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Watches and Wonders, Day 3: I’m a Lover (and a Fighter) But No Longer Am I a Hater

“The White,” A Unique Wristwatch By David Walter: A Clockmaker Returns to His Watchmaking Roots (And What’s In A Name?)

GaryG seized a welcome opportunity to handle and photograph a unique version of The White by David Walter, which is equipped with Walter’s second prototype movement and a bespoke Chinese-character dial. The watch is owned by a friend who also happens to be a local-to-California expert watchmaker.

Hands-On: Plying Hypothetical Waters With The Aquastar Deepstar II

A drop-dead-gorgeous tribute to a legacy cut short by time.

In-Depth: Recreating the Vacheron Constantin American 1921 One Hundred Years Later

As one of Vacheron Constantin’s most distinctive timepieces marks its 100th anniversary, the watchmaker rolled out a handful of jubilee models during Watches & Wonders 2021 for the occasion, most notably the extremely good looking American 1921 Collection Excellence Platine. But Vacheron Constantin had something else up its sleeve for the 1921’s century – something really special – a near-exact recreation of the vintage original from 1921. Christened the American 1921 Pièce Unique, the watch is a one-off created as a joint project by the brand’s Restoration Workshop and Heritage Department, overseen by Style & Heritage Director Christian Selmoni, whose long tenure at Vacheron Constantin means he is practically the brand’s institutional memory. The watch is more than just a visual replica – an identical case and movement is a given – but even the most minor of details have been reproduced faithfully, right down to the gold alloy of the case and period-correct vintage parts from its archives. Initial thoughts While the modern-day American 1921 is a fan-favourite, it necessarily omits some of the finer details of the vintage original, in order to cater to current tastes as well as production methods. As such, even the most-delicious Collection Excellence Platine edition can be critiqued, for the mismatch in hand colours or the seemingly misaligned seconds register. In contrast, the recreation is satisfyingly spot on, which give it an attractive, bona fi...

The Secret Of Life With Independent Watchmaker David Walter: Watches, Clocks, And DeeDee’s Tourbillon

GaryG has long wanted to meet and learn from independent horologist David Walter. He had the opportunity to spend some time with him in his California workshop, soaking in a tiny fraction of his deep knowledge of clockmaking and encountering DeeDee’s Tourbillon, an ultra-interesting unique piece clock.

Place your bets! Which Rolex Oyster Perpetual 2020 dial colour will sell for the highest price at the Hong Kong Watch Auction later today?

This year’s Melbourne Cup is over, but now there’s an exciting new race, with the runners and riders taking horological form. That’s because this Sunday, Phillips is hosting the Hong Kong Watch Auction: XI. There’s a drool-worthy collection of pieces up for grabs, including watches from Patek Philippe, A. Lange & Söhne and many more. … ContinuedThe post Place your bets! Which Rolex Oyster Perpetual 2020 dial colour will sell for the highest price at the Hong Kong Watch Auction later today? appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

Walter Lange Memorial In Glashütte: A Moving Tribute To 175 Years Of Glashütte Watchmaking And 92 Years Of A Life Well Lived

Glashütte celebrates 175 years of watchmaking and unveils a memorial statue of Walter Lange. Elizabeth Doerr was one of the few journalists at the COVID-19-restricted event and shares a recap of it with us here.

7 potential bargains from Phillips’ Geneva Watch Auction XI, launching later today in Geneva

Phillips’ Geneva Watch Auction XI is just around the corner, and we must say – it is so refreshing to see something in the watch world that’s actually going to happen. No cancellation, no postponement, this auction is going ahead … and it’s got the potential to be quite interesting. Given the precarious state the … ContinuedThe post 7 potential bargains from Phillips’ Geneva Watch Auction XI, launching later today in Geneva appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

Sunday Rewind: The Patek Philippe 175th Anniversary Collection (Five Years Later)

A birthday party of the highest order.  

Remembering Walter Lange

We mark the passing of Walter Lange on Jan 17, 2017 with this photo essay celebrating his life as he touched collectors and friends. May he rest in peace.

Recommended Reading: Rush Drummer Neil Peart Loses Patek Philippe, Gets It Back 11 Years Later

A cherished watch lost on a motorcycle trip finds its way back to one of the greatest drummers of all time.

Introducing: The White, The First Series Of Wristwatches From Renowned Clockmaker David Walter

The master clockmaker is setting his sights on wristwatches.

Happenings: David Walter To Lecture At The Horological Society Of New York

The famous clockmaker will discuss the world of independent horology.

Wrist Watching: Two Legendary Broadcast Journalists And Their Truly Iconic Watches, Walter Cronkite And Peter Jennings

Walter Cronkite and Peter Jennings were two of the best known and most respected broadcast journalists on American television. While Cronkite was known to wear a gold Rolex Datejust and Omega chronographs, resident watch spotter Nick Gould surprisingly found evidence of Jennings sporting a Heuer Monaco.

Sunday Rewind: A Sunken Submariner Found 14 Months Later (And It Still Works)

A two-tone Sub braves the deep and comes back without missing a beat.

Photo Essay: A. Lange & Söhne 1815 Homage to Walter Lange Piece Unique in Stainless Steel

We covered the A. Lange & Söhne 1815 Homage to Walter Lange Piece Unique in Stainless Steel in some detail giving the background story earlier. Here are the live photographs of the unique piece to be auction off by Phillips Auction on May 12/13.

