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Bring a Loupe: A Five-Digit "Inverted Six" Rolex Daytona, A Cartier Tortue Monopoussoir, A Omega Chronographe de Ville Sport, And More
All that and more in this week's edition of Hodinkee's What's Selling Where column.
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Introducing - Volumes by Simon LeFrancois Explores Shapes and Materials
Indie watchmaking is very much on the rise, and we see a surge of cool new watches high and low. From the ever-intriguing industrial wonders of Otsuka Lotec to the ultra-artisanal The Owl by L’Atelier Bernards, it all seems to find its audience across the globe. Yet some of these low-volume watchmakers are challenging to […]
Two Broke Watch Snobs
Are In-House Movements Overrated? Lessons from 2 Tudors and an IWC
Are in-house watch movements still worth it? Real-world ownership reveals the hidden tradeoffs and why a proven alternative may make more sense.
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Portrait - Talking To Daizoh Makihara, AHCI Candidate And LV Watch Prize Finalist
Japanese culture is full of superbly interesting and ancient crafts, which every now and then find their way into a watch. Some of the best-known examples are Urushi lacquering, Washi paper, and Arita porcelain, but there are dozens of other crafts deeply embedded in the country’s history and tradition. Japanese independent watchmaker and AHCI-member Daizoh […]
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Introducing - Christopher Ward debuts Calibre CW-002 and the new C63 Sealander True GMT
One of the most active brands on British soil, Christopher Ward has recently demonstrated its capacity to create intricate mechanisms and movements, such as the Bel Canto and its chiming mechanism, or the C12 Loco with its exposed mechanics. Today, the brand has decided to get serious about one of our favourite complications, the GMT […]
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How Watch Brands Fool You.
Ever wonder how luxury watch brands really operate behind the scenes? In this video, I pull back the curtain and expose the hidden truths that collectors rarely see. From influencer and celebrity partnerships to “li...
Time+Tide
Christopher Ward unveils its new flagship C63 Sealander, and now, it’s a True GMT
Investing in developing its own true (or traveller) GMT movement just so they could deliver optimal functionality at affordable prices.The post Christopher Ward unveils its new flagship C63 Sealander, and now, it’s a True GMT appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
Worn & Wound
Join Us at the Windup Watch Shop Showroom for an Evening with Accutron and Esterbrook
Join us and our friends from Accutron in collaboration with classic American fountain pen maker Esterbrook for an exclusive look at the newest innovations for the Spaceview 314 collection. The event will be held at the Windup Watch Shop’s Brooklyn Showroom on Thursday, March 26, 2026, from 6:30–8:30 PM. This will be a distinct opportunity to go hands on with Accutron’s latest models. But that’s not all, Esterbrook will introduce a brand new addition to their fountain pen lineup, inspired by Accutron’s signature open-work design. We’re thrilled to host this opportunity to dive deep into the story behind the brand that created and perfected Tuning Fork movement. We’ll be serving canapes, a signature cocktail befitting this bespoke brand, and the opportunity to enter a specialty giveaway as well. Members of the Accutron, Esterbrook, and Worn & Wound teams will be in attendance to answer your questions and talk shop. Please RSVP using this link to secure your spot at this exciting event. Hope to see you there! The post Join Us at the Windup Watch Shop Showroom for an Evening with Accutron and Esterbrook appeared first on Worn & Wound.
Fratello
Breitling Launches The Navitimer Tribute To Concorde In Steel, A Perpetual Calendar In Steel And Platinum, And A Full-Platinum LE
Breitling launches three limited-edition Navitimer watches, and one, in particular, catches my interest. I like airplanes and flying, and I get excited whenever I first fly on a new airplane, like an Airbus A350. I can’t say flying aboard Concorde would be my biggest dream come true because I once flew - yes, actually flew […] Visit Breitling Launches The Navitimer Tribute To Concorde In Steel, A Perpetual Calendar In Steel And Platinum, And A Full-Platinum LE to read the full article.
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Introducing: The Updated Seiko Prospex Marinemaster HBF001 And HBF002
It’s been a relatively quiet start to the year for Seiko when it comes to the Prospex series. In the brand’s 145th year, we have seen some notable releases in the King Seiko, Seiko 5 Sports, and Presage series. However, new Prospex watches have been limited to a new Speedtimer released just after the new […] Visit Introducing: The Updated Seiko Prospex Marinemaster HBF001 And HBF002 to read the full article.
