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The Jaeger-LeCoultre Reverso One Duetto Jewelry, a precious take on the iconic case

Introducing Breitling Classic AVI collection, now in a 42mm case

Introducing: The Marathon Navigator -  Now With A Steel Case!

True to the original, the steel Navigator is back and ready for action.

Introducing: Naoya Hida Launches Its Fourth Series, Now With A 36mm Case

The Japanese brand's Type 4A and Type 4A-1 are a smaller, sportier take on its vintage-inspired watches.

A Case for Letting Go: Lessons Learned from “Want to Buy” Listings, the Passage of Time, and Mark Cho

I don’t like selling watches. I don’t think I’m alone here among watch collectors and enthusiasts, but when the time comes to let a watch go, it gets my anxiety up. There’s just nothing about the process I enjoy. Being lowballed or tire-kicked on the forums? No thanks. Worrying if a stranger is going to claim you sent them an empty box? Hard pass. And then there’s the existential dread, wondering if you’re doing the right thing, conflating a watch sale with a Sophie’s Choice type of scenario that has real meaning, when in fact, it’s actually just a watch.  Nine times out of ten, selling a watch is a process that I one hundred percent do not recommend. But at the same time, we all have to recognize that it’s an essential part of the hobby for just about everyone. I recently had an experience selling a watch, though, that made me rethink how I approach the “dread” aspect of this whole deal, as described above. I’m still not sure about dealing with strangers on the forums, but my outlook has shifted a little bit.  As it so often happens, I found myself looking to replenish the Watch Fund with my eyes on a future purchase. My particular problem here was that I didn’t have a clear idea of what I wanted to sell. I just knew that I needed to raise some cash. I found myself browsing through the r/watchexchange “Want to Buy” listings, just to see if, by sheer dumb luck, someone might be after something I’ve got. I actually don’t own a lot of watc...

IWC’s Pilot’s Chronograph 41 Finally Gets a Ceramic Case

In the midst of what can only be described as Ingenieur Mania at Watches & Wonders a few weeks ago, IWC quietly unveiled a pair of watches in their Pilot collection that would have certainly been the headline grabbing highlights in almost any other year. It’s interesting in terms of strategy (they clearly wanted to focus heavily on the new Ingenieur, a watch that has been long requested by collectors and clearly represents years of fine tuning) and because, well, the new Pilot’s Chronographs on display were kind of awesome, and show that even in an off year, IWC is completely committed to maintaining their King of the Pilot Watch status.  What we have here are two 41mm Pilot’s Chronographs in ceramic, which represents the first time the brand has gone ceramic in this particular size. You’ll recall that last year the marquee releases were two colored ceramic Pilot’s Chronos (in “Tahoe” white and “Woodland” green), but both were in a somewhat unwieldy 44.5mm case. The 41mm size was introduced in steel in 2021, a welcome downsize from the 43mm case IWC had been using immediately prior, and has since seen versions in titanium and Ceratanium. IWC has demonstrated a fondness for variety when it comes to materials, so it was only a matter of time before the smaller pilot chrono got the ceramic treatment.  First up, the Pilot’s Chronograph in “Oceana,” a shade of blue developed with Pantone, and inspired by the color of overalls worn by members of the Uni...

The Rolex Explorer Welcomes New 40mm Case

Just a few short years ago, Rolex surprised all of us by returning the Explorer to its 36mm roots, after a relatively short stint at 39mm. I discuss that move and the watch itself at length in this review of the ever charming 124270. While many lamented the change, there is certainly no shortage of larger sport watches across the Rolex catalog to choose from. This year, Rolex again returns to the Explorer, adding an entirely new size option to live alongside the 36mm case, offering something for everyone with a new Explorer 40 reference 224270. They’ve managed to fix some of the odd proportion issues that plagued the old 39mm 214270 in the process.  The new Rolex Explorer 40 at left, existing 36 at right. The Explorer 40 was was one of many new releases from Rolex this year, and largely fell into quiet territory alongside blockbusters like a new Daytona, a titanium Yacht-Master, an entirely new formal range called Perpetual 1908, and a pair of unusually colorful watches in the OP and Day-Date range. But, for fans of the Explorer missing a larger option, this was a momentous release worth celebrating. This simple, perhaps iconic even, Rolex dial is now more accessible to more wrists than ever, and more options are always a good thing in my book. The Explorer 40 is exactly what it sounds like, a slightly scaled up Explorer with the same dial and case design as the 36. Most importantly, the scale and proportions of the 3, 6, and 9 Arabic numerals, as well as the block hour...

Would You Customize Your Daytona? A New Creation From Artisans de Genève Makes a Strong Case for Personalization

The personalization of high end watches will probably always be a hot topic in the watch community. As long as wealthy collectors are buying watches, some will have an urge to completely revamp them to make them their own. By the same token, the collecting community will always have a segment of purists who find that any tinkering with a brand’s original design amounts to a crime against horology itself. Regardless of your personal feelings and taste, however, I think it’s hard to argue that there are a handful of firms offering custom work at an extremely high level, and Artisans de Genève is certainly at or near the top of a very small list. If gaudy and out of control diamond and gem setting is what comes to mind when you think of custom watches, Artisans de Genève is worth a look, as their house style is rooted in traditional aesthetics executed at a very high level. Because Artisans de Genève doesn’t actually produce and sell their own watches (when browsing their website, you’re reminded at every turn that they aren’t affiliated with Rolex or any other brand, and that they offer custom work for individual clients who provide their own watches), it’s a little hard to get your arms around what they’re working on. That’s largely intentional on their part, of course, but from time to time they will highlight a custom job that is particularly unique or visually beautiful. The Honey Green Project, recently unveiled to the public, is one such example of a...

