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Photo Report: Watch Spotting At Pitti Uomo Fall/Winter 2026
The winter show brought some great watches to the streets of Florence.
Results for The Rolex Submariner History
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Worn & Wound
Introducing OraOrea by Zach Starr Weiss
Hey, this is Zach Weiss, co-founder of Worn & Wound. As I’m sure you know, I am very into watches. I have been wearing them since a young age; they sparked my interest in design, leading me to pursue a degree in the topic, and, of course, to eventually co-found Worn & Wound in 2011. Since 2011, that interest has turned into an obsession (and career) that permeates my waking, and sometimes dreaming, life. Now, after nearly 15 years in the industry learning about, writing about, talking about, and designing watches, I’m ready to do what I’ve always dreamed of: launch a watch brand of my own. Dear readers, friends, and colleagues, it is with the utmost excitement that I announce the launch of an independent watch brand I created: The journey to get to this point began in late 2023. Over the years, I’ve designed countless watches that have gone unseen; created in my free time, drawn up on my computer. Some were just loose sketches that took an evening; others were fully fleshed-out concepts formed over months or longer. With my 40th birthday just over the horizon, I took stock of where I was in life and decided it was time to put theory into practice. The first challenge was a name. After a process of losing sleep, endless perusing of thesauruses, deep soul-searching, generating list after list – and legal fees – I landed on OraOrea (pronounced aura-aurEEya). The inspiration for the name was a genuine experience. On a late afternoon walk, working on names in my hea...
Worn & Wound
Fall In Love with Spinnaker’s Latest “Popeye Sailors & Sweethearts” Hull Limited Editions
The post Fall In Love with Spinnaker’s Latest “Popeye Sailors & Sweethearts” Hull Limited Editions appeared first on Worn & Wound.
Hodinkee
Hands-On: Isotope Moonshot Chronograph “Terra Maris”
A uniquely bold sci-fi take on the idea of a sporty chronograph.
Teddy Baldassarre
Speedmaster Reduced vs. Speedmaster Professional: Comparison Review of
The Omega Speedmaster is among the heavyweight champions of the watch world. For so many out there, it's the entryway into the enthusiast community, a jumping-off point before taking the plunge into watches as a hobby, and the Speedmaster continues to be one of the most recognizable names in the industry. Today, we’re going to get a little more granular on the subject and put two iterations of the icon, which have been the subject of much debate, head-to-head: the Speedmaster Reduced and the classic Speedmaster Moonwatch Professional. Down below, I’ll set up the scene with a little history lesson, and then break down the key similarities and differences between the two to keep in mind. [toc-section heading="History and Context"] As one of the legends of watchmaking, the story of the Speedmaster is one often told and retold, so I will keep things quick and to the point here. If you want to go more in-depth on its backstory, feel free to break away from this article and head to our complete guide to the Speedmaster here. A symbol of the Space Race era, the Omega Speedmaster is most well-known for its role on the Apollo 11 mission in 1969, which officially made it the first watch to ever be worn on the Moon. It’s the watch that’s been aboard all six of the moon landing missions, thus earning the “Moonwatch” title once and for all. Taking off from its original motorsport-oriented intent to be the chosen watch of space exploration, the key DNA of the Speedmast...
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Ultra thin and ultra cool – 3 of the best new Bulgari watches for 2019
Worn & Wound
eBay Finds: Seamasters Galore and More!
eBay Finds is back! This bi-monthly installment will feature a selection of watches currently listed on eBay that have caught the eye of editor Christoph McNeil (@vintagediver). If you come across any hidden gems on the ‘Bay drop us a note at info@wornandwound.com for potential inclusion. Vintage Omega Seamaster DeVille First up this week we have a fresh and beautiful vintage Omega Seamaster DeVille dress watch. The 34mm yellow gold cap case is in nice shape, with classic 1960s slim lugs. The steel back has a nice, deeply engraved Hippocampus logo medallion. The case is a front-loading type, but this time the seller was kind enough to remove the movement so we can see that pink gold automatic caliber 563 beauty. The movement is clean and runs well per the seller. The serial number on the movement dates this one to 1967. The silver dial has an elegant linen finish to it, with gold stick markers and slim gold stick hands. There is of course a date window at 3 o’clock. The dial is super clean and looks original to me. The crown is correct for this model and signed with the Omega logo as it should. Even the acrylic crystal is signed with the Omega logo on the underside of the middle, which is always a huge plus. Great looking original vintage Seamaster DeVille dress watch. View auction here 1960s Wittnauer “Mystery Dial” Here is a spectacular vintage Wittnauer “mystery dial” watch. The mystery dial is a design where the minute hand is normal, but the hour hand ...
