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Happenings: The Horological Society Of New York Introduces Engine Turning (Guilloché) Classes

Engine turning is a craft that spans many cultures, disciplines, and design philosophies.

Girard-Perregaux Introduces the Laureato Chronograph Ti49, an Impressive Lightweight Take on the Integrated Bracelet Chrono

Don’t look now, but it feels like luxury watch brands are finally beginning to discover what many in the enthusiast community have known for quite some time, namely that titanium rules, and that given the proper attention, it can clean up pretty nicely and actually look quite refined. We recently saw Zenith debut their Chronomaster Sport in titanium, and it’s not really a surprise that their sportiest watch translates particularly well in the material. Now, just weeks later, Girard-Perregaux has unveiled a new Laureato Chronograph reference in titanium, the Laureato Chronograph Ti49.  While Girard-Perregaux has had other titanium Laureatos in their catalog, this is the first time the classic case profile has been presented in grade 5 titanium. That’s important, because the Laureato case is essential to understanding the watch. The chronograph case measures 42mm in diameter and is just 12mm tall, and the case is gentler and curvier than other integrated bracelet sports watches that were introduced in the same era (the Laureato was introduced in 1975). In steel, the Laureato Chronograph has an imposing heft, and you feel every ounce in that watch’s wrist presence. In titanium, the chronograph presents very differently, and has that shockingly light feeling that people who swear by titanium have always known and loved.  What’s special about this watch is that, similar to the Zenith linked above, Girard-Perregaux has paid special attention to the dial, picking a co...

Three Edgy Releases Reveal Different Facets of Hublot

Watch Spotting: Bill Murray Wearing An Oris Big Crown Caliber 473 On Set Of Upcoming Movie, ‘The Friend’

Great Danes and a great watch collide in this behind-the-scenes photo.

In-Depth: The History Of The Micro-Rotor, And How Dominique Renaud And Julien Tixier Have Reinvented It With Their Brand's First Watch

A pioneering industry icon and a young prodigy team up (again) for a new brand that fixes a major issue with a beloved watchmaking design: the microrotor.

31 Blue Dial Watches from Under $300 to $50,000+

After well over a decade of growth in both popularity and market presence, watches with blue dials can no longer be considered either a niche or a trend; blue-dial watches now make up a significant segment of new models being released, joining basic black and silvery white as a go-to colorway, whether the watch is simple or complicated, sport or dress, sleek and shiny or boldly textured. As such, assembling a list of favorite blue-dial watches has become increasingly challenging as more and more options become available. For this list, we wanted to strike a balance between entry-level and high-luxury while also showcasing a wide range of styles and functions and turning the spotlight on some newer models as well as some established favorites. Read on for the list, arranged in ascending order of price; we’ll also likely be adding to it in the future, so feel free to leave your own suggestions for best blue-dial watches in the comments below.  Citizen Promaster Diver Price: $300, Case Size: 44mm, Thickness: 11.6mm, Lug Width: 20mm, Crystal: Mineral, Water Resistance: 200m, Movement: Citizen Eco-Drive E168 Citizen unveiled its Promaster line of professional-grade sports watches in 1989 and its Promaster Diver models - equipped with the Japanese brand’s proprietary Eco-Drive technology, which uses light to perpetually charge the movement - have proven to be among the most popular of Citizen’s vast portfolio of timepieces. The 44mm steel case features a 60-click rota...

What makes the Bulgari Octo Finissimo one of the most important watch collections today?

Our Favorite Watches Under $1,000

We’re less than a month from Watches & Wonders, which is a period of time when the watch world is focused mostly on high end luxury watches, often with eye watering price tags and a built-in inaccessibility. Of course, we enjoy discussing and covering those watches, but ahead of that time of year when things get well and truly crazy in the watch world, we thought we’d take a step back and ask our contributors to pick their favorite watches at a more accessible and welcoming price point. For under $1,000, there’s a ton of variety out there, and a curious watch collector can have just about any style of watch they want, from sports watches of all stripes, to contemporary design focused pieces, and even iconic vintage staples. The choices below reflect the enormous breadth of affordable watches available today, and they only scratch the surface. Let us know what you’d pick for $1,000 in the comments below.  Zach Kazan For $1,000, watch collectors have a lot to choose from. The first task, I think, is deciding on what lane you want to travel in. Sports watch? Something more casual? Quartz or mechanical? Big brand or small? Vintage, vintage inspired, or totally contemporary? All of these things are possible, and represent open questions at $1,000 or less, which is exciting, and speaks to the overall health of the hobby at an affordable level. There are myriad ways to get into the watch world, or scratch an affordable itch regardless of how experienced you are.  Person...

