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Since its debut in 1992, the Master Control collection by Jaeger-LeCoultre has embodied the brand’s refined approach to timeless design and precision. The line was introduced as the first to undergo the Manufacture’s 1000-Hour Control testing, a rigorous in-house certification of accuracy and reliability applied to the complete watch, not just the movement. Decades later, […]
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4 new stone dials join the Prismic collection to celebrate Baltic's new Paris boutique: pietersite, pink albite, bloodstone and dumortierite.The post Baltic shows that the stone dial trend is not over, adding a quartet of exotic new dials to the Prismic collection appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
Fratello
It’s that time of year again! I have the pleasure of kicking off a new series of Fratello Favorites. This time, our writers will cover their selections of the best watches of 2025. We’ll each pick our five favorites from the hundreds of watches released this year. Naturally, this makes our lists completely personal and […] Visit Fratello Favorites: The Best Watches Of 2025 - Thomas’s Picks From Berneron, Louis Vuitton, Angelus, And More to read the full article.
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The marketing history of Rolex shows a brand building its public face step by step through symbols, carefully chosen moments, and tightly controlled messages. From its beginnings in 1905, Rolex shaped a clear, recognisable image, with a strong emphasis on visibility, control and consistency. The company spent real effort defining what the name Rolex should evoke and how that image would appear in print, in shop windows and on people’s wrists. Where many watchmakers leaned on language around heritage and handcraft, Rolex developed a communication style rooted in achievement, trust and broad recognition. The brand favoured association: with pilots, swimmers, climbers, tennis players, orchestras, laboratories and prize-giving institutions. Sponsorships, endorsements and even model names formed a linked pattern, presenting the Rolex watch as the natural companion of records, frontiers and public success. Hans Wilsdorf, the founder, treated promotion and product as parts of the same task. He saw that a claim about performance gained weight when tied to a visible test or public event, and that reputation could grow through displays of endurance, accuracy and elegance under pressure. The waterproof Oyster case, observatory trials, Channel swims, aviation flights and Himalayan expeditions all served as stages on which the watch and the story moved together. Across the decades this approach produced one of the most coherent brand stories in modern watchmaking. Through long-standi...
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We often speak of “the watch community” as if it concerns a homogenous group of like-minded hobbyists. In reality, though, the community consists of tons of subcultures and an almost infinite spectrum of different ways to enjoy the hobby. As Fratello writers, we have the pleasure of meeting virtually all of the types of watch […] Visit Different Strokes For Different Folks - The Types Of Watch Enthusiasts We Meet to read the full article.
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Andrew, Kristian, Eleonor (remotely) and special guest Zach recap the novelties of the fair with a three-watch collection assembly challenge.The post A Matter of Time EP 10: The best watches of Dubai Watch Week 2025 challenge appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
Worn & Wound
We are excited to invite you to the official launch of our new collaboration with Louis Erard. This project has been in development for three years, and we are looking forward to finally sharing it with you in person. The event will take place on Thursday, December 4, at our Brooklyn Showroom. It will be an evening focused on the watch, the people behind it and the story of how the collaboration came together. RSVP here. Event Details – Date: Thursday, December 4, 2025 – Time: 6:30 PM to 8:30 PM – Location: The Windup Watch Shop Showroom – 540 President, Suite 1G, Brooklyn, NY 11215 Like all of our events, this one is about more than showing a new watch. It is a chance to connect with the community and get a clear look at how the project took shape from start to finish. Throughout the evening you will be able to: – Get hands-on with the collaboration, so you can see the details, finishes and proportions up close. – Hear how the design came together, including the decisions and problem-solving that shaped the final watch. – Talk with the people behind the project, and learn what made this collaboration different from past releases. Hors d’oeuvres and cocktails will be served. At 7:15 PM, we will host a live Q&A; with Louis Erard CEO Manuel Emch. He will walk through the development process, explain Louis Erard’s role in modern watchmaking and share what makes this project unique within their lineup. Space is limited and RSVP is required to attend. The post ...