Fratello
Fratello’s Top 5 Favorite Recent Audemars Piguet Releases
At the beginning of every year, Audemars Piguet graces us with a series of novelties. Last year was a big one for Audemars Piguet, with the unveiling of some brilliant new releases to mark its 150th anniversary. Among them were the new Royal Oak Perpetual Calendar and the Royal Oak Chronograph. These two watches introduced […] Visit Fratello’s Top 5 Favorite Recent Audemars Piguet Releases to read the full article.
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Industry News – Swatch Group Revenues Down In 2025
It’s the time of year when businesses announce their financial performance. Following Richemont and LVMH, Swatch Group has just released its 2025 results. In a challenging environment for the watch industry, the sales of Swatch Group – the Swiss powerhouse and owner of Omega, Longines, and Tissot – were CHF 6,280 million, down 1.3% at constant exchange rates […]
Teddy Baldassarre
Blancpain Fifty Fathoms 38mm Review
Blancpain is the world’s most historic luxury watchmaker, with nearly 300 years of uninterrupted production. It’s also largely credited with establishing the blueprint of all modern diving watches with its Fifty Fathoms. The formula for the undeniably iconic collection has been largely unfussed with since it forever changed the watch world in 1953. But in recent years, we’ve seen the brand more willing to evolve with the times and expand its staple diver to be more wearable, and more appealing, so a broader scope of watch wearers. The most significant evidence of this change has been the introduction of the most scaled-down take on the line at 38.2mm last year, answering the call for more versatile sizing that many enthusiasts (especially those, like me, with smaller wrists) had been rallying for for years. Down below, I’m going to walk you through why this is such a big deal for this icon of watch history, the key details of the scaled-down Fifty-Fathoms, and some food for thought to keep in mind before trying it on yourself. [toc-section heading="History and Context"] Given that we have a complete guide to the Fifty Fathoms collection on our site already, I’m going to keep this section as quick and to the point as I can. I’m also going to hone in on the Automatique sub-collection, as it's the most relevant to our purposes here, and has the most verisimilitude to the original diving archetype in its design language. Though many brands were experimenting wi...
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Introducing: Christopher Ward Announces C60 Clipper GMT In Collaboration With Pan Am
The 707-piece limited-edition is cleared for takeoff.
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Surprising My Dad With His DREAM Rolex!!
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Business News: Swiss Watch Exports To U.S. Surge In December Capping Volatile And Down Year For Industry
Exports of Swiss watches to the U.S. jumped almost 20% in December, but overall exports were down -1.7% in value and -4.8% in volume for 2025.
Deployant
New: H. Moser Endeavour Tourbillon Skeleton
H. Moser stays true to their minimalist style and philosophy with the new Tourbillon Skeleton, now released in the Endeavour lineup.
Two Broke Watch Snobs
This New Timex Automatic Might Make You Forget About Your Vintage Omega
Timex introduces the Timex Marlin Draper Automatic, a retro-inspired 37mm automatic watch now available in three versions.
Monochrome
Industry News – Swiss Watch Exports Down 1.7% to CHF 25.5 billion in 2025, Uncertain Outlook for 2026
The Federation of the Swiss Watch Industry (FHS) has just released its export statistics for 2025. December ended the year on a positive note with exports up 3.3% after four consecutive months of sharp decline. For the entire year 2025, the Swiss watch industry exports recorded a decrease of 1.7% compared to 2024. Following several years […]
Fratello
Fratello Talks: Why We Chose Analog Watches In A Digital World
Why do we choose analog watches in a digital world? It’s a valid question, as these mechanical timekeepers (though still functional) are no longer the necessity they once were. Why, then, do they remain not just an obsession for the few but also relevant and ever-present objects in people’s private lives and even pop culture? […] Visit Fratello Talks: Why We Chose Analog Watches In A Digital World to read the full article.
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⌚ Same as Rolex Daytona Paul Newman for $ 4 k ???
Hodinkee
Frederique Constant Strikes First Sports Sponsorship With Pro Padel League Deal
FC will be official timekeeper and watch of the PPL – the upstart team pro padel league.
Two Broke Watch Snobs
10 Best Dive Watches From Microbrands We’ve Ever Reviewed
Explore the best dive watches from microbrands we’ve worn, reviewed, and compared over years of real use. Honest pros, trade-offs, and picks worth your time.
