300. Another year on, a second […] Visit Christopher Ward Introduces The C60 Pro 300 Bronze Blue Ombré to read the full article.
Fratello
The Watch That Got The Most Comments - The Breitling Chronomat B01 42
It started as soon as I got home from picking this Chronomat B01 up from the Breitling boutique. Both my wife and daughter simultaneously said, “Now that’s a nice watch!” It’s quite different from the “Is that a new watch?” that I usually get when wearing something for review. Breitling Chronomat B01 42 The funny […] Visit The Watch That Got The Most Comments - The Breitling Chronomat B01 42 to read the full article.
SJX Watches
Oris Streamlines the Divers Sixty-Five Calibre 400 38 mm
Oris has tweaked its popular dive watch resulting in the Divers Sixty-Five Calibre 400 38 mm. The latest creation from the Holstein-based manufacturer gently reworks the original design, including shrinking the case to 38 mm and removing the date window while retaining the in-house movement. The cleaner look is matched with a green dial with a gradient finish that fades from metallic green to black on the dial’s periphery. Initial thoughts The Divers Sixty-Five is Oris’ bestseller and has been an experimental playground for the brand to iterate case sizes, materials, and dial colours, including a steel-and-bronze version Chinese watch magazine Ctime. The new 38 mm version illustrates this. Although it doesn’t look strikingly different from its predecessors at first glance, the new Divers Sixty-Five is the culmination the progressive development of the model. It combines the in-house Calibre 400 and 38 mm case size, along with the removal of the date window that watch enthusiasts will applaud. The green sunburst dial pops While the vintage-inspired aesthetic is somewhat generic (and green a common colour for dive watches), the new Divers Sixty-Five is a decent value proposition at US$3,900, especially considering the in-house automatic movement with an unusually long five-day power reserve. Vivid green Unlike past 38 mm models that were equipped with Sellita movements, the new Divers Sixty-Five is the first 38 mm model in the line to feature the brand’s proprietary ...
Quill & Pad
Building a Custom Road Bike Part IV: The Ride
Now that you’ve made it to the final chapter of Tim Mosso's custom bike build, you’re probably wondering how this exhaustively planned bike performs. Here Tim reveals what happened when the rubber met the road.
Worn & Wound
The Latest Panerai Submersible Has Lighting On Demand
Officine Panerai was the brand that launched the “large watch” craze that began in the early 1990s, long before Sylvester Stallone got involved and before anyone else started making oversized watches. Prior to them, 38mm was considered jumbo, and then suddenly, 44mm was the new normal and everyone else was playing catch-up. Since then, watch sizes have come down. However, Panerai is still doing their thing, and they may have outdone themselves with their latest offering, the Submersible Elux LAB-ID, the world’s first fully mechanical watch with electrical luminescence. Yes, you read that correctly and no, there are no batteries. This is not your father’s push-button background illumination. This technology took 8 years to develop, and several patents are pending. The watch houses 6 barrels, 4 of which power the lighting system through microgenerators that convert mechanical energy into electricity, and 2 that are dedicated to time indication. The P.9010/EL caliber is 31mm in diameter and 10.80mm thick, has 55 jewels and a power-reserve of 3 days (roughly 72hrs), plus 30 minutes of on demand lighting. Not to be bested by the inner workings, the 49mm case is made of Panerai’s proprietary Ti-Ceramitech, crafted from ceramized titanium. It took 7 years of research and development and they have filed a patent for their titanium ceramization process through Plasma Electrolytic Oxidation to achieve a very distinctive blue hue. This process transforms the titanium alloy ...
Fratello
Five Speedy Alternatives To The Current Omega Speedmaster Professional
It has not escaped your attention that the retail price for a new Omega Speedmaster Professional has recently increased. Omega drastically changed many things, not only under the hood (caliber 3861) but also with different exterior parts than before. A new case, dial, hands, and bracelet were been designed for the Moonwatch, making it aesthetically […] Visit Five Speedy Alternatives To The Current Omega Speedmaster Professional to read the full article.
Fratello
Fratello On Air: Collecting Watches - Will We Ever Stop?