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Norqain introduces two luxe, skeletonised takes on the Wild One 39mm just in time for the holiday season.The post Norqain celebrates the start of the holiday season with two precious metal 39mm Wild One Skeletons appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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With the spotlight very much on Dubai over the past week or two, we weren’t disappointed by the newly presented watches from the 90 or so brands that were part of Dubai Watch Week 2025. Last week, we put together a list of what we felt were the very best of the best of the […]
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For those of us over 20 years old who can read an analogue watch (you might be shocked at how many Generation Alpha kids can’t), we all know what the central hour, minute and seconds hands do. A small seconds sub-dial won’t trip us up, either. Different complications bring different hands, however, and some can […]
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La Bazoche-Gouët is a small town in the French Loire Valley. Today, roughly 1,215 people live there. In 1815, the number of inhabitants could have been a bit higher or a bit lower, but it’s safe to say that La Bazoche-Gouët was never a bustling hub of activity. It is a beautiful spot, though. The […] Visit Who Was Jean-Adrien Philippe? The Story Of The Watchmaking Half Of Patek Philippe to read the full article.
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Roger Dubuis is a name that can be seen from different angles. It is one of these names that feels twofold in the collecting community. One side of the name refers to the man himself, a talented watchmaker who, back in the 1990s, created his eponymous independent brand, with early-production watches becoming highly collectable youngtimer […]
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Founded in 2015 by leading UAE retailer Ahmed Seddiqi & Sons, what started as a local event targeting mostly collectors and aficionados has now become one of the unavoidable moments of the year for the watch industry. We’re, of course, talking about Dubai Watch Week. In only 10 years, it has grown to become one […]
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As much as I would have loved to call the Louis Vuitton Escale Malachite a hard-rocking watch, I can’t. That’s because malachite has a Mohs hardness between 3.5 and 4.0, and that’s considered soft. So, there you have it: the Escale Malachite is a soft-rocking watch, but that’s okay. The exclusive character of this watch, […] Visit Hands-On With The Louis Vuitton Escale Malachite: A Soft-Rock Watch With A Touch Of Platinum to read the full article.
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The Furlan Mari x CLÉ Sahra Edition is the second model in the brand's Editions line, following our Furlan Marri x Time+Tide Outback Elegy.The post Furlan Marri takes the Mechaquartz to the dunes of Saudi Arabia, in collaboration with CLÉ: The Gallery appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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Want a sip of Pepsi? Here are some refreshing options.The post 8 of the best Pepsi bezel watches for those who like a refreshing colour combination appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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When our friends at Hamilton first approached us about teaming up for an event this year, we had no idea it would involve one of the most iconic gaming franchises of all time. Just last week, Hamilton released the Khaki Field Auto 38mm Call of Duty Special Edition alongside the global launch of Black Ops 7, and Worn & Wound was honored to help celebrate by hosting a special gathering for NYC-based enthusiasts at the Hamilton x Call of Duty pop-up in Manhattan. The space was fully immersed in Call of Duty atmosphere-gear, watches, and of course, gaming stations. At the center of it all was a stunning optical-illusion installation by artist Michael Murphy, immediately grabbing the attention of everyone who walked in. It set the tone: bold, immersive, and cleverly detailed. Knowing how much our audience loves pairing their watches with well-designed gear, Hamilton invited us to curate a supporting selection of EDC essentials that would complement the Special Edition Khaki Field both visually and functionally. We had a blast assembling a kit of items from OEG EDC, Able Carry, Maratac, Spring Made, and Big Idea Design. Midway through the evening-after a warm welcome from Hamilton’s new CEO, Francesca Ginocchio, and an overview of the watch-we presented the curated items… and then took things up a notch. Each item was individually gifted to lucky attendees, turning part of the night into a lively, watch and gear celebration. Guests were also handed a special mission: b...
