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Wearable art: Best six incredible watches with an artistic touch
Watches as wearable art? In this week's article, we will show you the artisanal and incredibly alluring side of timepieces.
Results for WOSTEP (Watchmakers of Switzerland Training and Educational Program)
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Quest For My Ultimate Fountain Pen Part 3: The Luxury Brand Period – Reprise
After obtaining a Delta Dolce Vita Oversized at the conclusion of his Italian period, Martin Green was a very happy man. The pen served him very well, and he was in love with the looks as well as the writing experience. And while Martin wasn't looking for a replacement pen, it happened anyway . . . with some very famous brands. Read the third part of his writing instrument odyssey here.
Time+Tide
Why the Zenith El Primero is the numero uno among Swiss chronographs
Welcome to The Icons, a series where we take a horological deep dive into the most legendary watches of all time. We’ll delve into the story behind the watch, its evolution over the years, famous (and infamous) wearers, the classic references, and the contemporary versions you should be checking out. This week, it’s the Zenith … ContinuedThe post Why the Zenith El Primero is the numero uno among Swiss chronographs appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
Hodinkee
Dispatches: The TAG Heuer Monaco Comes Home For Its 50th Birthday
Returning to the spiritual home of the Monaco and the city's famous Grand Prix weekend.
Time+Tide
FRIDAY WIND DOWN: Down under with Blancpain, Grand Seiko debuts new “Oruri” at GS9 event in NYC
This week, Blancpain invited our new(ish) staff writer Borna to the Great Barrier Reef to showcase their latest endeavours in the Ocean Commitment initiative. Having supported many conservation efforts over the years, Blancpain partnered with the Biopixel Oceans Foundation and their production company to make a series of documentary films and support their scientific research. … ContinuedThe post FRIDAY WIND DOWN: Down under with Blancpain, Grand Seiko debuts new “Oruri” at GS9 event in NYC appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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Review: the new IWC Pilot’s Watch Chronograph 41 Edition “Mercedes-AMG Petronas F1 Team”
Hands-on review of the new IWC Pilot's Chronograph 41 Mercedes-AMG Petronas F1 Team Edition with a black dial and the team's signature colour.
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Hands-On: F.P. Journe Zodiaque “Children Action” Piece Unique
François-Paul Journe is perhaps the most successful living independent watchmaker – so successful that some of his watches have entered the same “hype” territory occupied by watches like the Nautilus and Royal Oak – which might mean that casting about for an overlooked F.P. Journe watch is a fool’s errand. But the brand does have a few hidden gems in amongst its past offerings, with the Zodiaque being one such watch. And Phillips’ upcoming Geneva sale has a one-off version that I had never seen in person until recently, the Zodiaque “Children Action” – which will be sold to benefit the titular children’s charity. The original Zodiaque. Image – Phillips The original Zodiaque debuted in 2004, just five years after the brand was founded, in a limited edition of 150 pieces. Despite its distinctive aesthetic and esoteric complication, the Zodiaque never enjoyed the success of its peers at the time, perhaps because of that very complication, which indicates the signs of zodiac with an annual calendar ring. Remember that in the years after the brand’s founding in 1999, F.P. Journe was merely a startup founded by a talented watchmaker with a peculiar personality; his watches weren’t exactly flying off the shelves. Yet Mr Journe still created this one-off watch for a good cause, which eventually became a yearly affair with the brand contributing unique watches to several charities, including subsequent timepieces for Children Action and of course the rec...
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Laherte Frères: Grower Champagne Heaven
One of the great positives about Grower Champagne is that more and more stars continue to emerge. And one name that has been appearing on the radar more often is Laherte Frères. Ken Gargett takes a closer look and a few tastes.
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MICRO MONDAYS: The Artel Rotec V2 offers futuristic watchmaking at an accessible price
You’re already familiar with the formula. Exotic material for the tonneau case, openworked dial with a complication or two, a rubber strap and a price that makes your eyes water. Well, the Artel Rotec V2 is all of those things, save the extortionate cost. Partnering with watch designer Rodolphe Cattin, who has designed watches for … ContinuedThe post MICRO MONDAYS: The Artel Rotec V2 offers futuristic watchmaking at an accessible price appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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WHO TO FOLLOW: Let @lume_shot get you all the right angles
The amount of talent and entrepreneurial personalities within the watch world constantly surprises me. For such a niche hobby, it seems that every other person I encounter is either creating or planning to create. From photographers, to specialists in their fields, these individuals just seem to be wired differently than most, making it impossible not … ContinuedThe post WHO TO FOLLOW: Let @lume_shot get you all the right angles appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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What happened when a rodeo cowboy’s Rolex Explorer met a 2000lb bull…
EDITOR’S NOTE: Eric Wind is one of the world’s foremost vintage watch experts and the owner of Wind Vintage. In this interview, he tells the amazing tale of how he acquired and restored the Rolex Explorer of rodeo cowboy and bull-riding champion, Gary Leffew – a watch that had an unfortunate run-in with a 2000lb … ContinuedThe post What happened when a rodeo cowboy’s Rolex Explorer met a 2000lb bull… appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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Teeling Whiskey: The World’s Best Single Malt, That’s Official – Reprise
At the 2016 World Whiskies Awards, Teeling Whiskey was awarded “World’s Best Irish Single Malt” and then in 2019 “World’s Best Single Malt.” Ken Gargett takes a look at (and a few drams of) a couple of the company's wonderful whiskeys and explains what makes them so exceptional.
