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Historical Perspectives: Frederick Douglass's Thing Of Beauty, His First Watch
Now on view at The Metropolitan Museum of Art, Douglass writes about what this Irish pocket watch meant to him in 1894.
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Recapping All of the Panels at Windup Watch Fair Chicago 2025
Some of our favorite parts of every Windup Watch Fair are the panels, presentations, and podcast that go down during these events. More than just discussions, these sessions bring together some of the most insightful voices in the watch community-brand founders, Worn & Wound journalists, and enthusiasts-for real conversations you won’t hear anywhere else. They’re a chance to go deeper, share stories, launch projects, and challenge ideas in front of a live, engaged audience. At this year’s Windup Chicago, held at Venue West on July 11th through 13th, the panels delivered everything we love about the format: authenticity, energy, and just the right amount of watch nerdiness. Here’s a look back at the sessions from the weekend. The Micro-Independent Spirit and the Democratization of Watchmaking with Atelier Wen A new generation of Micro-Indies are on the rise, bringing with them elements of watchmaking that were once reserved for the loftiest, most prestigious echelons of the industry. Be it in the form of the mechanical innovations of Christopher Ward or the pursuit of high craft by Atelier Wen, discover the shared alternative spirit that fuels these brands as they encroach on the hallowed halls of horological hegemony. Moderated by Zach Kazan, Managing Editor at Worn & Wound, this panel features Robin Tallendier, Founder at Atelier Wen, Michael Pearson, North American Brand Director at Christopher Ward, Celeste Wong, Founder, Designer and Watchmaker at Celeste W...
Fratello
Does Anyone Still Care Or Dream About A Tourbillon Watch?
A little research reveals that over 80 watch brands at different technical levels and price segments build timepieces outfitted with a tourbillon. Considering the mechanism’s significant cost and complexity, that’s a surprisingly large number. Likewise, mechanical chronographs, for instance, come in all shapes and sizes and prices, for that matter. Now, no disrespect, my dear […] Visit Does Anyone Still Care Or Dream About A Tourbillon Watch? to read the full article.
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The Time+Tide Team picks their favourite summer watch from 2025’s haul of hot releases
There's been an unusually large number of summer watches released this year - but these are our favourites.The post The Time+Tide Team picks their favourite summer watch from 2025’s haul of hot releases appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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Introducing the Ancestra, a New Dress Watch From Atelier Wen
Since 2022, you could be forgiven for thinking of Atelier Wen as “the Perception company.” The brand didn’t start with their popular integrated bracelet sports watch, but as the demand for these types of watches grew, Atelier Wen has done their best to keep the Perception at the forefront of the conversation. They’ve done this through small runs of new dial colors and limited editions with various partners that allow them to play not just with color but the guilloche work that is the Perception’s calling card. But it was never Atelier Wen’s goal to make the Perception their own version of the Royal Oak, a watch that completely defines the brand to the point that other collections are barely playing second fiddle. The conceit of the brand has always been to celebrate traditional craft techniques through the lens of Chinese culture. Look at their first release, the porcelain dialed Odyssey, alongside the Perception and you begin to see the brand’s vision more clearly. Now, a new collection has been unveiled, that will hopefully continue to broaden the brand’s appeal. The Ancestra is a rather ambitious dress watch that’s quite complex in its design, but in a somewhat under the radar way. The centerpiece of the watch is the 925 silver dial which incorporates two traditional artistic crafts: hand hammering and grand feu enamel. The dial is produced by Kong Lingjun, a master Chinese enameler. After the dial is hammered, Lingjun gets to work on the enamel pr...
Time+Tide
What do the different types of stainless steel actually mean for your watch?
We cut through the marketing spin with a guide to the main grades or alloys of stainless steel used in modern watchmaking.The post What do the different types of stainless steel actually mean for your watch? appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
Hodinkee
Three On Three: The Best Summer Watch (Video)
The gloves, er, sleeves are off as we debate what might be the best summer watch.
Time+Tide
Áigi honours Norway’s industrial mining heritage with a hardcore classic tool watch, the Gruvebus
This rugged Norwegian tool watch represents a horological send-off to mining in Svalbard.The post Áigi honours Norway’s industrial mining heritage with a hardcore classic tool watch, the Gruvebus appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
Fratello
Hands-On With The New Oris Divers Sixty-Five Chronograph In Silver And Ocean Green
Time flies when you’re having retro fun, doesn’t it? With an original introduction date a full decade ago, the Oris Divers Sixty-Five collection feels like a brand staple. I have always found the chronograph version to be one of the more appealing models. Well, today is my lucky day because I get to go hands-on […] Visit Hands-On With The New Oris Divers Sixty-Five Chronograph In Silver And Ocean Green to read the full article.
