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Audemars Piguet Has Reinvented The Chronograph: What Does It Mean To The Watch World?

Audemars Piguet Has Reinvented Oct 9, 2025

Audemars Piguet Has Reinvented The Chronograph: What Does It Mean To The Watch World?

Audemars Piguet is celebrating its 150th anniversary by introducing plenty of novelties, and they’re not watches. The brand from Le Brassus is also presenting new movements. The latest perpetual calendars now feature an ingenious crown, for instance, but the biggest news of the year is undoubtedly the launch of the Royal Oak “Jumbo” Extra-Thin Selfwinding […] Visit Audemars Piguet Has Reinvented The Chronograph: What Does It Mean To The Watch World? to read the full article.

First Look - The new Girard-Perregaux Laureato Chronograph Ti49 in Titanium (incl. Video)

Girard-Perregaux Laureato Chronograph Ti49 Mar 19, 2024

First Look - The new Girard-Perregaux Laureato Chronograph Ti49 in Titanium (incl. Video)

While we all very well know who created the luxury sports watch segment, and what was the first sporty-chic watch with integrated bracelet, it must be said that other iconic models came on the market soon after. Following the 1972 Royal Oak, 1976 saw the introduction of the Nautilus and 1977 the launch of the […]

$1k vs. $10k Dive Watch: Hands-On With the Mido Ocean Star 200 & Rolex Submariner

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Rolex Submariner See how 2 days ago

$1k vs. $10k Dive Watch: Hands-On With the Mido Ocean Star 200 & Rolex Submariner

See how the Mido Ocean Star 200 stacks up against the Rolex Submariner after hands-on testing, and whether the Rolex is really worth $9K more.

News: Seiko Creates A One-Off With The Star Time Watch For Shohei Ohtani

Seiko Creates Jul 3, 2026

News: Seiko Creates A One-Off With The Star Time Watch For Shohei Ohtani

Seiko has unveiled a unique mechanical watch to mark baseball player Shohei Ohtani’s10th anniversary as the brand’s ambassador in Japan. The company spent around three years developing the Seiko Star Time after drawing inspiration from Ohtani’s question: “How much time do I have left in my baseball career?” Instead of measuring elapsed seconds or featuring […] Visit News: Seiko Creates A One-Off With The Star Time Watch For Shohei Ohtani to read the full article.

Introducing - Mido Gives the Ocean Star 200 a Modern Tool-Watch Makeover

Mido Gives Jun 29, 2026

Introducing - Mido Gives the Ocean Star 200 a Modern Tool-Watch Makeover

The Ocean Star collection has been part of Mido‘s catalogue since 1944, which today has become a solid and affordable choice for those wanting a dive watch with clear legibility, robust construction, and reliable mechanical performance. More recently, the Ocean Star 200C introduced ceramic bezels, colourful dials, and presented a more refined take on the […]

From MASSIVE Watch Fraud to World Cup Parties! ⌚⚽

Theo & Harris Jun 26, 2026

From MASSIVE Watch Fraud to World Cup Parties! ⌚⚽

Today’s vlog is a total rollercoaster. We are stopping everything for the World Cup to drink great Sonoma wine, watch the intense Brazil vs. Morocco match, and talk my friend Tory into buying a beautiful blue vignet...

The Best Summer Watches: Ben’s Five Picks From Orient Star, Longines, Fears, Hermès, And Richard Mille

Richard Mille Well Jun 29, 2026

The Best Summer Watches: Ben’s Five Picks From Orient Star, Longines, Fears, Hermès, And Richard Mille

Well, this week in the UK, and much of central Europe, sits firmly in the grip of an intense heatwave. Honestly, I’ll take a cold, wet day over this any time. Still, summer is here, and the vibes are unavoidable. So, let’s look at some watches that can handle the heat across different price points. […] Visit The Best Summer Watches: Ben’s Five Picks From Orient Star, Longines, Fears, Hermès, And Richard Mille to read the full article.

Hands-on - The Orient Star M34 F8 Date Meteorite, a Celestial Dial for the 75th Anniversary

Orient Jun 2, 2026

Hands-on - The Orient Star M34 F8 Date Meteorite, a Celestial Dial for the 75th Anniversary

Orient Star is not usually the first name that comes to mind when looking for meteorite-dial watches. The Japanese brand has instead built a reputation around solid mechanics, attractive finishing, and sensible pricing for its watches. That is precisely why the new M34 F8 Date Meteorite caught our attention when it was announced earlier this […]

Introducing: The Orient Star M45 F7 Small Second In Three Variants

Orient May 23, 2026

Introducing: The Orient Star M45 F7 Small Second In Three Variants

Orient Star unveils its latest anniversary release in three versions. The Orient Star M45 F7 Small Second comes in green and ivory as part of the regular catalog, while a dark gray-to-black version is limited to 500 pieces. This collection leans into classic styling with a balanced layout. A subsidiary seconds dial sits at 6 […] Visit Introducing: The Orient Star M45 F7 Small Second In Three Variants to read the full article.

