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Introducing: MB&F;'s Special Project One
The brand's smallest-ever watch is Max Busser's take on what a dress watch could be.
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New Release: MB&F; Special Project One: Seemingly-Simple, 38 mm, Time-Only, and Simply-Sensational
The MB&F; SP One, initially dubbed "Three Circles", showcases a trinity of floating elements – the barrel, balance wheel, and dial – defying gravity on your wrist.
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New: MB&F; SP One
After 20 years of crazy looking watches, MB&F; is releasing an elegant, time only 38mm watch. Introducing the MB&F; SP One.
SJX Watches
Highlights: Diverse Single-Owner Collections at Christie’s Hong Kong
Christie’s continues its spring season in Hong Kong with an unexpected single-owner trilogy – three separate collections of timepieces owned by one collection going on the block – The Chronicle, The Generations, and Stories in Time. The Generations collection will be sold on May 28, and focuses on sports watches from Audemars Piguet and Patek Philippe. Slated to be sold on the same day, The Chronicle collection is more eclectic but focuses on traditionally styled watches. Thirdly, Stories in Time will hit the block on May 29, and features notable vintage Rolex watches – including a fine mid-century cloisonné Oyster – stunning Cartier clocks, and avant-garde creations by independents. One of the top lots in the sale is the Rolex Oyster ref. 6100 with a cloisonné enamel dial that is only now reemerging publicly after having last been sold in 1990 Concurrently, watches from The Legacy Collection, including rare watches from Richard Mille and gem-set Patek Philippe complications, will be on show from May 22 to 28 (though that are not part of the auction). We round up five fine and fascinating watches, and one clock from the upcoming sale. Online bidding and the catalogue for the May 28 sale and the May 29 sale, and the catalogue in PDF format for both sessions, are available on Christies.com. Lot 2277 – Seiko Credor Eichi I Unveiled in 2008, the Credor Eichi I was the second product of Seiko Epson’s elite Micro-Artist Studio, after the Credor Sonnerie of 2006....
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New: Neprosolar 1976 by Alatron
Interesting re-edition of the world's first solar powered watch, first shown in Baselworld in 1976: the Neprosolar 1976 by Alatron.
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5 Best Swiss Divers Under $1000, Oris Aquis, Marathon, Glycine Combat Sub, CWard C60, Squale 1521
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Highlights: Independent Watchmaking at Phillips Hong Kong
Phillips’ upcoming Hong Kong auction is a three-day affair that starts with enamelled Chinese market masterpieces of the 18th and 19th century, followed by a two-day main sale that includes several notable examples of independent watchmaking. Some, including watches from Greubel Forsey and Urwerk, might be value propositions and comparably accessible entries into the brands, while others will be six figures but arguably worth it – like the Piaget Gouvernor Grande Sonnerie that was produced by a young Francois-Paul Journe in the mid 1990s. We round up those and a few more indie highlights from The Hong Kong Watch Auction: XX that takes place from May 23-25, 2025. The full catalogue is available on Phillips.com. The Piaget Gouvernour Grande Sonnerie with a movement made by François-Paul Journe in 1997 Lot 893 – Krayon Anywhere in pink gold & Lot 965 – Krayon Anywhere in white gold The sale includes not one, but two examples of the Krayon Anywhere. Conceived by engineer Rémi Maillat, the Anywhere indicates sunrise and sunset times anywhere in world, thanks to a set of cams and levers that can be adjusted for a particular locale. The chapter ring on the periphery of the dial is composed of overlapping discs that move with the seasons, indicating sunrise and sunset as well as the seasonal length of the day. A sub-dial at six indicates the calendar, which is linked to the sunrise and sunset indicator. Hand finished to a high level by specialists in the Vallée de Joux...
Hodinkee
Seven Summer-Ready Watches – All Under $2000
With the sunny season just warming up, it's time for casual comfort and plenty of fun color.
Fratello
Do Tudor’s Price Increases Create More Space For Players Like Formex, Longines, And Sinn?
The 39.5mm Formex “Baby” Reef represents, to me, the sort of value for money we were once accustomed to with Tudor’s Black Bay series in the COVID era. Although that was just a few short years ago, Tudor is moving upmarket, allowing brands like Formex, Longines, and Sinn to sweep in and fill its former […] Visit Do Tudor’s Price Increases Create More Space For Players Like Formex, Longines, And Sinn? to read the full article.