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While Grönefeld, the famed independent watchmaking company from the Netherlands, created by the so-called Horological Brothers (Tim and Bart), is nothing new on the scene, there’s another project that might not (yet) have the same impact: Grøne Oldenzaal. A recent venture of the brothers, this brand aims at bringing some of Grönefeld’s style and spirit […]
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As some of the finest vintage cars in the world descend upon Lake Como, this incredible car show brings a wide mix of watches and style along for the ride.
Worn & Wound
A series of features identifying the most extraordinary mechanical masterpieces in history, blending precision, innovation, and craftsmanship. We all have our favourite timepieces either in our collection or those incredible horological masterpieces that have been invented or created through the ages. This series will showcase examples from the previous centuries up to the present day and look at the importance and impact on modern day timekeeping. Few watches in history have captivated the world quite like Breguet No. 160, often referred to as the Marie Antoinette Watch. Commissioned in 1783, this masterpiece of horology was intended as the ultimate expression of luxury, precision, and mechanical complexity. Crafted by Abraham-Louis Breguet, the legendary Swiss watchmaker, it would take over 44 years to complete, long after Marie Antoinette’s tragic execution and Breguet’s death. Marie Antoinette was an Austrian princess and the wife of King Louis XVI. Born on the 2nd November 1755 in Vienna, Austria, she was the 15th child of Empress Maria Theresa of Austria and Emperor Francis I, Holy Roman Emperor. She grew up in the lavish Schönbrunn Palace centre of the court of Vienna, surrounded by wealth, music, and political intrigue. Marie Antoinette with a Rose. Elisabeth Louise Vigée Le Brun, 1783. Oil on Canvas. Image courtesy of The Metropolitan Museum of Art The Palace of Versailles was a major site of scientific thinking in the 17th and 18th centuries. It hos...
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Inspired by the cocktail rings of the 1920s, this extremely opulent Chanel ring watch is the very definition of a statement piece.The post Chanel pays tribute to the Roaring Twenties with “The Lion of Mademoiselle” ring watch (live pics) appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
Fratello
Welcome back to another episode of Fratello On Air! This week, we enter the depths and declare the greatest dive watches of all time. Yes, there are some expected entries, but we also offer a surprise or two. Enjoy the listen! This podcast player is blocked because you did not accept marketing cookies. Change cookie […] Visit Fratello On Air: The Greatest Dive Watches Of All Time to read the full article.
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There are few for whom this title is apt, but Mr. Kikuo Ibe is a certified living legend. The father of G-Shock, which has sold over 100 million watches worldwide, Kikuo Ibe graciously shares his journey through the conception, development, and journey of G-Shock. It’s a story of toughness and perseverance, not only of the watch, but also the man behind it. View the full presentation in the following video or follow along in text. The following conversation has been lightly edited for brevity and clarity. Host: Welcome, Worn & Wound community. We’re honored to have you here today, and it’s a privilege to introduce Kikuo Ibe, the founder of G-Shock. Mr. Ibe will be available after the presentation for a meet and greet, and we have watches available for purchase and signing-truly collectible items. Please give him a warm welcome. Kikuo Ibe: Arigato. Good afternoon, everyone. I’m very pleased to be here in New York and to have this opportunity to meet you. Thank you very much for joining us this afternoon. My name is Kikuo Ibe, and I love the USA and New York. Thank you. This year marks the 42nd anniversary of G-Shock. G-Shock keeps growing thanks to great retail partners, media, and fans worldwide. Your strong support is a big reason why G-Shock has been so successful for so long. I thank you from the bottom of my heart. I’m delighted to be here to share the G-Shock story with you. Forty-four years ago, on my way to work, I dropped a precious watch that had been ...
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As temperatures drop and the snow-covered slopes beckon, Hublot gets into the winter spirit with two limited editions of its Big Bang Unico, the first model to host the brand’s in-house Unico chronograph movement. Capturing the beauty of the winter season, the Big Bang Unico returns in wintry attire, cloaked in ice-cold sapphire and a […]
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At Dubai Watch Week 2025, De Bethune unveiled the DB25 Perpetual Sky and the DB Kind of Two Jumping GMT, a striking showcase of the brand’s dual identity.
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