This week, Fratello On Air returns with an episode about collecting watches and whether we’ll ever stop. It’s a good question that we lightly debate because we feel similarly. The watch world is almost endless, providing us with nearly infinite opportunities to learn and enjoy. Our watch content starts 15 minutes into the show. Both […] Visit Fratello On Air: Collecting Watches - Will We Ever Stop? to read the full article.
SJX Watches
A Traditional Porcelain Dial for the Seiko Presage SPB445
Seiko’s Presage Craftsmanship Series is all about dials finished with traditional artisanal techniques from urushi lacquer to enamel matched with affordable price tags. That continues with the Presage Craftsmanship Arita Porcelain Dial SPB445, a time-only watch with a 24-hour indicator. Initial thoughts The Presage Craftsmanship models in general are easy to like because they have classic styling, affordable prices, and unusually fancy dials for the price point. The SPB445 is exactly that, but visibly improved over earlier generations of the model. The dial is a little bit more elaborate with a recessed sector that delineates the chapter ring for the hours, while the case has been reworked to be more refined in terms of style. It’s still a fairly thick watch relative to the design at 12.5 mm high, but the new case helps with that. The only thing I would change is the 24-hour indicator, which isn’t really useful and interrupts the clean layout of the dial. At US$1,900, the new Presage is priced almost identically to the equivalent model from four years ago – despite the upgrades – and remains a good value proposition. An affordable artisanal watch The dial in the SPB445 is a bright, nearly-pure white porcelain with a clear glaze layer on top that is known as hakuji. Seiko once again turned to Shingama Kiln, a porcelain maker established in 1830 that’s still run by the founding family. Located in Arita, a town on Kyushu historically known for its fine porcelain,...
Monochrome
Introducing – New Microbrand Cherkas Launches with an Original Watch, the Module One
So, we have another first watch from a new microbrand, but this one truly stands out with a unique, retro/contemporary approach that drew inspiration from the early space race. Cherkas was founded by Vasily Kuybar, born in the USSR and fascinated by aerospace, who designed the Cherkas Module One with a retro sci-fi aesthetic that’s […]
Time+Tide
The Retter Mistral explores depth with a thin, retro-style case
Horn lugs, multi-layered dials, and a smidge over 7mm in thickness make the Mistral sound quite compelling.The post The Retter Mistral explores depth with a thin, retro-style case appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
Worn & Wound
Just A Minute With The Gerber Gear Assert
Over the past 85 years, Gerber Gear has made knives and tools that have become legends in their own right, from providing knives and multi-tools for soldiers on the front lines to making essential gear for hunters, anglers, adventurers, and trade workers alike. Today, we’re taking just a minute with Gerber Gear’s lightweight everyday carry knife, the Assert. Designed with daily use in mind, the Assert weighs in at just under 2 ounces and features a 3″ blade, making it easy to carry year-round. Whether you’re opening letters or packages, you’ll find the S30v steel blade holds quite the edge. Between the adjustable thumb stud, ambidextrous pivot lock, and textured handle, you can easily operate this knife one-handed, while keeping a secure grip. Over the past 85 years, Gerber Gear has made knives and tools that have become legends in their own right, from providing knives and multi-tools for soldiers on the front lines to making essential gear for hunters, anglers, adventurers, and trade workers alike. Today, we’re taking just a minute with Gerber Gear’s lightweight everyday carry knife, the Assert. Designed with daily use in mind, the Assert weighs in at just under 2 ounces and features a 3″ blade, making it easy to carry year-round. Whether you’re opening letters or packages, you’ll find the S30v steel blade holds quite the edge. Between the adjustable thumb stud, ambidextrous pivot lock, and textured handle, you can easily operate this knife one-handed...
Time+Tide
How to pair watches with your wrist tattoos
Straps and bracelet stacks are not the only means to accessorise your favourite watch. Tattoos can be a bold way to liven up your wrist too.The post How to pair watches with your wrist tattoos appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
Fratello
Hands-On With The New MoonSwatch Mission On Earth Models (Live Pictures)
What a surprise! After the two Mission to Moonphase “Snoopy” releases earlier this year, I did not expect to see an additional set of MoonSwatch models. Only the teasers on Swatch’s Instagram account a few days before June 11th gave away the idea that we could expect something new. The MoonSwatch success The first 11 […] Visit Hands-On With The New MoonSwatch Mission On Earth Models (Live Pictures) to read the full article.
