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Can Orient Outdo Omega? Affordable Dive Watch vs Luxury Dive Watch

After hands-on testing we compare the Orient Mako and Omega Seamaster across movement tech, case finishing, wearability, and real-world durability.

Hands-On: Breguet's New Classique 7225 Features Some Of The Industry's Most Impressive Watchmaking

Technicality and beautiful design is what Breguet was all about, today as much as 250 years ago.

Watchmaking In 2025: A Conversation With Wrist Check Pod At UBS House Of Craft

Perri Dash and Rashawn Smith of Wrist Check Pod joined Hodinkee's Tim Jeffreys and Mark Kauzlarich for a candid conversation on community, media, and the moments that shaped watches in 2025.

Hands-On: The Reference 5308G 'Quad Comp' - Patek Philippe's Modern Vision Of High Complication Watchmaking

When the market demanded big watches, Patek held the course. Then, in its own time, the brand launched this maximalist, ultra-complicated watch that will define Patek's future.

Affordable Microbrand Watch Showdown: Dryden Heartlander vs Vaer Field Black

Learn which microbrand field watch feels better on the wrist, holds up in daily use, and suits your wear habits.

Hands-On: Kollokium Projekt 02 - The Second Offering From The Radical Swiss Platform Is Another Watch That Defies Comparisons

In-depth with the next Kollokium project that pushes boundaries while staying practical and highly wearable.

Military Watch Showdown: Hands-On Testing The Marathon TSAR vs CWC SBS Diver

We’ve tested both of these iconic military watches to break down design, build, and military-grade toughness.

The Revolutionary List : The Icons of 21st Century Watchmaking

Approaching Watchmaking As An Engineer: Tony Fadell In Conversation With Ben Clymer At UBS House of Craft

A candid, engineer-driven look at design, innovation, and collecting from one of tech's most influential minds.

Interview - Dr. Andreas Kaufmann on How Leica Blends its Photographic DNA with German Watchmaking

Dubai Watch Week is a remarkable platform for engaging with influential figures, and this year’s edition offered us the chance to sit down with two of Leica’s key leaders. Together, we explored the past, present, and future of one of Germany’s most storied manufacturers – an icon in photography renowned for its precision engineering, craftsmanship, […]

Swatch’s New ‘Cold Moon’ MoonSwatch Only Sells in Swiss Snow

Introducing the MoonSwatch Mission to Earthphase Moonshine Gold “Cold Moon,” a winter release with a limited snowfall-based availability.

Book Review - Watchmaking Explained, a Book by Expert Watchmaker Kalle Slaap

I’m pretty sure everyone with even the slightest interest in mechanical watches has often wondered what it takes to make a watch. What goes into a movement, and how do you assemble one? And I’m also pretty confident many of you have thought, “I could do that!”. Trust me, it is MUCH harder than it […]

Business News: Top Swiss Watch CEOs Talk Leadership And Strategy Amid Industry Challenges At Dubai Watch Week

The first-ever Dubai Watch Week CEO Roundtable: Horology Edition, features CEOs from Audemars Piguet, Breitling, Chopard, and Hublot.

A World-Class Exhibition On A. Lange & Söhne And Glashütte Watchmaking By Phillips And Dr. Helmut Crott Comes To New York

From December 3 to 5 at Phillips' New York headquarters, one of the most important names in modern watch collecting shows off an impressive part of his collection.

Introducing: The New Oris ProPilot Date: An Updated And Improved Version Of The Swiss Aviation Stalwart That Keeps Its Approachable Price

Oris upgrades its classic ProPilot with some nice tweaks, including a new case, a better handset, and a textured dial.

A Winter Wonderland of Watchmaking

The Breguet Tradition: A Modern Interpretation of 18th-Century Watchmaking

Independent Watchmaking - Man of the Hour, an 8-Episode Horology Series Premiering on Discovery Channel

I guess this is a first… a proper documentary series on some of the best-known, most successful and coolest Independent watch brands. Industry veteran Wei Koh, founder of Revolution Magazine (among others), presents eight episodes featuring visits to watch brands and collectors, offering a glimpse into what these brands do and how collectors appreciate the […]

Introducing: Awake Combines Japanese Inspiration And Vietnamese Craftsmanship In The Sơn Mài Fragments Collection

A trio of stunning dials mark a strong release from the young French brand.

