Results for Enamel Dial Types

Review: Campanola Ryuga with urushi dial

Hands-on analytical review of the Campanola Ryuga, an automatic watch with a fusion of the traditional Swiss movement and the Japanese urushi dial.

HANDS-ON: Enamel excellence - the Seiko Presage SPB049J

Seiko drop a LOT of watches at Basel. It’s like a candy store, with everything from super-hot limited editions, to Prospex, to Presage. All there in front of you. And I’m sure I only see a fraction of what’s on offer. It can be overwhelming. But even so, a few watches stand out, and they’re … ContinuedThe post HANDS-ON: Enamel excellence - the Seiko Presage SPB049J appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

VIDEO: Dial it up to 11 with the Seiko Presage Cocktail Time (refs SRPB41, SRPB43 & SRPB46)

If you’re ‘into’ watches, it’s easy to fall into a  perception that a higher price naturally equates to higher value and quality. However, Seiko’s colourful and decidedly wallet-friendly Presage Cocktail Time turns these assumptions on their head, with an RRP well south of $1000 and a wrist presence that can compete with watches 10 times … ContinuedThe post VIDEO: Dial it up to 11 with the Seiko Presage Cocktail Time (refs SRPB41, SRPB43 & SRPB46) appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

Introducing New IWC Portugieser Automatic and Chronograph with Blue Dial

IWC introduce their bestselling Portugieser watches - the Automatic and Chronograph - with their best loved blue dial.

Review: Parmigiani Ovale Pantographe Guilloche Barley Grain Dial

Parmigiani Fleurier released the latest Ovale Pantographe with a new dial at SIHH 2017. Similar in shape and movement, the watch is essentially the same as

New from A. Lange & Söhne: The Black Dial 1815 Chronograph

Revolution takes a closer look at the newly announced black dial 1815 Chronograph from the Saxon watchmaker: A. Lange & Söhne.

The Ref. 6264 “Lemon Dial” Paul Newman Daytona

What is a Lemon Dial Paul Newman Daytona? Learn how to tell them apart from regular gold Paul Newmans and just how rare they are.

Review: Parmigiani Tonda 1950 White Meteorite Dial

Parmigiani released their latest Tonda 1950 variation at SIHH, now with a white meteorite dial. The elegant dress watch has a slim profile, complete with an

HANDS-ON: What a difference a dial makes - the Vacheron Constantin Patrimony Perpetual Calendar

The cool and elegant Vacheron Constantin booth at SIHH was packed with highly complicated pieces (including the most complicated piece), and their top-line SIHH releases were a mass of brain-bending masterpieces, heavy on the sonneries, sidereal time and celestial maps. But amid all this mechanical splendour I found myself coming back to a simpler – … ContinuedThe post HANDS-ON: What a difference a dial makes – the Vacheron Constantin Patrimony Perpetual Calendar appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

HANDS-ON: Blue heaven - the Rolex Daytona in white gold with blue dial (ref. 116509), plus pics of EVERY new 2016 Daytona

Two thousand and sixteen will surely go down in the annals of watch-lore as the year of the Daytona. Not only did Rolex finally update their stainless steel icon, but they also unveiled two new precious metal versions. We’ve already looked at the oh-so-shiny green and yellow gold version, and today we hold in our … ContinuedThe post HANDS-ON: Blue heaven – the Rolex Daytona in white gold with blue dial (ref. 116509), plus pics of EVERY new 2016 Daytona appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

HANDS-ON: Shades of grey - the Rolex Yacht-Master 40 with dark rhodium dial (ref. 116622)

This cool, calm and collected new Yacht-Master almost slipped past me. I was too busy falling in love (again) with the gold and chocolate Rolesor Yacht-Master, which was distracting me and dazzling my senses, but then out of the corner of my eye I spotted a flash of almost-iridescent blue, and my curiosity was piqued. I’m … ContinuedThe post HANDS-ON: Shades of grey – the Rolex Yacht-Master 40 with dark rhodium dial (ref. 116622) appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

A. Lange & Söhne Richard Lange Pour le Mérite: Now in White Gold with Black dial

The new Richard Lange Pour le Merite in white gold with black dial carries the same manufacture L044.1 hand-wound calibre with fusee and chain mechanism.

