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Hands-On: An In-Depth Look At Vacheron Constantin's New Historiques 222 In Steel
It's the subtle vintage-inspired option people have been waiting for, and it's worth the wait.
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Hodinkee
Worn & Wound
My Watches May Be Strap Monsters, But I’m Not
I’m not a big fan of New Year’s Resolutions. Despite my own participation in the tradition, the idea of trying to tie major life changes or new habits to something as both arbitrary and specific as the New Year has always been somewhat anathema to me. Still, despite my resistance to making specific commitments at the start of a fresh calendar year, I don’t think there’s any doubt that the arrival of January can set the stage for a refresh. It’s in that mindset that I found myself spending much of the last week reorganizing basically my whole life. And by my whole life, I mean my desk (and the various drawers and organizers that surround it). A primary focus of this odyssey has been a set of metal Ikea drawers that operate as the functional center of my watch habit. One area in need of particular attention here was my strap drawer, in no small part because of its increasing annexation of other parts of my organizational ecosystem - a problem exacerbated by a shift in approach that existed in direct conflict with my existing storage logic. I don’t remember who first introduced them to me, but for the last few years, I’ve been storing my straps in a slowly increasing count of Muji Polypropylene Pen Cases (I think I first saw them on another collector’s Instagram, but for the life of me I can’t remember whose). With two compartments, one large enough for straps, the other perfectly sized for spring bars or loose links, these cheap plastic pencil cases make ...
Time+Tide
Louis Vuitton’s Montgolfière Aéro is a delicately crafted, time-telling hot air balloon
The French fashion giant pays tribute to traditional clockmaking and ballooning pioneers with this stylish clock.The post Louis Vuitton’s Montgolfière Aéro is a delicately crafted, time-telling hot air balloon appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
Deployant
New with quick hands-on: Leica SL3-S
Leica releases the SL3-S, their new full frame hybrid camera aimed at combining still photography and video. Here are our first impressions.
Monochrome
Introducing – Girard-Perragaux Has Discreetly Released a Stunning Ice Blue Laureato Chronograph
As we explained in this article about the upcoming anniversaries that the watch industry will celebrate this year, the Girard-Perregaux Laureato, one of the first watches in the luxury sports watch category, was launched in 1975 and will celebrate 50 years of existence. Since its return in 2016-17, the Laureato has become a complete collection […]
Fratello
Retrospective: Tomas Breaks Prejudices With A Barrel-Shaped Gallet Powered By A Fine Excelsior Park Movement
Every journey has an end and inspires us to set out on a new adventure. Today, we celebrate #TBT, one of the longest-running columns in Fratello’s history. We are happy to announce that after 10 long years, our Thursday contemplation on vintage watches has gotten a refresh. Let’s kick off a new Retrospective series with […] Visit Retrospective: Tomas Breaks Prejudices With A Barrel-Shaped Gallet Powered By A Fine Excelsior Park Movement to read the full article.
Quill & Pad
‘Something Special’ Birthday and Anniversary Wines for 2025
It is that time of year, again, when we make promises to review the cellar, weed out the excess, put plans in place to ensure we add top wines from great vintages for future enjoyment and perhaps, most importantly, identify some bottles to enjoy.
Monochrome
Industry News – Richemont Reports Sales Up 10% for its Third Quarter of 2024, a Surprise in a Slow Market
It is widely known that the watch market, and most luxury markers for that matter, are facing a relatively difficult situation. According to Bain & Company Luxury Study, the global personal luxury goods market is likely to dip by 2% in 2024 – not a dramatic situation, but not a positive one nevertheless. While jewellery was […]
Time+Tide
How spies and soldiers help keep mechanical watches relevant
Forget brand storytelling: there are still a few important use cases for mechanical watches for military and intelligence operatives.The post How spies and soldiers help keep mechanical watches relevant appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
Fratello
Pre-Owned Spotlight: Getting Hip With Geezer Watches
Now, I must admit that trendiness does not appeal to me in watches. I like style over fashion, and something built to last, like a watch, suits that mindset. Still, watches aren’t immune to the fashion cycle. The latest hot trend is undoubtedly the geezer watch. The hippest individuals in our industry no longer walk […] Visit Pre-Owned Spotlight: Getting Hip With Geezer Watches to read the full article.
Fratello
Fratello Talks: How Much Should You Spend On Your First Watch?
Welcome to this week’s episode of Fratello Talks. How much should you spend on your first watch? It’s a valid question we’ve all faced at some point. However, there are plenty of different ways to answer it. Today, Nacho, RJ, and Daan delve into the topic and discuss their approaches to budgeting for a first […] Visit Fratello Talks: How Much Should You Spend On Your First Watch? to read the full article.
