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Watches and Wonders 2020 Goes 100% Digital, Starting April 25th

5 (Relatively) Affordable New Watches For 2020 From Oris, Hamilton, Rado, Longines, And Tissot

Here are five notable and (relatively) affordable timepieces that Nancy Olson hopes to experience firsthand soon and is pleased to highlight here for your pleasure.

Auctions: The 'Titanium And Ruby' Patek Philippe Collection, Coming To Auction This Summer And Fall From Christie's Hong Kong

Titanium's the word.

Patek Philippe Twenty~4 Automatic 7300 Vs. Audemars Piguet Royal Oak 15450: Comparing Two Watches With Integrated Bracelets And Diamond Bezels

Are you ready for fine high horology with a bit of glamour? Here are two of the more affordable and elegantly sporty models from two of watchmaking’s finest brands: Audemars Piguet and Patek Philippe.

11 Ugly Vintage Watches: The 70s Called… and They Want Nothing to Do With Your Watch

Overwhelmed Swiss factory guy 1: “Hold up, why is there a tachymeter scale if half the numbers are gone?” Overwhelmed Swiss factory guy 2: “Because of le quartz, man. Don’t ask questions. Do you want to lose your job?!”

Found: Alton Brown Is Auctioning Two Of His Personal Watches For Charity

The pair of chronographs will raise money for Georgia's food service workers.

MICRO MONDAYS: Introducing a new weekly series starring the world’s best microbrands, kicking off with William Wood Watches!

I don’t know how many times I’ve introduced a new segment, column or series on Time+Tide over the last six years. But I’d be prepared to bet that at least half the time, I’ve opened the post about it with these words: “Sorry, this took a long while to get to you. Good things take … ContinuedThe post MICRO MONDAYS: Introducing a new weekly series starring the world’s best microbrands, kicking off with William Wood Watches! appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

Sunday Rewind: Deciphering Dive Watches

Elapsed time, no-deco, and more.

Editors' Picks: Twenty Classic Stories To Read If You're New To Watches (And HODINKEE)

A guide to going deep into one of watchmaking's most comprehensive resources.

New: GoS Watches Skadi

GoS introduces the Skadi - the Norse goddess of Winter, combining black damascus steel with red gold and glacier-blue luminous Mother of Pearl.

How One Eric Wind Ended Up with FOUR Vintage “Cover Girl” Watches

Vintage watch expert, Eric Wind tells Revolution how he came across four vintage “Cover Girls” and bought them all at once, from one gentleman seller.

Girard-Perregaux Debuts Three New Laureato Absolute Watches

The most versatile line in the Girard-Perregaux repertoire gets three new models that project the brand’s sporty athleticism.

In the Eye of the Storm – A Letter From Geneva

Switzerland has declared a state of emergency as a result of the COVID-19 coronavirus. Almost everything is closed, including schools, shops, and restaurants, with only businesses offering the basic necessities, like banks and supermarkets, being allowed to open. There is bad news from Switzerland’s neighbours as well; the virus has spread fast in Italy. A recent poll showed that only 8% of the Swiss population feel they are in great danger. I can assure you that 100% of watch brands are feeling the pressure. Many watch factories, particularly the privately-held brands, have shut down completely or are about to. That includes Rolex, which just closed all its facilities for two weeks starting March 17. Watch sales are falling all around the world, with some brands suffering drops of 30-40% in February, and duty-free sales – which are substantial for the watch industry – falling by up to 90% in major airports. We have seen many crises, but this is unprecedented. But the biggest blow to the industry so far – the cancellation of the major watch fairs, Watches & Wonders (W&W;) and Baselworld. Even though very little is actually sold at the fairs, they were universal events that brought everyone together, almost like an annual reunion of old friends (and competitors). The fairs were a major, major part of the larger imagination, so the cancellations feel like a massive blow for everyone in the industry. The accelerating fallout First, the timeline of the virus’ i...

Piaget Meteorite Altiplano Watches: Ultra Slim, Ultra Tasty, And Out Of This World

Piaget is one of Martin Green's favorite brands ever; he ranks it on par with Patek Philippe and Vacheron Constantin. Apart from an exciting history, Piaget has also been at the forefront of Martin's favorite 'complication,' the ultra-slim watch. Check out the latest versions of Piaget's svelte Altiplano here!

Introducing Montblanc’s new Star Legacy and Heritage watches for 2020

Montblanc’s Star Legacy collection sees a big design change today, while the Heritage collection adds new references for 2020.

Announcements: How To Follow All The New 2020 Watches On HODINKEE

What to expect when you're not expecting Baselworld.

Talking Watches: With Todd Levin

The art advisor's incredible eye turned a family connection into a focused, brilliant collection.

Introducing UNDONE Watches’ latest collaboration with Simple Union

UNDONE and Simple Union collaborate on a limited edition, 無 2(MŪ2), that puts perfect imperfections to the fore.

2019: Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Selfwinding Perpetual Calendar Ultra-Thin, a new era of perpetual calendar watches

To mark February 29, Revolution is taking a look at some of the perpetual calendars that mattered in the history of watchmaking.

Throwback Sundays: Six of the best Perpetual Calendar Watches

Next Saturday is the 29th February, an event occuring once every 4 years which a perpetual calendar watch takes care of. Here is our list of 6 of the best.

Seiko Presage 2020 Limited Edition Watches

The new Presage Prestige watch is inspired by a classic from Seiko’s past, their first-ever chronograph.

What’s in a Name (Brand)? Department Store Watches for the Masses

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Michel Perchin Timepiece #1: From Pens To Watches, Elegance Reigns

For the Michel Perchin Model #1, designer and brand owner Patrick Pinkston works with a well-versed goldsmith workshop in the United Kingdom that he describes as “literally fabricating one case at a time.” There, each 36 x 55 mm white gold case is hand-finished and engraved. What else makes this independently crafted timepiece notable? Nancy Olson has the full story.

Franck Muller offers watchmaking that comes from the heart

Editor’s note: Today, love is in the air. Florists are being run off their feet, restaurants are booked out and Cupid has spent the week on the archery range. If you’re planning to get a gift for your significant other, you’d better hurry up, but don’t forget to make sure your gift is a romantic … ContinuedThe post Franck Muller offers watchmaking that comes from the heart appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

Watch I Love: Seiko 5000-7000 Mickey watch (and all Mickey watches)

Why I have a deep and abiding passion for the Mickey watch in watchmaking.

Glenglassaugh Rare Cask Release Batch 3 Whisky, Cask #3510: A 50-Year-Old Treasure From 1965

Nothing happens quickly in the whisky industry, but Ken Gargett thinks that the future is looking bright for Glenglassaugh and it should take its place among the elite producers. And then there's that superlative malt from 1965 that Ken recommends "to be sipped on bended knee."

Happenings: Dover Street Market LA To Hold Exhibition Of Rare Cartiers

The high-fashion retailer is holding a watch show you won't want to miss.

Photo Report: Exploring The Hidden History Of World War II Watches At The Horological Society Of New York

Our own Cole Pennington lectured on "horological homecomings" and a whole lot more.

Talking Watches: With Josh Bernstein

The explorer, educator, and storyteller is a watch guy through and through.

Junghans Max Bill ‘Black and White’ Watches

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