Hodinkee
Talking Watches: With Keegan Allen
The actor and photographer has put together a pretty serious little collection.
Hodinkee
Finding My Father In His Watch
After my family heirloom was stolen at a bar, I went searching for the timepiece – and for my father himself.
Hodinkee
Staff Picks: The Watches We Wish Were Our Dads
Imagining watches as our father figures, and our father figures as watches.
Fratello
Introducing: The Roger Dubuis Excalibur Spider Flyback Chronograph In Lamborghini Squadra Corse Green
There’s a new “hyperwatch” on the starting grid. It’s the Roger Dubuis Excalibur Spider Flyback Chronograph in Verde Mantis. This energetic green hue also dominates the livery of the SC63, the first Lamborghini hybrid racing car prototype that will race in the 92nd 24 Hours of Le Mans this weekend. The car also competes in […] Visit Introducing: The Roger Dubuis Excalibur Spider Flyback Chronograph In Lamborghini Squadra Corse Green to read the full article.
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Introducing – The Roger Dubuis Excalibur Spider Flyback Chronograph in Lamborghini’s SC63 Livery
Just ahead of the 24 Hours of Le Mans (this Saturday), Roger Dubuis fetes its partnership with Lamborghini Squadra Corse with a special Verde Mantis version of its Excalibur Spider Flyback Chronograph. This year, Lamborghini will compete in the Le Mans Daytona Hybrid Series with its first hypercar, the SC63. Flying the SC63’s signature paintwork, […]
Time+Tide
The real missed MoonSwatch opportunity…
Earth to Swatch and Omega: a major athletic competition the group is tied to could have offered a major MoonSwatch moment.The post The real missed MoonSwatch opportunity… appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
Fratello
Vacheron Constantin Opens A Stunning New Boutique In Munich
Vacheron Constantin has opened a new boutique on the famous Maximilianstrasse in Munich, Germany. An already beautiful shopping destination now boasts a new boutique from one of the most revered names in watchmaking. Let’s take a look inside. Over the past decade, we’ve witnessed the rise of the standalone luxury watch boutique. Vacheron Constantin is […] Visit Vacheron Constantin Opens A Stunning New Boutique In Munich to read the full article.
Monochrome
Hands-on – The Puzzling, Distinctive Kollokium Projekt 01 Variant B
The name Kollokium might not sound familiar to most of our readers. What is Kollokium…? Is it a brand? Not really. It’s a collaborative project between three friends, all fairly established names within the watch industry. Even the good people behind this venture aren’t sure what Kollokium really is. “This is where it all begins […]
Time+Tide
It’s aaaalive! The Time+Tide team picks defunct watch brands to bring back from the dead
Independent legends, manufacturing powerhouses, and cult classics all feature on this list.The post It’s aaaalive! The Time+Tide team picks defunct watch brands to bring back from the dead appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
Fratello
Reissue Overload - Why Do Watch Brands Keep Looking To The Past For Good Design?
Watchmaking is a field steeped in tradition. Big brands pride themselves on boasting centuries of heritage. At the same time, the mechanical watch is, largely, declared technically obsolete in 2024. So it seems only natural that watch brands look to the past for design inspiration. Almost every major brand now has one or several reissue […] Visit Reissue Overload - Why Do Watch Brands Keep Looking To The Past For Good Design? to read the full article.
Quill & Pad
WatchCharts June 2024 Watch Market Update: Decline in Secondary Market Continues, Plus Best Value Steel Rolex Daytonas
The long-term decline in secondary market prices continued over the course of last month. In this update, we cover the Big Three in detail as well as the performance of all key secondary market brands.
Hodinkee
Hands-On: The Timex x The James Brand GMT
The collaborative release might be the best budget GMT I've ever handled, and I don't make that claim lightly.
Time+Tide
What’s a watch index good for?
There's plenty of watch indexes out there these days, but how useful are they really?The post What’s a watch index good for? appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.