First Look - The Orient Star M34 F8 Skeleton Hand Winding, a Dark, Compact Openworked Watch

Orient May 13, 2026

First Look - The Orient Star M34 F8 Skeleton Hand Winding, a Dark, Compact Openworked Watch

Skeleton watches are clearly a big part of Orient Star. Between the sporty Avant-Garde Skeleton, the more refined Orient Star Skeleton in the brand’s Contemporary Collection, and now this new Orient Star M34 F8 Skeleton Hand Winding created for the brand’s 75th anniversary, the Japanese brand has built a broad range of openworked watches over […]

TGIFriday: Lunch at the amazing Maison Lameloise

TGIFriday: Lunch at the amazing Maison Lameloise

After the hectic week at Watches & Wonders 2026, we managed to have lunch at the Three Michelin starred Maison Lameloise in Chagny. This is our experience.

He Lost $10,000 on a Vacheron Constantin 🤯

Theo & Harris Jun 23, 2026

He Lost $10,000 on a Vacheron Constantin 🤯

The luxury watch industry has a dark side. Big conglomerates like LVMH don't just sell watches; they market to human insecurity, trying to fill what collectors know is a "god-sized hole." Today, we talk about the brut...

Oris celebrates the Swinging 60’s Revolution with new Star Edition model

Oris celebrates Apr 14, 2026

Oris celebrates the Swinging 60’s Revolution with new Star Edition model

For Watches and Wonders 2026, Oris celebrates the Swinging 60's Revolution with the new Star Edition model.The post Oris celebrates the Swinging 60’s Revolution with new Star Edition model appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

Oris Revives A Watch of the Past - The New Star Edition

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Oris Revives Apr 14, 2026

Oris Revives A Watch of the Past - The New Star Edition

Just released at Watches and Wonders 2026, the Oris Star Edition is a faithful recreation of one of Oris’ most important watches, while offering modern build quality and reliability. It also happens to be confidently handsome, fully embracing the perfection of its midcentury design. Watch now to get the full review.

Oris Revives A Watch of the Past - The New Star Edition

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Oris Revives Apr 14, 2026

Oris Revives A Watch of the Past - The New Star Edition

Just released at Watches and Wonders 2026, the Oris Star Edition is a faithful recreation of one of Oris’ most important watches, while offering modern build quality and reliability. It also happens to be confidently handsome, fully embracing the perfection of its midcentury design. Watch now to get the full review.

Introducing: The Orient Star M42 Diver 1964 1st Edition F6 Date 200m

Orient Mar 22, 2026

Introducing: The Orient Star M42 Diver 1964 1st Edition F6 Date 200m

Orient Star keeps the good times rolling with its next 75th-anniversary timepiece. As part of the Sports Collection M42, this Japanese dive watch complies with the ISO 6425 standard for diving timepieces. Because of this, it can officially be labeled with “Diver’s” and also state the 200m depth rating. The stringent tests ensure this watch […] Visit Introducing: The Orient Star M42 Diver 1964 1st Edition F6 Date 200m to read the full article.

Introducing - The Steel Delma Shell Star Automatic, now in 41mm

Introducing - The Steel Delma Shell Star Automatic, now in 41mm

The Shell Star collection is one of Delma‘s most recognisable ranges, and includes the Big Date, time-and-date Automatic and Decompression Timer lines. Exploiting the brand’s 1970s designs, the Shell Star has traditionally been defined by bold proportions, most often offered in 44mm steel cases. The new Shell Star 41mm brings a welcome change, following earlier […]

5 NEW Watch Releases That Just Dropped This Week - June 2026

24 Hours Time Jun 21, 2026

5 NEW Watch Releases That Just Dropped This Week - June 2026

Welcome the to watch releases update for the second week of June 2026. We have new models from Seiko, Tissot, Nomos and more. Enjoy the video:)

The OG reverse-panda returns: the new Breitling SuperOcean Heritage B01 42 “Reverse-Panda”

Breitling SuperOcean Heritage B01 42 Mar 12, 2026

The OG reverse-panda returns: the new Breitling SuperOcean Heritage B01 42 “Reverse-Panda”

Breitling has been on a roll of late, refreshing its old designs, and bringing back the original reverse panda is proof of that.The post The OG reverse-panda returns: the new Breitling SuperOcean Heritage B01 42 “Reverse-Panda” appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

Review: the new Orient Star M34 F8 Skeleton Hand Wound

Orient Mar 5, 2026

Review: the new Orient Star M34 F8 Skeleton Hand Wound

Orient Star sent us a loaner for the new M34 F8 Skeleton Hand Winding model. Here is our hands-on review after a month on the wrist.