Bovet Virtuoso V Salmon: Jump Hours, Flyback Minutes, Plus A Reversible And Convertible Case

For this Virtuoso V, Bovet opted for a salmon-colored lacquered dial without a guilloche motif. What could have been a vast, pink-colored wasteland becomes a beautiful oasis as this charismatic hue works so beautifully with the other elements of this interesting convertible timepiece.

In-Depth: The George Daniels Spring Case Tourbillon Is The Most Important Watch Of The Auction Season

It's up for grabs at Phillips this November. Here's what you need to know about this highly significant George Daniels timekeeper.

Watching Movies: Nicolas Cage Teases A Rolex But Wears A Golden Casio In 'The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent'

Plus, Pedro Pascal rocks two-tone Datejust in our watch-related movie of the week.

Watch Of The Week: The Gift From A King That Spawned A CIA Case Officer's Love Of Timepieces

This Breitling Aerospace from King Abdullah II bin Al-Hussein will never leave my collection.

Watching Movies: Nicolas Cage Steals The Declaration Of Independence While Wearing A Rolex In 'National Treasure'

Our watch-related movie of the week indulges in a little gonzo patriotism.

Introducing: Grand Seiko Adds A New Case To Its Flagship Chronograph (Live Pics & Pricing)

A pair of Spring Drive Chronograph GMTs, including a 15th anniversary limited edition.

In-Depth: A Former CIA Case Officer Reveals The Surprising Connection Between Watches and Espionage

Luxury timepieces play a significant role in the murky world of spycraft – just not the way they're portrayed in Hollywood.

Vintage Watches: A 1967 Tudor Submariner, A 1966 Omega Speedmaster Professional 'CB Case,' And A 1940s Heuer Chronograph Ref. 345

Your weekly reminder that looking to the past is the best way to find a present.

Introducing: A. Lange & Söhne Mixes A Honeygold Case And A Lumen Dial In Latest Zeitwerk Release

A triple-threat release from Lange that comprises three of the company's most exceptional elements.

WHAT TWEAKS MY TOURB: Clasps that create fixed length longer than the lug-to-lug measurement of a case

Editor’s Note: Welcome to our new series, “What Tweaks My Tourb” in which Zach shares the watch-related irks and peeves that leave him exasperated. First up: size matters. Clasp size that is… To some this won’t be noticeable, as this is typically a symptom of a smaller wrist, but there is nothing worse than falling in love … ContinuedThe post WHAT TWEAKS MY TOURB: Clasps that create fixed length longer than the lug-to-lug measurement of a case appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

The art of selling online: a case study featuring the new SBGW275 Genbi Valley US Limited Edition by Grand Seiko

The Grand Seiko SBGW275, released mid 2021, pioneered a direct online sales strategy by the Japanese brand. We examine this strategy and review the watch.

Making The Case: The First Grand Seiko

Introducing our new content series highlighting the depth and detail in vintage Grand Seiko. First up? Naturally, it’s the watch known as the Grand Seiko “First."

Introducing: The Tudor Black Bay Fifty-Eight 925, With A Silver Case & Sapphire Caseback

You had me at "Taupe Black Bay."

Introducing: The Tudor Black Bay Chrono Relaunch With Slimmer Case And New Dials

Pick your panda.

Bovet Virtuoso VIII Chapter Two Reimagined: Now Sporting A Black DLC Titanium Case And Colorful Lume Dials

Bovet offers a new take on its formidable Virtuoso VIII Chapter Two, which the brand introduced in 2020. And when Bovet says that it reimagined the Virtuoso VIII Chapter Two, you can take that literally: the designers didn't exactly “improve” it, rather they took the same ingredients and served them up differently.

All That Glitters: Six Stunning Gold Watches with a Full Gold Case and Bracelet, from Our Archives

Today, we bring some light and sparkles with a series of full gold watches that we reckon are great options for any watch collection.

Vintage Watches: A 1966 Omega Speedmaster Professional 'CB Case,' A 1968 Tudor Oyster, And A 1960s Heuer Autavia

Back to the basics for this shortened week of HODINKEE Vintage, and black-dial sports watches headline the litter.

New H. Moser Perpetual Calendar in Heritage case with a beautiful blue fumé enamel dial

Introducing the new H. Moser Heritage Perpetual Calendar Midnight Blue Enamel, with pricing and technical discussion and commentary.

HODINKEE Radio: The Controversial Case Of Casebacks, Open & Closed

To show the movement or not to show the movement, that is the question.

Inside The Design: The Case For Better Watch Typography

Watchmakers are master craftspeople. Why do so few invest in lettering?

Review: Longines DolceVita Automatic makes a case for the sweet life

Recently, Longines had launched a new series of mechanical watches for the DolceVita series. We take a look and see how does the new Longines timepiece fare.

The Mido Multi-Centerchrono - A Case of Similarities

Revolution’s contributing watch editor dares to pose the question, “Is this obscure chronograph the thinking man’s Patek Tasti Tondi?”