SJX Watches
L’Epée 1839’s Surprising Imperial Hot Air Balloon Desk Clock
Swiss clock maker L’Epée 1839’s latest desk-bound timekeeper is the Imperial Hot Air Balloon, a unique piece that is uncharacteristically classical compared to the brand’s recent launches that have tended towards modernity. It’s essentially a highly decorated, elaborately styled variant of the no-frills Hot Air Balloon clock of 2018. L’Epée 1839 was absorbed into LVMH last year, and this shift towards more traditional clocks chimes with the luxury group’s focus on higher-end and artisanal watchmaking. Notably, Louis Vuitton tapped L’Epée 1839 for its own hot air ballon-shaped desk clock. Initial thoughts While most of L’Epée’s creations are undoubtedly interesting, blending sculptural mechanics with proprietary clock movements, the clockmaker was historically a maker of classically traditional mantlepiece clocks. Most of its creations from earlier decades were styled after carriage clock. While entirely sculptural in form, the Hot Air Balloon manages to look as it belongs to a bygone era of watchmaking. A métiers d’art creation, the unique piece is restrained and ornate, while being modern only in the way it displays the time. Otherwise, the miniature flying object would sit comfortably in a historical residence. Not to say that other L’Epée are not well executed, but their modern and structural constructions don’t usually allow for classic artisanal crafts to be put to good use. The Hot Air Ballon’s centrepiece is the blue enamelled surface...
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Highlights: Magnificent Chinese Market Timepieces at Phillips Hong Kong
The Geneva sales have wrapped up, but the spring auction season continues in Hong Kong, where Phillips will offer a collection of unexpected and wonderful pocket watches made for the Chinese market in the 18th and 19th centuries. As Europeans became enamored with Chinese goods such as tea, silk, and porcelain, the Chinese were equally enraptured by European watches and clocks, often adorned with miniature enamel painting, pearls, gemstones, and hand engraving. Genevan enamelling, in particular, was world-leading and adorned some of the most elaborate timepieces of the 19th century. Proof of that can be found in the Patek Philippe Museum’s extensive collection of Chinese market watches and clocks. Today, Chinese market watches seem alien in their lavish and ornate decoration. Collectors’ tastes have become homogenized over time, particularly today, which makes historical Chinese market watches stand out as a world unto themselves, both in style and mechanics. A mini collection of such watches will be sold during the first session of Phillips’ The Hong Kong Watch Auction: XX at 6:30 pm on May 23, 2025. The extraordinary miniature enamelling found on a clockwatch by L. Vrard & Co. Lot 801 – Perfume Sprinkler Pistol by Moulinié & Bautte & Cie Geneva historically specialized in the manufacture of oddly shaped “fantasy watches” watches during the early 19th century. Common forms include fruits, musical instruments, animals, and flowers. Some of the more exotic fanta...
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Return Of A True Icon - Glycine Airman GMT Automatic - Base 22 \
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Buying Guide – Independent Watchmaking At Its Finest, With Six Recent Masterpieces
Style, creativity, originality and craftsmanship are often at the core of what we appreciate in watches. From the very lowest end to the very highest end of mechanical watchmaking, I like to think we seek something that connects to our personality in the watches we buy. And where else to find more of that than […]
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How to Spot a Fake Omega Wristwatch
Omega, founded in 1848, is one of the world’s oldest, most highly respected, and popular watch manufacturers, so it should come as no surpris e that the brand is frequently the target ofcounterfeiters. If you are considering purchasing an Omega, here is some quick advice to help spot a possible counterfeit.
Fratello
Sunday Morning Showdown: Omega Railmaster (2025) Vs. Seamaster Aqua Terra 150M (38mm)
This week, Omega launched two new versions of its 38mm Railmaster. One features a gray gradient dial, while the other has a beige gradient dial. They share a flat, matte, time-only layout, which sets them apart from the current Seamaster Aqua Terra lineup. The new Railmaster is also €1,000 less expensive than the similarly specced […] Visit Sunday Morning Showdown: Omega Railmaster (2025) Vs. Seamaster Aqua Terra 150M (38mm) to read the full article.
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A Quartz GMT That Actually Feels Fresh? Timex Might’ve Done It Again
Timex reinvents its Q series with the Continental GMT-an integrated bracelet, quartz watch inspired by sports models, priced under $200.
Time+Tide
New releases from Daniel Roth, Hamilton, Breguet and more
Two of the oldest watchmakers in the world, Vacheron Constantin and Breguet, celebrate this milestone year in style, headlining this week.The post New releases from Daniel Roth, Hamilton, Breguet and more appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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Seiko SARB017 Alpinist Review - A Gentleman's Sports Watch Classic - Best Automatic Under $400?