FRIDAY WIND DOWN: 5th August, 2016 - Manga, irony and a suspiciously familiar dial

For some reason we’ve been humming ‘The Girl from Ipanema’ this week and exhibiting a far greater than usual interest in the sports of fencing and field hockey (the Kookaburras beat the Irish 1-0 on Wednesday). It must also be said that the occasional call and response of Aussie Aussie Aussie, Oi Oi Oi! Has … ContinuedThe post FRIDAY WIND DOWN: 5th August, 2016 – Manga, irony and a suspiciously familiar dial appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

LIST: 6 watches for all 6 types of super-villain, just in time for Suicide Squad

With Suicide Squad in cinemas (and trending poorly on Rotten Tomatoes)  we’ve got bad guys on the brain, and we can’t help noticing that when it comes to Hollywood, there are two distinct trends, the first noted by Empire: “If Marvel has the best superheroes, so the prevailing geek-logic goes, then DC has the coolest villains.” … ContinuedThe post LIST: 6 watches for all 6 types of super-villain, just in time for Suicide Squad appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

New Saxonia dial colors for re-opening of Lange Boutique in Ginza, Tokyo, Japan

A. Lange & Söhne celebrates the re-opening of Lange Boutique in Ginza, by announcing two dial additions to the Saxonia Automatic line.

Review: Seiko Presage 60th Anniversary Automatic Limited Edition Chronograph with Urushi Lacquer dial

We review the Seiko Presage 60th Anniversary Automatic Limited Edition Chronograph with hand finished Urushi Lacquer dial from Baselworld 2016

Baselworld 2016: Laurent Ferrier Galet Classic Square Tourbillon Double Balance Spring Sector Dial

Some novelties from the Indies in Baselworld 2016: Laurent Ferrier Galet Classic Square Tourbillon Double Balance Spring Sector Dial.

Pre Baselworld 2015: New dial versions for the Glashutte Original PanoMaticLunar and PanoReserve models

Pre Baselworld 2015 news from Glashutte Original. New dial versions for the PanoMaticLunar and PanoReserve models.

Review of Jaeger LeCoultre Master Calendar with Meteorite Dial (with Live Pictures and Prices)

Jaeger LeCoultre Master Calendar with Meteorite Dial

Jaeger LeCoultre: new Master Calendar with Meteorite dial (price and specs)

New for SIHH 2015: Jaeger LeCoultre pays tribute to the astronomy and the celestial movements. Two new watches are announced, both equipped with a meteorite dial so one can catch a piece of the heavens as one glance onto one’s wrist to read the time, or just to admire the handsome watch. One encased inRead More

Vacheron Constantin Dances With Degas In Grand Feu Grisaille Enamel

There are some combinations that can only result in greatness, and one example will be that of Vacheron Constantin with Edgar Degas and Grand Feu Grisaille enamel. It definitely resulted in something magical. Most people are familiar with Degas’ paintings about Ballerinas, where his soft but deliberate brushstrokes captured the essence of ballet in a mystical […]

BaselWorld 2013: Chronoswiss Shows Stunning “Artist’s Collection” Flinqué Enamel Watches

We visited Chronoswiss yesterday in their spacious, light-filled new stand at BaselWorld 2013 and had an opportunity to view some stunning new additions to their collection: here’s a first look at the Artist’s Collection watches, with flinqué enamel dials. Flinqué enamel is a technique in which a metal surface decorated with engine-turning (guilloché) is then […]

