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SJX Podcast: Ahead of Watches & Wonders 2025

This week we remember Jean-Pierre Hagmann, whose hand created some of the finest watch cases in modern watchmaking. We discuss the latest creations from Audemars Piguet, Albishorn, Biver, Krayon, and Laurent Ferrier. We also dedicate a segment to questions from our readers, namely the value and appeal of independent watchmaking. We then close with thoughts on Watches & Wonders 2025, offering insights into the buzz and speculation surrounding upcoming releases, the evolving trends we’re anticipating, and what collectors and enthusiasts should watch out for in the months ahead. Tune in for a heartfelt tribute, expert insights, and a forward-looking discussion on all things horological. Whether you’re a seasoned collector or simply love the artistry of finely made watches, this episode promises a meaningful blend of reflection and excitement for what’s next in the world of watchmaking. The podcast is now live on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube.

Infatuated By The New 41mm Code 11.59 By Audemars Piguet Selfwinding With A Gray Dial

The “Code” is growing on me. It wasn’t exactly love at first sight, to put it mildly. Still, with time and, more importantly, some much-needed significant cosmetic changes, I’m warming up to the watch that wasn’t just hindered by a seemingly lazy dial design and somewhat ridiculous name. Last year, I had a most pleasant […] Visit Infatuated By The New 41mm Code 11.59 By Audemars Piguet Selfwinding With A Gray Dial to read the full article.

Can We Appreciate The Blancpain Fifty Fathoms As Just A Good Dive Watch?

Last year, I asked, “Can we appreciate the Rolex Submariner as just a great dive watch?” That question and article sparked a lot of debate. Today, I am asking a similar question of the Submariner’s spiritual competitor, the 42.3mm Blancpain Fifty Fathoms Automatique. “Icon” is one of the most overused terms in the watch world. […] Visit Can We Appreciate The Blancpain Fifty Fathoms As Just A Good Dive Watch? to read the full article.

Formex’s new Essence Ceramica Skeleton boasts the world’s first micro-adjustable ceramic bracelet - and it’s under $5,000!

The new Formex Essence Ceramica Skeleton debut's the world's first ceramic bracelet that includes on-the-fly micro-adjustment.The post Formex’s new Essence Ceramica Skeleton boasts the world’s first micro-adjustable ceramic bracelet – and it’s under $5,000! appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

8 of the best red dial watches from all-red G-Shocks to stunning stone

While unlikely to take over from the ever-popular blue and green, these red dial watches are all stand-outs in their own way.The post 8 of the best red dial watches from all-red G-Shocks to stunning stone appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

Everything you need to know about the most common types of watch bracelets

Are you familiar with all the styles of watch bracelets? Here's a refresher.The post Everything you need to know about the most common types of watch bracelets appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

Time to Pack: Packing for Work and Play with the Nomatic Method Luggage

  Packing for work trips requires efficiency, organization, and the right gear-and the Nomatic Method Carry-On delivers on all fronts. In this video, Kat Shoulders takes a closer look at this modern, expandable carry-on that’s been her reliable travel companion over the past several months. Designed to hold up to 20% more than other bags of its size, it features thoughtful details like silent-glide wheels, a sturdy aluminum handle, and a built-in compression panel to help maximize space. Whether it’s navigating busy airports or fitting extra photo gear for longer trips, this bag is built to handle it all. Inside, packing cubes play a key role in keeping clothes compact and organized, while a selection of travel accessories-from the Navigator Tote to a Bellroy dopp kit-help streamline the packing process. Tech and camera gear are also essential, including the Profoto Clic Octa Softbox for on-the-go shoots, an iPad or MacBook for editing, and a portable power bank to stay charged while traveling.     Whether you’re a frequent traveler or just looking to upgrade your packing game, this video offers a bit of insight into how to make the most of your carry-on space.Get all the details on Kat’s packing style and her professional tools, along with her very own gear hacks and tricks of the trade. We hope that Time to Pack will continue to be that kind of content you didn’t even know you needed-watch-based content that delves into travel gear and packing in ri...

New: Glashütte Original Senator Excellence Panorama Date Moon Phase

The Glashütte Original Senator Excellence Panorama Date Moon Phase now comes with 'frosted silver' and 'frosted copper' dials.

