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Seiko Adds a Pair of New References to their Popular Black Series

There is a particular appeal to a stealthed-out tool watch. Maybe it’s the idea that the original design has been placed on the backburner for a more urgent, clandestine, reason. Or the ironic low-key aesthetic that often makes even more of a visual impact. We’ve seen various brands take the “blackout” approach, from Omega to Tudor, and the results are typically pretty intriguing. Seiko currently has a trio of black and orange watches under the Prospex collection that it calls “The Black Series”, but today it infuses the lineup with two new references that take things a step further by eliminating any colored accents and going for an (almost) all-out black look. These are the new 2024 Black Series SRPK43 and SSC923. The first of the new references, the SRPK43 is a familiar form but with a new face. It is 45mm wide but with a stout 47.4mm lug to lug measurement. Thickness is 13.2mm. The turtle-style stainless steel case and accompanying bracelet are, naturally, all black, as is the unidirectional ceramic bezel. In a nice touch, the day and date wheels have matching black backgrounds.  The only use of color is in the lume, which Seiko calls “Green Lumibrite Pro”. In the light, it is a pale green; at night it shines a more vivid green. The intended effect is to give the impression of peering through night vision goggles, and we’ll have to see the watches in person to assess how well Seiko has hit their mark. The SRPK43 is powered by the automatically-windin...

First Look – The New Chopard L.U.C XP Urushi Year of the Dragon

Chinese New Year 2024 will fall on Saturday, the 10th of February, heralding the Year of the Dragon. The dragon holds a special place in Chinese culture, representing power, strength, and good fortune, and brands have started to announce their dragon-themed watches. Among these, Chopard had just unveiled the latest addition to its Chinese Zodiac […]

Hands-On: the Christopher Ward C60 Trident Pro 300

A good friend of mine leans heavily toward the category of pilot watches. He’s not a pilot, but he likes the way pilot watches look, how legible they are, and the rich history that propelled them to occupy an important role in Swiss brands’ catalogs. I lean heavily towards the genre of dive watches, and although I’m not a professional diver, I do occasionally explore the world below the surface. I have been drawn to dive watches because of their inherent robustness and versatility, as well because I have a particular affinity for any large body of water. This means, in other words, that I mostly wear dive watches and that I’m always on the lookout for the next one to add to my collection.  At the risk of bragging a little, I’ve gotten my hands on many Christopher Ward models in the past three years. But for some strange reason, I’ve never looked at a Trident in the metal. This is odd because it is the collection that the British brand is perhaps the most known for. And this might be due to the fact that, over the past few years, Christopher Ward has revamped the Trident collection multiple times, updating the designs, improving upon the case profile and dimensions, and continuously bettering the finish. Or, in Christopher Ward terms, giving us better bangs for our bucks. So today is a special day as I got to spend some time with the 38mm C60 Trident Pro 300.  An Enthusiast Driven Design  We watch enthusiasts are not only enthusiasts about horology but we som...

VIDEO: Zenith’s Pilot collection soars to new heights

Eleonor Picciotto, Editor-at-Large of Revolution, and Wei Koh, Founder of Revolution, sit down with Zenith CEO Julien Tornare to find out more about the 2023 renditions of the Zenith Pilot. The manufacture debuted a diverse array of novelties at Watches and Wonders 2023. Among these were the Zenith Pilot Big Date Flyback, Zenith Pilot Automatic, […]

The Empire Strikes Back – Rolex’s Pre-Owned Program

Zeitgeist Unique Piece By Armin Strom: Pure Resonance, Sensational Synchronicity

Zeitgeist marks the five-year anniversary of the launch of Armin Strom’s patented resonance technology and focuses on the brand’s ideals and commitment to innovation in watchmaking by going back to the roots of watchmaking while remaining entirely cutting edge.

Introducing the Parmigiani Fleurier La Rose Carrée

Parmigiani Fleurier wraps its 25th anniversary by resurrecting a one-off grande sonnerie and minute repeater from the close of the 19th century.

Introducing the Breitling Endurance Pro IRONMAN®

The new watches evoke the strength and endurance that characterizes triathletes in the grueling competition.

Introducing the Montblanc Heritage Small Second LE38

Montblanc’s Heritage collection gets a big, small limited edition of 38 pieces powered by the manual-winding Minerva MB 62.00 calibre.

Very Briefly: Patek Philippe Perpetual Calendars (Pre-2000, Prices)

A skeletal essentials-only history and price guide to Patek Philippe perpetual calendar watches from the 20th century, in mostly incomplete sentences.

Review: Hautlence HL Sphere 01

Hautlence break tradition with a revolutionary (sic) time display. A ball spins at the top of each hour to reveal the next with a retrograde minute display.