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Watches, Stories, & Gear: Brew Pops Up, Fashionable G-SHOCK, and Dyneema’s Newest Use
“Watches, Stories, and Gear” is a roundup of our favorite content, watch or otherwise, from around the internet. Here, we support other creators, explore interesting content that inspires us, and put a spotlight on causes we believe in. Oh, and any gear we happen to be digging on this week. We love gear. Brew Watch Co. Revives Their NYC Pop-up Shop View this post on Instagram A post shared by BREW WATCHES (@brewwatches) Local fans of the brand, rejoice; The Brew Pop-up Shop is returning to NYC, and it’s open now! In a recent Instagram reel, brand founder Johnathon stated that the February pop-up was an “overwhelming success” and “it only makes sense to do it again. Running from May 16th until August 2nd, the Brew team will have various models on display, like the new manual wind Metric and our very own Metric Chrono Regulator Lumint. Full details, including daily hours and address can be found on Brew’s instagram , here. Crocs and G-SHOCK: Durability Meets Fashion G-SHOCK has announced a new, first of its kind collaboration with footwear icon, Crocs: aiming to “blend rugged utility with street-ready design”. This collaboration, which features a pair of Echo Wave Crocs and a G-SHOCk GA-2100, creates a bold watch and shoe pairing that’s sure to turn heads wherever you go. Both the watch and shoes feature a glow-in-the-dark finish, pink and green marbled accents, and includes a modular case allowing the watch to be worn on the wrist or the ankl...
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New: OMEGA Railmaster
Omega has refreshed the Railmaster for 2025, bringing a modern twist to a watch with deep historical roots. Originally launched in 1957 as part of Omega’s “Professional Line,” the Railmaster was designed for railway workers, engineers, and scientists who needed a timepiece resistant to magnetic fields. Over the years, it has seen multiple revivals, but this latest iteration is particularly striking.
Time+Tide
G-Crocs? Casio and Crocs team up on a pair of clogs you can mount a CasiOak to
This is peak ugly-chic.The post G-Crocs? Casio and Crocs team up on a pair of clogs you can mount a CasiOak to appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
Quill & Pad
Ulysse Nardin Sonata Cathedral Reviewed by Tim Mosso: Dual Time, Alarm, Big Date, and Cathedral Gongs, It Might Recharge your Enthusiasm Watches
The Ulysse Nardin Sonata Cathedral features a minute repeater, alarm, and cathedral gongs. Tim Mosso encourages collectors who need to recharge their enthusiasm for the hobby to go out and find watches like this: rare, fine, complicated, and depreciated.
Time+Tide
We hosted an evening with a world record ocean rower and Fears, all for a good cause
Angus Collins is set to take on a challenge no one else has achieved - rowing unassisted around the UK - while raising money for a good cause.The post We hosted an evening with a world record ocean rower and Fears, all for a good cause appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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TAG Heuer F1 Automatic GMT Watch - Full Review & Discussion - Ref. WAZ211A.BA0875
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New: Venezianico Redentore Utopia with its first Italian movement
In an interesting novelty release, Venezianico unveils its first Italian made movement - the V5000 in a new watch which is christened Redentore Utopia.
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Breguet debuts new 38mm Tradition Seconde Rétrograde for its second 250th anniversary release
Forget Hansel... Breguet - so hot right now.The post Breguet debuts new 38mm Tradition Seconde Rétrograde for its second 250th anniversary release appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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Hands-On: Breitling Top Time B01 Martini Racing
A compact cushion-cased chronograph powered by the mighty B01 and rocking an iconic motorsport livery.
Fratello
Fratello’s Top 5 Rolex Datejust Models With Exotic Dials
This week’s Top 5 list is a follow-up to last week’s list. You seemed to enjoy the article about some of the stunning, exotic dials that Rolex has used for its flagship model, the Day-Date. This week, we will look at some of the exotic dials that the Genevan brand has used for the Datejust. […] Visit Fratello’s Top 5 Rolex Datejust Models With Exotic Dials to read the full article.
Quill & Pad
Omega Aqua Terra: Is it TOO Good?
Omega is a global household name. When discussing Omega, everyone will have their mental image of what defines the brand for them. This could be the Seamaster association with James Bond or the Speedmaster with the moon landings. However, it is the Aqua Terra Raman Kalra focuses on here.
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