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Introducing: The Ressence Type 9 IKE Pairs A Futuristic Look With Japanese Métiers d'Art Execution

Just 8 pieces bring together Ressence's simplest design with Japanese artist Terumasa Ikeda's handcrafted raden and urushi.

Happenings: Sébastian Vivas To Lecture At The Horological Society Of New York

Audemars Piguet's Heritage and Museum Director shares how the brand organizes, enriches, and studies its archives and historical collections.

12 Of Our Favorite Sector-Dial Watches, From Affordable to Luxury

As their name implies, sector-dial watches are recognizable for their vintage-inspired dial layout, with radial lines and concentric circles dividing the dial’s essential visual data - the hours, minutes, and seconds - into distinct segments. It’s a style that first made its way into watch design in the 1930s and ‘40s, the heyday of Art Deco, and at the time was almost certainly aimed at delivering an instrument-like legibility rather than any kind of stylish ornamentation. Today, however, the sector dial is enjoying a bit of a quiet renaissance mainly for aesthetic reasons, on a diverse array of timepieces. Whether the watch it adorns leans more toward “military tool” or “dressy accessory” in its appeal, the sector dial’s streamlined, subdivided look has proved to be anything but dated. Here are a dozen of our favorites on the market now.  [toc-section heading="Seiko 5 Sports SRPH29"] Price: $315, Case Size: 39.4mm, Thickness: 13.2mm, Lug to Lug: 48.1mm, Lug Width: 20mm, Crystal: Hardlex, Water Resistance: 100 meters, Movement: Automatic 4R36 Seiko’s 5 Sports line takes its cues from a classic model from 1963, the Seiko 5 Sportsmatic, whose five named attributes include automatic movements, day/date displays in a single window, water resistance, a recessed crown at 4 o’clock, and a case made of durable materials. The value-oriented series speaks to military mavens and aviation enthusiasts with the SRPH29 model, which straddles the line between a v...

One To Watch: Annelinde Dunselman And Her 'Black Tulip', A Dutch Debutante With A Difference

Following a big career change and a stint working for Jaeger-LeCoultre and Narbel, Dunselman shows off her in-house skills as an alumnus of the Grönefeld brothers.

The New 33mm Grand Seiko Snowflake Is “Small.” I’d Still Rock It.

The Grand Seiko Snowflake gets smaller with new 33mm quartz models featuring the newly developed 9F51 movement.

This Affordable GMT Is a Clever Alternative to the Rolex Explorer II

The Jack Mason Strat-o-Timer GMT Frontier refines the brand’s tool-watch identity with a hardened steel case and traveller GMT movement.

Watches & Wonders 2026 Looks Forward to Its Biggest Fair Yet

Hands-On: Everything You Need To Know About The Audemars Piguet Neo Frame Jumping Hour (And More)

We take a look at the surprising new release, its competition, and the future of something built on the past.

One To Watch: Historic Jump Hour Manufacturer Niton Relaunches With A Blend Of Vintage And Modern Style With The 'Prima'

This is not your average jump hour; it's a watch with a lot of history and more hidden under the hood.

Hands-On: The New TAG Heuer Carrera Chronograph Seafarer Pays Homage To The Past With A Solunar-Inspired Dial

Colors taken from the brand's first watch with a tide indicator grace the brand's first non-limited version of the modern Seafarer.

Introducing: TAG Heuer Upsizes the Carrera Chronograph Glassbox to 41mm

The new size launches in three new colors for what the brand calls a more modern, legible version of Jack Heuer's original vision.

In-Depth: We Shouldn’t Diminish The Impact Of Hublot’s Big Bang

The watch that guided the era of oversized will always hold '00s cultural cachet.

Introducing – The VPC Type 39VM, Claimed to be the Thinnest 200m Automatic Dive Watch

Young, independent Dutch brand VPC (Venustas Per Constantiam) returns with its next release, the Type 39VM, following its debut model, the Type 37HW. Founded by Thomas van Straaten, watch journalist at Fratello, collector, and now the founder of the design-driven microbrand, VPC was created around a beauty-through-restraint approach. After setting a standard with its hand-wound […]

First Look – The New Models Of The Hamilton Intra-Matic Chronograph H Are Ready To Go Racing (incl. Video)

With more than a century of watchmaking under its belt, Hamilton has more than earned its place in history. The brand has ventured into many areas of the industry, and has launched a fair share of iconic watches, such as the Ventura, Pulsar and Chrono-Matic. Military-issued and -inspired watches like the W10 and the Khaki […]