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Event Report: Bvlgari presents high jewellery and high-end watch show
Bvlgari presented a high jewellery and high-end watch trunk show at Singapore's House of Tan Yeok Nee, showcasing the Turmali High Jewellery Collection.
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Elliot Brown brings summer vibes to its Bloxworth Heritage Diver with the new Chromatic Collection
Inspired by summer motifs like candy floss, promenade deck chairs and sandcastles, these divers are bang on trend.The post Elliot Brown brings summer vibes to its Bloxworth Heritage Diver with the new Chromatic Collection appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
Fratello
Introducing Some More Watch Madness: The Behrens × Konstantin Chaykin “Ace Of Hearts” In Three Materials
You don’t realize you want it if you can’t imagine it. Luckily, free-spirited watch brands like Konstantin Chaykin and Behrens have enormous imagination. When they collaborate, they reach new levels of watch madness. These two brands worked together for the first time three years ago and have joined forces again to create something that perfectly […] Visit Introducing Some More Watch Madness: The Behrens × Konstantin Chaykin “Ace Of Hearts” In Three Materials to read the full article.
Hodinkee
Auctions: Pharrell Williams' JOOPITER Hosts Its First Dedicated Watch Auction - The Art Of Time
Highlighted by custom-order Cartier and possibly unique vintage pieces, JOOPITER's curated watch sale has a clear point of view.
Worn & Wound
An Exclusive New Bulova Snorkel for the Windup Watch Fair Chicago
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John Wayne: Hollywood’s Ultimate Cowboy and His Watch Legacy
Gentleman, scholar and life-long watch fan Marion Morrison – better known as John Wayne, or John “Duke” Wayne – was the toughest cowboy of them all.
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On a tear: the British watch industry has grown 65% in 3 years
The latest bellwether report from the Alliance of British Watch and Clock Makers suggests massive growth for the industry at large. The post On a tear: the British watch industry has grown 65% in 3 years appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
Worn & Wound
Second City, First Class: A Look Back at Windup Watch Fair Chicago 2025
Earlier this month, Windup Watch Fair returned to Chicago, marking the 10th anniversary of the Windup series with a three-day celebration that packed Venue West with energy, excitement, and a thriving community of watch lovers. From July 11–13, the West Loop space pulsed with the sounds of winding crowns, rotating bezels, and passionate conversation. As always, the event was free and open to the public, drawing everyone from longtime collectors and industry insiders to curious newcomers discovering mechanical timekeeping for the first time. Over 70 brands filled the space, and this year’s Fair felt more expansive and dynamic than ever. Among the standout moments were the lead sponsor installations, which showcased the diverse spirit of the Fair. Atelier Wen’s “Perception” model, featuring hand-engraved guilloché dials and a homegrown micro-rotor movement, was a fan favorite, embodying the blend of artistry and innovation that Windup thrives on. Just across the room, Citizen celebrated 40 years of its legendary Aqualand with a special anniversary edition that tied directly into a live recording of The Worn & Wound Podcast that explored Citizen’s dive legacy and the corresponding Windup in a Lake dive expedition in Lake Michigan. Casio’s presence this year centered on the MTGB4000, a tech-forward G-SHOCK that balanced extreme durability with sleek presentation. Christopher Ward’s C60 Trident Reef, meanwhile, drew curious glances and engaged discussions with ...
Worn & Wound
1 Watch With 6 Looks! Bezel Swapping the Nivada Grenchen Chronoking Mecaquartz
The post 1 Watch With 6 Looks! Bezel Swapping the Nivada Grenchen Chronoking Mecaquartz appeared first on Worn & Wound.
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Fratello Summer Watch Picks 2025: Mike’s Favorites From G-Shock, Norqain, And Ming
Even though it’s only July, it feels like it’s been summer for months here in the UK. It’s been hot and dry, two descriptors rarely used here in Blighty. So, I’ve had ample time to practice my summer watch game. So far, I’ve been away from the pool, so the choices may seem strange. I’ll […] Visit Fratello Summer Watch Picks 2025: Mike’s Favorites From G-Shock, Norqain, And Ming to read the full article.
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Fratello Summer Watch Picks 2025: Thomas’s Favorites From Doxa, Zenith, And Nomos
I cannot believe it has already been a full year since I last published my favorite summer watches. Time flies when you’re having fun! While I am often one of the first to submit my list articles, this year, I am one of the last writers to submit my summer watch picks. Why? Well, it’s […] Visit Fratello Summer Watch Picks 2025: Thomas’s Favorites From Doxa, Zenith, And Nomos to read the full article.
