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The Tudor Black Bay Buyer's Guide
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Collector Profile: Stefan Molin
A Swedish collector tells us how his love of design and passion for detail inevitably compelled him to become a die-hard Grand Seiko collector.
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Collector Profile: William Gil
A cyclist, athlete, and flower importer who finds endless enjoyment in nature shares why Grand Seiko is like no other.
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My Time With The Nivada Grenchen Antarctic Glacier 35mm
There’s something refreshing about wearing a watch that doesn’t try too hard. In a world of oversized cases, aggressive designs, and spec lists that stretch into the stratosphere, a simple 35mm watch can feel almost rebellious. That’s exactly the impression I had after spending time with the Nivada Grenchen Antarctic Glacier 35mm, a watch that quietly […] Visit My Time With The Nivada Grenchen Antarctic Glacier 35mm to read the full article.
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Jaeger-LeCoultre reinvents the Master Control collection with an integrated twist
A new era for the Master Control collection with fully integrated bracelets in three new models and one new movement. The post Jaeger-LeCoultre reinvents the Master Control collection with an integrated twist appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
Teddy Baldassarre
Is This The Ultimate High Horology Tool Watch?
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.
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Norqain adds a finishing touch with new Freedom Chrono 60 Enjoy Life “Sprinkles” models
How do you top ice cream? With sprinkles of course, and that's exactly what Norqain has done with its updated chono.The post Norqain adds a finishing touch with new Freedom Chrono 60 Enjoy Life “Sprinkles” models appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
Two Broke Watch Snobs
Luminox Built an Affordable Dive-Inspired Field Watch Out of Fiberglass
Dude, I love this. The Leatherback Sea Turtle line has been part of Luminox's catalog for a while now, and even the larger "Giant" format with its 44mm case already existed. What's new with the Luminox Leatherback Sand Turtle Giant XS.0326 is the case material. Instead of the stainless steel or Carbonox carbon fiber composite we're used to seeing from Luminox, this version uses fiberglass. The post Luminox Built an Affordable Dive-Inspired Field Watch Out of Fiberglass appeared first on Two Broke Watch Snobs.
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Introducing – The Hand-Engraved Grand Seiko 44GS Mystic Waterfall SBGZ011
Nature is a cornerstone of Japanese culture and a predominant theme at Grand Seiko. Even the settings of the Japanese brand’s manufactures are intentionally studied to inspire the takumi (artisans). Hailing from Grand Seiko’s haute horlogerie Micro Artist Studio in Shiojiri, the Japanese brand releases a high-end Masterpiece SBGZ011 in platinum, in a hand-engraved 44GS case and […]
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Dispatch: An Insider's Guide To Horologically-Minded Eats In Geneva
A little taste of Geneva's horological scene at some new and little-known watch spots for those attending the public days at Watches and Wonders.
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Timex Meridian vs Orient Mako: Affordable Dive Watch Showdown (Hands-On)
Find out which budget dive watch suits your daily wear, wrist comfort, design preferences, and long-term ownership better. The post Timex Meridian vs Orient Mako: Affordable Dive Watch Showdown (Hands-On) appeared first on Two Broke Watch Snobs.
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Introducing – H. Moser & Cie Endeavour Minute Repeater Cylindrical Tourbillon Skeleton
H. Moser & Cie. fearlessly takes two of its most prestigious complications, strips away all superfluous elements, and reveals them up front in the Endeavour Minute Repeater Cylindrical Tourbillon Skeleton. Exposing its dial-side minute repeater and cylindrical hairspring flying tourbillon in a fully skeletonised form, Moser ascends to new heights on the complications ladder. Launched […]
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First Look – Favre Leuba Launches the New 1737 Collection with a Triple Calendar Edition
The second-oldest name in watchmaking history, Favre Leuba’s origins go back to 1737, when Abraham Favre was recorded as a watchmaker in Le Locle. Following a global relaunch in 2024 under the leadership of CEO Patrik P. Hoffmann, Favre Leuba’s modern revival focuses on precision-driven timepieces that honour the brand’s extensive archives while meeting contemporary […]
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The Quiet Sweet Spot: Why The IWC Mark XVI Spitfire Ref. IW325502 Deserves More Attention
Certain watches quietly sit in the sweet spot of the collector market. They’re not hyped, not aggressively marketed, and not yet pulled into the gravitational field of speculative pricing. The IWC Pilot’s Watch Mark XVI Spitfire ref. IW325502 is one of them. Produced in the mid-2000s, this neo-vintage pilot’s watch captures something that feels increasingly […] Visit The Quiet Sweet Spot: Why The IWC Mark XVI Spitfire Ref. IW325502 Deserves More Attention to read the full article.
