Results for Tantalum (Watch Cases)

Seiko Prospex SPB105 Dive Watch

A green dial variant of the 2018 modern reinterpretation of the famous Seiko 6159.

Introducing: The Breguet Type 20 Only Watch 2019

The brand's unique contribution is a vintage-influenced, manually wound flyback chronograph that uses a historical column-wheel movement.

Hands-On: Monsieur de Chanel Pocket Watch

Every year Chanel debuts a handful of timekeeping objects that are sleekly monochromatic yet lavishly constructed of precious materials like gold and rock crystal. They are beautiful, expensive, and the sort of object that would look at home in a US$100m penthouse. And because there are enough such penthouses to go around, these objets d’art inevitably find owners every year. Last year’s collection of objects included the Monsieur de Chanel Chronosphere, a clock within a glass globe supported by blackened-bronze lions, which was a five-piece limited edition. But the collection also included the one of a kind Monsieur de Chanel Pocket Watch suspended in a jewelled stand, an object that is simultaneously discreet and extravagant. Photo – Chanel Although the pocket watch and its stand retail for almost US$800,000, it is discreet to a fault.  All of the materials within are precious, but the entire object is almost monochromatic. The pocket watch can be removed and carried, but is more likely to function as the ultimate desk clock. Standing about 25cm, or 10in, high, the stand is polished 18k white gold and panelled in glossy obsidian, a black, volcanic rock. And while it does not look the part, the sculpted lion is also 18k gold, but coated entirely in smooth, black Hyceram, a composite of ceramic and polymer. The diamonds within the stand are substantial, but subtle – the lion’s paw rests on a 18k gold sphere covered in baguette diamonds. The big ca...

Raymond Weil’s New Beatles’ Watch: The Sergeant Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band Limited Edition

As part of its exclusive parntership with the world’s most popular band in the history of rock and roll, Raymond Weil is introducing its latest Beatles’ timepiece, inspired by the album Sergeant Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band.

Omega Announces Special Pocket Watch Powered by the 19-Ligne Calibre that Gave the Brand its Name

Highlights from the launch party of the IWC Pilot’s Watch Automatic 36mm Special Edition

Longines 50 Millionth Watch

To celebrate 50 million watches, Longines has produced a unique piece with the serial number of 50,000,000.

Baltic Aquascaphe Watch Review

Is the Baltic Aquascaphe right for you? Our hands-on review breaks down all the facts, stats, and insights that you need to see.

A Hublot Watch That You Can Buy Only with Bitcoins: The Big Bang Meca-10 P2P

Corum Heritage Artisans Coin Watch

As for the coin-as-a-wristwatch case, Corum has produced coin watches for over 50 years, since 1964.

The Secret Alaska Project Speedmasters & the Future of Omega’s Space Watch

Bell & Ross new travel watch the BR V2-93 GMT

Bell & Ross released their new GMT model the BR V2-93, a sensible addition to the vintage line. The GMT is available in bracelet and strap and is designed a

In Conversation with Zenith Watch’s Romain Marietta (Video)

Discovering the genesis of Zenith’s twenty-first century chronograph movement: The Zenith Defy El Primero 21.

Baselworld 2017 Breitling Navitimer Rattrapante Watch

The first complication of its kind for the brand, the Breitling Navitimer Rattrapante is equipped with 2 patented innovations showcasing the brand's prowess

One Complicated Patek Philippe Pocket Watch from the US Antiques Roadshow in 2004

Finally a clip we have been wanting to show you for a while from the US Antiques Roadshow on one epic Patek Philippe Pocketwatch!

Hublot’s Concrete Watch Celebrates Street Art

Partnering with street artist Tristan Eaton, Hublot debuts the Classic Fusion Aerofusion Concrete Jungle.

Throwback Sundays: Six Recommendations for a Seiko Watch, from Our Archives

In this week's Throwback Sundays article, we feature six wonderful Seiko watches, from our archives. Click here to find out more!