Ressence Unveils Oil-Filled Type 10

The Ressence Type 10 DN pairs the brand’s proprietary base calibre with its oil-filled display module for the first time. The organically shaped case is a natural evolution of Ressence’s minimalist style, finished in dark blue DLC-coated titanium for this 100-piece debut. The new movement brings a practical benefit, extending the power reserve from 36 to 60 hours compared with its ETA-powered oil-filled siblings. Initial thoughts Ressence debuted its first proprietary base calibre earlier this year in the Type 11, and it was only a matter of time before the Belgian independent paired this platform with its signature oil-filled display module. We didn’t have to wait long, which suggests the industrialisation of the new movement is progressing well. Inspiration for the Type 10’s organic shape came from founder Benoît Mintiens’ curiosity about what a watch would look like if shaped by the laws of nature. The result is an organic form that smoothly integrates the lines of the crystal into the case, with scalloped lugs meeting a colour-matched rubber strap. The case surfaces meet along one of its few sharp edges, while the absence of a conventional crown preserves the symmetry. Like other Ressence watches, the Type 10 is set and wound via the case back ring. The case is made of polished Grade 5 titanium with a DLC coating in a shade Ressence calls “Dark Night” — a rich navy that continues across the dial, which has been simplified beyond the brand’s typical m...

Introducing: Ressence Type 10 DN "Dark Knight"

What We Know Earlier this year at Watches and Wonders, Belgian brand Ressence introduced the first watch in its collection with an in-house-designed RW-01 movement, the Type 11. That should theoretically mean a farewell (at least for most things going forward) to the base ETA movements that have powered all Ressence models to date, each paired with the brand's unique orbital Ressence Orbital Convex System (ROCS) module. Today's release of the Type 10, timed right alongside WatchTime New York, features the first oil-filled watch from Ressence to feature a proprietary movement. At a high level, the Type 10 might initially feel like a mix of several previous Ressence designs, but the final product somehow feels quite fresh. Much of it is due to the case and bezel. The silhouette of the 41.5mm case in grade 5 titanium gives this Type 10 a cushion-like shape, and it is paired with a flush-integrated rubber strap. It's a new feel for a Ressence. The entire case is coated for a glossy, dark blue hue, and that coloring extends all the way to the strap, buckle, and, of course, the dial. Ressence says this is a DLC coating, but to my knowledge, it's not possible to achieve a colored coating with the specific process—I believe this coating to be something different. If I had to guess, I'd say that it's a ceramic coating of some sort. There is ever-so-slightly a squared-off aspect to the design, with the bezel at twelve and six o'clock flattening out on its edge for a look that comp...

De Rijke & Co. Capri Joins the Permanent Collection with Silver, Champagne, and Salmon Dials

Laurens de Rijke's ultra-thin rectangular Capri stops being a limited surprise and becomes a catalog staple

It Doesn’t Get Any Better: Hands-On With The Albishorn Type X-Graph

It was April 2024 when I saw some of the Albishorn models — prototypes at that stage — for the first time. At Watches and Wonders, it’s easy to get watch overload already on the first day. I remember sitting at the table between two meetings, holding the Type X and thinking, “Wow, I’ve never […] Visit It Doesn’t Get Any Better: Hands-On With The Albishorn Type X-Graph to read the full article.

The CITIZEN’s Tosa Washi Dials Are a Treat

First Look - A new Burgundy Dial for the Oris Big Crown x Cervo Volante

One of Oris‘ most emblematic watches, the Big Crown Pointer Date pilot watch has enjoyed a surprisingly long lifespan and is rightfully considered the brand’s icon. Introduced in 1938, the Big Crown was conceived as a tool watch for military and civilian pilots. As part of the brand’s ongoing “Change for the Better” sustainability campaign, […]

Benrus Type 3X: A New Chapter in Military Watch History, Built with Special Forces Veterans

Benrus isn't just reissuing old hits this time. The Type 3X is something genuinely new, and it has some serious input behind it.

Perrelet Goes Deep on Stone Dials With New Weekend Collection Additions

More mineral magic from the Swiss brand, straight off the show floor at WWG26