Results for Newman's Daytona at Phillips, October 2017

Hands-On: The Laurent Ferrier Sport Auto

Can Laurent Ferrier provide an indie alternative to the continued integrated sports watch demand?

The Petrolhead Corner – Audi Defies the Odds and Wins the 2024 Edition of the Dakar Rally

Few things are certain in life, but one thing that seems as regular as ever is the fact we get to experience the legendary Dakar Rally early in the year, every year. With the 2024 edition just under wraps, we once again got to witness the greatest and most daring drivers, navigators and crews combat […]

Watch Engravings: Historic Examples and Ideas from Our Instagram Audie

Of all the elements that can make a watch special to its owner, few can compare to having it engraved - with a message, image, or other inscription that renders it uniquely personal to its owner. The art of engraving - i.e., carving characters or patterns into surfaces - goes all the way back to prehistoric cultures and watch engraving is a tradition that goes back all the way to the beginning of portable timepieces. The earliest examples can be found in pocket watches bearing royal crests and coats of arms for aristocrats and royalty, who were, of course among, the first wearers of timepieces. As watch ownership became more widespread and democratized, the variety of such customizations widened. Some of the most significant watches throughout history have borne personalized engravings that speak to their famous provenance. As we explore further in this article, the most expensive Rolex watch ever sold at auction is a Daytona owned by actor/racing driver Paul Newman, inscribed not with his name but with a cautionary message from his wife, Joanne Woodward, “DRIVE CAREFULLY - ME.” Nowadays, just about any Daytona owner can choose to have it engraved, but the most prestigious models are the ones awarded to winning drivers at the 24 Hours of Daytona race, each of which is engraved - by Rolex - with the driver’s name. One of the world’s most valuable Omega watches is a yellow-gold Slimline model owned by President John F. Kennedy, inscribed “PRESIDENT OF THE...

Geneva Watch Days 2023: Laurent Ferrier’s Sport Auto 40 is a Tribute To a Racing Legacy

5 More Affordable Tool Watches I’d Buy if I Didn’t Want to Spring for a Rolex Submariner – Reprise

If John Keil was to recommend a brand-new functional diver’s watch to a friend who was looking to spend within a certain price range, these would be his suggestions. Or, more specifically, here is what he would purchase himself in a variety of price categories.

Happenings: The Horological Society Of New York Awards $125,000 In Financial Aid At Its Annual Gala

Lifetime membership card sells for record-breaking $20,000.

Screen Time - How On-Screen Watches Add to the Story

Bulova Makes a Stronger (and Smaller) Case for Why You Should Add the Lunar Pilot Chronograph

The history of the Bulova Lunar Pilot Chronograph is a nebulous one. Sure, its claim to fame is that it was worn on the moon’s surface by astronaut Dave Scott during the 1971 Apollo 15 mission. As the story goes, Scott’s issued Omega Speedmaster malfunctioned during his second moonwalk, which opened up the door for his personal Bulova Lunar Pilot to get some action. But there were always questions to be answered in regards to where its design came from, what movement it used, and how it got into Scott’s possession in the first place. If you’re an Apollo enthusiast, moonwatch enthusiast, or both, then I’m sure these queries already have the gears turning. But before you move that cursor over to your browser search bar, I strongly suggest you stay right here and check out this editorial piece written back in 2016 by W&W; contributor, Hung Doan, as he covers all the bases in this interesting piece of investigative journalism. Alright, welcome back! Interesting bit of history, right? Dave Scott’s Bulova Worn On The Moon During The Apollo 15 Mission Fast forward to today, Bulova has announced that they are expanding their Lunar Pilot Chronograph line with two brand new models – a black dial and accompanying subdials harkening back to the traditional steel case special edition model and a cream textured dial with navy blue accents. Both variations get a new and improved case that’ll be more suitable for a wider range of wrist sizes, as well as a cleaner dial layou...

Announcements: The Horological Society Of New York Introduces Three New Financial Aid Opportunities For 2023

Honoring innovation in horology, watchmaking students and school watches.

