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IAMWATCH 2024: New Watches And Everything That’s Happening So Far

Introducing: The Nomos Glashütte Tangente And Orion Neomatik Doré

All that glitters is gold, but these watches stay within the mold.

First Look - The New Nomos Orion Neomatik and Tangente Neomatik Doré Editions

Sometimes, you don’t necessarily need to reinvent the wheel to make something appealing. Sometimes, a simple twist can result in an appealing new version of a known watch. Sometimes, keeping things classic is the best. Well, this is exactly what Nomos, the Glashutte-based watchmaker with a Bauhaus twist, has decided to do by introducing two […]

Fears and Garrick Reunite for a Second Collaboration, with an Assist from Collective Horology

Anyone else have a watch that you look forward to seeing on the wrist of someone else? I think if you’ve been part of this community long enough, it’s almost a certainty. Invariably a friend or colleague will own something that you genuinely look forward to seeing – that watch you hope they will decide to bring to the regular meetup that always impresses. A watch that easily slides into that somewhat niche category for me is the Fears Garrick, a limited edition collaborative effort between the two British brands that first appeared in 2022. Asher Rapkin, a co-founder of Collective, is one of the lucky owners of this watch, and whenever I run into him, be it in Switzerland for a trade show or one of our Windup Watch Fairs, I always hope he’ll have picked this watch out of the box today. It’s just such a cool concept, and a watch that’s genuinely pretty rare, so an opportunity to see it in person is kind of a special thing.  Well, the number of these watches out in the wild is about to increase just a little bit with today’s announcement of the Fears Garrick Salmon for Collective limited edition. Only five of these will be made, and as the name of the watch would suggest, this run is distinguished by a beautiful salmon dial, replacing the crisp white of the prior version. Other than that, it’s very much the same watch, which is a great thing in my opinion, as it fuses together the absolute best of two of the most interesting British watch brands.  Those att...

Hands-On: Three Grand Seikos Only Available In Japan - And One You Can Only Get Six Hours From Tokyo

Don't book your ticket too fast, though. One is already sold out.

Hand Engraved and Unique, the MB&F; LM Split Escapement “Eddy Jaquet”

MB&F; is well known for its ability to consistently produce timepieces that are as much sculpture as technical marvels. In its latest collaboration, MB&F; leans heavily on the artisanal side of watchmaking, with a dose of literary influence. Executed by the namesake master engraver, the MB&F; Legacy Machine Split Escapement “Eddy Jaquet” is a limited series of eight unique pieces, each depicting a scene from famous novels, ranging from The Three Musketeers to Moby Dick. Initial thoughts The LM SE “Eddy Jaquet” is arguably a true, multifaceted work of art that just happens to be wearable. Mr Jaquet’s work is amongst the best, and the LM SE happens to be a perfect canvas for it thanks to the particular set up of the dial that leaves practically the entire dial disc free for engraving. Making such an ornate watch usually requires compromise in terms of time telling, with watchmakers often favouring an expansive decorated dial over prominent hands. The LM SE somehow manages to keep all of its sub-dials, along with the LM’s trademark exposed balance. These elements do not take away from the centrepiece, which is the engraved dial plate. The elaborate execution of the LM SE comes at a hefty price, CHF158,000, which is almost double the cost of a standard LM SE. A quiet master engraver While not a widely recognised name, Eddy Jaquet was actually one of the original “friends” of MB&F; since the brand’s early days. Back in 2011, he hand-engraved the names of Kari Vout...

Rado’s New True Square Open Heart is Far From Black and White

Happenings: HSNY Unveils 'The Evolution Of Seiko And Grand Seiko' Exhibit

On display through December 2024.

Buying, Selling, & Collecting: The Rolex Bubbleback And Why It Still Matters

The original Oyster Perpetual was one of the first watches collectors fell for; today, the Bubbleback represents an era of Rolex that still has a charm all its own.