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Worn & Wound
Serica Parade: A Unique Celebration of Quiet Elegance
There are occasions in life that are easy to consider special. They could be something as obvious as an important anniversary, graduation, or tickets to a musical. It’s easy to think of what clothes you might wear, or what watch you might grab for times like these. But life deserves more special moments than just the obvious ones-more moments of celebration, of gratitude, of friendship, or of reflection. These less apparent, but equally important instances also deserve some thoughtful curation that can enhance our ability to fully be in the moment… enter Serica’s Reference 1174, also known as the Parade. The post Serica Parade: A Unique Celebration of Quiet Elegance appeared first on Worn & Wound.
Hodinkee
House Of Craft: Hunting For John Lennon's Patek Philippe With Writer Jay Fielden
The former editor of Esquire breaks down his work in unraveling one of the great mysteries of the watch world.
Time+Tide
What in-house means for A. Lange & Söhne
Come with us on a tour of A. Lange & Söhne's Glashütte home and find out what goes into its masterpieces. The post What in-house means for A. Lange & Söhne appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
Teddy Baldassarre
15 Watches with Meteorite Dials, From Under $1,500 to $100,000+
Watches with meteorite dials are a decidedly small but steadily growing niche within the timepiece industry. As more and more watchmakers, large and small, turn to the literally out-of-this-world material to add intrigue and visual flair to their watches, meteorite’s profile among collectors and enthusiasts has risen — especially now that owning a meteorite-dial watch isn’t necessarily out of reach for all but the most deep-pocketed customers. The appeal of meteorite-dial watches is easy to discern: each dial is literally unique, with a textured surface made up of so-called Widmanstätten patterns formed by millions of years of heat, pressure, and slow cooling of the fallen space rock from which they are derived. Unlike more conventional dial materials, like brass, meteorite connects the watch’s wearer not only to the history, and even prehistory, of the natural world but also to the great beyond of outer space and the mysteries it holds. Here I have assembled a list of 15 meteorite-dial watches in a variety of styles and a wide range of price segments, starting under $1,500 and topping out in six-figure territory. Bulova Lunar Pilot Meteorite Limited Edition Price: $1,495, Case Size: 43.5mm, Lug Width: 20mm, Crystal: Sapphire, Water Resistance: 50 meters, Movement: Quartz HPQ NP20 Bulova’s Lunar Pilot is a modern homage to the watch worn by astronaut Colonel Dave Scott during the Apollo 15 moon mission for NASA — the only privately owned watch ever to visit ...
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New: Omega Speedmaster Moonphase Meteorite
Omega releases two new models of the Speedmaster Moonphase with Meteorite dials. One with a blue accented dial and the other in a black one.
Time+Tide
Vacheron Constantin celebrates 270 years with a blue steel 222
This is the one we've all been waiting for: a new 222 in steel.The post Vacheron Constantin celebrates 270 years with a blue steel 222 appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
SJX Watches
MB&F; Marks 20 Years with Legacy Machine Longhorn Editions
As part of its 20th anniversary celebrations, MB&F; has unveiled the Legacy Machine Perpetual Longhorn and Legacy Machine Sequential Flyback Longhorn. These new models retain the groundbreaking movements developed by Stephen McDonnell but add a fresh twist in the form of elongated lugs, or “horns,” that give the watches their name. Limited to just 20 pieces each, the Longhorn editions feature stainless steel cases and a more muted take on MB&F;’s signature style with black dials. The Longhorn is a revival of sorts of a 2009 prototype of the Legacy Machine 1. To ensure good fit across a range of wrists, the longer lugs include dual spring bar holes; one at the tip and another closer to the case. Initial thoughts As a fan of MB&F;, and especially the work of Stephen McDonnell, I was immediately interested in the Longhorn editions, despite the fact that they’re largely cosmetic variations of existing models. The watches are intrinsically interesting, given their groundbreaking movements, and new versions of good watches are always worth a look. Visually, the Longhorn editions are more monochromatic than most MB&F; designs. Featuring stainless steel cases, black lacquer sub-dials, and rhodium-plated base plates, the Longhorn editions are a departure for MB&F;, offering an alternative to the brand’s signature, extroverted style. Notably, the black-and-silver livery was used on the recent LM SE Eddy Jaquet, albeit without the “long horns”. But there’s no denying the f...
