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Steal Vs. Splurge: Analog-Digital Icons From Breitling and Seiko

One screen or two screens? The choice is yours.

Weekend Rewind: A Solid Gold Rolex Submariner Goes Deep

Brett Gilliam's Rolex has gone on over 17,000 dives.

Six excellent watches with moonphase display to romance the Moon

We pick 6 watches with moonphases to romance the full moon today, and in preparation for the Mid-Autumn Festival in a month.

Sensational Dry German Rieslings: Digressions And Reminiscences About The Colonel, Egon Müller, Vegemite In Hand Luggage, And Screwcap Vs. Cork

Ken Gargett reminisces and rambles about visiting the Saar region of Germany and tasting some of the world's best Tieslings. And then there was that Vegemite incident at the Madrid airport.

New: F.P. Journe surprises with the new time display based on an original idea of Francis Ford Coppola

F.P. Journe surprises us in his submission for Only Watch 2021 with an original idea to show time from Francis Ford Coppola.

Steal Vs. Splurge: GMTs From Seiko And Grand Seiko

They look basically the same. So should you spend almost five grand more for the GS?

Steal Vs. Splurge: Red Bezels, Black Dials

We love Tudor's modern dive-watch classic and the less-expensive Timex version. Which one's right for you?

Steal Vs. Splurge: Yellow-Gold Bracelet Watches

Exploring two similar timepieces at two very different price points. Choose your own adventure. Featuring the Seiko SGF206 and the Rolex Day-Date Ref. 1803.

Fast vs. Slow, Hertz vs. VPH: Your Watch’s Frequency Explained - Reprise

You may be familiar with numbers such as 18,000 vph, 28,800 vph, and even 36,000 vph describing the frequency of a watch’s regulator, but few really know what those numbers mean. Watchmaker Ashton Tracy explains why watch frequencies matter, but he oscillates in choosing a winner. Follow the discussion here.

‘Made In Glashütte’ Vs. ‘Made In Germany’: What Puts Them Together, What Sets Them Apart - Reprise

What qualifies a watch to be "made in Glashütte" or "made in Germany"? Sabine Zwettler explains the similarities and differences.

Auctions: Henry Ford II's Solid Gold 18K Rolex Day-Date Is Up For Grabs At Christie's

“The desire of gold is not for gold. It is for the means of freedom and benefit” – Ralph Waldo Emerson

Watch Spotting: Kanye West Wearing A Solid Gold Ikepod Hemipode Chronograph On The Cover Of GQ

This is some serious design-nerd inside baseball right here.

Patek Philippe Twenty~4 Automatic 7300 Vs. Audemars Piguet Royal Oak 15450: Comparing Two Watches With Integrated Bracelets And Diamond Bezels

Are you ready for fine high horology with a bit of glamour? Here are two of the more affordable and elegantly sporty models from two of watchmaking’s finest brands: Audemars Piguet and Patek Philippe.

‘Watch’ Painting By American Artist Gerald Murphy On Display In Dallas Museum Of Art - Reprise

A visit to Texas offered Elizabeth Doerr a surprise: she came across a very large painting simply entitled 'Watch' at the Dallas Museum of Art. Further inquiry into its painter, Gerald Murphy, revealed a fun historical anecdote and a bit of a mystery. Why did Murphy paint a giant Cubist impression of two watches in 1925, and which watches were they?

Rolex GMT Master 2 - What’s Changed?116710BLNR vs 126710BLNR

In 2019, the well renowned GMT Master II, reference 116710BLNR also known as ‘Batman’ was replaced by the new 126710BLNR model.  The original 116710BLNR grabbed attention as soon as it was released at Baselworld in 2013. The high level of interest in this watch can largely be attributed to its bi-colour ceramic bezel. This model has been and still is a sought-after model that you may be wondering why Rolex have released a renewed model.  Rolex have made some thoughtful changes to the older 116710 BLNR model to ensure that it is up to date technologically and aesthetically.  Bracelet The biggest and the most obvious difference is the bracelet. The oyster bracelet on Ref 116710 BLNR has broad and flat three-piece links with brushed outer links and polished centre links. It’s the most universal bracelet in the oyster collection and was actually introduced in 1930s. This oyster bracelet has a classy yet sporty appearance. The renewed 126710BLNR model has a five-piece link jubilee bracelet which also has brushed outer links and polished centre links. It is visually striking due to the way it shines. It also stands out well when compared with the previous oyster bracelet. Even though the bracelets look different, they’re both made from Oyster steel. Oyster steel is specifically developed by Rolex, it belongs to the 904L steel family which is commonly used in high-technology and in the aerospace and chemical industries. This type of steel is extremely resistant, has an...

Sunday Rewind: Chronograph Vs. Dive Watch

Comparing two classic formulas – but which is best?

 ‘Made In Glashütte’ Vs. ‘Made In Germany’: What Puts Them Together, What Sets Them Apart

What qualifies a watch to be "made in Glashütte" or "made in Germany"? Sabine Zwettler explains exactly that right here.

Introducing: The GENUS GNS1.2, With An Exotic New Time Display

A serpentine take on the passage of time.

Ep. #133 Watches as Investments: Monetary vs. Sentimental Value

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Pre-SIHH 2019: F. P. Journe Chronomètre à Résonance with analog 24 hour display

For the 20th Anniversary of the Chronomètre à Résonance, F.P.Journe introduces a version that will be produced only during the year 2019.

Mid-Term Analysis: Swatch vs Richemont

With the staggering difference in stock price performance between Swatch Group and Richemont, we decided to dig deeper with an analysis on what had contributed to the disparity.

5 to Watch from the Ravens VS. Jaguars Game (And Their Watches)

The NFL’s international series kicked off with the Jaguars and Ravens at Wembley this weekend. Revolution looks at some of the hottest wristwatches on the field.

Ep. #40 - Servicing Watches: Direct-to-Brand Vs. Independent

It's probably best if you just never ask Mike if you can borrow his toilet plunger - just putting it out there. Also, if you're a fan of interuptions, then this is the podcast for you! Barking dogs! Jingling kitty collars - this week's show is all about it! Plus, Kaz finds a new home in a pile of cardboard boxes.

Watch Case Sizes vs Lug-to-Lug - A Lesson from HYT’s H-Zero

Moritz Grossmann Puts it All on Display

A unique piece from Glashütte brand Moritz Grossmann showcases its mechanical legitimacy and the artistry of a pure skeletonized movement.

Does NASA certification end the debate of Column Wheel Vs. Cam Chronographs?

Debates of technical superiority between Column Wheel and Cam Actuated Chronographs have gone back and forth. Does NASA certification settle the issue?

Cramer vs. Cramer: When George Fell in Love with the URWERK 103.03

Collector and writer, George Cramer is known the world over for his love and scholarly pursuit of Cartier’s watchmaking. But did you know that the man also happens to be an URWERK fan and even owns an early 103.03?

Transparency vs. Legitimacy: Demystifying the Luxury Watch Industry Pt 1.

Legitimacy and provenance for watchmaking brands in particular are a very delicate matter, is it necessary for a brand to be completely transparent?

Harmonic Display - The 2016 Harmony Timepieces Of Vacheron Constantin

Ressence Type 3: Atypical watch with an atypical display and approach to telling the time

Ressence is one of the new brands who seem to have sprouted out of nowhere with innovation burtsting from their ears. Their concept of a watch with wandering dials suspended in a fluid that refracts light like the air, so the orbiting indications appear to be on the crystal. As usual, technical information, and theRead More