Hands-On: Citizen's Lume-Dial Promaster Aqualand Is Fun When The Lights Go Out

As the Promaster Aqualand turns 40, Mark takes a look at the newest lume-dial release that hit U.S. shores last year.

The Entry-Level Urwerk UR-101 Gets the T-Rex Treatment

Modelled on the first-ever Urwerk wristwatch, the UR-101 T-Rex is the independent watchmaker’s latest entry-level model. Priced at CHF38,000 before taxes, or about US$43,000, the UR-101 combines the brand’s signature wandering hours display with an aged bronze case finished with a scale-like guilloche. Initial thoughts Urwerk doesn’t do vintage-inspired watches often, and when it does the result is restyled enough to make it clearly modern. This is in keeping with the brand founders’ ethos, which looks forward rather than back. That’s the case with the UR-101 T-Rex. Though it takes the same form as the vintage original, it’s recognisable as a new creation. The vintage-inspired concept is appealing, as is the sub-US$50,000 price. While I like the idea of a revival, I find the “T-Rex” pattern a bit too aggressive. A polished finish that replicates the original would have been unimaginative, but more subtle engine turning would be an interesting counterpoint to the avant-garde style of the watch. That said, since the UR-101 is a limited edition of 100 pieces, I can safely assume that new variants are planned for the future. The tab on the back releases the crown to set the time Vintage inspired The new UR-101 is Urwerk’s second historically-inspired watch after the UR-102 “Reloaded” of 2023 that was similarly based on the brand’s early creations. Like its predecessor, the UR-101 retains the form of the vintage original, but is scaled up to 41 mm wide ...

Introducing - The Chronoswiss Pulse One, a Brand-New Sports Collection in Titanium

Founded in 1983 by Gerd R. Lang in München, Germany, Chronoswiss quickly became the main advocate of the regulator display – it was, in fact, the first brand to release a serially-produced regulator wristwatch in 1987. Since then, the brand has launched watches with such a display in practically every possible form, ranging from traditional […]

Just Because: Highlights From The H. Moser & Cie. x LABEG Cardboard Exhibit

Putting the pop-up in pop-up book.

Why everyone from Muhammad Ali to Andy Warhol fell for the Cartier Tank

How did this discreet piece of Gallic perfection reach icon status? Read on - the origin story of the Cartier Tank may surprise you.The post Why everyone from Muhammad Ali to Andy Warhol fell for the Cartier Tank appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

All the different kinds of diamond cuts, and how they’re used in watchmaking

Whether diamond-set bezels or statement jewels on watch dials, understanding diamond cuts will only enhance your appreciation for them.The post All the different kinds of diamond cuts, and how they’re used in watchmaking appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

Hands-On With Two Orient Bambino LEs Celebrating The Brand’s 75th Anniversary

The Orient Bambino was many watch hobbyists’ first mechanical timepiece. Its classic looks punch much higher than its affordable price point, and the exhibition case back tickles the hearts of many new enthusiasts. This year, Orient celebrates its 75th anniversary. For that occasion, the Japanese watch manufacturer introduced two limited-edition models of the Bambino with […] Visit Hands-On With Two Orient Bambino LEs Celebrating The Brand’s 75th Anniversary to read the full article.

Interview - Marc Aellen, CEO of Certina, on Recent Developments and Future Models

Founded in 1888, Certina is one of the accessible luxury brands of the Swatch Group, catalogued in the sports watch section. A visit to the brand’s headquarters in Biel, Switzerland, to check some of the upcoming 2025 new watches was the perfect opportunity to sit down with the brand’s CEO Marc Aellen, and to discuss […]

Interview - Florian Brossard, the new Managing Director of Schwarz Etienne, Shares his Vision for the Brand’s Future

Founded in 1902 in La Chaux-de-Fonds, Schwarz Etienne is an independent watchmaking brand that often flies under the radar yet holds incredible potential. In particular, it boasts a surprisingly high level of vertical integration, producing not only its own watches but also cases or movements. As Watches & Wonders 2025 and its parallel events approach, […]