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WWG26: Highlights from TUDOR
DEPLOYANT - The watch magazine for collectors, by collectors We take a look at the latest novelties from TUDOR, fresh off the Watches & Wonders Geneva 2026. Press release with commentary in italics. Images courtesy of TUDOR. TUDOR, the sister brand of Rolex, is often known for its robust and well-priced tool watches. We take a quick look at some of the models the brand is [...] The post WWG26: Highlights from TUDOR appeared first on DEPLOYANT.
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Five Highlights From Patek Philippe at Watches & Wonders 2026
DEPLOYANT - The watch magazine for collectors, by collectors Patek Philippe brought more than twenty new references to WWG26 across its main collections. Instead of running through the full list, we pulled out five models that give a clear sense of what the manufacture introduced this year - one from each of the major lines and representative of the updates shown at the fair. [...] The post Five Highlights From Patek Philippe at Watches & Wonders 2026 appeared first on DEPLOYANT.
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Live from WWG26: new releases from Vacheron Constantin
DEPLOYANT - The watch magazine for collectors, by collectors We are next Vacheron Constantin for WWG26, and this our last official appointment for the show. Tomorrow (Saturday) we will be back at PalExpo for some CEO videos and we will wrap it up for this year. But first, the VC novelty highlights. The first is the Historique American 1921. This is a reissue from [...] The post Live from WWG26: new releases from Vacheron Constantin appeared first on DEPLOYANT.
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Live from WWG26: new releases from Hermes
DEPLOYANT - The watch magazine for collectors, by collectors We are next at Hermès, and here are our highlights from their novelties for WWG26, with our hands-on remarks. Each year, Hermès introduces what they call mysterious mechanisms. This year, they focus on the theme of puppetry the H08 Squelette. The first time a skeleton dial and movement is fitted on the now iconic H08 [...] The post Live from WWG26: new releases from Hermes appeared first on DEPLOYANT.
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Live from WWG26: highlight of the new releases from IWC
DEPLOYANT - The watch magazine for collectors, by collectors For this year, IWC released several novelties, including the Big Pilot Petit Prince and the big novelty is the space Pilot’s Venturer Vertical Drive. A very clear dial layout which is of the Pilot’s Vertical Drive is built from the ground up. The closed case back is a design choice to make the watch as [...] The post Live from WWG26: highlight of the new releases from IWC appeared first on DEPLOYANT.
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Live from WWG26: new release highlights from Grand Seiko
DEPLOYANT - The watch magazine for collectors, by collectors Grand Seiko next and we got our hands-on session for WWG26. Here are the highlights from our session. First up, Heritage Collection “Sakura-wakaba” SBGH376. The movement is the Hi-Beat C. 9885 36000bph in a 38mm yellow gold case and a magnificent dial which is pressed with a wonderful texture. Developed at the Studio Shizukuishi, the [...] The post Live from WWG26: new release highlights from Grand Seiko appeared first on DEPLOYANT.
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Introducing – The Refreshed Oris Artelier Complication
In contrast to the sportier dive watches we associate with Oris, the Artelier Collection, launched in the early 2000s, is the brand’s elegant dress watch family. For 2026, Oris has decided to shake off the cobwebs and entrust a young product designer to refresh the look and feel of the Artelier Complication. The result is […]
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Is Tudor’s Revamped Royal Collection Actually their Best Watches & Wonders Release?
As is always the case with Tudor, it seems that the internet is divided on their major new Watches & Wonders releases in the days after their unveiling. But while comments are volleyed back and forth on whether the of the Black Bay 54 Blue is actually too purple, or the Monarch should have been smaller, one new release that actually might be kind of perfect is going under the radar. Ok, “perfect” could be overstating it, but the newly relaunched Tudor Royal really impressed me. If there’s a “most improved” award to be handed out to a collection, the Royal might grab it. There are three sizes, 30mm, 36mm, and 40mm, all with manufacture calibers for the first time in the collection. The 40mm Royal has a day-date indication that is similar (identical, really) to the execution of the day-date on the Rolex Day-Date. All of the movements (MT5201, MT5412 and MT5633) are chronometer certified. Aesthetically, these are integrated bracelet sports watches that veer more toward the elegant end of the sports watch spectrum. Long a staple for Tudor in the Asian market, they’re looking to expand the Royal’s reach this year with some very noticeable finishing improvements. The bezel in particular is very nicely executed, with sharp notches and a very high polish that works particularly well on the two tone models, where it is rendered in gold. I think another factor working in Tudor’s favor with respect to the Royal is the current broad acceptance of smaller watche...
