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Pre-Owned Picks: A Summer-Ready Omega Aqua Terra, An Anniversary Speedmaster 1957, And A Breitling Navitimer Without The Chronograph

A curated selection of what the Hodinkee Shop has to offer.

Christiaan van der Klaauw Unveils the Planetarium in DLC and Turquoise

Long a specialist in astronomical complications, Christiaan van der Klaauw (CVDK) has just unveiled an unconventional take on one of its signature models, the Planetarium Eise Eisinga Black DLC SHH Edition. Named after the 18th century Dutch astronomer Eise Eisinga, the model has been facelifted in an eight-piece limited edition for Sincere Haute Horlogerie (SHH), a retailer headquartered in Singapore. In contrast to the typical CVDK offerings with polished cases in steel or gold, the SHH edition has a frosted steel case with a diamond-like carbon (DLC) coating that contrasts starkly with the turquoise-painted dial. The centrepiece of the dial is the planetarium display at six o’clock that tracks the real-time motion of six largest planets in the solar system. Initial thoughts Practically synonymous with astronomical complications, CVDK offers a wider variety of such complications than any other brand. Amongst its best-known is the planetarium, which has the advantage of being easy to understand since it’s basically a display of planets moving around the Sun. The key point to understand about the planetarium is its rate of motion – the display moves very, very slowly because it’s a real-time reflection of the planets in the solar system. They travel slowly around the Sun, at least relative to the scale of time on Earth, so the rings of the planetarium move at an imperceptible pace. The quickest orbit is Mercury’s, which still takes almost 90 days, or three month...

Best Military Watches: Affordable and Actually Field-Ready

We tested these budget-friendly military watches to find the best ones that actually hold up in real-world use.

Blancpain and Swatch Team Up on the $400 Bioceramic Scuba Fifty Fathoms

In a long expected move after the success of the MoonSwatch, Swatch with its sister brand Blancpain for another colourful wristwatch modelled on a historical timepiece. The Swatch x Blancpain Bioceramic Scuba Fifty Fathoms pays homage to Blancpain’s iconic dive watch of the same name, which celebrates its 70th anniversary this year. The Scuba Fifty Fathoms collection consists of five watches in different colours, each representing one of the five oceans of the world. Inside the plastic-ceramic composite case is a Sistem51 automatic movement, a nod to Blancpain’s historical motto of “Since 1735 there has never been a quartz Blancpain watch”. Priced at US$400, it will be available at select Swatch boutiques starting September 9, 2023.  The movement of each is decorated to match the model Initial thoughts On its face, the Scuba Fifty Fathoms is a charming reinterpretation of Blancpain’s signature dive watch, making a historical model more accessible. Given the niche nature of the vintage original, the Scuba Fifty Fathoms will certainly not inspire the same fanatical enthusiasm as the MoonSwatch, but it will introduces Blancpain’s distinctive sports watch to a wider range of clients. Conversely, the Scuba Fifty Fathoms might not bring much advantage to Blancpain, a brand that has lost market share in its segment of luxury mechanical watches for a variety of reasons, none of which are alleviated by this launch. Furthermore, the new Swatch collaboration raises ques...

Blancpain and Swatch Launch the Bioceramic Scuba Fifty Fathoms Collection

Breitling and Charlize Theron celebrate the release of new Navitimer models in 36 and 32mm

Introducing: H. Moser And MB&F; Team Up, Grab The Glow Sticks, And Rave Out For Only Watch

It's Pandamonium at the disco with the new H. Moser & MB&F; streamliner for Only Watch.

Geneva Watch Days 2023: Oris x Bracenet Aquis, AquisPro 4000m and Artelier S

Louis Erard and The Horophile Collaborate on a Sleek Art Deco Inspired Limited Edition

If you had told me a few weeks ago that Louis Erard’s new collaboration with Amr Sindi, AKA, The Horophile, would be an Art Deco inspired watch with a quite literal approximation of the Empire State Building within the handset, I probably would have let out an audible groan. Not because I don’t have faith in Louis Erard (their run of limited editions over the past few years is basically a parade of nonstop hits) or The Horophile (whose Instagram feed reveals his exceptional taste), but because it just all seems so on-the-nose. Art Deco inspired designs are a pretty niche interest in 2023, but calling out the Empire State Building, perhaps the single most well known symbol of the design and architecture movement as a major point of reference, seems to me like a recipe for something that you’d find in the building’s gift shop. Well, I should have known better. Because the new watch from Louis Erard is beautifully subtle, and surprisingly modern in its sensibility.  The Petite Seconde Metropolis incorporates a number of Art Deco hallmarks into a clean design that takes advantage of a Louis Erard platform that we’re starting to see used more frequently. As you might expect given the Art Deco themes, there was a large focus on the typeface used for the hours around the dial’s perimeter. Each numeral is very subtly “openworked,” and they’re presented in an uncommon circular fashion, which mimics the circular motif at the dial’s center. Importantly, these hou...

