Teddy Baldassarre
Hands-On With Every New Grand Seiko & Credor 2026
Straight from both the Grand Seiko & Credor booths at Watches & Wonders, we sit down with Joe Kirk to discuss what's new from each of these premiere Japanese Brands.
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Teddy Baldassarre
Worn & Wound
Watches & Wonders: Jaeger-LeCoultre Reintroduces the Master Control Collection and their “HPG” Designation
In addition to a barrage of ultra high end novelties, Jaeger-LeCoultre this week has introduced the new Master Control Chronometre collection, with a focus on chronometric elegance with watches featuring a sleek new integrated bracelet sports watch design. Jaeger-LeCoultre has a long history, of course, of not just pure movement making and horology, but in providing certainty behind their movements through the Master Control collection, which was a testing certification conducted in-house over 1,000 hours. The Master Control Chronometre collection continues that tradition while also filling a gap in the brand’s catalog: a (relatively) accessible everyday watch that is not a Reverso. Before getting into the watches themselves, we’ll start with an overview of what “Master Control” really means in 2026. This collection reintroduces the brand’s “High Precision Guarantee” designation, which is an update of an old standard first used on JLC’s Calibre 916, their renowned 4 Hz caliber introduced in 1970. The new HPG designation evaluates performance across four metrics: altitude (certifying that the watch can withstand pressure up to 1004 meters above sea level, the altitude of the JLC manufacture), multi-directional shocks, testing in multiple positions, and variances across temperature. Jaeger-LeCoultre has developed new machinery to test for these conditions, which the brand says can simulate real world use over a long duration in just three days of actual tes...
Hodinkee
Introducing: The New Chopard L.U.C. Chopard Strike One In Titanium (Live Pics)
What We Know Among the more attractive releases from Watches and Wonders this year is the new Chopard L.U.C. Strike One Titanium, now with a beautiful new dial treatment. In ethical 18k rose gold with salmon-colored galvanic treatment, with a hand-guilloché central medallion with a honeycomb motif, the Strike One is a watch that may fly under the radar for some. Not a minute repeater, not a grande et petite sonnerie, but rather a beautiful watch that chimes once at the top of the hour (a sonnerie au passage), it's still got a very romantic quality about it. Despite being a chiming watch, Chopard has (as they usually do) minimized the size as much as possible with a 40mm by 9.86mm case in Grade 5 titanium. That light metal should help emphasize the chime's sound, with the hammer on the dial side visible through an aperture for the full experience. Even better, the gong is made of sapphire and is connected in a monobloc construction (one piece) to the dial crystal to emphasize sound transmission. The dial itself is capped by a snail-shaped chapter ring and has rhodium-plated hour markers and hands, plus anthracite-colored printed transfers. This is all powered by the L.U.C. 96.32-L. With a two-barrel construction and micro-rotor, you get 65 hours of power reserve, automatic winding, and a 4Hz beat rate, all chronometer-certified by COSC, with Poinçon de Genève-certified quality. Chopard really shows bigger brands how to do it when it comes to finishing, so this is the kin...
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Auctions: Previewing The Monaco Legend Spring 2026 Auction
The spring auction season is sneaking up on us quickly. Things start early with Sotheby's Hong Kong auction (with its boatload of Cartier), which slightly edges Monaco Legend Group out of the gate, as their auction starts one day earlier. But on April 25 and 26, MLG will open its spring auction, which promises to be one of the more interesting and eclectic vintage-focused auctions of the season. That's not to say it's all vintage, of course. The auction starts out with a Bamford-modified blackout GMT (that the Parmegiani family behind the auction house seems to have an affinity for), an RM35-02 Nadal, a Journe Répétition Souveraine, and more Patek 5004s than you can shake a stick at, keeping things spicy. Lot 109 – F.P. Journe Répétition Souveraine – €400,000 to €800,000. There are 288 lots, and while the top lots sometimes feel a bit obvious to call out (mostly because everyone likely peers longingly at these watches and wishes they could bid), it's incredibly important to examine what is driving the top end of the market. And if you weren't paying close enough attention, you'd potentially miss the top lot. While it might look like a Rolex Daytona, like the ref. 116509 with a Tahitian mother-of-pearl dial and different indices, this is a whole different ballgame. Lot 78 of the auction is one of the "FAB 4" Daytonas, four unique platinum Zenith Daytonas, each executed with a hardstone dial (one with turquoise, one with lapis lazuli, two mother-of-pearl) made at...
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In-Depth: TAG Heuer's New Monaco 'Evergraph' Swaps Levers and Springs for Flexible Nickel-Phosphorus Parts - Here's How it Works (Live Pics)
Developed by the TAG Heuer Lab, in close collaboration with Vaucher, the new chronograph, with TH-Carbonspring, COSC-Certification, 5Hz balance, and more, is one of the brand's proudest achievements yet.
Monochrome
First Look - The New Louis Erard Regulator Esprit Flinqué
When Manuel Emch took the reins at Louis Erard, he set out to prove that métiers d’art and creative collaborations are not the exclusive domain of high-end brands. Now a vibrant hub of creativity, Louis Erard has partnered with independent watchmakers and artists to produce original content. Consolidating Emch’s mission to democratise and reinterpret traditional […]
Two Broke Watch Snobs
Mido’s Affordable Rolex Datejust Alternative: Hands-On With The Datoday
We’ve always had a thing for Mido. It’s a brand we talk about a lot at TBWS because, when someone is ready to break into the four-figure range without getting too wild, Mido usually has something worth looking at. They’ve got a huge catalog of fun divers, GMTs, and everyday pieces, and that variety has always been part of the appeal for us. So when Mido announced the refreshed Commander Datoday, I was stoked to hear we’d be getting one in for review. It looked like the kind of watch that could make a lot of sense as an everyday option, but still clean up well enough if you wanted to wear it a little differently. The post Mido’s Affordable Rolex Datejust Alternative: Hands-On With The Datoday appeared first on Two Broke Watch Snobs.