Rolex Files a Patent for a Natural Escapement

Unimatic and Massena LAB are Ready for the Artemis Missions

Space travel-themed watches tend to stir up excitement, whether a timepiece has spent actual time in space, or is just inspired by the concept. A new collaboration between Italian watchmakers Unimatic and creative horological studio Massena LAB called the U1-SPG “NASA Artemis” Limited Edition, however, is one of the few space-inspired watches that wears NASA’s signature.  As the hefty name suggests, the U1-SPG “NASA Artemis” pays tribute to the ongoing NASA Artemis campaign; the next launch is the Artemis II mission, scheduled for April 2026. As the first crewed venture to the moon since the Apollo missions of the 1960s and 1970s, the Artemis campaign is understandably drumming up excitement in the scientific community and beyond.  The U1-SPG “NASA Artemis” immediately announces its presence with a 40mm stainless steel case coated in vivid orange Cerakote-an anti-corrosive and durable material used in the aerospace industry.. This particular hue of orange matches that of the SLS rocket to be used in the Artemis missions, adding a touch of authenticity to the palette choice. The mono-directional safety bezel and screw-down crown are additionally coated in charcoal-black Cerakote for a sharp contrast that is furthered by the matte black dial.  Coated with “Old Radium” Super-LumiNova, the beige hour markers, numerals, and hands-along with the old-school NASA logo above the 6 o’clock position-add to a retro-futuristic dial design that UNIMATIC foun...

Hands-on - The All-New Omega Seamaster Planet Ocean Worldtimer Collection

Slightly overlooked and possibly in the shadows of the classic Seamaster Diver 300M, the Planet Ocean is the most capable collection of dive watches in Omega’s range, comprising models from 600m up to 6000m water-resistance (without counting the all-mighty Ultra-Deep that survived the Mariana Trench). Born in 2005, it will be celebrating its 20th anniversary […]

First Look - Schwarz Etienne adds a Black Dial to the Geometry Family

As we will see in a few days in an interview we have done with the recently appointed director of Schwarz Etienne, Florian Brossard, the independent watchmaker is about to open a new chapter in its history, with revamped collections and great ambitions to meet with the incredible capacities of this manufacturer, one of the […]

Introducing: The Second Act of Anoma Watches, The A1 Slate

With a dial update for the watch world's design darling, the Anoma A1 goes black-tie.

Jet-Set Era Rado Captain Cook Over-Pole Worldtimer in 39mm Yellow Gold PVD

Havid Nagan challenges traditions with the new Classic One

American microbrand Havid Nagan's latest effort represents a high watermark for refinement in the microbrand space.The post Havid Nagan challenges traditions with the new Classic One appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

We held Anoma’s first major event to launch the A1 Slate, and this is what happened

To mark the launch of the first production piece from Anoma, we had the British watch community in our London Discovery Studio.The post We held Anoma’s first major event to launch the A1 Slate, and this is what happened appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

Bring a Loupe: A Pair of U.S. Army-Issued Submariners, A Breguet QP, and A Universal Genève Compur

All that and more in this week's edition of Hodinkee's What's Selling Where column.

Anoma updates its shaped A1 with a new Slate dial, and we got our hands on it

Anoma brings its second-ever watch to market, with a new dark grey dial colour, small changes to the case and an increase price.The post Anoma updates its shaped A1 with a new Slate dial, and we got our hands on it appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

War Correspondent’s Rolex GMT-Master 1675 Surfaces In New Zealand

If only watches could tell stories… This particular watch, a Rolex GMT-Master 1675 from 1968, would have a multitude of stories to share. The Rolex GMT-Master ref. 1675 we’re looking at today belonged to the late New Zealand photojournalist and camera operator Derek McKendry, who spent eight years covering the Vietnam War for the Australian […] Visit War Correspondent’s Rolex GMT-Master 1675 Surfaces In New Zealand to read the full article.

The new Seiko Marinemaster Professional SLA081 is a hardcore, GS-powered monster tributing the very first Seiko diver

Titanium monobloc case, awesome dial design, and a Grand Seiko-derived movement.The post The new Seiko Marinemaster Professional SLA081 is a hardcore, GS-powered monster tributing the very first Seiko diver appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

First Look - The new Seiko Prospex 1968 Heritage Diver GMT 60th Anniversary SPB509

This year, Seiko celebrates the 60th anniversary of one of its most important timepieces, its first dive watch, the 62MAS. While some would have expected the brand to come with yet another vintage-inspired re-creation of this historic model – it might come later this year – for now, we have a trio of new models. […]