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Hublot Unveils the MP-15 Takashi Murakami Only Watch Sapphire

Only Watch 2023: All the new piece unique watches to go on auction in November

New: IWC Big Pilot’s Watch Perpetual Calendar Top Gun Lake Tahoe White Ceramic

Banking on the huge success of their Top Gun series, IWC releases new Big Pilot's Watch Perpetual Calendar Top Gun Lake Tahoe White Ceramic.

Video: The Fathers Of New York City's 70-Year-Old Watch Repair Institution

On this Father's Day, we check in on Steve and Larry Kivel of Grand Central Watch.

The Value Proposition: The Vulcain Nautique Skindiver Delivers Heritage Dive Watch Legacy At (Way) Less Than $2K

It’s skindiver season, and we’re taking a look at a value-packed option with real history.

Roger Dubuis CEO Nicola Andreatta on the concept of Hyper Horology and expecting the unexpected

The next stop in our Watches & Wonders CEO interview journey is Roger Dubuis, a brand notable for their big switch from super-classical to Hyper Horology, and the ethos defined by the Excalibur. Their show booth blasts your senses with lights and music, in a set-up reminiscent of a bourse gone ballistic. To get the … ContinuedThe post Roger Dubuis CEO Nicola Andreatta on the concept of Hyper Horology and expecting the unexpected appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

Introducing: IWC Celebrates 75 Years Of The Mark Pilot's Watch With A New Silver Dial

A handsome new Mark XX for a special anniversary.

Introducing: Is The New J.N. Shapiro ‘Resurgence’ The First Truly American-Made Watch In Decades?

It's a bold watch and a bold claim not made lightly, but it’s an important step in bringing back American watchmaking.

What Audemars Piguet’s new CEO, Ilaria Resta, heralds for the luxury watch business

One To Watch: Yosuke Sekiguchi Draws Inspiration From The Past As He Charts His Future

It's been a hard road from Japan to establishing himself in Switzerland, but Sekiguchi is ready to make his mark under his own name.

Watch Spotting: Inter Milan Manager Simone Inzaghi Wearing A Neo-Vintage Rolex Yacht-Master As The Team Advances To The Champions League Final

It's been more than a decade-long drought, and Inzaghi wore a watch that can handle water just fine.

A Week On The Wrist: The Oris ProPilot X Calibre 400 – What A Modern Pilot Watch Should Be

Do we really need another flieger in our life?

Auction Watch: Patek Philippe Ref. 1252 “Chameleon”

The Geneva spring auction season kicks off soon and as expected, most of the weekend’s highlights are the usual timepieces from establishment brands and independent watchmakers, including one that is a mix of both, the Audemars Piguet Grande Sonnerie pocket watch made by Philippe Dufour. But one of the season’s most intriguing lot is altogether different – the Patek Philippe Ref. 1252 “Chameleon” that’ll go under the hammer at Antiquorum. Both intriguing and quirky, the ref. 1252 “Chameleon” is essentially a sculptural bracelet that happens to have a small, manual-wind movement installed. While such bracelet wristwatches are common for jewellers like Cartier and Bulgari, the “Chameleon” is decidedly unconventional for Patek Philippe. Made in the late 1940s, this example of the “Chameleon” is only the second one known. The first example resides in the Patek Philippe Museum as inventory no. P-107. The “Chameleon” is perhaps more object than timekeeper. It has an estimate of CHF50,000-100,000 – arguably not so much for a sculptural Patek Philippe of which only two are known, or a pricey, oddball ladies’ watch. But it is unquestionably interesting and perhaps one of the most intriguing objects on the block this weekend. The “Chameleon” is lot 450 and has an estimate of CHF50,000-100,000. Its archive extract has been ordered and is pending according to Antiquorum. For more, visit Antiquorum.com.  

Hands On: Audemars Piguet Grande Sonnerie Pocket Watch by Philippe Dufour

Arguably the master of movement decoration, Philippe Dufour is revered for the impeccable finishing of his wristwatches – along with a handful of pocket watches, including the Grande Sonnerie pocket watch that sold in 2021 at Philips for CHF2.33 million including fees. But the first timepieces Mr Dufour made never bore his name on the dial. They were a series of five grande sonnerie pocket watches created for Audemars Piguet (AP) that he began in the late 1970s and completed in 1988. The very first of the five, the Grande Sonnerie Pocket Watch no. 1 – by Philippe Dufour for Audemars Piguet – will go under the hammer at Philips’ upcoming Geneva auction taking place on May 13 and 14, 2023. (Video courtesy of Phillips) Initial Thoughts Having slowly gone out of fashion starting in the early 2000s, pocket watches tend to go under the radar when set against comparable wristwatches. In 2021, Philippe Dufour’s own Grande Sonnerie wristwatch sold for more than double his grande sonnerie pocket watch – in the same auction. However, anyone who understands independent watchmaker and Mr Dufour’s work will appreciate the significance of this pocket watch. This not only predates the Philippe Dufour brand, but the series of five watches made for AP was the impetus for him to strike out on his own. Because of what he perceived as deeply disrespectful behaviour by AP executives, Mr Dufour vowed never again to make watches for others after completing the five watches for AP. ...

Watch Spotting: James Harden Gifts 76ers Star Joel Embiid An Engraved Rolex Day-Date 40 For Winning The 2023 MVP

An MVP trophy is cool, but a gold Rolex is much cooler.

The perfect 6 watch collection by independent watchmakers – ChatGPT edition

This week, we asked ChatGPT to pick a six watch collection again, this time only with watches from independent watchmakers.

In The Shop: Should I Get A Watch Appraisal?

Short answer: yes. But allow us to tell you why!

Hands-On: The Hermès Arceau Wow Watch

Crash! Boom! Bang! A hand-painted mother-of-pearl comic book watch by Hermès. No, really, we didn't just make this up.

In The Shop: Five Things To Do Before You Get Watch Insurance

It's good to prepare to be prepared.

The Art of Watch Collecting: Beyond the Usual Suspects

Hands-On: Ralph Lauren Updated Its 867 Collection. Now It’s The Dress Watch It Should Be

A fresh take on Art Deco that doesn't take itself so seriously.

In The Shop: When Should I Get Insurance For My Watch?

When it comes to insurance, it's not just about monetary value.

Australian Grand Prix – TAG Heuer affirms top watch sponsor spot with more Red Bull dominance, and I live out a childhood dream

Last weekend, the Australian Grand Prix took place in Melbourne’s picturesque surroundings of Albert Park. We got an incredible spectacle, too, with plenty of drama and one of the most confusing endings in recent times – reminiscent of that controversial night in Abu Dhabi. Despite the action-packed race, most people’s predictions of a Red Bull … ContinuedThe post Australian Grand Prix – TAG Heuer affirms top watch sponsor spot with more Red Bull dominance, and I live out a childhood dream appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

IWC’s Pilot’s Watch line-up gets four new additions

For Watches & Wonders 2023, IWC have introduced three new references of IWC Pilot’s Watch Chronograph 41. Among the new trio are new cases in Oceana blue ceramic and 18k 5N gold. The Big Pilot’s Watch Perpetual Calendar is also now available with a racing green dial. IWC releasing more variety of Pilot’s Watches should … ContinuedThe post IWC’s Pilot’s Watch line-up gets four new additions appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

Talking Watches: With Aly & AJ, The Indie-Pop Duo With An Eye-Opening Vintage Watch Collection

Some siblings share shirts – these siblings share a love for highly-collectible vintage watches.