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New short video series: Greubel Forsay GMT Balancier Convexe
Its 2026! And we kick off this new year with a new series of short videos on specific watches. This episode is on the Greubel Forsey GMT Balancier Convexe.
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Teddy Baldassarre
Glashütte Original Watches: A Comprehensive Guide
Glashütte Original is a luxury watchmaker founded in 1994, in the wake of the Cold War and at the dawn of German reunification. However, it traces its roots back much further, to the mid-19th Century during the inception of German watchmaking in the eastern German state of Saxony. Here is the story of how Glashütte Original, and the horological pioneers who laid its foundation, persevered through war, social and political upheaval, and economic turmoil to become one of today's most innovative and admired watch brands, along with an introduction to each of its five 21st-Century product families. Saxon Watchmaking’s Founding Fathers The little town of Glashütte, in the Ore Mountains of the German state of Saxony, had fallen on hard times when a watchmaker from nearby Dresden named Ferdinand Adolph Lange set up a watchmaking shop there in 1845. The silver-mining industry that had sustained the region’s inhabitants, and that had given the town its name (“Glass Hut” or “Shiny Hut”), was on the decline after years of war and industrial competition from the New World. The inhabitants of the town were facing poverty and eager for new opportunities to make a living, and Lange, along with others who shared his passion for horology and entrepreneurship, were the visionaries to provide them. In cooperation with the Royal Saxon government, who had funded the venture, Adolph Lange established A. Lange & Cie. (later A. Lange & Söhne), a manufacturing hub for watchmakin...
SJX Watches
Retrospective: A. Lange & Söhne Zeitwerk Handwerkskunst
One of the most important complications of A. Lange & Söhne is undoubtedly the Zeitwerk. And the fanciest iteration of the digital watch is undoubtedly the Zeitwerk Handwerkskunst. A limited edition of 30 pieces launched in 2012, this Zeitwerk is part of the Handwerkskunst collection of watches dressed up with hand-applied decoration – handwerkskunst being German for “craftsmanship”. One of Lange’s most important creations, the Zeitwerk is quirky, weird, yet appealing, especially in the first generation format; the Handwerkskunst is probably the pinnacle of that generation. Like a Labubu, it is weird but adorable. I recently got to spend an extended period of time with the Zeitwerk Handwerkskunst, and I thought it worth revisiting. Initial thoughts Lange’s Handwerkskunst collection is eight-watches strong, but I rank the Zeitwerk and Datograph as the best, even though they are neither the most complex nor the most elaborately decorated, because the two models are amongst the brand’s most significant models (alongside the Lange 1). The Zeitwerk is historical for being one of the first digital-display watches – and probably the most reliable, still – and is visually distinctive enough to be one of Lange’s most recognisable models. Moreover, the Handwerkskunst version is not merely dressed up, but it also incorporates a novel escapement that Lange has not used in any other model except for the monumental Grand Complication (that is more complicated and impr...
Fratello
Which 1,000m-Rated Dive Watch Is Right For You?
When you talk about dive watches rated for the sort of depths only a handful of human divers - let alone cameras, regulators, or submersibles - will ever see, you cross the border from sporting gear into mechanical heroics. Dive watches are built to match these endeavors. In this article, I’ll explore five extraordinary timepieces […] Visit Which 1,000m-Rated Dive Watch Is Right For You? to read the full article.
Two Broke Watch Snobs
4 Best Affordable Racing Chronographs Worth Adding to Your Collection
Explore the best affordable racing chronographs based on real wrist-time, honest testing, and hands-on impressions.
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Felix Scholz's Top 10 watches of 2018, Including Omega, Cartier and More
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How To Change Your MoonSwatch Battery
If you were one of the lucky ones who got a MoonSwatch when they first came out, chances are your watch’s battery is dead by now. That’s always an awkward moment. How do you replace the battery? Is it a demanding job, and what type of battery do you need? We’re here to help. Contrary […] Visit How To Change Your MoonSwatch Battery to read the full article.