AI and Watchmaking: The Future of Design, Creativity, and Authenticity

Artificial intelligence, whether we like it or not, plays an active role in all of our lives. When we search for something on the internet, call a customer service representative, or dash off a quick email, AI is working either passively in the background or very actively in the foreground in a number of ways that we simply can’t avoid. For a long time, I was a skeptic. I still am, basically, but I’ve accepted there are ways artificial intelligence can make my life easier. Like many others, I’ve started using ChatGPT nearly everyday for a variety of things that would otherwise suck time out of my day, and quite possibly the joy out of my life. (But never, it’s worth pointing out, to create articles for Worn & Wound – this is a red line we won’t cross.)  Naturally, I’ve thought a little about how artificial intelligence could impact the watch industry, and change it for both the better and worse. Of course, it already is impacting the watch industry in a number of ways. I receive press releases on a daily basis that have clearly been polished or written from start to finish by artificial intelligence, and the impact of artificial intelligence on search results plays a huge role in who finds websites like ours, and how. But we haven’t yet reached a point where the use of AI is spilling over into actual watches worn on people’s wrists, at least not in ways that are transparent to the end user.  This G-SHOCK was designed with an assist from AI I started to ...

Man of the Hour - A Journey to the Heart of Watchmaking

Can A Watch Bring 1970s Japanese Glamour Back? The King Seiko VANAC Thinks So

“Man of the Hour”: A New Docuseries Celebrating the Art And Humanity Of Watchmaking Featuring Wei Koh

The eight-part series is coming to Discovery this November.

In House Vs ETA Movements (The Truth)

Teddy Baldassarre is an authorized luxury watch retailer of brands like TUDOR, OMEGA, IWC, Grand Seiko, Breitling, Blancpain, Glashütte Original, Zenith, Longines, ORIS, MIDO, Tissot, Hamilton, NOMOS Glashütte, Baume & Mercier, and more.

Is One Watch Enough? | Quality vs Quantity

Teddy Baldassarre is an authorized luxury watch retailer of brands like TUDOR, OMEGA, IWC, Grand Seiko, Breitling, Blancpain, Glashütte Original, Zenith, Longines, ORIS, MIDO, Tissot, Hamilton, NOMOS Glashütte, Baume & Mercier, and more.

Entry Level Swiss Watches | From $100-$1,000

Teddy Baldassarre is an authorized luxury watch retailer of brands like TUDOR, OMEGA, IWC, Grand Seiko, Breitling, Blancpain, Glashütte Original, Zenith, Longines, ORIS, MIDO, Tissot, Hamilton, NOMOS Glashütte, Baume & Mercier, and more.

8 Sweet Watches You May Never Have Heard Of (Swiss Made)

Teddy Baldassarre is an authorized luxury watch retailer of brands like TUDOR, OMEGA, IWC, Grand Seiko, Breitling, Blancpain, Glashütte Original, Zenith, Longines, ORIS, MIDO, Tissot, Hamilton, NOMOS Glashütte, Baume & Mercier, and more.

Japanese Diver Watches Under $1000 (Orient, Seiko, Citizen, Casio)

Teddy Baldassarre is an authorized luxury watch retailer of brands like TUDOR, OMEGA, IWC, Grand Seiko, Breitling, Blancpain, Glashütte Original, Zenith, Longines, ORIS, MIDO, Tissot, Hamilton, NOMOS Glashütte, Baume & Mercier, and more.

A Look at Nearly Every GMT Master Over the Years | Old vs New GMT Mast

Teddy Baldassarre is an authorized luxury watch retailer of brands like TUDOR, OMEGA, IWC, Grand Seiko, Breitling, Blancpain, Glashütte Original, Zenith, Longines, ORIS, MIDO, Tissot, Hamilton, NOMOS Glashütte, Baume & Mercier, and more.

The Best Everyday Watches for $1,000 - Sinn 556 I vs Sinn 556 I B

Teddy Baldassarre is an authorized luxury watch retailer of brands like TUDOR, OMEGA, IWC, Grand Seiko, Breitling, Blancpain, Glashütte Original, Zenith, Longines, ORIS, MIDO, Tissot, Hamilton, NOMOS Glashütte, Baume & Mercier, and more.