SJX Watches
Eighties Luxe: Piaget Polo 79 Two-Tone
Having already launched it in yellow gold and then white gold, Piaget has logically followed up with the Polo 79 Two-Tone. While very much predictable, the Polo 79 Two-Tone is arguably the best looking of the trio with its retro combination of metals that are yellow and white gold, and not steel. The new Polo 79 is otherwise identical to its predecessors, right down to the cal. 1200P movement and “slotted” construction of the case and bracelet. Initial thoughts The Polo 79 Two-Tone isn’t a surprise but it’s a good looking watch that has more appeal than its single-colour counterparts. The combination of yellow and white gold feels distinctly 1980s and true to the spirit of the watch. Though not imaginative, the Polo 79 is solidly executed in any of its forms. The case and bracelet are done well, while the cal. 1200P is a tried-and-tested workhorse that is also impressively thin; it’s a little industrial but acceptable overall. The cal. 1200P The fact that the two-tone model is two colours of gold, rather than steel and gold, is a nice touch. But that means it is expensive, even more expensive than the single-tone versions that are already pricey. This costs US$91,000, while the yellow gold model is US$77,000. The price premium doesn’t really make sense since it’s essentially the same thing in terms of gold value and finishing (though it is arguable that white gold costs a little more than yellow). The Polo 79 line-up Polo glamour The two-tone Polo is hardly a...
Time+Tide
Watch collecting has permeated my general consumerism, for better or for worse
Andrew O'Connor finds that his approach to collecting watches has deeply influenced how he shops for everything else.The post Watch collecting has permeated my general consumerism, for better or for worse appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
SJX Watches
Mermont’s La Parfaite Goes Platinum
Startup independent brand Mermont has just made its public debut with the heavyweight La Parfaite, translating as “perfect one” in French. Assembled and adjusted by independent watchmaker Nicolas Delaloye, La Parfaite is among the most affordable platinum watches on the market, despite its contemporary case size and upscale construction. Initial thoughts At first glance, Mermont’s debut watch could pass for a handsome, stainless steel Breguet Souscription homage, probably priced accordingly. However, La Parfaite is not stainless steel, it is (mostly) platinum – and surprisingly affordable. Sebastien Bey-Haut, a watch and photography enthusiast, founded the brand, enlisting none other than Nicolas Delaloye, a Genevan watchmaker and AHCI member, to bring it to life. Though less commercially successful than some of his peers, Mr Delaloye is a respected independent watchmaker who spent eight years with the Patek Philippe Museum. Mr Delaloye personally polishes the single hour hand, performs final adjustment, and cases up the watches. It’s unusual for an upstart brand to debut with a precious metal watch, but that’s exactly what Mermont has done. But that hasn’t stopped the brand from focusing on the value proposition, pricing the La Parfaite well below industry norms for a platinum watch, especially a full size mechanical watch. Priced at CHF10,998 before taxes, La Parfaite is a full 38 mm in diameter and certainly among the least expensive mechanical platinum wa...
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Value In Vintage Watches: Rolex Oyster Perpetual, Omega Day-Date & more!!
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Industry News – LVMH Sales Down 5% in 2025, Good Resilience of Watches & Jewelry Division
There’s no denying that we’re currently facing a global decline in the luxury goods demand, with sales affected by uncertainties in China, the undeniable effect of US tariffs on exports to the region and several conflicts around the world. Last year, despite this challenging environment, powerhouse LVMH, the world’s largest luxury conglomerate, reported a moderate […]
Two Broke Watch Snobs
Tissot Updates Its PR516 Automatic Watch With Two New Dial Colors
Tissot adds white and aqua blue dials to the PR516 38mm Powermatic 80, reinforcing it as an accessible automatic watch for new collectors.
Deployant
New: Louis Erard x Monica Bonvicini NOT FOR YOU
The king of collabs Manuel Emch strikes again! This time at Art Genève with artist Monica Bonvicini. Here is the watch to be known as NOT FOR YOU.
Time+Tide
Chanel looks to hone its high-end know-how with investment in Kross Manufacture
Chanel's purchase of a 30% stake in Kross could prove to be its most significant watchmaking investment so far.The post Chanel looks to hone its high-end know-how with investment in Kross Manufacture appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
Fratello
Back To Basics: Expert Advice For Novice Watch Enthusiasts
Welcome to another instalment of Back To Basics, our series aimed at newcomers to our lovely shared passion. This installment does not cover one specific theme. The aim is rather to provide novice watch enthusiasts with some broadly applicable tips and mindset advice. Where do you start? How do you start? What mistakes can we […] Visit Back To Basics: Expert Advice For Novice Watch Enthusiasts to read the full article.
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