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Join Alp Sever of Langepedia, collector Michael Hickcox, WatchBox’s Mike Manjos, and our very own Elizabeth Doerr as they discuss A. Lange & Söhne in some depth, examining the German brand’s history and its extraordinary rebirth in the 1990s. This WatchBox Studios video was recorded during Dubai Watch Week 2021 and we bet you learn some things you never knew before.

The concept went to the bottom of the ocean. Now you can have one for your wrist.

A dream watch that sends me on a brief ride through history.

The 2022 Formula 1 racing season is set to kick off this month in Bahrain, and motorheads the world over couldn’t be more primed. Interest is at an all-time high, considering all the on and off-track drama from last season, the success of Netflix’s Formula 1 – Drive To Survive series, the effects of the … ContinuedThe post Bremont celebrates Williams Racing partnership with the WR-22 chronograph and racing box set appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

The first Aqua Terra update in its anniversary year introduces 10 new flavors of the mid-size, all-occasion Aqua Terra.

Casio G-SHOCK releases of three new addtions to their top of the line MRG lineup - MRG-B2000, which are inspired by the aesthetics of ancient Japan.

Outside the weather was freezing with temperatures down to minus 10°C. But in the driver’s seat of the hire car skittering over the icy roads, Eric Ku was sweating.  At stake was a huge opportunity that could kick-start his career as a watch dealer. But only if he made it in time. It was 2002, … ContinuedThe post “Instead of $90,000, the Daytona now cost almost a million. I still bought it” – The crazy life of super-collector Eric Ku appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

The latest watchmaker to strike out on his own as a one-man operation is Yosuke Sekiguchi, a Japanese watchmaker who has spent his entire career in Switzerland. Based in Le Locle, Mr Sekiguchi spent several years at well-known complications specialists before starting on his namesake brand. His debut watch is the Primevère, a wristwatch that is uncompromising in its adherence to tradition, both in style and substance. Powered by a finely finished movement, the Primevère was inspired by the 19th century “Le Locle” style ebauche that LeCoultre supplied to several brands, most notably Jules Jurgensen. In fact, Mr Sekiguchi modelled the Primevère on an 1871 Jurgensen pocket watch that he restored and then re-cased into a wristwatch. Initial thoughts Mr Sekiguchi is one of several Japanese watchmakers working in Switzerland. Like a few of his compatriots, Mr Sekiguchi’s background is in complications and restoration. His reverence for high-quality Vallee de Joux movements of the 19th century is equally obvious in the eminently traditional layout of the movement. Mr Sekiguchi has done such a good job of recreating the original that the movement is difficult to distinguish from a 19th century calibre in both aesthetics and finishing at a distance. But up close the Mr Sekiguchi’s movement reveals a higher level of finishing and decorative extras than a 19th century original, which were often robust and workmanlike – the very qualities that drew Mr Sekiguchi to the...

The Vault V2+RCT is a very modern creation, yet grounded in old-school craftsmanship and the desire to bring it to a higher, more contemporary level. It is the latest technology combined with the oldest skills – understated by day and extroverted by night. And it is a unique piece made for an industry insider.

When I was about a year into teaching myself electric guitar in high school, I couldn’t dream of a better job than working in a music store. To be surrounded by a huge array of instruments that I would usually be staring at online, tinkering with electronics and fixing vintage gear just sounded like pure … ContinuedThe post How working for Time+Tide has changed my passion for watches appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

In this week's article, we revisit the theme of old goodies and select some of our favourite rare and discontinued watches of the yesteryear.

Editor’s note: They’re the questions we all ask ourselves when contemplating a new mechanical watch: is it worth it? Is that price-tag truly justified?  Here’s Justin’s excellent piece offers some pointers on what to look for and what separates fine from very fine watchmaking. It’s a question many of us in the industry get on a … ContinuedThe post EDITOR’S PICK: 5 things that separate fine from very fine watchmaking (apart from the price tags) appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

How many people saw this coming?

If you’ve been around the watch hobby for a while, NOMOS is one of the brands that will have surely stood out when you first came across it. They’re a unique company for a heap of reasons, but the main appeal is the instantaneous charm that runs through their DNA. It’s not easy to claim … ContinuedThe post Everything you need to know about NOMOS appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

“I have no secrets as past watchmakers had. There are graveyards full of secrets and that’s enough.” – Philippe Dufour, 2014. That quote alone is enough to understand why he matters. But, as GaryG writes, there is much more.

From Ploprof to Planet Ocean – this weekend, we're looking at them all.

How the cult classic dive watch went under and then resurfaced decades later.

Judge it by its size, do you?

Welcome to the Time+Tide Weekend Watch Crossword! For those joining us for the first time, each week we will post a new crossword for you to solve with clues that revolve around a particular watch-focused theme. Knowing that most of you come to the site each day on your mobile phones, we settled on having … ContinuedThe post Time+Tide Weekend Watch Crossword #3: The Grand Seiko challenge appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

We take a moment to relax on a Saturday after a hectic week with this release from Maurice Lactroix - the new Eliros Sunshine in a stunning golden hue.

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. Introduction: The Panerai Luminor When … ContinuedThe post The Panerai Luminor is a tool watch with heavyweight punch appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

With the new Batman movie hitting theaters this week, Elizabeth Doerr looks at some of what Batman – or perhaps more precisely, his alter ego Bruce Wayne – has worn (or might want to wear) on his wrist.

A conversation with the man making faithful – tiny – watch replicas from pop culture.

We just received this auction news that Hanhart is offering a 417 for an auction to benefit Ukraine. Details and our editorial with soapbox within.

The Head of Design Engineering at NOMOS will discuss their next-generation movements.

Our third collaboration with Chopard L.U.C takes the QF Jubilee’s appeal up a notch with a luminous sector track and Arabic numerals.