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Happenings: Blancpain Unveils New York City Flagship In The Heart Of Manhattan
The Le Brassus-based watchmaker is celebrating the opening of a new boutique with a weekend of fun in NYC.
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The Greatest Collectors of All Time: Courtenay Adrian Ilbert - A Passionate and Meticulous Collector with an Extraordinary Dedication to Horology
“The Greatest Collectors of All Time” is a series of features that will look at what drives a collector to collect and how they go about seeking out items they want for their collections. Here we look back through time to highlight the greatest horological collectors and showcase their particular area and passion for collecting. Courtenay Adrian Ilbert (1888–1956) was one of the most notable horological collectors of all time. He had the wealth, passion and enthusiasm that enabled him to amass an immense and varied collection. This was at a formative time when many unrecognized horological gems were coming to the market due to a developing appreciation of technical horology and world circumstances. His collection, known as the Ilbert Collection, included an impressive array of timepieces from the 16th century to his time, featuring some of the rarest and most exquisite watches, clocks, and horological instruments. Professionally, Ilbert was an engineer, and his technical knowledge informed his horological expertise. His engineering insights helped him appreciate the intricate workings of the timepieces he collected and restored. He was an extremely fine craftsman taking infinite patience in the matter of restoration and repair. Courtenay Adrian Ilbert (1888–1956) Born in Reading, Berkshire during the Victorian era, on the 22nd April 1888, his family background provided him with the stability and resources to pursue an excellent education. From a young age, Ilbert ...
Monochrome
Hands-on - The Bovet Récital 30, One of The Most Clever and Travel-Friendly Watches Ever
Pascal Raffy’s acquisition of the historical Swiss watch brand Bovet in 2001 was accompanied by an ambitious dream of reviving the brand as a temple of decorative arts and Haute Horlogerie. Towering above conventional watchmakers with its complex in-house movements, dramatically staged complications, and lavish artistic flourishes, Bovet’s watches are as unique as they are […]
Monochrome
Hands-on - The Arnold & Son Constant Force Tourbillon 11, a Tribute to Some of the Greatest Watchmakers
In haute horlogerie, few relationships have shaped timekeeping history quite like that of John Arnold and Abraham-Louis Breguet. Bound by shared respect and a deep commitment to mechanical innovation, their friendship helped lay the groundwork for modern precision watchmaking. Arnold & Son’s latest release, the Constant Force Tourbillon 11, is a tribute to that legacy […]
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Introducing - The 2025 Edition of the Union Glashütte Belisar Chronograph Silvretta Classic
Like clockwork, pun very much intended, Union Glashütte expresses its love for vintage motorsports events, and in particular the Silvretta Classic, with a new watch. Partnering with the renowned classic car rally for a good number of years now, each edition is honoured with a special edition of the brand’s chronographs. We’ve seen a copper […]
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Introducing - The Platinum Edition of the IWC Big Pilot’s Watch Tourbillon Le Petit Prince
IWC forged a fruitful partnership with the heirs of Antoine de Saint-Exupéry in 2006, the famous French author of Le Petit Prince, who was also a pilot and adventurer. The first Big Pilot’s Watch to seal the relationship appeared in 2013, setting the flight path for the Le Petit Prince sub-collection with retro styling and […]
Quill & Pad
The Joy Of Port, Especially Vintage Port (With Tasting Notes)
Port is special for Ken Gargett as it was what originally led to his love of and fascination with wine. Here he provides an overview of Port styles that no wine lover should miss!
Time+Tide
Could Omega’s signing of Aaron Taylor-Johnson as an ambassador confirm him as James Bond?
The British actor has long been the frontrunner for the next 007, but signing with Omega might mean the deal's been finally sealed.The post Could Omega’s signing of Aaron Taylor-Johnson as an ambassador confirm him as James Bond? appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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The new 417 ES Heritage Flyback is the result of Hanhart listening to its customers
New movement, new functions, and a cute red pusher.The post The new 417 ES Heritage Flyback is the result of Hanhart listening to its customers appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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7 of the best marquetry dials showing off the incredible intricacies of this art
Marquetry is a niche endeavour, but the results are astonishing, with the melange of natural materials making up wonderful paysages.The post 7 of the best marquetry dials showing off the incredible intricacies of this art appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
Hodinkee
Just Because: The Intersection Of Watches And Eyewear: Alexanian's Golden Vision
How a Dutch goldsmith finds eyewear inspiration in the fine details of the watch world.
Monochrome
The Evergreens - The Complete History of the Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Jumbo Series
Is there anything new to say about the origins of the Audemars Piguet Royal Oak? As the watch marked its 50th Anniversary in 2022, countless stories, insights, and personal accounts surfaced worldwide, deepening our understanding and enriching watchmaking culture. Yet to kick off today’s look into the ultra-thin 39mm “Jumbo” editions of this legendary series, […]
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Out of Office: Exploring Milan with D1 Milano
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Democracy Is Dead: Luxury Watches Are On An Antidemocratizing Path Of Extreme Exclusivity
How can a brand grow while maintaining exclusivity to uphold the perception of a luxury brand? Increasing accessibility was the right strategy for a while. But this democratization of luxury is becoming a thing of the past. Traditional clients and affluent newcomers in the world of luxury demand exclusivity. For them, luxury is all about […] Visit Democracy Is Dead: Luxury Watches Are On An Antidemocratizing Path Of Extreme Exclusivity to read the full article.