Review: A. Lange & Söhne 1815 ‘Homage to Walter Lange’

The 1815 'Homage to Walter Lange' was conceived in memory of Walter Lange, the spiritual figurehead of the brand since its revival in 1990 who sadly passed away on the second day of SIHH last year at the age of 93. More than just a tribute piece, the watch also features an atypical, but interesting complication.

New release with Personal reflections: A. Lange & Söhne 1815 “Homage to Walter Lange”

Not your usual press release: The A. Lange & Söhne 1815 "Homage to Walter Lange", including insights on why 1815, why ss, why jumping seconds.

Pre-SIHH: A. Lange & Söhne - 1815 “Homage to Walter Lange”

A. Lange & Söhne chooses to remember the great man with a new watch - the 1815 “Homage to Walter Lange” - that comes as a tribute to his memory.

The Legacy of Walter

Revolution pays tribute to the man who was pivotal in the revival of German watchmaking at the end of the Cold War.

Citizen Eagle 7 – 1 Year Later by James Kibble

Two Broke Watch Snobs listener James Kibble shares his experience with the Citizen Eagle 7, a great affordable vintage piece!

In Conversation: Walter von Kânel: President, Longines

We sat down for a tête-à-tête wit the sprightly CEO of Longines: Walter von Kânel. Read for insights in the industry from this captain.

Orient Mako Review: Three Years Later

Mike from Two Broke Watch Snobs shares his thoughts and impressions on the Orient Mako after spending three years with it!

In Memoriam: The passing of yet another giant. Walter Lange (1924-2017)

In memoriam: The passing of yet another giant: Walter Lange, great grandson of F.A. Lange. January 17, 2017. With personal anecdotes.

Breaking News: Walter Lange (1924-2017)

The father of modern day A. Lange & Söhne, Walter Lange breathed his last today. More details to follow.

Walter Lange’s Journeyman pocket watch

Exclusive pictures of the Journeyman pocket watch Walter Lange is the grand old man of the house of A. Lange & Sohne. Some 88 years of age, this gentleman is still strong, and enthusiastic about watchmaking and the affairs of the old firm. Though I speak little German, and he no English, we get alongRead More

Observations and Takeaways at Watches & Wonders 2026

The biggest booth at Watches & Wonders 2026 (W&W;) belonged to Rolex, as it always does. Looming three stories high, the Rolex booth was home to some of the most talked-about and polarising watches of the fair, as it always is. Rolex took the occasion of the centenary of its water-resistant Oyster case to roll out a line-up of surprising watches, perhaps the most unexpected from Rolex in a while. The collection included a Daytona with a fired enamel dial, Boetti-esque Oyster Perpetual, and a return of the little-loved but technically impressive Yachtmaster II. The vast, three-story Rolex booth. Image – Watches & Wonders In a first, Rolex gave its popular sports chronograph a vitreous enamel dial, or grand feu enamel in watchmaking parlance. The industrial and engineering achievement is impressive; it’s not just a new livery and this Daytona is more than meets the eye. The enamel is melted glass, as is tradition, but instead of a metal base, the enamel is on a ceramic substrate that is in turn mounted on a brass plate. While there is some debate whether the ceramic substrate makes it enamel in the traditional sense of the word, I consider it enamel. The new enamel dial harks back to the “porcelain” dial Daytona of yore More importantly, the key characteristic of the dial is thinness, recording-setting thinness in fact, which means that Rolex has achieved an enamel dial with all of the qualities of enamel, lustre, fade-resistance, colour, without compromising thicknes...

Live from WWG26: Panerai new releases

DEPLOYANT - The watch magazine for collectors, by collectors Our next session is with Panerai, and WWG26, here is our hands-on impressions of the highlights. The booth had a large tank filled with water, called the Vasca Panerai, and was used by the Italian Navy for testing the watches. This year, they explored three themes, viz Historic, Innovative materials and power reserve. Back to [...] The post Live from WWG26: Panerai new releases appeared first on DEPLOYANT.

Taking A 20-Year-Old IWC Aquatimer 2000 Into The Ocean

There’s a particular stillness that settles in just before a freedive. One last breath, a quiet pause, and then the surface tension breaks as you slip beneath the water. Along the Pacific coastline of Sydney, where rocky shelves drop quickly into deep green-blue water, that moment feels both calm and demanding. It’s in these conditions […] Visit Taking A 20-Year-Old IWC Aquatimer 2000 Into The Ocean to read the full article.

Introducing the Venezianico Nereide Verdigris

The beauty of Venice lies in the fact that, despite the precipitous threat of falling into the ocean and being permanently patinated by tourists, pigeons, and the brackish lagoon water of the canals, there is an elegance to it that can’t easily be matched. The irony is not lost on me, dear Reader, to write about the merits of growing older when my forehead is currently pinpricked with 20 milliliters of Botox. And yet, I don’t have the beauty of Venice – nor the self-assuredness of La Serenissima when it comes to aging gracefully. But, luckily for us, Venezianico has developed a watch to honor the changing beauty of the city through its latest watch, the Nereide Verdigris. The idea behind the watch comes from the way Venice evolves over time. Salt air, humidity, and lagoon water gradually transform the city’s metal surfaces, giving copper and brass the green and turquoise tones that have become part of Venice’s visual character. With the Nereide Verdigris, Venezianico brings that same effect to the dial. Each one begins with a brass base that goes through a controlled oxidation process to develop its verdigris patina. Because the metal reacts differently depending on small shifts in temperature, oxygen, and surface conditions, no two dials come out exactly the same. The end result is a heavily textured surface that shifts between green, turquoise, and blue depending on the light, revealing multicolored tones across the dial that is quite bellissima, if you ask me....