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Just Because: Turns Out An Electromagnetic Pulse From A Nuclear Bomb Probably Won't 'Fry' Your Quartz Watch

Whew, one less thing to worry about.

The How, What, When, Where And Why Of Seeing The Aurora Borealis, AKA Northern Lights – Reprise

Ian Skellern and his wife serendipitously chanced upon "seeing" the aurora borealis while visiting Jackson Hole, Wyoming, and the excitement of that led to months of research. And that research led to spending a few days in the Arctic Circle in the north of Sweden. Here is what Ian has learned about the northern lights so far, some of it firsthand.

A YEAR ON THE WRIST: With a twist… Why I love the polarising Rolex Air-King Ref. 116900 but why I won’t wear it

Ever since its unveiling at Baselworld back in 2016, I’ve wanted a Rolex Air-King Ref. 116900. And, perhaps rather oddly, I’ve yearned for this polarising watch even longer than that. Allow me to explain. Back in 2014, Rolex announced they had made a bespoke pair of dash clocks for what was formerly known as the … ContinuedThe post A YEAR ON THE WRIST: With a twist… Why I love the polarising Rolex Air-King Ref. 116900 but why I won’t wear it appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

Château Thivin Beaujolais: Burgundy’s ‘Little Sibling’ Offers Serious Wine With Joyous Exuberance

The always perceptive and entertaining American importer Kermit Lynch has described Château Thivin wines as resembling “a country squire who is not afraid to get his boots muddy. Handsome, virile, earthy, and an aristocrat.” And Ken Gargett agrees. The Beaujolais 2018 vintage is already being talked about as legendary, heroic, special, brilliant . . . roll out whichever superlative you like and give it a go.

Introducing: The Jaeger-LeCoultre Reverso One Red-Wine

A very fine red, indeed.

Why Watch Collectors Won’t Be “Revenge Spending”

Retailer Spotlight: LV Luxury Jewelers In Las Vegas, NV, And Wanna Buy A Watch? In West Hollywood, CA

Go West, young man.

Recommended Reading: When Your Watch Gets Stolen

The story of a man who specializes in getting that watch back on your wrist.

Gem-Set GMT-Master Story – From SARU to Bruce Wayne

Once the humble reserve of the airline pilot, the GMT-Master has been iced more times than an Aeroflot jumbo’s wings

Review: When Hands Just Don’t Cut It – The Genus GNS 1

We bring you the details and our thoughts on the new Genus GNS 1, winner of the GPHG Mechanical Exception Watch Prize 2019.

Just Because: Talking Watches Alum Howie Kendrick Hits An Extra Inning Grand Slam To Win The NLDS For The Washington Nationals

And today we're talking long balls.

Ep. #143 Breaking The Bank and When To Do It…

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Sotheby’s Removes A. Lange & Söhne No. 41000 ‘Jahrhunderttourbillon’ From November 2019 Masterworks Of Time Auction – And You Won’t Believe Why

Sotheby’s justifiably described the tourbillon pocket watch No. 41000 as the most important watch made by A. Lange & Söhne. Nicknamed the Jahrhunderttourbillon ("tourbillon of the century") and introduced in 1900, it was until recently part of Sotheby’s bombastic Masterworks of Time auction. However, Sotheby's has removed the Jahrhunderttourbillon from the upcoming November auction and here Elizabeth Doerr reveals why.

Review: Spin Till You Win – The Jaeger-LeCoultre Master Ultra Thin Tourbillon Enamel

The new Master Ultra Thin Tourbillon Enamel is part of a triumvirate of new, opulent timepieces for the manufacturer’s Master Ultra Thin series.

Wine & Watches

In the name of journalism, we tasted all of them and we can confirm that they are just as delicious as the timepieces they kindly allowed us to photograph among the vineyards of La Côte and the UNESCO-listed region of Lavaux.

Throwback Sundays: Six affordable dress watches that won’t break the bank

How does one look impeccable with a simple, yet ravishing dress watch, without burning a hole in your wallet? We look at six affordable dress watches.

When everything is revealed – Review of the Jaquet Droz Grande Seconde Skelet-One

During Baselworld 2018, Jaquest Droz released three new version of Grande Seconde in a skeletonised form - a first for the brand. This is our review with live images and hands-on videos.

New Release: The minimalist NOMOS Autobahn presents a hidden surprise when the lights go out

NOMOS are the masters of minimalist watch design and they've done it again this year. The spunky Glashütte brand introduces the Autobahn, a new automotive-inspired automatic watch with a date display.

Vanitas – when the great artisans of L’Epée meet the creativity of Fiona Krüger

Vanitas wall clock is the newest collaboration between Fiona Krüger and L'Epée, based on the Fiona's Krüger skull timepieces and the expertise of L'Epée.

Throwback Sundays: Six Watches to Wear When You’re Over the Moon Happy

The moon phase provides both an aesthetic and astronomical detail to the dial. But beyond its visual and technical appeal, there's also the emotional draw.

Cramer vs. Cramer: When George Fell in Love with the URWERK 103.03

Collector and writer, George Cramer is known the world over for his love and scholarly pursuit of Cartier’s watchmaking. But did you know that the man also happens to be an URWERK fan and even owns an early 103.03?

Video: When The Freak Came To Life (The watch that changed the world)

After having met the few people whose ideas gave birth to The Freak it was time to speak with the guys who put together the first ever Ulysse Nardin Freak.

VIDEO: When Revolution Turned Up At The SIHH 2017 Carré des Horlogers

In part 2 of our little video series from SIHH 2017, we remember our time at the Carré des Horlogers.

VIDEO: “I Don’t Wanna Drive My Grandfather’s Car”

Guido Terreni, watch boss at Bulgari and Wei Koh discuss modern watch design and the Bvlgari-Revolution Octo Finissimo Limited Edition.

Wayne Rooney On His Foundation and Hublot