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The Chanel J12 X-Ray bares all of the brand’s watchmaking skill in full transparency
All on show, all the time.The post The Chanel J12 X-Ray bares all of the brand’s watchmaking skill in full transparency appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
Hodinkee
Gatherings: Celebrating the Art of Swiss Timekeeping with Leica
Hodinkee Editor TanTan Wang and Henrik Ekdahl, Managing Director of Ernst Leitz Werkstätten, host discussion on new watch collection
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Gatherings: A Night Of Horological Splendor With Cartier
Celebrating the Maison's unique 170-year history of the ever-growing Cartier Collection
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Gatherings: 100 Years Of Citizen: Honoring The Past, Embracing The Future
Citizen marked its 100th anniversary with a stunning exhibition in New York City, showcasing a timeline of its design evolution, including the latest LAYERS of TIME collection and the commemorative 100th-anniversary pocket watch.
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Gatherings: An Immersion Into The World Of Vintage With Vacheron Constantin
The maison unveils "Les Collectionneurs," a collection of restored timepieces dating from the 20th century.
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Gatherings: An Evening in Celebration of the Newest IWC Ingenieur
Christian Knoop, Chief Design Officer of IWC Schaffhausen, joined Hodinkee founder Ben Clymer for an engaging conversation celebrating the Ingenieur's past, present, and future.
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Gatherings: A Celebration Of TAG Heuer’s Sailing Heritage And Our New Limited Edition Watch
Earlier this summer, Hodinkee and TAG Heuer hosted an intimate dinner to celebrate the launch of the new limited edition TAG Heuer Carrera Chronograph Seafarer x Hodinkee and the brand's rich history of "Decades at Sea."
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Gatherings: Celebrating Two Centuries Of Pioneering Precision With Jaeger-LeCoultre's New Travelling Collection
The brand's Madison Avenue boutique welcomes the latest Duometre collection and a series of exclusive watchmaking workshops.
Fratello
Visiting NASA And Axiom Space In Houston To Celebrate The 60th Anniversary Of The Omega Speedmaster’s Flight Qualification
As Nacho pointed out a few weeks ago, 2025 marks the 60th anniversary of NASA’s qualification of the Speedmaster for use in space. As you’ve probably noticed, there’s no new Omega Speedmaster Professional to commemorate this qualification by NASA. Instead, the folks at Omega chose to discuss the Speedmaster’s qualification on the brand’s social media […] Visit Visiting NASA And Axiom Space In Houston To Celebrate The 60th Anniversary Of The Omega Speedmaster’s Flight Qualification to read the full article.
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First Look - The MB&F; SP One, the First Chapter of the New Special Projects Collection
Founded in 2005 by Maximilian Büsser and counting on the participation of “friends” in the creative process, MB&F; has levitated around two main collections since its creation, but always with a rather radical concept and designs like nothing else on the market. First came the Horological Machines (with HM1 in 2007), futuristic watches inspired by […]
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The SP One is the smallest, simplest MB&F; yet - but loses none of its avant-garde appeal
Have you ever asked yourself what an MB&F; dress watch would look like? The SP One is the answer.The post The SP One is the smallest, simplest MB&F; yet – but loses none of its avant-garde appeal appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
Monochrome
Portrait - The Intricate Work of Chinese Indie Watchmaker Qian GuoBiao
Horological discoveries are the things that fuel a great deal of passion within the MONOCHROME editorial team. We know it gets a lot of people in the watch collecting community excited as well. Put 2 and 2 together, and you can understand why we regularly feature new and potentially never-seen-before watchmakers and other initiatives on […]
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Introducing: Citizen Unveils "Sea of Silence" Collection Featuring Six New Limited Models With Blue Structural Color Dials
A nautical summer collection offers a wide range of blue-dialed special models.
Teddy Baldassarre
The Holy Trinity of Watches (And A New Trinity For 2025)
When we talk about "the Holy Trinity of Watches" or "Holy Trinity of Swiss Watchmaking," or "the Big Three," most of us watch aficionados agree on which watchmakers we're referring to: Vacheron Constantin, Patek Philippe, and Audemars Piguet (that would be in ascending order of age). How did this triumvirate of historical maisons - one of which has been making watches since before the 19th Century, two of which remain family-owned - ascend to the highest echelons of prestige in the eyes of the watch connoisseur community? Each has its own intriguing history and can claim its own milestones in the evolution of modern watchmaking. Here, we briefly tell each of their stories and spotlight some of the timepieces that have made them immortal. PATEK PHILIPPE Founded: 1839; Headquarters: Geneva, Switzerland; Ownership: Stern Family; Notable models: Calatrava, Nautilus, Aquanaut, Sky Moon Tourbillon Since its founding in 1839 in Geneva, Patek Philippe has been a leader in high watchmaking, pioneering many complications and design elements that are now seen widely throughout the watch industry. Polish watchmakers Antoine Norbert de Patek and Francois Czapek partnered to form the original company, Patek, Czapek, & Cie.; French horologist Jean Adrien Philippe, who invented the keyless winding and setting system still standard on watches today, joined in 1845, and the Genevan manufacture has been known as Patek Philippe ever since. Among its many horological milestone...
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Introducing - The Ever-Shifting Colours of the new Chronoswiss ReSec Snake Manufacture
Chronoswiss, founded in 1983 by the late Gerd R. Lang, has always been associated with regulators. Following the brand’s acquisition by Oliver Ebstein and its relocation from Munich to Lucerne, additional complications, including the ReSec, a retrograde seconds indication, joined the lineup. Its combination of old-school decorative techniques with kinetic displays and some of the […]
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Bulgari brings us a new vision of the Serpenti with the Aeterna
A new, pared-back look for the Serpenti brings this iconic design to its most essential elements in this new jewellery watch.The post Bulgari brings us a new vision of the Serpenti with the Aeterna appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.