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Fifty Years Of Monaco

How a revolutionary design became a cultural icon.

Watches & Wonders: the Oyster Perpetual, a New Daytona, and other New Releases to Celebrate 100 Years of Rolex

As ever at Watches & Wonders, all eyes are on Rolex. This year they celebrated their 100 year anniversary by paying tribute to the iconic Oyster case. We saw a slew of new Oyster Perpetual releases, including updates to the Daytona, Day-Date, and Yachtmaster II.  In this video, Zach Weiss gives his impressions on some of the key new releases presented at the show. What did you think of the Rolex novelties unveiled this week? Drop your opinions in the comments.  The post Watches & Wonders: the Oyster Perpetual, a New Daytona, and other New Releases to Celebrate 100 Years of Rolex appeared first on Worn & Wound.

Parmigiani Celebrates 30 Years With Multiple New Releases

This year, at Watches and Wonders 2026, Parmigiani Fleurier arrived armed with a host of new releases to celebrate 30 years as a brand. Unlike many watches from other marques, though, these pieces are not modernized renditions of prior watches. Instead, as we’ll see, they offer hand-finished dials and precious metals, aside from but also […] Visit Parmigiani Celebrates 30 Years With Multiple New Releases to read the full article.

Rado takes over the New York Time+Tide Discovery Studio, celebrating 40 years of the Integral and its relationship with ceramics

Rado celebrated 40 years of the Integral, alongside its relationship with ceramics, at the Time+Tide Discovery Studio in New York CityThe post Rado takes over the New York Time+Tide Discovery Studio, celebrating 40 years of the Integral and its relationship with ceramics appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

Introducing: Rolex Celebrates 100 Years Of Oyster With A 41mm Rolesor OP (Ref. 134303)

A century on, the modern wristwatch still begins with Oyster.

Patek Philippe Marks 50th Years of The Nautilus with Two Hands and a Pocket Watch

Patek Philippe celebrates the semicentennial of its coveted sports watch with the 50th Anniversary Nautilus Collection, a trio of two hand precious metal watches in white gold and platinum – and an unexpected pocket watch desk clock. The deletion of the seconds hand is a return to the line’s aesthetic roots, also demonstrated by a new 38 mm case size, very close to that of the original. But, it remains on the precious metal path Patek Philippe began in 2021 when it axed the steel ref. 5711. Initial Thoughts These anniversary editions are the truest to the original Nautilus that we’ve seen in recent memory. The sans seconds ref. 3700/1A, launched in 1976, was powered by the JLC 920-based cal. 28-355C, which the calibre 240 was meant to replace. While Audemars Piguet stuck to the two hands plug date format with the Royal Oak Jumbo, Patek Philippe migrated the Nautilus to its new sweep-seconds platform. I believe something was lost when Patek Philippe added a sweep seconds hand to the Nautilus, though understandable from a business perspective given that watches with seconds hands generally have broader appeal than those without. That is recovered here, and the deletion of the calendar sets it apart from the original enough to not be a “reissue”. A smaller 38 mm Nautilus, with better proportions than the existing Ladies models, in also appreciated. The 38 mm platinum ref. 5610/1P-001. It is a shame then that the return of a two hand Nautilus is to be a fleeting one,...

Introducing: Ulysse Nardin Celebrates 25 Years Of The Freak With The “Super Freak”

The Le Locle-based manufacture marks a milestone of its flagship collection with what might be the most ambitious Freak yet.

Rolex Releases new Oyster Perpetual marking 100 years of the Oyster Case

To mark the 100th anniversary of the Oyster Perpetual, Rolex has given us three two-tone models with plenty of details to dig into. The post Rolex Releases new Oyster Perpetual marking 100 years of the Oyster Case appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

100 Years Of The Oyster Leads To The Rolex Oyster Perpetual 41 And 36 In Yellow Rolesor, Plus A Steel OP 36 With A Colorful Jubilee-Motif Dial

In 1926, Rolex introduced the first waterproof and dustproof wristwatch, marking a major step forward. Given the name “Oyster,” this watch featured a hermetically sealed case that provided optimal protection for the movement. Five years later, Rolex invented and patented a breakthrough self-winding mechanism with a Perpetual rotor. With 2026 marking the 100th birthday of […] Visit 100 Years Of The Oyster Leads To The Rolex Oyster Perpetual 41 And 36 In Yellow Rolesor, Plus A Steel OP 36 With A Colorful Jubilee-Motif Dial to read the full article.

After Years Of Asking, Grand Seiko Finally Brings Us a Smaller Spring Drive Diver

Grand Seiko answers years of requests with two smaller Evolution 9 divers at 40.8mm, powered by the new Spring Drive 9RB1 U.F.A. in titanium.