Introducing - The Pequignet Royale Paris Large Date and Moon in Icy Blue

Pequignet Mar 2, 2026

Introducing - The Pequignet Royale Paris Large Date and Moon in Icy Blue

With the Royale Paris, Pequignet started to reshape its identity as one of the rare true French watch manufactures. Following the recent redesign of the collection and the introduction of a more contemporary 39.5mm case, the brand now adds a fresh new variant: the Royale Paris Icy Blue. The case is unchanged from the latest […]

I Expanded My Luxury Watch Store (4x the Size & New Brands)

Teddy Baldassarre

Blancpain Longines Feb 25, 2026

I Expanded My Luxury Watch Store (4x the Size & New Brands)

The New Store Is Officially Here. At 4x the size of our previous location, we have welcomed a wider selection of brands including TUDOR, IWC, and Blancpain, Longines and others with space to truly make it a community hub for watch events and watch culture. Now open just blocks away from our first store, and still in We

Introducing - The Orient Star 75th Anniversary M42 Diver 1964 1st Edition F6 Date 200m

Grand Seiko Feb 19, 2026

Introducing - The Orient Star 75th Anniversary M42 Diver 1964 1st Edition F6 Date 200m

Using the analogy of Grand Seiko and Seiko, Orient Star is the premium division of Orient watches (both part of Seiko Epson since 2017). Established in 1951, Orient Star produces more refined watches featuring complications and a characteristic Japanese balance of quality and value. Celebrating its 75th anniversary, Orient Star reimagines the design of its […]

Aerotec Spectra - organic looking duo - unboxing & first impressions

Watch Geek Jun 21, 2026

Aerotec Spectra - organic looking duo - unboxing & first impressions

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Introducing - The Elegant Orient Star M45 F7 Small Second

Seiko Epson since 2017 expands Feb 13, 2026

Introducing - The Elegant Orient Star M45 F7 Small Second

It was hard not to love, or at least feel some tenderness towards the Orient Bambino models (especially the Classic) released by the brand to mark its 75th anniversary. We are tempted again with the M45 F7 Small Second, as Orient Star (established in 1951, part of Seiko Epson since 2017) expands its Classic Collection […]

Introducing: The Orient Star M45 F8 Mechanical Moon Phase Hand Winding

Orient Jan 22, 2026

Introducing: The Orient Star M45 F8 Mechanical Moon Phase Hand Winding

Orient Star unveils a duo of classy timepieces that reflect the graceful passage of time. Compared with recent Orient Star designs, the M45 F8 pares it back to pure functionality and traditional layouts. The Roman numerals add a sense of dignity, and the moonphase complication connects our world to the cosmos. A white-dial variant joins […] Visit Introducing: The Orient Star M45 F8 Mechanical Moon Phase Hand Winding to read the full article.

Oliver Gallaugher downsizes the starry-dialled Deep Space, introducing a new all-blue dial finish

Oliver Gallaugher downsizes the starry-dialled Deep Space, introducing a new all-blue dial finish

British designer Oliver Gallaugher's Deep Space makes a full orbit, re-emerging in a new shade of blue with a new Swiss movement.The post Oliver Gallaugher downsizes the starry-dialled Deep Space, introducing a new all-blue dial finish appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

Introducing - The Pequignet Royale Paris Manual 39.5mm

Pequignet Jan 16, 2026

Introducing - The Pequignet Royale Paris Manual 39.5mm

French watchmaker Pequignet has added a hand-wound piece to the 39.5mm Royale Paris collection that eschews the usual complications for a classy, time-only dial. It complements the time-only Royale Paris 36mm automatics that come with three dial colours, along with the hand-wound Royale Paris Aventurine 41mm Limited Edition. It shares many design elements with the […]

Mido contrasts stealth and crazy colours with the Ocean Star Decompression Timer 1961 in black PVD

Mido contrasts stealth Jan 6, 2026

Mido contrasts stealth and crazy colours with the Ocean Star Decompression Timer 1961 in black PVD

The Mido Ocean Star Decompression Timer is back in black, with a PVD-coated case and three interchangeable straps.The post Mido contrasts stealth and crazy colours with the Ocean Star Decompression Timer 1961 in black PVD appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

6 NEW Watch Releases You Need to See (June 2026)

24 Hours Time Jun 14, 2026

6 NEW Watch Releases You Need to See (June 2026)

Welcome to the watch release recap for the second week of June 2026. We have some interesting new watch models from Mido, Longines, Blancpain and more. Enjoy the video:)