First Look - The Atelier Wen Perception Millésime, in Titanium With Purple Dial (And something Tantalum too…)

Chinese watchmaker Atelier Wen, led by two Frenchmen, is launching the first timepiece in its annual “Millésime” series, designed to provide greater access for enthusiasts who previously missed out on owning a limited edition Perception watch due to fixed production runs as agreed with collaborative partners. In contrast with earlier limited editions released as partnerships, […]

eBay Finds: A Funky 70s Hamilton, a Genuinely Rare Casio Calculator Watch, and a Seiko Bullhead Chrono

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! New Old Stock Royce Here is a nice little vintage Royce that looks to be New Old Stock. The unpolished 34mm stainless steel case has a pleasing rounded design with really nice fancy lugs that feature solid attached bars. As such, you’ll need a nato strap or one that is suited for welded strap bars. The salmon colored dial looks brand new (as it should), with stylized Arabic numerals at 12, 3, 6 and 9. It has slim leaf hands, with a stylish sub-seconds dial at 6 o’clock. The watch comes with the original Royce hangtag, which is a nice touch. Seller states the watch runs, but no movement picture. View auction here Seiko Bullhead 6138-0049  The Seiko 6138-0049 Bullhead is a great beast of a 1970’s knuckle dragger, but you just have to love this watch. Seiko made two versions, the black and blue, and the brown and gold. This brown and gold dialed version personifies the 1970’s look if you ask me. The huge steel case shows some wear but is unpolished and still shows the original brushed finish and sharp edges. The dial looks original and is in fantastic shape, same with the nicely lume filled hour and minute hands. These are called “Bullhead” because of the 12 o’clock location...

The Evolution of Elegance - the Frederique Constant Classic Moonphase Date Manufacture and Classic Date Manufacture

News - Now Official, LVMH and TAG Heuer Become Official Partner of Formula 1 for 10 Years

While rumours had circulated for some time, the confirmation has now been made. As Formula 1 gears up to celebrate its 75th anniversary in 2025, there’s major news shaking up its sponsorship landscape. LVMH, the world’s largest luxury conglomerate, has officially signed on as a Global Partner of Formula 1 in a groundbreaking 10-year deal, […]

Inside the NOMOS Glashütte Forum - And Discovering The New Tangente 2date

Accutron Astronaut “T” with True GMT Function and Available in Titanium

Introducing: Zodiac And Craft + Tailored To Go Back To Their Roots With A New Manually-Wound Pre-Sea Wolf

You can trust real vintage lovers to dig deep to get a reissue right.

Breguet And The Legend Of The Perfect Oil

Introducing: The Nivada Grenchen Chronoking And Chronomasters With Interchangeable Bezels (Live Pics)

A new twist on (or off) the bezel.

Omega and the Olympics: Writing History Together

Just Because - The Uber-Comfortable And Extremely Durable Stripa Strap, Tested on the Wrist

It’s not often we venture into the world of watch accessories, so when we do, you can be assured it’s a product we stand by. A couple of months ago we were approached by a man called Péter Bálint Sinka, who started a company called Stripa Strap. With the clue being somewhat hidden in plain […]

Photo Report: The Watches, Cars, And Old World Charm Of Goodwood Revival 2024

Automotive photographer Michael Shaffer turns his lens toward the watches of a costume-heavy car show.

HODINKEE Radio: New Watches From Hamilton, Tudor, And More; Talking Tiffany & Co.'s Untapped Watchmaking Potential

Plus, a Collecting Advice for a world-traveling free diver.

Hands-On: The Apple Watch Series 10 And Ultra 2 Black (Video)

Plus some thoughts 10 years down the road.

The Watchmaker’s Journey: Balancing Tradition, Technology, and Community

The Favre Leuba Deep Blue Revival and Renaissance

Everything To See And Do at the Breitling Pop-Up Museum in Zurich

5 Reasons Why Geneva Watch Days is the Show of the Future and a few Stand Out Watches

Open to the general public for 5 days, Geneva Watch Days welcomed 13,800 visitors, an increase of more than 70% over last year. Carol Besler is a new fan of the summer fair.

Talking Watches: With Greg Yuna, New York City Jeweler And Watch Collector

This New York City native is bringing 47th Street to SoHo.

Style Spotting: The Fashion and Watches We Saw At New York Men’s Day

New and Reviewed: Citizen Promaster Land U822 Eco-Drive Ref. JV1005-02W

Review of the new Citizen Promaster Land U822 Eco-Drive Ref. JV1005-02W, part of Citizen celebrations for the 35th Anniversary of the Promaster.