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Watch industry experts discuss “Myths and Misconceptions in Watchmaking” in FHH panel
The panel examined the enduring role of storytelling in shaping watch culture and how it can both illuminate and mystify luxury watches.The post Watch industry experts discuss “Myths and Misconceptions in Watchmaking” in FHH panel appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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Raketa’s Latest Wristwatch is Key-Wound and Wood
Inspired by 1930s Russian fairytale, Raketa’s latest is the Golden Key, an unusual watch that further expands the brand’s diverse repertoire. The cushioned-shaped watch has a case of walnut wood – this evokes historical wooden clocks and watches from Eastern Europe – and includes a winding key, though it can be wound conventionally via the crown as well. Though modelled on a similar 1970s Raketa model, the modern-day creation is a surprisingly apt adaption of its namesake, The Golden Key, or The Adventures of Buratino, a Russian version of Pinocchio that also includes a wooden puppet that comes to life, but also includes a golden key as central to the tale. Like all Raketa watches, this is affordable and powered by an in-house movement, albeit a basic calibre descended from a Soviet era construction. Initial thoughts The Golden Key has a recognisable 1970s look thanks to its shape and dial, but still manages to stand out because of the wood case. The case and dial are detailed nicely enough so the watch avoids looking like a novelty souvenir. The winding does feel like a bit of a gimmick, but it has no bearing on the function of the watch, which can be wound via the crown anyway. Raketa stuck to the colours of the 1970s original with the Golden Key, making it pleasing but also plain. A more adventurous combination of wood and colour would have made it more interesting; I’m sure that’s on the cards if this one sells well. The only weakness of the watch is arguab...
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How maturing in my watch collecting journey changed my view on date windows
As he's got deeper into his watch collecting journey, Jamie has found his previously dogmatic defense of date windows starting to weaken.The post How maturing in my watch collecting journey changed my view on date windows appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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Watches, Wine, And Letting Taste Lead: Sommelier Jhonel Faelnar With TanTan Wang At UBS House Of Craft
From Burgundy to Grand Seiko: The Atomix beverage director reflects on why great objects reward patience.
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Felix's 3 picks of SIHH 2019 over $35K, including Lange, Richard Mille and Cartier
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New: Luminox x Bear Grylls Survival Master
Luminox continues with their partnership with Bear Grylls with a new colourway in the Survival Master limited edition chronograph.
Fratello
Hands-On With Blancpain’s Pink Fifty Fathoms “For Women”
Pink is a fun color, regardless of how we feel about whether or not it’s purely feminine. Recently, I had the chance to spend some time with the pink Blancpain Fifty Fathoms Automatique ref. 5007 12B44R NAFA. Here are some thoughts. When I first encountered the new 38mm Blancpain Fifty Fathoms with the pink mother-of-pearl […] Visit Hands-On With Blancpain’s Pink Fifty Fathoms “For Women” to read the full article.
Teddy Baldassarre
Will Watch Brands Lower Prices? Best Value Independent Watchmakers? Q&
In today's Q&A, Teddy takes watch-related questions from the audience across social media. Topics include: Will we see watch prices come down? How would I fix Breguet? Is selling my first watch a mistake? Are you going to do another collaboration? What do you think about the Tissot PRC-100 Solar? Will we see more
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New: Perrelet Weekend Arctic Dunes
Perrelet celebrates the majestic beauty of snow covered mountains with a new release which they call Weekend Arctic Dunes.
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We checked out some insane Rolex CPO Day-Date watches in Dubai
Zach visited the Ahmed Sediqqi Rolex boutique in Dubai to get hands-on with some insane Rolex Certified Pre-Owned Day-Date watches.The post We checked out some insane Rolex CPO Day-Date watches in Dubai appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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Our top 3 watches of Basel 2019 from $35,000 and up – featuring Patek, De Bethune and Hublot
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TGIF Event: Vietnam Gourmet Awards – a special project
Our Chief Editor served as one of the judges for the Vietnam Gourmet Awards, celebrating Vietnam's gastronomy and hospitality.