Patek Philippe at Watches and Wonders 2026: Annual Calendars Mark 30 Years While World Time Returns in New Colours

Alpina updates its Startimer Pilot collection, celabrating 15 years of the modern collection

Alpina updates its Startimer Pilot Automatic collection with a redesigned case and dials featuring applied solid lumed indices.The post Alpina updates its Startimer Pilot collection, celabrating 15 years of the modern collection appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

Hublot Big Bang Reloaded Distils 20 Years of Modern Hublot

A new look for the Hublot Big Bang brings the Unico movement to the fore as the watchmaking ability of the brand takes centre stage.The post Hublot Big Bang Reloaded Distils 20 Years of Modern Hublot appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

Introducing – Delbana Celebrates 95 Years with the Della Balda Limited Editions

Delbana, founded in 1931 by Goliardo Della Balda, has always delivered classical Swiss watchmaking at approachable prices. The brand launched the stainless steel Della Balda in 2021, later followed by a PVD yellow gold version in 2022, as a tribute to Goliardo and also returned to using mechanical movements. For its 95th anniversary, the brand […]

TAG Heuer’s Heritage Director talks 165+ years of chronograph history (& teases Watches and Wonders 2026)

TAG Heuer's Heritage Director Nicholas Biebuyck talks us through 165+ years of chronograph history and teases Watches and Wonders 2026.The post TAG Heuer’s Heritage Director talks 165+ years of chronograph history (& teases Watches and Wonders 2026) appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

10 Best Dive Watches for Large Wrists: Top Picks From Years of Reviews

Discover the best dive watches for large wrists with real-world insights. Explore case dimensions, comfort, durability, and more to find one that works for you.

Raymond Weil Marks 50 Years with 50 Year-Old Valjoux 23

Building on the success of its retro wristwatch, Raymond Weil is marking its 50th anniversary with the Millesime “The Fifty”. While it retains the familiar “sector” dial of the Millesime, the Fifty boasts upgraded mechanics in the form of a “new old stock” Valjoux 236 dating from 1976, the year of brand’s founding by the eponymous Raymond Weil. The Fifty combines the vintage movement with a thoughtful design that includes an appropriately sized 37 mm case – steel but with a white gold bezel no less – and novel texturing on the “sector” dial. Notably, the Fifty is also priced well at under CHF9,000. Initial thoughts The base model Millesime is good for what it is, combining an appealing design with an affordable price. The Fifty is more expensive, but arguably even better, because it still has an appealing aesthetic, but now with an excellent movement and a fair price. Watches powered by a vintage Valjoux 23 usually cost more – Singer Reimagined’s equivalent costs almost double – making the Fifty a good value proposition. And it certainly doesn’t hurt that it evokes the Patek Philippe ref. 1436 “Tasti Tondi”. But it’s more than just accessible; the design of the basic Millesime has been elaborated on in a concise and logical manner. The result is a watch that clearly resembles the standard model, but with finer details, including the linear patterning on the dial centre. I disagree with some minor details, like the luminous hands that don...

Citizen Introduces the Photon, a Limited Edition Celebrating 50 Years of Eco-Drive

I wonder how many times the words “It’s an anniversary year for…” have been written on this website? It probably wouldn’t be that hard to figure out, but frankly I have too many articles about anniversaries to write to devote even a small amount of time to this particular task. Case in point, the latest from Citizen, which celebrates not the anniversary of the brand itself, but rather a piece of technology that they have pioneered and has in many ways come to define them for both casual watch consumers and hardcore enthusiasts alike. That’s right folks, Eco-Drive turns 50 this year, and I think you’ll agree that at the half century mark it’s looking as youthful and promising as ever, countering the conventional wisdom and advice from dermatologists everywhere to stay out of the sun.  The new watch is called the Photon, and when it hits retailers in the fall it will come in two versions: the BJ6560-53W in silver titanium and the BJ6569-59X in black coated titanium with a gold toned accent on the outside of the case. Both feature the same latticed dial made up of two metal dial plates that allow light to pass through and hit the Eco-Drive sensor. According to Citizen, the design is inspired by the famous “double slit experiment” that proves light can exhibit both wave and particle-like behaviors. I can already imagine 7th grade science teachers removing their watches in class to perform live demonstrations while simultaneously indoctrinating a new genera...

Introducing: Citizen's New 'Photon' Celebrates 50 Years of Eco-Drive With An Attractive Physics Demonstration

With a Super Titanium case and bracelet and an eye-catching dial, Citizen brings a new design and 12-month power reserve to the lineup.

Fifty Years Illuminated

The CITIZEN reflects Eco-Drive’s light-powered craft and precision.

Long-Term Review: Five Years Owning The Omega Speedmaster Moonwatch And Omega Seamaster 300

Inspired by RJ’s recent article on five years of owning the Omega’s current Moonwatch, today, I’ll reflect on my experience. Indeed, 2021 was a barnstorming year for Omega. On the first Tuesday of 2021, the brand released an updated Moonwatch with many design and quality improvements. Then, in March, came a slew of new references, […] Visit Long-Term Review: Five Years Owning The Omega Speedmaster Moonwatch And Omega Seamaster 300 to read the full article.

Hands-On: The Doxa SUB 750T – A Big Watch That Wears Just Right

The oversized wrist presence and impressive specs of the SUB 750T belie a wearability that makes it one of the more interesting vintage-inspired divers on the market.

Happenings: Celebrate 50 Years Of Eco-Drive At Citizen’s New York City Flagship Store

Join Hodinkee and Citizen for an enlightening conversation and exclusive look-ahead.

Seiko vs Timex: Which Affordable Watch Brand Wins After 10 Years of Reviews?

We reveal which brand truly delivers better value, durability, and ownership experience after a decade of thoroughly reviewing both.

How Are Tudor Watches Made? Celebrating 100 Years With A Behind-The-Scenes Look

The Tudor brand was founded exactly 100 years ago, in February 1926. Though the world was undoubtedly a very different place then, and the people responsible for Tudor’s creation are no longer around, the brand remains. Their legacy and the values that have shaped the brand over the past century live on. Now, in February […] Visit How Are Tudor Watches Made? Celebrating 100 Years With A Behind-The-Scenes Look to read the full article.