Vintage Watches: A 1959 Rolex Oyster Perpetual In 14k Yellow Gold, A 1970s Dodane Type 21 Military Flyback Chronograph, And A 1970s Gallet By Racine Multichron

Led by one of the most interesting Rolex OPs we have ever come across, this week's vintage lineup has something for everyone.

Vintage Watches: Two Gold Patek Philippes, A 1980s Sinn Chronograph With World-Time Bezel, And A 1974 Rolex Oyster Perpetual Date

Let's be Sinn-cere, Patek Philippe might read clunky but it really Rolex-es off the tongue.

OAK Collection: Collector Patrick Getreide Opens One Of The World’s Finest Watch Collections To The Public Featuring 5 Patek Philippes Once Owned By Henry Graves, 16 Nautiluses, 7 Voutilainens, And A Plethora Of The Rarest Rolex And Patek Philippe Models

The OAK Collection is filled with extraordinary, museum-quality, one-of-a-kind timepieces, many of which are either historically important, unrepeatable special orders, or rare limited editions. These include (but are not limited to) five Patek Philippe watches once owned by Henry Graves, 16 Nautiluses, seven Voutilainens, and a plethora of rare Rolex and Patek Philippe models!

Just Because: Remember The Time Kate Bush Made An Ad For Seiko?

The summer of Kate Bush continues apace.

Time Traveler’s Clock: Deciding An Atomic Clock, GPS Signal, Quartz Clock And Marine Chronometer Alone Just Didn’t Cut The Mustard, This Inventor Synced Them All Together

Imagine that after discovering and rebuilding the (imaginary) Time Viewer originally constructed by Leonardo da Vinci, an inventor saw the need for a navigational clock for time travelers. Well one inventor, Tom Bales, did just that and acted upon it.

Hanhart to auction a new 417 serial no.1 for Ukraine Aid (Editorial and soapbox)

We just received this auction news that Hanhart is offering a 417 for an auction to benefit Ukraine. Details and our editorial with soapbox within.

Watch Of The Week: I Didn't Really Like Watches – And Then I Bought a Royal Oak

I came for the brutal design. And stayed for the way it made me feel.

From The Audemars Piguet Archives: 8 Things You Didn't Know About The Origin Of The Royal Oak

Because there are eight sides to every great story.

Grails: I Finally Found My Holy Grail Watch. Here’s Why I Didn’t Buy It.

A decade-long search takes me all the way to Thailand - and meets a surprising end.

Met Gala 2021: Wrists That Had Watches & Those That Didn’t

5 Watches That Prove The Financial Crisis Actually Didn't Kill Creativity

Jack Forster's mea culpa.

Sunday Rewind: Patek Philippe's Iconic Ad Campaign

You never actually read a Sunday Rewind, you merely click the link to the original post.

Cancelled Nautilus leaves AD’s Relieved: “No more Bribes with Sexual Favors”

Many dealers are now looking forward to what most have taken for granted; walking to their vehicle without fear of being stalked or healthier relationships without fear of being forcefully compromised.

Six Luxury Diver’s Watches to Add Into Your Watch Collection

While diver's watch were initially created for a purpose,the luxury diver's watch these days are more of a fashion statement. What are some of the best out there?

Breguet Tradition Automatique Seconde Rétrograde 7097 And Abraham-Louis Breguet Souscription Pocket Watch Deconstructions: What The Naked Watchmaker Didn’t Reveal – Reprise

The Breguet Tradition collection, as exemplified here by the Tradition Automatique Seconde Rétrograde 7097, does just what it says on the label: provide tradition. And it does that very well as Ian Skellern illustrates in a comparison with an original 200-year-old Abraham-Louis Breguet Souscription pocket watch.

Why I bought the 42mm Girard-Perregaux Laureato Chronograph with blue dial (and drank my own Kool-Aid)

Editor’s note: Thor’s story earlier today about the battle of the Girard-Perregaux Laureatos sent me back in time to my own Laureato experience. And it’s not an entirely happy one. Because it involves me doing perhaps my biggest ever U-turn. But the story gets even more awkward. Because shortly after writing this review, and then reading the … ContinuedThe post Why I bought the 42mm Girard-Perregaux Laureato Chronograph with blue dial (and drank my own Kool-Aid) appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.