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First Look - Seiko Prospex Revamps the Marinemaster, with the 1968 Heritage Diver HBF001 and JAMSTEC Limited HBF002
Prospex Marinemaster… When you hear these two words, you know things are about to become serious. The name Prospex is all about tool watches for Seiko, being the contraction of Professional Specifications. This is the line of watches where you’ll find instruments made for exploration and diving. Marinemaster is another name with great importance for […]
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This is a Pepsi Review. (The Rolex, not the drink)
Thinking about getting a Pepsi? Here's all you need to know about one of Rolex's biggest Icons in the upcoming year of 2026 - how it wears, the hard facts, what it's actually good for and most importantly : PRICES.
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Dominique Renaud’s Pulse60 is Slow and Steady
One of the most influential watchmakers of the post-quartz era has re-emerged with a groundbreaking slow-beat oscillator that cleverly avoids the amplitude constraints typical of such constructions. The Pulse60 is the latest project from Dominique Renaud’s eponymous workshop Haute Horlogerie Dominique Renaud (HHDR), and the first watch to bear his full name in a decade. The Pulse60 runs at just 7,200 times per hour - a frequency of just 1 Hz – a quarter the rate of a conventional movement. Ordinarily, such a slow beat would leave the movement susceptible to external forces, but here it has been combined with a proprietary escapement that overcomes the challenge. While the technical ingenuity is expected given Mr Renaud’s pedigree, the relatively accessible price of under CHF50,000 is unexpected, especially given the state of the market today. Initial thoughts It’s been a decade since Dominique Renaud came out of retirement, but his most public contributions since then have come under the Renaud Tixier banner. Latecomers to independent watchmaking may be less familiar with Mr Renaud’s work, but he played an important role in establishing the contemporary high-end watchmaking landscape. The Pulse60 is the first watch to carry the Dominique Renaud name since the exotic and expensive DR01 Twelve First, which was not made in significant numbers. But unlike its short-lived predecessor, which featured a low-amplitude, high-frequency escapement of Mr Renaud’s own des...
Time+Tide
What are they saying? Early reactions to the Time+Tide × Studio Underd0g Pizza Party 2.0 - the Burnt Pepper0ni and Classic Cheese
The Studio Underd0g x Time+Tide Burnt Pepper0ni & Classic Cheese have been flying out of the Pizzeria, but what has everyone had to say?The post What are they saying? Early reactions to the Time+Tide × Studio Underd0g Pizza Party 2.0 – the Burnt Pepper0ni and Classic Cheese appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
Worn & Wound
Hits and Misses: Hands-On with Louis Vuitton’s Latest High Watchmaking Collections
This year’s LVMH Watch Week looked a little different. It was held in Milan just ahead of the Winter Olympic Games and was limited to a highly exclusive and mostly international guest list. As such, several of the maisons under the LVMH umbrella separately held their own dedicated events here in NYC to exhibit their latest collections as soon as the pieces came available stateside. We finally got our hands on Louis Vuitton’s newest high watchmaking novelties at its massive five-story flagship on Madison Avenue in New York City. In addition, we got the chance to preview a model that will debut later this spring, and spoiler alert: it’s going to knock your socks off. So, stay tuned for that in the coming months. For now, let’s get down to it – we have a lot of ground to cover. Here, we have a slew of new watches joining two of Louis Vuitton’s core collections: the Escale and the Tambour. As a quick refresher, the maison broke from the traditional high fashion space and into the watch sphere back in the late 80s with the Monterey. However, it was really the Tambour, which came a few decades later just after the new millennium in 2002 that started to establish Louis Vuitton in the horological world. The collection has since become the cornerstone of the brand’s watchmaking identity with staying power over the past 20+ years. I guess I’m too giddy to jump to my favorite piece in the new lineup first – the Tambour was the frontrunner of the bunch for me. Here, ...
Hodinkee
Talking Watches: With Jean Todt - Ferrari Formula 1 Boss, President Of The FIA, Philanthropist, And Passionate Watch Collector
From Dakar to Le Mans, WRC to Formula 1, to road safety and spinal cord research, Jean Todt's collection of watches reflects the remarkable and multifaceted passions that have defined his life.
Hodinkee
Talking Watches: With Marcus Stroman, All-Star Pitcher, And Absolute Watch Obsessive
The Gold Glove winner and All-Star pitcher gives us an inside look at his evolving collection of Cartier, Patek Philippe, and more.
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THAT is why you want that Rolex
In economics, most products follow a basic rule: when prices go up, demand goes down. But Veblen goods do the opposite. Here's why (luxury) watches are the PERFECT Veblen good and what that means for you as a collecto...
