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HODINKEE Radio: Omega, Miami, And A Whole Bunch Of New Watches

We're back from Miami with plenty of watches to talk about.

Tennis star Ash Barty teams up with Rado for new HyperChrome and artwork

If you’re an ambitious tennis player, you could do a whole lot worse than start wearing a Rado. Consider the evidence. Former ambassador, Andy Murray partnered with the Swiss brand in 2012 and the next year he became the first Brit to conquer Wimbledon since 1936. Adding further credence to Rado’s lucky-charm powers, Ash Barty … ContinuedThe post Tennis star Ash Barty teams up with Rado for new HyperChrome and artwork appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

Vintage Watches: A 1987 Patek Philippe Ref. 3940J 'First Series,' A 1961 Breitling Navitimer, And A 1985 Rolex GMT-Master

In a week where new watches are the talk of the town, consider this a part of the "& More."

Editorial: Plato, Eratosthenes, and the Impossibility of Being Objective

I recently had a wide-ranging conversation with a fellow collector during which the following question was raised: is it possible for one watch to be objectively better than another? While pondering this question, I was reminded of Euthyphro, a Socratic dialogue written by Plato.  The “TL;DR” version is this: Plato asks Euthyphro if he can provide a definition of piety. Euthyphro responds with a clear-cut example of piety, but Plato is unsatisfied. He responds that an example is not enough; he wants the underlying rules that define piety, those by which Euthyphro chose his example. So it is with watches. We can all point to examples of great watches, and to some extent we can defend these examples with some kind of justification. But it’s very difficult, if not impossible, to articulate a set of criteria that can be applied universally – a necessary precondition of truly objective comparison. But as an exercise, I think it’s worth exploring in what ways, specifically, watch collecting defies objective analysis so that we can understand the limitations of this way of thinking.  Defining objectivity Objectivity is, according to the Cambridge Dictionary, “the quality of being able to make a decision or judgment in a fair way that is not influenced by personal feelings or beliefs”. Objectively, there’s not much more to a watch than its size, shape, colour, materials, and functions. A lot of the criteria collectors use to make value judgements about watches ...

5 Celebrity Wrist Checks Featuring Nicholas Hoult/Jaeger-LeCoultre, Aldis Hodge/MB&F;, Miralem Pjaniç/Corum, And Lionel Messi/Jacob & Co

Watch spotting on celebrity wrists can be a lot of fun if you’re watching a movie or TV show. Oh, who is Elizabeth kidding? It’s always a lot of fun. Here she shares five watches that caught her eye on the wrists of celebrities over the last couple of weeks.

Piaget And The Art Of Diamonds

Setting a watch with diamonds is by no means an easy task. Especially when you talk about high jewellery, or Haute Joaillerie, watch things become very complicated. It is there where the design phase of these watches is critical. Here, a designer not only determines which type of setting he wants to see, but also if […]

Favre Leuba Revives the Harpoon, and a Little of Itself

Introducing: The Swatch x Audemars Piguet "Royal Pop" Collaboration Is Here, And It's Not A Wristwatch

What We Know The cat is out of the bag on what is likely to be the biggest watch news of the year. The Swatch x Audemars Piguet "Royal Pop" just launched, ahead of its official availability on May 16, 2026, at selected Swatch stores. There are no wristwatches here, just eight unique pocket watches in two different styles, cased in brightly colored Royal Oak-shaped bioceramic cases, powered by manually wound mechanical SISTEM51 movements. Eight watches, for each side of the iconic Royal-Oak bezel. All the watches are instantly recognizable as Royal Oak-inspired. They have a "Petite Tapisserie" dial and a Royal Oak octagonal bezel with eight hexagonal screws. Every watch comes with a 40mm case (without the clip) and measures 44.2mm by 53.2mm when mounted in the clip. The thickness is 8.4mm. The hands and indices on all watches feature Grade-A Super-LumiNova.  The watches can be dropped in your pocket, worn in the pocket, or popped into a holder attached to a calfskin lanyard (in three lengths), attached to a bag, or placed in a removable stand that lets the watch function as a desk clock. Swatch and AP say this will change the way we wear watches, breaking free from the wrist (suggesting the expected wristwatch collaboration is unlikely at the moment). The new Swatch x Audemars Piguet "Royal Pop" comes in two main variants. There's the "Lépine" style, where the crown is at 12 o'clock on the pocket watch, which come in six varieties: Otto Rosso (pink case and dial with red ...