Time+Tide
The New IWC ProSet Brings Practicality to the Perpetual Calendar
A new collection of perpetual calendars from IWC marries its mastery of the pilot's watch with crown-set QPs.The post The New IWC ProSet Brings Practicality to the Perpetual Calendar appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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Introducing - The Hamilton Khaki Field Mechanical 36mm and Khaki Field Mechanical 250
Founded in the United States and producing in Switzerland now, Hamilton returns to one of its lesser-seen military references with a new Khaki Field Mechanical watch, this time offered in two versions released side by side. On the one hand, the Khaki Field Mechanical 36mm is a globally available model that brings back the design […]
Fratello
Flying Six IWC Pilot’s Watch Le Petit Prince 20th-Anniversary Editions
To mark two decades of collaboration with the estate of Antoine de Saint-Exupéry, IWC introduces five Pilot’s Watch models in the Le Petit Prince collection, available in 5N gold and steel. The collection spans multiple case sizes and complications, ranging from 36mm to 43mm, and includes both time-only and chronograph executions. The sixth novelty in […] Visit Flying Six IWC Pilot’s Watch Le Petit Prince 20th-Anniversary Editions to read the full article.
Fratello
A Hands-On Introduction To The Holthinrichs Lab Series 1.S And 1.GMT
We all love Holthinrichs here at Fratello. It’s great to see a Dutch brand thriving in the watch industry, especially with such distinct designs. On top of that, the brand is located in the lovely city of Delft, just around the corner from the Fratello offices in The Hague. Being so close to the impressive […] Visit A Hands-On Introduction To The Holthinrichs Lab Series 1.S And 1.GMT to read the full article.
Time+Tide
TAG Heuer’s new Aquaracer Professional 500 brings even more depth to the Aquaracer, in more ways than one
TAG Heuer places the new Professional 500 between a standard Aquaracer and a Superdiver, offering 500m of water resistance in slick titaniumThe post TAG Heuer’s new Aquaracer Professional 500 brings even more depth to the Aquaracer, in more ways than one appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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Collector Profile: RJ Kamatovic
A physician who finds joy in the pursuit of perfection tells us why Grand Seiko's philosophy resonates so deeply with him.
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Designer Profile: Timex's Giorgio Galli
We take a trip to Italy to talk about the design process, the importance of light, and his latest creation, the S1 Automatic.
Hodinkee
Inside The Line: Citizen Promaster Air
In the second installment of our look at the Promaster, we take to the air.
Hodinkee
Inside The Line: Citizen Promaster Sea
Citizen doesn't just make some of the toughest dive watches in the world, it makes some of the smartest as well.
Hodinkee
The Tudor Black Bay Buyer's Guide
Learn the ins and outs of Tudor’s most iconic watch.
Hodinkee
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.
Fratello
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.
Fratello
Sunday Morning Showdown: Patek Philippe Nautilus 5610 Vs. Vacheron Constantin Overseas Self-Winding Ultra-Thin
It’s that day of the week again, Fratelli! This Sunday marks the end of a week that brought us a gazillion new watches, two of which go head-to-head today. For this week’s Sunday Morning Showdown, we put two literal heavyweights up against each other. Jorg puts forward the platinum Vacheron Constantin Overseas Self-Winding Ultra-Thin. Meanwhile, […] Visit Sunday Morning Showdown: Patek Philippe Nautilus 5610 Vs. Vacheron Constantin Overseas Self-Winding Ultra-Thin to read the full article.
Time+Tide
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.
Monochrome
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 […]
Hodinkee
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.
Monochrome
First Look - Two New Models Join the IWC Ingenieur Automatic 35 Collection
As the story goes, the Ingenieur was released in 1955 as IWC’s first antimagnetic wristwatch for civilian use. In 1974, IWC enlisted legendary designer Gerald Genta to redesign the watch. Transformed into a luxury sports watch with an integrated bracelet, Genta’s Ingenieur SL debuted in 1976. Evolving over the decades, the modern revival of Genta’s […]
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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 […]
Fratello
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.
Deployant
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.
Deployant
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.
Fratello
Parmigiani Celebrates 30 Years With Multiple New Releases
This year, at Watches and Wonders 2026, Parmigiani Fleurier arrived armed with a host of new releases to celebrate 30 years as a brand. Unlike many watches from other marques, though, these pieces are not modernized renditions of prior watches. Instead, as we’ll see, they offer hand-finished dials and precious metals, aside from but also […] Visit Parmigiani Celebrates 30 Years With Multiple New Releases to read the full article.
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First Look - The New Panerai Luminor PAM01735 and Forged Titanium PAM01629
The Luminor is in the spotlight this year with several vintage-inspired novelties that celebrate Panerai’s legacy as a supplier of precision instruments to the Italian Navy. Following the first generation of combat diver’s watches in the mid-1930s, glowing with radium-based Radiomir, Panerai developed a less harmful luminous substance known as Luminor, which would eventually denote […]