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Oh buoy! The Brellum Pandial LE.1 sets sail to become a real summer watch contender
Brellum has become a common feature not only on our Micro Mondays series, but also several top “insert number here” lists, and for good reason. The brand is completely independent, produces only 299 units per year, with all of those units being chronometer-grade. The new Brellum Pandial LE.1 Chronometer is set to become the brand’s … ContinuedThe post Oh buoy! The Brellum Pandial LE.1 sets sail to become a real summer watch contender appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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Jaeger-LeCoultre Introduces the Master Control in Blue
The Master Control was first conceived in 1992 as Jaeger-LeCoultre’s best offering in terms of accuracy and reliability, with every watch undergoing a 1,000-hour, in-house quality control test. While the rigorous testing was fairly novel at the time, it has since become the norm for all Jaeger-LeCoultre (JLC) watches. But the Master Control line has lived on. Facelifted in 2020, the Master Control watches have grown moderately in size to suit contemporary states but they retain the restrained design that characterised the original range. Most of the models sport a muted silver dial, but for the 30th anniversary of the collection, JLC has introduced the Master Control Date and Master Control Calendar with tri-tone blue dials. The simpler of the duo – the Master Control Date Initial thoughts My first impression of the watches is positive. Blue is a contemporary colour that nudges the aesthetic towards a more casual style, as opposed to the retro-formal look of the standard, silver-dial models. Notably, the limited-edition pair are ore than a change of colour. The thoughtful design is evident through the details, especially with the tri-tone finish of the dial. While blue can be found practically everywhere in watchmaking, tri-tone blue is unusual and attractive. And the calendar windows reveal discs that are in blue to match the dial. The red accents as well as the starry background of the moon phase are details that make the dial more interesting Both watches are othe...
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MEET THE TEAM: Buffy’s top 5 leftfield picks from Watches & Wonders
This year’s Watches & Wonders amazed me, not just because I was shocked by the scale of the in-person event, but because so many different brands decided to buck all trends. Sure, there were plenty of green dials, but there also seems to be a growing desire for watches that show a quirkier personality, and … ContinuedThe post MEET THE TEAM: Buffy’s top 5 leftfield picks from Watches & Wonders appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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Watching Movies: Dustin Hoffman’s Two Watches From 'Kramer vs. Kramer'
Prep for this weekend’s Oscars with the 1980 Best Picture winner – featuring a PVD chrono and (sort of) a Rolex.
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Watching Movies: Kevin Hart Plays A Casio-Wearing Zoologist In 'Jumanji: Welcome To The Jungle'
And Karen Gillan takes a break from Marvel, in our watch-related movie of the week.
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Watching Movies: Natalie Portman Returns From Outer Space With The Perfect Omega Watch In 'Lucy In The Sky'
And Jon Hamm wears a Speedy in our watch-related movie of the week.
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Watching Movies: Brad Pitt Builds A Baseball Team While Wearing A TAG Heuer in 'Moneyball'
Home runs and stainless steel timepieces abound in our watch-related movie of the week.
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Watching Movies: Jake Gyllenhaal Wears A Stolen Breitling In ‘Nightcrawler’
Loose morals and a loose fit in our watch-related movie of the week.
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Watching Movies: Adam Sandler's Three Watches In ‘Uncut Gems’
Red Rolex and Diamond District drama in our watch-related movie of the week.
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Watching Movies: Keanu Reeves Wears A Casio G-Shock On A Runaway Bus in 'Speed'
And there's a bomb attached to a gold watch in our watch-related movie of the week.
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Watching Movies: Humphrey Bogart Shows Us How To Wear A Watch In 'Casablanca'
And he sticks his neck out for somebody in our watch-related movie of the week.
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Watching Movies: Jimmy Stewart Wears A Tissot Field Watch Indoors in 'Rear Window'
And it might be the most trying experience of that little watch's life.
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Watching Movies: Faye Dunaway Wears A Rolex Datejust In 'Network'
She's mad and she's not going to take it anymore, in our watch-related movie of the week.
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Watching Movies: Owen Wilson Heads To Sea With A Rolex Pepsi GMT In 'The Life Aquatic With Steve Zissou'
And Bill Murray keeps things casual with a Vostok Amphibia, in our watch-related movie of the week.
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Watching Movies: Steve Carell Bets Against The Housing Market While Wearing a Rolex Submariner In 'The Big Short'
And this Sub is truly out of time in our watch-related movie of the week.
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Watching Movies: Robert Redford Is Stranded At Sea Wearing A Seiko SKX009 In 'All Is Lost'
And all truly is lost, except for this diver, in our watch-related movie of the week.
Quill & Pad
Northern Lights For Ukraine: GoS Auctions Unique Piece Norrsken For Charity
Patrik Sjögren of GoS was already active on Instagram in support of Ukraine in early March, at which time he saw an opportunity to help in the form of a collaboration with artist Matthew Miller (@sunflowerman.watch). The result is the GoS Northern Lights for Ukraine Norrsken unique piece now being auctioned by Sotheby's. Elizabeth Doerr explains what it is and how it came about here.
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The G-SHOCK Tough Tour
Explore all installments as we dive in to the most attractive and toughest G-SHOCK watches of the year.