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Naoya Hida × Revolution: The Story Behind the Type 3B-2 ‘Rising Star’

Tissot Introduces the PRC 100 Collection with a New Solar Powered Movement

There are a number of watchmaking technologies that are tough to appreciate until you’ve actually spent considerable time with a watch. Grand Seiko’s Spring Drive comes to mind, especially if you’re inclined to constantly check your watch’s accuracy. The consistency over time of a Spring Drive movement is kind of mindblowing if you’re used to “normal” mechanical watches. Similarly, high accuracy quartz, from any brand, is tough to wrap your arms around until you’ve gone months without needing a reset because your watch is keeping time to within a second or two. And ultra-thin watches deserve a mention here as well. A watch that you literally forget you’re wearing because it’s so thin can be a special thing when properly executed.  But in terms of actually making your day to day life easier, there are few technologies that match the practicality of solar powered timekeeping. There are a bunch of brands that offer watches with solar movements, and for some it’s really become their stock-in-trade. Today, Tissot expands their solar offerings with the new PRC 100 Solar collection, bringing an aging collection up to date with some modern tech that should have broad appeal to both the mass market and the most sensible, practical, enthusiasts among us.  The PRC 100 was originally introduced in the mid 2000s and is easily identified by its dodecagonal bezel. PRC is an acronym that stands for “Precise, Robust, and Classic,” which seems like the right canv...

The Craziest Story Behind The Crazy Hours, As Told By Franck Muller

The Roundup: A Watch That Smiles Back, A Diver That Will Have You Spinning, and More

As a watch enthusiast, how frequently do you gaze at your watch and smile? What if your timepiece could return the gesture? From the renowned interior architect Alain Silberstein, in collaboration with Louis Erard, comes the Smile-Day, a watch that quite literally smiles back. Instead of showing the days of the week, this unique piece depicts various smiley faces along with the date. As a watch enthusiast, how frequently do you gaze at your watch and smile? What if your timepiece could return the gesture? From the renowned interior architect Alain Silberstein, in collaboration with Louis Erard, comes the Smile-Day, a watch that quite literally smiles back. Instead of showing the days of the week, this unique piece depicts various smiley faces along with the date. The post The Roundup: A Watch That Smiles Back, A Diver That Will Have You Spinning, and More appeared first on Worn & Wound.

Watch Spotting: Scottie Scheffler Dons The Green Jacket A Second Time At The Masters Wearing A Green Rolex 'Hulk' Submariner Ref. 116610LV

There's just something about green at Augusta in April.

The story of Pisa Orologeria’s legacy since 1940

Pre-Owned Picks: An IWC Ingenieur Ref. IW3506 From The ‘80s, A Solid Gold Blue Dial Rolex Submariner Ref. 16618, And An Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Ref. 15510ST

Plus a killer complicated JLC Master Control and a read-to-dive Omega Ploprof.

In-Depth: The Long And Increasingly Complicated Story Of The Reference Number

From 2447 to CBS2210.FC6534 – why reference numbers keep getting longer.

In-Depth: Examining Value And Price Over Time With The ‘No Date’ Rolex Submariner

We now have a decade behind us of modern price history – let's dig into it.

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

Second Opinions: The Tudor Black Bay Fifty-Eight Is Not A Submariner Alternative

It's its own thing, and that's totally okay.

In-Depth: The Untold Story Of Watchmaking's Most Iconic Advertising Campaign

How Patek Philippe's "Generations" campaign changed watch advertising forever.

My Watch Story: The Joy Of Assembling Your Own Watch, Getting The New Tudor Black Bay Fifty-Eight, A Wedding Anniversary Watch Tradition, And More

Five video stories from HODINKEE readers.

Interview: The Full Story Of The 'Pulp Fiction' Watch

How prop master Jonathan R. Hodges sourced one of Hollywood's most iconic timepieces.

Culture Of Time: It's Another Skull Watch Story For Halloween, What Were The Odds?

Not zero, comrades, not zero.

Weekend Rewind: Submariner Mania: A Deep Dive Into The World's Most Famous Dive Watch

Everything you need to know about vintage Rolex Subs.

Weekend Rewind: Taking The New Rolex Submariner Around NYC

There was no diving, but there was plenty of pizza.

The Story Behind The KB2 clock

French connection.

Fitness model Jen Selter understands the robust elegance of a Rolex Datejust

When it comes to wristwatches, Rolex is the manufacturer known as “the crown”, but the queen of fitness is American model Jen Selter. With over 12 million followers on Instagram, Selter took the world by storm with the “Seltering” pose trend and became widely known for having “the best butt on Instagram”. But to get … ContinuedThe post Fitness model Jen Selter understands the robust elegance of a Rolex Datejust appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

Sunday Rewind: The Story Of New York City's Sidewalk Clock

It's been there, in one form or another, since 1899.

Buying, Selling, & Collecting: The Story Of My Life In Three Swatches

Ever since boyhood, this brand has seen me through my milestones.

Vintage Watches: A 1978 Rolex 'Pre-COMEX' Submariner, A 1980s Omega Speedmaster 'Holy Grail,' And A 1960s Favre-Leuba Bivouac

Wednesday. 11:00 AM ET. Vintage watches. HODINKEE.

My Watch Story: The Jaws Watch, A Michael Jordan Story, A Marine Officer's Gift, And More

Five video stories from HODINKEE readers.

My Watch Story: Staying Connected With The Tudor Black Bay GMT, A Distinct Taste For Watches, An Undeniable Love, And More

Five video stories from HODINKEE readers.

My Watch Story: Appreciating The Rolex Explorer, A Father's Omega Seamaster, Making Memories With A Seiko, And More

Five video stories from HODINKEE readers.