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Can Orient Outdo Omega? Affordable Dive Watch vs Luxury Dive Watch
After hands-on testing we compare the Orient Mako and Omega Seamaster across movement tech, case finishing, wearability, and real-world durability.
Fratello
Fratello On Air: Our Favorite Seiko Watches Ever
Merry Christmas and welcome to another episode of Fratello On Air! We’re back with an episode on Christmas Eve, and we’re talking about our favorite Seiko watches of all time. That’s a tough mission, but like Santa’s job of delivering toys to all the children, we’re up to the task! Grab some mulled wine, settle […] Visit Fratello On Air: Our Favorite Seiko Watches Ever to read the full article.
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“Mean Tweets” Time+Tide Edition: Reacting to our most savage comments
This is the first-ever Time+Tide "Mean Tweets"segment. Comments you have shared on our content - and you really let us have it.The post “Mean Tweets” Time+Tide Edition: Reacting to our most savage comments appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
Teddy Baldassarre
Best Mickey Mouse Watches: History and Highlights
Mickey Mouse is one of the world’s most iconic and recognizable characters and the smiling face of Disney Entertainment, whose vast universe of properties today encompasses everything from Cinderella to Spider-Man to Star Wars. The world first discovered Mickey way back in 1928, in the groundbreaking black-and-white cartoon Steamboat Willie. It was one of the very first cartoon films with synchronized sound and a milestone achievement for Mickey’s co-creator, Walt Disney, who had founded his eponymous animation studio with his brother Roy O. Disney five years earlier, in 1923. Today, that studio is a worldwide force in entertainment and Mickey Mouse’s image can be found on just about every type of merchandise you can imagine - including wristwatches from a surprisingly diverse range of producers and at a wide range of price points. Nearly a century after first appearing on a watch’s dial, Mickey Mouse continues to claim a small but enduringly popular niche in the world of horology. Here is a brief overview of Mickey Mouse watches from the 1930s to Disney’s centennial year of 2023. [toc-section heading="Ingersoll-Waterbury and the First Mickey Mouse Watch"] Photo Credit: Secondhand Horology Mickey’s instant popularity with audiences was such that it was only five years after his debut that the character found himself on the dial of a wristwatch. The circumstances behind the creation of the first Mickey Mouse watch, produced by the American watchmaker Inge...
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State Of My Seiko Watch Collection (SOTC 2018)
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Three British brands show us how to leverage heritage in modern watchmaking
Three British brands visited our Time+Tide Discovery Studio to demonstrate 3 distinct approaches to leveraging heritage in the modern era.The post Three British brands show us how to leverage heritage in modern watchmaking appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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Portrait – In Conversation With Volan’s Diederik van Golen, A Returning Watchmaker
Whenever we can shine a little light on something interesting that has to do with watches coming from the Netherlands, we tend to get a little bit extra excited. Call us chauvinistic, but we’re proud of the things that are being done in our small country. So when we learned that someone we knew quite […]
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New: Girard-Perregaux Cosmos
Girard-Perregaux returns to its complications roots with the Cosmos, which was first introduced in 2019. This is a new, piece unique expression for 2025.
Two Broke Watch Snobs
Halios Seaforth Review: How a Microbrand Dive Watch Won My Year
Reviewing the Halios Seaforth IV Titanium, a dive watch with titanium construction, great finishing, and everyday wearability.
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Introducing: Two Simply Irresistible 36.5mm Vacheron Constantin Traditionelle Perpetual Calendar Ultra-Thin Watches
The big trend is “small.” And “thin.” Well, those two words perfectly describe the new 36.5mm Vacheron Constantin Traditionelle Perpetual Calendar Ultra-Thin. Not only is the diameter a size “S,” but it also has an 8.43mm case thickness, making it worthy of the “Ultra-Thin” moniker. The pink gold version is the most modern of the […] Visit Introducing: Two Simply Irresistible 36.5mm Vacheron Constantin Traditionelle Perpetual Calendar Ultra-Thin Watches to read the full article.
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