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Introducing: The Blancpain Fifty Fathoms Day Date Desert Edition

A new sandy-colored dial honoring a historic dive in one of the world's hottest places.

My Watch Story: The Perfect Jaeger-LeCoultre Graduation Watch, A Lifesaving Omega Pocket Watch, A Grandfather's Rolex Date, And More

Five video stories from HODINKEE readers.

Tudor Introduces the Royal (Including the Royal Day-Date)

Not long after Tudor unveiled the Black Bay Fifty-Eight Navy Blue – a well priced and solid albeit slightly predictable launch – the brand quietly announced something more surprising – the Tudor Royal. Initially available only in four Asian markets, but now available worldwide starting November 2020, the Royal revives a model name last used several decades ago and applies it to an affordable watch with an integrated bracelet that has a retro, 1970s feel. Initial thoughts The Royal successfully combines various elements from past Tudor watches, with the exception of the dial, which looks a bit uninspired. The integrated bracelet and case brings to mind models of the 1970s, like the Tudor Ranger for instance, while the alternating fluted-and-polished bezel has been used on various models, including the fairly recent Tudor Classic. But the dial is plain, though it was likely designed to appeal to an audience that wants an obviously classical dial with Roman numerals. I would have liked it with a more modern dial, but nevertheless the value proposition is clear. For someone who wants a solid watch that doesn’t look like a diving instrument, the Royal is an excellent buy. With the base model priced a bit over US$2,000, the Royal is – like nearly all Tudor watches – excellent value for money given the high level of fit and finish of the external parts, which are likely the best in the price range. The movements inside are either Sellita or ETA calibres, which are no...

My Watch Story: A Coveted TAG Heuer At Long Last, A Grandfather's Rolex Date, And A Swatch That's Seen It All

Five video stories from HODINKEE readers.

Opinion: Top 5 new releases to date. Published in Chronos Japan no.89

Top 5 waches in 2020, as published in Japanese by Chronos Japan No.89, July 2020 Edition. Reproduced here is the original submission in English.

Introducing: The IWC Big Pilot's Watch Big Date Spitfire Edition 'Mission Accomplished'

G-IRTY says goodbye with a spiffy Spitfire tribute watch.

Top 5 Watches Of 2020 So Far: A Totally Biased Round Table Discussion Of Our Favorite Timepieces Of The Year To Date

Here our panel members discuss the watches they've seen launched in the first half of 2020 thus far and pick their favorites. So sit down, grab a glass of your favorite tipple, and settle in for a rich feast of new watches.

Introducing: The Vacheron Constantin Patrimony Moon Phase Retrograde Date For The Collection Excellence Platine

Toe to tip platinum. Even the stitching.

Jaeger-LeCoultre Introduces A New Generation Of Master Control Models: Date, Calendar, Chronograph Calendar, And Geographic

These four new additions to the Jaeger-LeCoultre 2020 Master Control collection are powered by manufacture movements of the highest quality combined with refined aesthetics and an elegant, instrument-style allure. Sabine Zwettler takes a closer look at them here.

Introducing: The Baume & Mercier Clifton Day-Date Moon-Phase

Baumatic is back again in the complication game.

Introducing: The Baume & Mercier Hampton Big Date Dual Time

An entirely useful complication set with a dash of deco flair.

Introducing the Baume & Mercier Clifton Day-date Moonphase

Introducing: The Baume & Mercier Clifton Moon-Phase Date

This Baumatic moon shines bright.

2011: Ateliers deMonaco Quantieme Perpetual QP-EZ makes setting the date easy

All the functions, and only the crown. Looking back at the ingenious Ateliers deMonaco Quantieme Perpetual QP-EZ.

Breaking News: Jack Nicklaus's Rolex Day-Date Sells For $1.22 Million At Phillips In New York City

A big result for a big watch – and all for charity too!

Oris Big Crown Bronze Pointer Date

Oris has just announced what is quite possibly the ultimate watch for bronze-loving lunatics.

Introducing: The Jaeger-LeCoultre Polaris Date Limited Edition (With Live Pics & Pricing)

A gorgeous blue-dialed limited edition created for the North American market.

Bring a Loupe: A '70s Rolex Day Date, An Omega R17.8 Tank, And A Tissot Made For The Horological Institute Of America

Another Friday, another selection of great watches from around the web.

Introducing: The IWC Ingenieur Perpetual Calendar Digital Date-Month In Titanium

The most complicated Ingenieur gets a lightweight update.

New Record Set for Most Expensive Omega Wristwatch Sold to Date at CHF 1,428,500

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]A stainless-steel Omega wristwatch housing the Calibre 30 I tourbillon movement has just sold with Phillips Watches at their Geneva Auction Week: Six for a record breaking CHF 1,428,500. Made...

In the Wild: Senator Excellence Panorama Date Moon Phase

This new Moon Phase from Glashütte Original makes a solid gold believer out of Revolution USA’s Editor-in-Chief.

Kicking Back With The IWC Portofino Hand-Wound Day & Date

This is the third year running that IWC have chosen to showcase novelties from their Portofino collection during Watches & Wonders, and it’s not difficult to see why. As the brand’s most relaxed and philosophically accessible collection, the suave and easygoing Portofino lends itself well to the Hong Kong fair, which is far later in […]

SIHH 2015: Baume & Mercier Clifton Big Date and Power Reserve

During the last couple of years, Baume & Mercier has been concentrating its watchmaking efforts on reaching a younger clientele. Marketing strategies were revisited and collections were revamped to reach a younger market while always remaining true to the brand’s mission of providing stunning, high-quality and luxurious Swiss wristwatches at affordable price points. This strategy […]

The Evolution of the Red Rolex Submariner with Date, ref. 1680

Save The Date: AP Royal Oak 40 Years Exhibition

It has the distinct honour of having one of the first immediately recognisable watch case shapes out there- I am talking about the Audemars Piguet Royal Oak of course; but what few people know (and could learn more) about this horological icon is that the Royal Oak pulled Audemars Piguet from the brink of bankruptcy. […]

HBO’s Entourage celebrates its 20th birthday. Do you remember this Ari Gold Rolex scene?

It hasn't dated well. No, we're not talking about Entourage's lack of political correctness, but this Ari Gold Rolex scene.The post HBO’s Entourage celebrates its 20th birthday. Do you remember this Ari Gold Rolex scene? appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

The Time+Tide x Dennison DateNight is the one watch you’re missing from your collection

Presenting our first-ever dress watch in collaboration with dress watch specialists, Dennison, perfect for your next date night.The post The Time+Tide x Dennison DateNight is the one watch you’re missing from your collection appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

Hands-On: Nomos Glashütte Introduces The Tangente 2date With A Brand New Movement

The German brand doubles down on the date complication with a wildcard take on a classic model.

Celebrating the second anniversary of our Zenith Defy Classic Skeleton Night Surfer Time+Tide Edition

As one of our favourite collaborations to date, we look back at the stories of the Night Surfer.The post Celebrating the second anniversary of our Zenith Defy Classic Skeleton Night Surfer Time+Tide Edition appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

Certina Updated The Popular DS Action Diver 38mm Titanium, But Did It Get Better?

Ask me for a list of my favorite affordable dive watches, and the 38mm DS Action Diver in titanium will be on it every time. When Certina released the lightweight 38mm version of its popular diver, it stood out immediately, and not just for its great dimensions, solid specs, and attractive price. It’s also not […] Visit Certina Updated The Popular DS Action Diver 38mm Titanium, But Did It Get Better? to read the full article.