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Omega releases two new Speedmaster Moonphase models with meteorite dials
Omega has released two new Speedmasters with the first dual hemisphere moonphase indication for the lunar timers. The post Omega releases two new Speedmaster Moonphase models with meteorite dials appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
Time+Tide
Toledano & Chan host one night in our London Discovery Studio
Join us for an evening of lively discussion and watches as Phil Toledano and Alfred Chan host their first ever event.The post Toledano & Chan host one night in our London Discovery Studio appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
Hodinkee
Hands-On: This 1930s Paris Design Has More in Common With Modern Audemars Piguet Than Vintage Cartier
Why we need to talk about the Van Cleef & Arpels Cadenas.
SJX Watches
Review: Vacheron Constantin Historiques 222 in Steel
First launched in 18k yellow gold a little over two years ago, the Vacheron Constantin Historiques 222 finally debuts in stainless steel. Sticking to the familiar vintage-remake template established by the gold model, the 222 retains the familiar “bottle cap” bezel and applied Maltese cross emblem, but in brushed steel. Like the gold model, the 222 “Jumbo” in steel is executed to a high level of fit and finish – certainly superior to that of the vintage original – and it’s presented in the classic livery of a matte blue dial (great) and faux-vintage lume (not so much). More importantly, the steel 222 substantially more affordable than the gold version, about half as expensive in fact. Initial thoughts The 222 in gold was well received at launch in 2022; it helped that the roll-out took place when integrated bracelet sports watches were all the rage. That success made the steel version a certainty. Vacheron Constantin (VC) took a little longer than I expected to unveil the steel 222, but now it’s finally here. The watch is, admittedly, predictable. It has all of the familiar elements found in the vintage originals and then the gold reissue. But it is still appealing, because the quality of execution is high and the proportions of the watch are good. Compare this to a vintage 222 and the improvement in build quality, particularly of the bracelet, is immediately obvious. Although the steel 222 is compact by modern standards, it has the refined quality of a con...
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New with hands-on review: Vacheron Constantin Historiques 222, now in SS case, blue dial
Vacheron Constantin released the Historique 222 in a stainless steel case. We handled and photographed the watch and here is our hands on review.
Monochrome
Buying Guide – We Travel to France for Some More Exciting Non-Swiss Watches
A week ago, we covered some of the best watches coming from the Netherlands for the simple reason that both our founder Frank and myself are Dutch. However, part of the team comes from France, and as such, I thought it would be fun to have a look at French watches this time around! And when […]
Time+Tide
Our favourite Patek Philippe watches of 2024
Patek Philippe has had a controversial 2024, but for this article, we focus on the highlights. There are quite a few, and they shine bright.The post Our favourite Patek Philippe watches of 2024 appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
Fratello
Sunday Morning Showdown: Oris ProPilot X Kermit Edition Vs. Miss Piggy Edition
Beware, this is a low-brow edition of Sunday Morning Showdown! We usually stick to watches, but this week, the emotions may run a lot higher. This is, after all, a battle between former lovers. It is a showdown between former spouses, even. Daan and Thomas will perform some post-marriage counseling for a certain Miss Piggy […] Visit Sunday Morning Showdown: Oris ProPilot X Kermit Edition Vs. Miss Piggy Edition to read the full article.
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New releases from IWC, Rado, Hublot and more
Most brands’ releases were on standby (like all of us) over the holidays, but with the new year underway, they've started back up again.The post New releases from IWC, Rado, Hublot and more appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
Quill & Pad
De Bethune DB17 Minute Repeater Perpetual Calendar Unique Piece Reviewed by Tim Mosso
The De Bethune DB17 Piece Unique is a technical tour-de-force by two of the greatest minds in modern watchmaking, and it embodies a thrilling combination of beauty and ambition.
Fratello
Nothing Is Certain In 2025 Except Death And Taxes…And Rolex Price Increases
American statesman and Founding Father Benjamin Franklin once famously wrote, “…in this world, nothing is certain except death and taxes.” Franklin died in 1790, so the phrase doesn’t include Rolex price increases at the beginning of every year. Now, going through the entire Rolex catalog is an impossible task. Even if it weren’t, it would […] Visit Nothing Is Certain In 2025 Except Death And Taxes…And Rolex Price Increases to read the full article.
Time+Tide
Rado’s underrated Anatom has finally received a full ceramic bracelet – but how does it wear?
It's hard to overstate just how much having a ceramic bracelet transforms the Rado Anatom, an '80s design that's been revived for the 2020s.The post Rado’s underrated Anatom has finally received a full ceramic bracelet – but how does it wear? appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.