Video: Xavier de Roquemaurel talks to us about Czapek and the new releases for 2026

For 2026 Czapek returns to some of their greatest hits, with a new breath of freshness to the Antarctique. Xavier de Roquemaurel explains.

New releases from Beaucroft, Baltic, Daniel Roth and more

A week marked by collaborations, we have a host of new releases that show working together is often the best way to do it.

Omakase and the Measure of Time: What Kiwame Tokyo and Sushi Teru Reveal about Japanese Craft

There is a specific moment, perched at the hinoki wood counter of Sushi Teru in the West Village, when you realize you are no longer ordering a meal, you are surrendering to it. This is the soul of omakase: “I leave it up to you.” It is an exercise in radical trust, a silent pact […]

Omega and the Met Gala: an archive-led strategy

Naoya Hida’s 2026 Releases, Including Updated Favourites and a Brand New Chronograph

Watches and Wonders 2026 Editor’s Pick: Matthew De Jesus, News Editor

Watches and Wonders 2026 Editor’s Pick: Israel Ortega, Revolution Mexico/Latin America Editor-in-Chief

New releases from Naoya Hida, echo/neutra, Sartory Billard and more

This week, it was all about the independents as the big brands did most of their releases during the fairs, with plenty of fun to be had.

Watches and Wonders 2026 Editor’s Pick: Sheng Lee, Digital Writer

Watches and Wonders 2026 Editor’s Pick: Cheryl Chia, Technical Editor

Farer just released its second generation Pilot Collection, and they might be the best-looking pilot’s watches you’ve ever seen

Farer just unveiled its new Pilot Collection Series II, combining classic aesthetics with modern pilot's watch details

Watches and Wonders 2026 Editor’s Pick: Joyceline Tully, Revolution Asia Editor-in-Chief

Watches and Wonders 2026 Editor’s Pick: Felix Scholz, Revolution Australia Editor-in-Chief

Watches and Wonders 2026 Editor’s Pick: Jola Chudy, Revolution Arabia Editor-in-Chief

Watches and Wonders 2026 Editor’s Pick: Tracey Llewellyn, Group Editorial Director

Anoma unveils its A1 Core Collection, and it’s now a conversation starter available to everyone

Anoma's showstopping three-sided A1 is now available with two new dials that are now a permenent fixture in the Anoma catalogue

eBay Finds: A Rare Omega Seamaster, a Vintage Hamilton Chronograph, and an Unusual Mystery LED Watch

eBay Finds is back! This bi-monthly installment will feature a selection of watches currently listed on eBay that have caught the eye of editor Christoph McNeil (@vintagediver). If you come across any hidden gems on the ‘Bay drop us a note at info@wornandwound.com for potential inclusion. Vintage Omega Constellation  To start you off this week with something a little fancy, this vintage Omega Constellation. This one has to be from the late 1970s or early 1980s judging from the design. It has a slim (34mm) square steel case with a square dial and integrated bracelet. It’s not blingy, but I call it fancy because it just has that slim almost 80’s look that just seems….fancy. The silver dial has a vertical texture to it, with slim markers and slimmer hands. The original crystal has a date magnifier for the date window at 3 o’clock. The recessed crown is signed with the Omega logo as it should be. The steel bracelet is also signed and integrated into the case. The caseback medallion is engraved instead of the applied gold one often seen on the Constellations. No movement pictures but it runs well per the seller.  View auction here Vintage LED Watch  It’s been a minute since I found a good LED watch, but this week I found a fun one. This one appears to be unbranded, which is unusual. It has the classic vintage LED space age style case. The case is a good size at 35mm and in nice condition, with sharp edges and original brushed finish. The red LED window is good as...