News: unique F.P. Journe élégante raises $420k in support of the Breast Cancer Research Foundation

Miami fundraising event co-hosted by Phillips and F.P.Journe sets a new record price for a non-diamond-set quartz watch. Details in press release here.

Bucherer x L’Epée: A Perfect Symbiosis of Past, Present and Future

A New Generation of High End Watchmaking - The Fleming Series 1

Introducing: Louis Vuitton Flexes Its High-End Watchmaking With A Trio Of New Releases

Craftsmanship and watchmaking come together in three new collections from LV's High Watchmaking.

Introducing: Audemars Piguet's New Watches Of 2024: From the Royal Oak To The Code 11.59, The Offshore, And More (Live Pics)

While John Mayer might have been the spring headliner, there's plenty else to love from Audemars Piguet's new releases – including camo like you've never seen.

Introducing: The Next Generation Of Seiko's Prospex '20MAS' - Now Smaller And With A New Movement (SPB453, SPB451 & SPB455)

Refining Seiko's hit diver for 2024 with new proportions, deeper depths, and a new position for the date.

Omega unveils new white dial edition of the Speedmaster Moonwatch

Leap Year Luxury: Modern Masters of the Perpetual Calendar

This Week In The Shop: Five Of Our Favorite Watches Under $3,000

Running the gamut from a watch-newbie-friendly Hamilton to an eco-conscious Oris.

The Tissot PR516 Chronograph Mechanical evokes the spirit of the 70s

25 Best All-Black Watches From Entry-Level to Luxury

While blue-dial and green-dial watches have emerged as perennial favorites for aficionados in recent years, "all-black" watches - that is, timepieces with ebony-colored cases, dials, and often even straps - have remained an intriguing niche for those seeking a stealthier style or to add a hint of dark edginess in their timepiece ensemble. Here are 21 all-black watches in a range of price categories for those looking to embrace the dark side.  G-Shock DW5600BB-1CR Price: $99, Case: 42.8mm, Thickness 13.9mm, Lug-To-Lug: 48.9mm, Crystal: Mineral, Water-Resistance: 200m, Movement: Quartz The DW5600BB model of Casio’s iconic and mega-popular G-Shock sports the original rectangular-cased, digital-display design that has been a mainstay since 1983, as well as a watch-world forerunner of the all-black look. The classic gray field of the LCD dial frames the watch's compact readout of time, date, and running seconds. Like most all watches in G-Shock’s extensive DW5600 family, its durable resin case boasts a 200-meter water resistance and its digital functions include a 1/100-second stopwatch, countdown timer, multi-function alarm, a full calendar accurate to 2099, and an electro-luminescent backlight with afterglow. Citizen Nighthawk Black PVD Price: $391, Case: 42mm, Lug Width: 26mm, Crystal: Mineral, Water-Resistance: 200m, Movement: Quartz Eco-Drive, Water-Resistance: 200m The Citizen Promaster Nighthawk Black PVD sports a highly technical dial that takes its cues from ...

Introducing: The Bremont x Bamford 'Aurora' Supermarine Brings A Bit Of California To The British Isles (Live Pics)

Leave it to Bamford to make the boldest take on a Bremont I can recall in a long time.

This is the latest evolution of MB&F;’s sporty calendar, the LM Perpetual EVO BLUE

Hublot Partners with Depeche Mode for the Spirit of Big Bang “Memento Mori”

This Week In The Shop: Four Of Our Favorite Takes On Heritage Reissues

Diving into our favorite modern spins on vintage classics, from the ever-faithful to the quirky and contemporary.

Asking Akio Naito - President Of Seiko Watches - About Grand Seiko In The USA

What does Grand Seiko's new Madison Avenue boutique represent for the brand in America?

HODINKEE Radio: An Interview With CEO Georges Kern On Breitling And The Relaunch of Universal Genève

For the first time, the Breitling CEO discusses the Universal Genève Acquisition; then, we look back at his tenure at Breitling so far.

In-Depth: What's The Future Of The Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Concept? To Figure It Out, We Have To Look To The Past

It was the R&D; platform for Audemars Piguet, but after the groundbreaking "Universelle," is the Concept on its way out?

Five of the Most Underrated Watches of the Last Year

How Karl-Friedrich Scheufele inspired the creation of our Chopard L.U.C 1860 Revolution Edition

Hands-On: Victoria Beckham Designed A Collection Of 36mm Breitling Chronomats

Is a partnership between Breitling and Beckham's fashion brand an earnest attempt to spark interest among women consumers?

This Week In The Shop: Four Of Our Favorite Reverse Panda Dial Chronographs

And, we're breaking down the heritage models that inspired them.