Dispatches From A Faraway Land - The Piaget Altiplano Scrimshaw Engraving Watch

The art of scrimshaw is surrounded by layer upon layer of romance, tradition and controversy. Originating on whaling ships, where whalebone and marine ivory (mostly from walrus tusks) was plentiful, scrimshaw involves engraving on bone or ivory, with pigment applied to bring out the design. One of the great classics of American literature, Herman Melville’s […]

F.P. Journe’s 5 piece watch set to commemorate the end of an era

F.P. Journe releases an exclusive 5 piece set limited to 38 sets to commemorate the end of an era. 38 exclusive collector’s sets containing 5 emblematic and historic watches in 38 mm.

Audemars Piguet unveils Michael Schumacher watch

Audemars Piguet launches its new Royal Oak Concept Laptimer Michael Schumacher in a mix of joy and sadness. “This is the most challenging launch ever, for both technical and emotional reasons,” explained Audemars Piguet CEO, François Bennahmias, during a press launch at the Schumacher’s family ranch in Givrins, Switzerland. In 2010, during a visit to […]

Cartier’s Power Watch Of The 2010’s

The Rotonde de Cartier is one of the newer models (or better to say not vintage models) in the Cartier collection and dates back to 2006, when Cartier introduced this new mens model, as a ‘Time Only’ with Grande date. At the time it was introduced, the collection needed a universal case for the men’s […]

A. Lange & Sohne pocket watch

A. Lange & Sohne has been producing beautiful watches since 1845, with a 40+ year gap, when Glashutte was under GDR rule, where no luxury timepieces were manufactured. As many know, the company was revived in 1990, and started production in 1994. But sometimes, the old pieces are still as beautiful, and here is aRead More

The ABCs of Time - Why Are Some Watch Cases Filled with Oil?

Wristwatch manufacturers focus on keeping cases air and watertight so the movements can operate trouble-free in daily use. This started in earnest in 1926 with Rolex’s robust Oyster case, but even delicate dress watches today have a degree of water and dust resistance for splashes, rain and so on. However, a small handful of brands […]

INSIGHT: Speedmaster, Seamaster, Railmaster - which Omega 1957 Trilogy watch is right for you?

Seeing Omega’s 1957 Trilogy 60th Anniversary boxed set in the metal was one of the highlights of Baselworld this year for Andrew, Andy and myself. Not least because we realised that seeing these three pitch perfect reissues in one place ever again was unlikely, given the astonishing demand. And while getting your hands on the … ContinuedThe post INSIGHT: Speedmaster, Seamaster, Railmaster – which Omega 1957 Trilogy watch is right for you? appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

Atelier Wen Launches the Inflection, a Bold New Watch with a Tantalum Case and Bracelet

Sometimes a watch comes along that feels like a culmination of something. The Atelier Wen Inflection, for anyone who has been following the brand or had a conversation with founder Robin Tallendier in the last few years, will likely have more than a whiff of that. After years of teases, hints, and lots of evidence of lofty ambitions, Atelier Wen’s full tantalum integrated bracelet sports watch is finally here.  I don’t think it’s overstating to say that the use of tantalum in watchmaking has been a bit of an obsession for the Atelier Wen team. The metal, in a lot of ways, feels like one of the last remaining frontiers of high end watchmaking. It’s rarely used because it’s so difficult to work with, but has a bunch of desirable qualities that make it highly sought after by collectors. The color, for one, is unlike any other metal, often exhibiting a hint of a blue tint. It’s also heavy and dense, resulting in a completely unique wearing experience that, if you like a heftier watch on your wrist, is kind of addictive. We’ve begun to see more brands experiment with tantalum in their watches in recent years, including J.N. Shapiro and Audemars Piguet, and even more have used it as an accent in some way.  But regular production tantalum watches are incredibly rare, and according to Atelier Wen, the Inflection is the first serially produced tantalum watch with a full tantalum bracelet. It’s been in the works at Atelier Wen since at least 2022, and follows the l...