Seiko’s 145th Anniversary Gilded Quartet, Time-Only to Chronograph

Seiko founder established a watch store in Tokyo’s Ginza district in 1881, and for the occasion the watchmaker has unveiled a quartet of 145th anniversary watches representing the best of its affordable offerings. While each model is different, all share gilded elements as a unifying motif. The collection is led by a pair of three-hand watches, the King Seiko KS1969 SJE121 and Presage Classic Series “Craftsmanship” Enamel Dial SPB538. While the two three-hand editions are arguably the more interesting of the 145th anniversary line-up, the collection also includes a pair of chronographs, the automatic Prospex Speedtimer SRQ059 and solar-powered Astron GPS SSH186. King Seiko SJE12 (left), and Presage Classic SPB538 Initial thoughts Seiko rolls out numerous anniversary watches on a frequent basis, so the anniversary theme itself isn’t a big deal. The 145th anniversary models, however, are appealing in themselves, especially the pair of three-hand models. The top-of-the-line anniversary edition is the King Seiko KS1969, which is far more striking than the regular production model, and certainly worth the modest premium in price. The Presage, on the other hand, is another iteration of the early-wristwatch-style case that Seiko has done before, but not that often. Gold plating is not appropriate on an expensive watch, but the Presage is affordable so it gets a pass. The enamel dial and cuff-style strap are a nice touch that gives the watch a surprisingly vintage feel. ...

Six tourbillons to start the new year!

We kick off the first listicle for the year. with a tourbillon on a wristwatch. We make our pick of the top six from recently launched models.

The ABCs of Time – Watches Designed to Withstand the Most Extreme Conditions, From the Deepest Oceans to Outer Space

Let’s be honest, virtually no one who buys a Rolex Submariner or any 300m dive watch actually dives below 50 metres. In fact, the majority of dive watch owners today rarely, if ever, engage in diving. Most serious scuba divers use wrist computers, so traditional dive watches are often fashion statements as watch enthusiasts like […]

Review: 'About Time: A Children's Guide To The History And Science Of Time'

As reviewed by a 9-year-old.  

This Affordable Stone Dial Watch Proves You Don’t Need a Luxury Budget

An affordable stone dial watch that prioritizes design, wearability, and restraint over luxury hype-without a five-figure price tag.

Business News: U.S. Tariffs On Swiss Goods Officially Rolled Back To 15% Retroactive To November 14

Swiss watch industry welcomes a shift in trade policy that pressured costs and pricing.

The Seiko ‘Save the Ocean’ Diver I Didn’t Expect to Like Finally Gets It Right

Seiko introduces a limited Save the Ocean 1965 Heritage Diver with a teal sunburst dial, gray bezel, and upgraded microadjust clasp.

First Look – The Panerai Luminor Marina Bronzo PAM01678, the First Bronze Luminor Marina to Join the Fleet

The Luminor Marina family by Panerai has long stood for the essence of the brand’s modern identity, a bridge between its storied naval roots and modern tool-watch engineering. Earlier this year at Watches and Wonders 2025, the Florentine brand revitalised the Luminor Marina line with a new generation of steel and titanium models featuring upgraded […]

Introducing: Breguet Quietly Launches The Impressive Ref. 7365 Minute Repeater And Classique Grande Sonnerie Métiers d'Art 1905 Pocket Watch

The two impressive releases deserve attention despite being in the shadow of the major release that caps Breguet's 250th Anniversary year.

Gone Fishin’ with the Timex Hooks: A Look Back at What 1990s Horological Tech Had to Offer

If you’ve sensed a theme with my work throughout the last year or so here on Worn & Wound, you’re not alone. The 1980s and 90s Timex catalog has fully gotten a hold of my attention for the last year or so, with pieces from that era finding their way into my watch boxes and causing a seismic shift in my collecting habits. Let’s get one thing straight right off the bat: I’ll never stray away from my mechanical pieces and Seiko divers. However, the fun and quirky nature of Timex during the latter half of the 20th century is an era I will now hold forever near and dear to my heart. I added this Timex Hooks model to my collection only a few months ago after wanting one for several years. Though I’m not an incredibly passionate fisherman, there was always something about the watch’s design that piqued my interest. Go grab your fishing rod, get some nightcrawlers from the local gas station, and head out to your nearest bubbling brook, as we take a look into what makes the Timex Hooks such an underrated watch in the brand’s catalog. History and Design According to advertisements and catalogs, the Timex Hooks model was released in 1990 alongside other outdoor watches designed at assisting in specialized outdoor activities like skiing, surfing, cross-training, mountain climbing, and more. Possessing many impressive and high-tech features for that era that we’ll dig into shortly, the Hooks retailed for $65 (the equivalent of roughly $161 in 2025). Simultaneously, Time...

Photo Report: The Fashion And Watches Of Concorso D'Eleganza 2018

As some of the finest vintage cars in the world descend upon Lake Como, this incredible car show brings a wide mix of watches and style along for the ride.