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Introducing: The Venezianico Arsenale Calendario
It’s been a big week here in Geneva, but we’re not done yet! Venezianico, the Venice-based brand, has brought a new take on its popular integrated-bracelet model, the Arsenale. Until now, there have been several options for case materials, dial composition, and a choice of two or three hands. Now, for the first time, we […] Visit Introducing: The Venezianico Arsenale Calendario to read the full article.
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Introducing – Jaeger-LeCoultre Master Grande Tradition Tourbillon Jumping Date
Jaeger-LeCoultre revisits one of its most important contemporary tourbillon movements with the new Master Grande Tradition Tourbillon Jumping Date. While the underlying Calibre 978 is familiar to collectors, the latest iteration restructures the movement’s architecture. Featuring a partially openworked dial, the tourbillon, signature jumping date mechanism, and 24-hour display come to the fore. Paying homage […]
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Introducing – The New Hublot Spirit of Big Bang Moonphase Impact
The Spirit of Big Bang collection was introduced as Hublot’s first major new case shape under Jean-Claude Biver. As its name suggests, the collection captured the “spirit” of the Big Bang but replaced the octagonal case with a more complex tonneau-shaped case with lateral rubber bumpers and openworked dials. The latest Spirit of Big Bang […]
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Live from WWG26: Panerai new releases
DEPLOYANT - The watch magazine for collectors, by collectors Our next session is with Panerai, and WWG26, here is our hands-on impressions of the highlights. The booth had a large tank filled with water, called the Vasca Panerai, and was used by the Italian Navy for testing the watches. This year, they explored three themes, viz Historic, Innovative materials and power reserve. Back to [...] The post Live from WWG26: Panerai new releases appeared first on DEPLOYANT.
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Tudor’s Classic Black Bay 58 Gets an Update
Tudor’s bestseller just got a new update. The new Black Bay 58 builds upon last year’s burgundy version, coming in the beloved black dial with gilt accents configuration. Not only did the iconic vintage-inspired diver get slimmer and better proportioned, but it also come with a choice of three different straps. Initial thoughts Ever since Tudor was rejuvenated the brand became almost synonymous with the well-built and equally well-styled Black Bay collection. The model line grew to include various complications, from GMT functions to chronographs all while retaining the core vintage-coded aesthetic. This streamlined “BB58” format was first introduced in 2024 with the Black Bay 58 GMT. The watch featured sleeker case proportions, a METAS-certified movement and a slimmer, more practical crown. A burgundy version of the time-only Black Bay then followed and now Tudor adapts arguably their most iconic configuration to this updated format. Due to its proportions, overall construction and colour scheme the watch strongly resembles the vintage Rolex Ref. 6538. The watch was famously worn by Sean Connery’s James Bond in the first ever Bond movie, Dr. No. Tudor’s new case proportions work so well with the vintage-inspired black and gilt dial that the new reference is guaranteed to be a big hit with Bond fans. Notably, the new Black Bay 58 comes with a choice of two steel bracelets and a rubber strap. Apart from the Oyster-inspired faux-rivet three-link bracelet ...
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Live from WWG26: new releases Hautlence
DEPLOYANT - The watch magazine for collectors, by collectors We are now in Hautlence, and have the privilege of being presented by our old friend Guillaume Tetu, the founder and chairman. One new line, one concept and line animations. Our highlight is brand new line. The new line is called the Kubera, and Hindu god of wealth. The watch is in a special looking [...] The post Live from WWG26: new releases Hautlence appeared first on DEPLOYANT.
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Live from WWG26: new releases from Parmigiani
DEPLOYANT - The watch magazine for collectors, by collectors Parmigiani celebrates the 30th anniversary of the founding this year. Here is our highlight for WWG26 as we got our hands-on, and as usual with our live products. First up Tonda PF Chronographe Mystérieux. Read our commentary with the release details. This chronograph looks like a three hand time only watch, replete with the standard [...] The post Live from WWG26: new releases from Parmigiani appeared first on DEPLOYANT.
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First Look – The Eye-Catching Chopard Mille Miglia Classic Patina
Chopard’s Mille Miglia collection can best be described as the watchmaking expression of Karl-Friedrich Scheufele’s lifelong obsession with the classic Italian Mille Miglia road race, which he calls an open-air museum on wheels. As the official sponsor of the race since 1988, Chopard enjoys one of the longest-running partnerships between a watch brand and a […]