Time+Tide
Omega brings a touch of orange to the Seamaster Diver 300M
Omega releases a new Seamaster Diver 300M with flashes of orange - a summery look for this sweltering summer.The post Omega brings a touch of orange to the Seamaster Diver 300M appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
Worn & Wound
A Swiss-Made Titanium Field Watch for Under $1,000 - Formex Field Automatic Hands-On
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Introducing - Game Changer…? Casio Launches its First Mechanical Watch, the Edifice EFK-100 Automatic
It’s been several years since the Swiss abandoned the truly affordable, sub-400-euro mechanical watch category. Once a gateway to Swiss mechanical watchmaking at reasonable prices, lower-end Swatch Group brands (Tissot and Hamilton) are now priced above that range. This situation, however, has been extremely beneficial to two Japanese giants, a sort of duopoly composed of […]
Time+Tide
13 of the best ceramic watches that won’t show any scuffs for true watch buffs
Snazzy and scratch-proof: this list contains bold perpetual calendars, stealthy pilot's watches, and unique divers.The post 13 of the best ceramic watches that won’t show any scuffs for true watch buffs appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
Fratello
Taking A Look At Bravo Watchware’s Original Gradient Watch Box
I have been on the hunt for a decent zip-up leather watch case for what feels like forever. It couldn’t be just any case, though. I wanted something that didn’t out itself as a budget-friendly compromise but also didn’t cost as much as a watch itself. It had to be practical, hold a decent number […] Visit Taking A Look At Bravo Watchware’s Original Gradient Watch Box to read the full article.
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The Art of Vintage Watch Collecting
Join renowned vintage watch expert Eric Wind as he delivers the Complete Guide to Vintage Watches. You won’t find a more in-depth look at the craft anywhere else.
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[VIDEO] An Exclusive New Bulova Snorkel for the Windup Watch Fair Chicago
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Time+Tide
Vario celebrates Singapore’s 60 years of Independence with the new, and delightfully red SG60 Merlion Trench Watch
In a celebration of Singapore's 60th anniversary of independence, home-grown brand Vario offers a colourful limited edition. The post Vario celebrates Singapore’s 60 years of Independence with the new, and delightfully red SG60 Merlion Trench Watch appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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Paul Newman Rolex Daytona: The World's Most Valuable Watch
If you are into watches and watch collecting, you have heard of the “Paul Newman Rolex,” have heard of it spoken of with reverence and awe, and have perhaps even longed to possess or at least see one yourself. But how did this watch - a very specific version of the Rolex Daytona - become the celebrity watch of all celebrity watches, as well as the né plus ultra representing the absolute highest echelon of watch connoisseurship? It’s a story of watch marketing savvy and market serendipity that spans the globe from Geneva to Daytona, from Cleveland to Hollywood. Rolex was riding a hot streak of successes in the 1950s and early ‘60s. The Swiss company had already introduced to the market the definitive luxury divers’ watch, the Submariner; the quintessential luxury travel watch, the GMT-Master; and even an understated, rugged outdoor watch, the Explorer, that became a star in its one right by virtue of its role in the historic summit of Mount Everest. The one popular category that Rolex had yet to really crack was the emerging genre of motorsport-inspired wrist chronographs, an area in which brands like Heuer (today’s TAG Heuer), Longines, and Breitling had a substantial head start. Rolex boldly jumped into the fray, introducing its first “pre-Daytona” wristwatch chronograph, Ref. 6234, in 1955, and its successor, Ref. 6238, in 1962. Both were 36mm steel watches outfitted with manually wound Valjoux 72 calibers, and both had dials that read simply “Chro...
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Typsim Makes Watches for the True Watch Nerd
Typsim, the Seattle based brand run by Matt Zinski, has been on my radar since the spring of 2023, when I met Matt at the Windup Watch Fair in San Francisco. Typsim was not exhibiting at this show, but that’s frankly sometimes my favorite way to meet a brand owner. The young, hungry brands that show up just to be there, and maybe don’t have a fully baked idea quite yet, are sometimes the most interesting ones to track. To be fair, I think Typsim was pretty well baked by the time I found out about them – my lack of knowledge before 2023 can be chalked up to my own blind spots and the simple fact that nobody can keep up with everything. Matt’s background is in architecture, and the stated goal of his brand is to create watches with a clarity of design and thoughtfulness that you’d associate with a well conceived building. The first watch he showed me that day in San Francisco was the diver, called simply the 200M, which honestly felt like a fairly generic (though very well made) vintage inspired dive watch, except for one thing: it makes use of an exclusive lume compound that promises to patina with time. That little detail has been stuck in my head ever since, and I think it unlocks something about the appeal of the brand. Matt is both a genuine watch nerd and a true tinkerer, someone willing to experiment and shoot for details that, realistically, only matter to a very small handful of super nerds, like me, and like Matt, and, I’m sure, like his customers. ...