HANDS-ON: Looking for a dressy daily wearer that’s a little left field? Try the Chopard L.U.C XP

I don’t want to sound like a jaded watch journalist because – let’s be honest – those guys are the worst. But having said that, there were not too many surprises at Baselworld 2017. I knew we’d be seeing Speedmasters from Omega, a Sea-Dweller from Rolex and some crazy-but-cool collabs from Hublot. I didn’t expect to be … ContinuedThe post HANDS-ON: Looking for a dressy daily wearer that’s a little left field? Try the Chopard L.U.C XP appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

In Conversation: Karl-Friedrich Scheufele Part 1 of 3: The beginnings of the L.U.C Manufacture

We had tea with Karl-Friedrich Scheufele, co-President of Chopard and President of Chronométrie Ferdinand Berthoud. Discover the man and his passion.

IWC Portofino “Midsize”- Enjoy La Dolce Vita In A Smaller Size

Good things can come in smaller sizes, and in case that you didn’t believe this yet, then there is IWC to prove it! They just introduced a whole collection of smaller sized watches within their Portofino-line. How small? 37mm in diameter. Indeed 3mm smaller than the 40mm Portofino automatic (ref.3565). Does 3mm make such a […]

Baselworld 2014 Rolex GMT Master ll “Pepsi” Bezel Returns In High Tech Cerachrom

First Look At Bulgari’s Stunning New L’Ammiraglio Del Tempo [VIDEO]

For some absurd reason, there are some people who still don’t think of Bulgari as being a company that produces technical watches. This is despite the fact that they have created - with the aid of their assimilated workshops from Daniel Roth and Gerald Genta - watches such as the automata repeaters “Il Giocatore” and […]

In The Spotlight: Chopard La Strada

It is nearly impossible to talk about Chopard without mentioning its long-standing relationship with cinema. From becoming partner of the Cannes Film Festival in 1998, and designing its legendary Palme d’Or, to being the official jeweler of several movies (such as Diana released last year), cinema has fueled Chopard’s creative spirit for decades. Cinema has […]

Our Favorite Regulator Under $5,000 - The Louis Erard x Worn & Wound Le Régulateur Limited Edition

The post Our Favorite Regulator Under $5,000 - The Louis Erard x Worn & Wound Le Régulateur Limited Edition appeared first on Worn & Wound.

Independent Watchmaking – Man of the Hour, an 8-Episode Horology Series Premiering on Discovery Channel

I guess this is a first… a proper documentary series on some of the best-known, most successful and coolest Independent watch brands. Industry veteran Wei Koh, founder of Revolution Magazine (among others), presents eight episodes featuring visits to watch brands and collectors, offering a glimpse into what these brands do and how collectors appreciate the […]

Looking Back At Four Decades Of Love For Tennis With the Rado Captain Cook × Tennis LE

When you think of horology houses involved in tennis, the immediate name that comes to mind is Rolex. However, the Genevan watch brand is not the only one active in the sport. Over the past four decades, Rado has actively supported tennis and served as the official timekeeper of numerous tennis tournaments on both the […] Visit Looking Back At Four Decades Of Love For Tennis With the Rado Captain Cook × Tennis LE to read the full article.

It’s the fourth and final episode of our podcast mini-series with IWC

In the final episode of our F1 podcast with IWC, we talk about what it's like making a film like F1 from Chris Grainger-Herr's perspective.The post It’s the fourth and final episode of our podcast mini-series with IWC appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

In part 2 of our IWC & Formula 1 mini series, Andrew & Chris talk F1 team watches

What goes into making a team watch for a Formula 1 team? Chris Grainger-Herr and Andrew McUtchen discuss.The post In part 2 of our IWC & Formula 1 mini series, Andrew & Chris talk F1 team watches appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

Andrew joins IWC CEO Chris Grainger-Herr for a four-part mini series all about Formula 1 and watches

And the first part of four is live now!The post Andrew joins IWC CEO Chris Grainger-Herr for a four-part mini series all about Formula 1 and watches appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

Four new Lange 1s to celebrate 30 years

Lange released four new limited editions to celebrate the 30th anniversary of the Lange 1: Two Lange 1 and two Little Lange 1 models.

The DIY Series: How to modify your watch (Part 2)

In Part 1 of this DIY Series, we went over the steps for assembling your own watch from scratch. Even if that’s not the avenue for you, maybe there’s a watch in your collection that’s never been quite as perfect as you’d hoped. If you’ve ever bought and sold similar black-dialled dive watches over and … ContinuedThe post The DIY Series: How to modify your watch (Part 2) appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.