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Introducing - Dominique Renaud Launches New Brand and Presents the One-Hertz-Beating Pulse60 Watch
If high-frequency is often marketed as the pinnacle of precision in modern watchmaking, things are actually more nuanced and more about managing the inevitable trade-offs. Every gain in one area usually comes with a drawback elsewhere. Although he has already worked on high-frequency, low amplitude oscillators, industry veteran Dominique Renaud is now taking the opposite […]
Two Broke Watch Snobs
The Tissot Visodate Returns to Its Roots, with a Cleaner Dial and a Sub-$1K Price
New 39mm Tissot Visodate editions arrive in silver, blue, and black with a Powermatic 80 movement offering 80 hours of power reserve.
Fratello
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.
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Fratello’s Rolex Predictions For 2026: Coke GMT Revival, Milgauss Comeback, And A Possible Perpetual Calendar?
With Watches and Wonders inching closer, prediction season is in full swing. Watch enthusiasts everywhere are debating what the big brands might release this year. As always, most eyes are focused on Rolex, so some of the Fratello team opened Nano Banana and generated the Rolex releases we expect to see. These are Fratello’s Rolex […] Visit Fratello’s Rolex Predictions For 2026: Coke GMT Revival, Milgauss Comeback, And A Possible Perpetual Calendar? to read the full article.
Time+Tide
New releases from Ōtsuka Lōtec, Doxa, Grand Seiko and more
In this week’s selection, Japan takes centre stage, with a new Ōtsuka Lōtec and a special limited-edition Grand Seiko...The post New releases from Ōtsuka Lōtec, Doxa, Grand Seiko and more appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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Affordable Icons: The Best Watches Under $500 You’ll Actually Wear
Probably the best part of wearing and collecting GREAT watches is the fact that you do not need thousands of dollars to do so: Today, we’re looking at affordable icons all under $500 that you’ll actually wear and...
Fratello
Do You Know The Difference Between Openworked And Skeletonized Watches? You Should
A watch brand that arguably creates some of the most spectacular watches with skeletonized movements gives these pieces the moniker “Openworked.” However, this term also applies to watches with a cut-away dial, which allows a view of the movement. Not only does my spell checker see “openworked” as a spelling mistake, but watch enthusiasts and […] Visit Do You Know The Difference Between Openworked And Skeletonized Watches? You Should to read the full article.
Worn & Wound
eBay Finds: A Killer Vintage Omega DeVille, a Vintage JDM Seiko Diver, and a Funky Hamilton Chronograph
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 Wyler Dynawind Got some great Finds for you this week, beginning with this super cool and seldom seen vintage Wyler Dynawind. The stainless steel case is made in an octagonal shape, with nice angled lugs that match. The case appears unpolished, with sharp corners and clearly legible caseback engravings. No mention of the case size, but I’d guess it’s in the 35mm range. The black dial has really unique chevron shaped steel inlays on either side, complementing the angles of the case perfectly. Steel dauphine hands and no date window complete the angular, symmetrical design. The crown is signed with the Wyler “W” logo as it should. No movement pictures but it runs per the seller. The watch is on a vintage steel stretch band, but this would look sharp with a nice black croc strap in my opinion. View auction here Vintage Seiko DX Next up is a lovely vintage Seiko DX in superb condition. The 36mm steel case is unpolished, with sharp edges and original brushed and polished finish. The case has integrated lugs that attach to the original steel bracelet with a Seiko signed buckle. The dial is a beautiful, two tone bullseye design, with silver in the middle and a blue outer ...
Worn & Wound
The Roundup: Zodiac X GiantMouse, The Spinnaker Fleuss 40, and More!
The post The Roundup: Zodiac X GiantMouse, The Spinnaker Fleuss 40, and More! appeared first on Worn & Wound.
Hodinkee
Bring a Loupe: A Quartz Vacheron 222, A Sonny Crockett Ebel, A Trio Of Vintage Yemas, And More
All that and more in this week's edition of Hodinkee's What's Selling Where column.
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Introducing - Beaubleu and the Monnaie de Paris Join Forces to Strike the Dials of La Pièce 1 & 2
Beaubleu is a young, independent French brand founded in 2017 by automotive and luxury product designer Nicolas Ducoudert. Gaining attention for the circular, orbiting hands featured in the brand’s collections, Beaubleu returns with new models born from an unexpected collaboration with the Monnaie de Paris, the official French national mint. Founded in 864, the mint […]
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Selling Premium? THIS Makes You Look Cheap
Most luxury brands make this one mistake with their content and it’s costing them sales.