Geneva Watch Days 2023: Bulgari releases six new timepieces for both men and women

Introducing: Two New H. Moser Endeavours Featuring Vantablack Dials (And A Tourbillon!)

Vantablack is back.

Introducing: The New MB&F; HM9 'Sapphire Vision' In White And Yellow Gold

Now here we go again, we see the crystal vision. But MB&F; isn't keeping the visions to themselves.

Just Because: There's Another Rolls-Royce Dashboard Clock And This Time It's A Bespoke Vacheron

No, you're not seeing double. But which one would you pick?

TAG Heuer is muscling up with two of its strongest watch icons, Carrera and Monaco

Introducing: Two New Grand Seiko Limited Edition GMTs With Both Sporty And Elegant Vibes

Dress up or go sporty with these new Grand Seiko releases.

Grand Seiko SBGJ275 and SBGM253 GMT watches commemorate 25 years of Caliber 9S

Pre-Owned Picks: A Rolex Submariner ‘Kermit,’ A Blue Dial Omega Seamaster 300, And A Classique Move From Audemars Piguet

Plus a Master Collection model that highlights the best of Longines alongside a deeply limited Japanese-market Zenith El Primero.

The Carl F. Bucherer Patravi Scubatec Verde is glorious and green

The Tissot PRX 35mm Powermatic 80, now in Ice Blue and Radiant Gold

Introducing: G-Shock And Undefeated Collaborate On A Streetwear-Meets-Watches Limited Edition

Get ready to change the strap on this one.

Casio G-SHOCK and UNDEFEATED Drop New Limited-Edition Anniversary Watch

Michelle Yeoh and Her Richard Milles: The Oscar Winner’s Best Red Carpet Moments

3 Indies With Eye-Catching Dials: Czapek Antarctique Passage De Drake, Ming 20.11 Mosaic, And MB&F; LM FlyingT Malachite - Reprise

Here Elizabeth Doerr highlights three new watches of 2021 by independent watchmakers with eye-catching dials that really caught her own eye.

FIFA Women’s World Cup - Football Stars and Their Watches

Why Patek Philippe Remains Still and Forever the King of High Watchmaking

Introducing: Tissot Adds A Gold PVD Case And Ice Blue Dial To Its PRX Powermatic 80 35mm Lineup

The mid-size PRX lineup continues to fill out.

In-Depth: The Past, Present, And Future Of The Rolex Milgauss

Rolex discontinuing the modern Milgauss. An auction record for a vintage version. It's time to ask: What in the world is up with the 'scientist's watch'?

In-Depth: The Long And Increasingly Complicated Story Of The Reference Number

From 2447 to CBS2210.FC6534 – why reference numbers keep getting longer.

Photo Report: Watch (And Plane) Spotting the Largest Airshow In The World - EAA AirVenture Oshkosh

With 10,000+ planes flying in, you'd expect a lot of pilot's watches. But you'd be surprised.

Photo Report: Diving Lake Michigan with Benrus and the New Ultra-Deep

During the Windup Watch Fair in Chicago this year Benrus took the opportunity to introduce a familiar dive watch to their expanding collection, with a re-issue of the classic Ultra-Deep. The small watch made a big impression on a select group of divers who were given the opportunity to explore a shipwreck east of Chicago under the crisp waves of Lake Michigan with the watch in tow. A similar dive expedition took place during the fair in Chicago last year as well, which makes this something of a tradition unfolding. We weren’t in the water this year with the divers, but were on hand to witness them at work, and see some of the watches worn in action, including the new Benrus Ultra-Deep.  I see and deal with plenty of dive watches here at Worn & Wound, heck I own enough to create a private special forces squad of sorts, but the act itself always falls into slightly conceptual territory, as I am not a certified diver. That will be changing soon, however, in large part thanks to my experiences on this trip. Witnessing the gear-centric commotion felt strangely foreign apart from the very familiar watches that took their places right alongside high-tech dive computers. One takeaway here is that there is a lot of gear involved in diving. I could barely identify anything beyond the facemasks and knives, presenting a bevy of eye candy for a curious newcomer. Seeing how mechanical watches fit into this context was an eye opening experience, especially compared to the marketing ma...